Southern California is packed with art, culture, family fun, and community events this weekend from Frieze Los Angeles to runs, food festivals, and live performances.
Frieze Los Angeles
Summary: The international contemporary art fair returns with nearly 100 galleries, installations, and local restaurant pop-ups celebrating LA’s global influence in visual arts.
Dates: Feb. 26 – March 1
Location: Santa Monica Airport
Link: https://www.frieze.com/fairs/frieze-los-angeles/about
Bluey Family Dance Party
Summary: A family-friendly dance party featuring games, bubbles, pizza, and a special appearance from Bluey.
Date: Friday, Feb. 27
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Play & Parties, Orange
Link: https://www.playandparties.com/event-details-registration/bluey-family-dance-party
Lunar New Year Family Village Celebration
Summary: Live performances, storytelling, crafts, and a cultural marketplace celebrating Lunar New Year.
Date: Saturday, Feb. 28
Location: Northridge Park
Link: https://culture.lacity.gov/event/family-village-celebration-at-northridge-park
Nina Simone Tribute featuring Claude Hall
Summary: A soulful evening honoring Nina Simone through live jazz performances.
Date: Saturday, Feb. 28
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: T.A.G. Studios, Burbank
Link: https://www.backrhoadesproductions.com/event-details/brp-presents-a-nina-simone-tribute-ft-claude-hall-jazz-at-t-a-g-studios
Los Angeles Chinatown Firecracker Run
Summary: A multi-day Lunar New Year tradition featuring bike rides, dog walks, runs, and lion dances.
Dates: Feb. 28 – March 1
Location: Chinatown Central Plaza
Link: https://firecracker10k.org/
Smorgasburg LA
Summary: Weekly food festival with vendors, family-friendly vibes, and a chance to win Netflix Is A Joke Fest tickets this Sunday.
Date: Sunday, March 1
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: ROW DTLA
Link: https://la.smorgasburg.com/
Michael J. Fox Foundation Run/Walk
Summary: A community walk/run supporting Parkinson’s research.
Date: Sunday, March 1
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Rose Bowl Stadium
Link: https://give.michaeljfox.org/event/2026-los-angeles-run-walk/e749545?c_src=o_cida1bVL000006CGoj
DRUMLine Live
Summary: A high-energy performance inspired by HBCU marching band traditions featuring dance and percussion.
Date: Sunday, March 1
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Haugh Performing Arts Center, Glendora
Link: https://tickets.haughpac.com/drumline
Clippers vs Pelicans
Summary: NBA action as the Clippers take on New Orleans.
Date: Sunday, March 1
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Intuit Dome
Link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/la-clippers-tickets/artist/805958
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