NBA All-Star Weekend headlines SoCal with games and fan experiences across LA, alongside a major Tet Festival in Costa Mesa, Valentine’s matchmaking and dance performances, plus corgi races and late-night Afrobeats in DTLA.
NBA All Star Weekend Events
Summary: NBA All Star Weekend brings multiple days of games, fan activations, celebrity events, and concerts across several LA venues including the All Star Game, Celebrity Game, and NBA Crossover interactive fan experience.
Date: Friday–Sunday, Feb. 13–15
Time: Varies by event
Location: Intuit Dome, Kia Forum, Los Angeles Convention Center and other LA venues
Link: https://www.nba.com/allstar/2026/schedule
Tet Festival - Lunar New Year Celebration
Summary: One of the largest Vietnamese New Year festivals in the country returns with cultural performances, food vendors, games, pageantry, and a heritage village experience.
Date: Friday–Sunday, Feb. 13–15
Time: Fri 4 PM–10 PM • Sat 11 AM–10 PM • Sun 11 AM–9:30 PM
Location: OC Fair & Event Center area, Costa Mesa
Link: https://tetfestival.org/
Love Letters Dance Festival - Laguna Beach
Summary: A three-show dance weekend featuring internationally known dancers and companies, including a Valentine’s themed duet night and a family friendly Sunday showcase.
Date: Friday–Sunday, Feb. 13–15
Time: Fri 7 PM • Sat 7 PM • Sun 3 PM
Location: Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach
Link: https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/laguna-dance-festival/68c8b5c8d45fda3a6d3c4802
Los Angeles Matchmaking Festival
Summary: A large in-person Valentine’s Day matchmaking festival for singles featuring speed dating rounds, guided activities, tarot readings, line dancing, and social connection zones.
Date: Saturday, Feb. 14
Time: Starts 12 PM
Location: Benny Boy Brewing, Los Angeles
Link: https://matchmakingfestival.com/
Winter Corgi Nationals
Summary: A family-friendly festival and race day featuring corgi races on the main track, dog vendors, food, and horse racing.
Date: Sunday, Feb. 15
Time: 11 AM–4:30 PM
Location: Santa Anita Park, Arcadia
Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-corgi-nationals-tickets-1979631066811
Afrobeats Takeover - All Star Weekend Party
Summary: A late night All Star Weekend Afrobeats party with multiple DJs, skyline views, and dance floor sets in a DTLA penthouse lounge.
Date: Sunday night, Feb. 15
Time: 10 PM–2 AM
Location: Elevate Lounge, Downtown Los Angeles
Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/afrobeats-takeover-all-star-weekend-tickets-1980797049296
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