We Love LA: Blue Note Jazz, KCRW Summer Nights & NFL Home Openers

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Los Angeles is home to a world-class collection of museums and cultural attractions. Best of all, LA museums are hosting special events all summer long! From afterhours exhibits to concerts and movie screenings, read our guide to summer museum events in LA.

esperanza spalding - Blue Note LA (Sep. 2-7)
esperanza spalding kicks off a week of performances at the new Blue Note Los Angeles in Hollywood with two shows on Tuesday, September 2. Catch the acclaimed jazz artist at 7pm (doors at 5pm) or 9:30pm (doors at 9pm). Seating at the Blue Note is first-come, first-served; bar area seating is strictly 21+, while the tables are all-ages.

• Fandango - Hollywood Bowl (Sep. 2)
• Jennifer Holliday: Still Here - Catalina Jazz Club (Sep. 5-6)
• Movie Night on the Field: Hook - Dodger Stadium (Sep. 6)
• Transa: A Celebration - Getty Center (Sep. 6)
• Terry Riley 90th Birthday Celebration - The Ford (Sep. 7)

Fight off that live music FOMO with a show-centric trip to one of the world’s great music capitals! Whether it's historic venues like The Greek and The Ford; or cozier venues like the Moroccan Lounge and Catalina Jazz Club, there's a concert for every genre on any night in LA.

Hiatus Kaiyote & Snarky Puppy - Hollywood Bowl (Sep. 3)
Hiatus Kaiyote, the GRAMMY-nominated group that's been sampled by the likes of Kendrick Lamar and Beyoncé, plays the Hollywood Bowl on Wednesday, September 3, where they’ll be joined by GRAMMY-winning co-headliners Snarky Puppy. Opening the show is acclaimed singer Georgia Anne Muldrow.

• Flaming Lips & Modest Mouse - Greek Theatre (Sep. 4)
• Thievery Corporation - Greek Theatre (Sep. 5)
• Supergrass - Hollywood Palladium (Sep. 5)
• G-Dragon - Crypto.com Arena (Sep. 5-6)
• Jonas Brothers - Intuit Dome (Sep. 6)

Whether you’re looking for educational activities, entertainment, or just want to enjoy the great outdoors, LA has it all - and it’s at your fingertips all year long. Here’s a look at top family-friendly and super fun things to do in the City of Angels.

LA Kids Book Festival - West Hollywood Park (Sep. 7)
The Los Angeles Kids Book Festival promotes early childhood literacy and inclusivity with a bounty of vendors offering cross-cultural, bilingual books for young kids. Check the festival’s schedule for information on performances from the BeatBuds and Ann Suk Wang.

• Family Art Studio - Skirball Cultural Center (Sep. 4, 6-7)
• Open Clay Time - Craft Contemporary (Sep. 5)
• The Band Wagon - Academy Museum (Sep. 6)
• Mista Cookie Jar - Children's Book World (Sep. 6)
• Alice and the Wonderful Tea Party - Santa Monica Playhouse (Sep. 6-7)

KCRW Summer Nights - The Autry (Sep. 5)
On Friday, September 5, KCRW Summer Nights heads to the Autry Museum of the American West, where DJs Jeremy Sole and Tyler Boudreaux will keep the dance floor going as guests wander through the museum after hours.

• Wicked Paradise - Skybar (Sep. 1)
• Duncan Trussell - Hollywood Improv (Sep. 4)
• Elijah Scott - Moroccan Lounge (Sep. 5)
• Gloria Molina Grand Park Block Party (Sep. 6)
• This Is Spinal Tap - Hollywood Forever (Sep. 6)

Comunicaciones vs. Municipal - BMO Stadium (Sep. 7)
Taking place at BMO Stadium on Sunday, September 7, the Copa Guate Banrural brings Guatemalan soccer to LA in this match between Comunicaciones FC and Club Social y Deportivo Municipal.

Angel City FC vs. Bay FC - BMO Stadium (Sep. 1)
It’s LA Day at BMO Stadium on Labor Day, when Angel City FC takes on Bay FC on their home pitch. Arrive early for the Fan Fest at 2pm, with mini-skateboard giveaways at the gate, in addition to an LA Kings Beanie and college stein ticket packages. The match starts at 6pm.

Experience "the Beautiful Game" with our guide to soccer in LA!

LA Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs - SoFi Stadium (Sep. 5)
The LA Chargers open the 2025 season against the Kansas City Chiefs at SoFi Stadium on Friday, September 5. Kickoff is scheduled for 5pm.

LA Rams vs. Houston Texans - SoFi Stadium (Sep. 7)
The LA Rams play the Houston Texans at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, September 7. Kickoff for the season opener is at 1:25pm.

From local independent venues to Broadway blockbusters, there is no better city in the country to experience live theatre than Los Angeles. For a roundup of current and upcoming productions, visit the Discover LA Theatre page.

Flypoet Summer Classic - The Ford (Sep. 6)
The Flypoet Summer Classic returns on Saturday, September 6, when some of the country’s top spoken word artists, plus a surprise musical guest, take the stage at The Ford.

• & Juliet - Ahmanson Theatre (Sep. 2-7)
• Shucked - Pantages Theatre (Sep. 2-7)
• One Man, Two Guvnors - A Noise Within (Sep. 3-7)
• Oedipus the King, Mama! - Getty Villa (Sep. 4-6)
• Senior Picture Day - Groundlings (Sep. 5-6)