While everyone else is planning their Valentine's escape, LA's February lineup is showing off with The Grammys, Harry Potter on stage, and The Great Gatsby as a ballet! – and that's just the beginning of what our Los Angeles insiders have rounded up for you. 🌴
What to Do in Los Angeles: February Events + Experiences
1. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
🌐 WEBSITE | 📍 DIRECTIONS | 💰 $60+
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child crashes into the Hollywood Pantages Theatre this February 15th, bringing edge-of-your-seat wizardry and a next-generation story that proves magic runs in the family (even when it runs amok) – think jaw-dropping special effects that'll have you convinced your Hogwarts letter just got lost in the owl post.
2. The Grammys: Pre-Party
🌐 WEBSITE | 📍 DIRECTIONS | 💰 VARIES
LA Today is transforming Skybar into music's most coveted pre-Grammy gathering, where 50+ artists from Breaking Hits (including at least one 2025 Grammy nominee) will have you pretending you totally knew about that next big hit before everyone else did. Make sure to walk the VIP red carpet and maybe you'll make it into the press articles.
3. The Great Gatsby (Ballet)
🌐 WEBSITE | 📍 DIRECTIONS | 💰 $70+
Look, we know what you're thinking – ballet isn't usually your Saturday night move. But World Ballet Company's new production of The Great Gatsby isn't your grandmother's Swan Lake. They're bringing the roaring twenties to three different LA-area theaters (La Mirada, the Alex, and Long Beach's Terrace) with the kind of show that'll have you googling 'how to become a ballet dancer' at intermission. Catch it between February 6th and May 18th
4. Arcane's Last Drop Bar
🌐 WEBSITE | 📍 DIRECTIONS | 💰 $10+
If you’re still buzzing from Arcane Season 2 or a diehard League of Legends fan, don’t miss Arcane’s Last Drop Bar popping up at Boba Bear in Koreatown this February. With $10 tickets, themed drinks, and exclusive merch, it’s a full dive into the Arcane universe—just make sure to book ahead on OpenTable.
5. LA Art Show
🌐 WEBSITE | 📍 DIRECTIONS | 💰 $35+
Celebrate 30 years of the LA Art Show from February 19-23 at the LA Convention Center, featuring global contemporary art from 120+ galleries and museums, with general tickets at $35 or $250 for an exclusive VIP opening night experience.
6. Balloon Museum
🌐 WEBSITE | 📍 DIRECTIONS | 💰 $30+
The Balloon Museum is bringing the world's most surreal inflatable art movement to LA, where you'll wander through a dream-like wonderland of massive, floating installations that'll make you feel like you accidentally shrunk yourself.
7. Honda Battle of the Bands
🌐 WEBSITE | 📍 DIRECTIONS | 💰 $50+
Honda Battle of the Bands is turning SoFi Stadium into the ultimate HBCU this February, where elite marching bands will throw down with the kind of show-stopping performances that'll make your regular concert feel like a middle school recorder recital.
8. The Bridgerton Experience
🌐 WEBSITE | 📍 DIRECTIONS | 💰 $45+
Your next hot date just got a lot more 'Dear Reader'-worthy with The Best of Bridgerton on Strings hitting Immanuel Presbyterian Church on February 8th, where a string quartet will serve pure regency romance vibes among hundreds of flickering candles.
9. Skyline LA
🌐 WEBSITE | 📍 DIRECTIONS | 💰 $140+
Gloria Molina Grand Park is transforming into LA's coolest block party this February with Skyline LA, where local artists are taking over with live shows and interactive installations that'll make your regular Friday night plans look seriously weak.
10. Slamdance Film Festival
🌐 WEBSITE | 📍 DIRECTIONS | 💰 $50+
Slamdance Film Festival hits LA, spotlighting bold indie films, creative voices, and innovative storytelling—plus panels and events celebrating cinema in the heart of Hollywood.
Bonus: Super Bowl Watch Parties
The Super Bowl 2025 will be taking place on Sunday, February 9th in New Orleans - which means if you happen to be in the LA area during the game, you need to find the best watch-spot. If you're not interested in staying home, there are tons of places to catch the big game and watch Kendrick Lamar rock the half-time show. Be sure to check out local hotspots such as The Hudson in LA for great food and drink, and 1212 Santa Monica's special Super Bowl event.
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