Top Things to Do in SoCal This Week: September 22-28, 2025
Discover Bold New Works from 150+ Artists Under One Vibrant Roof
Step into the unexpected at The Other Art Fair where art breaks all the rules and creativity knows no bounds. Returning to Los Angeles with its biggest edition yet, this innovative fair brings together over 150 daring, independent artists from around the globe, offering an unrivaled chance to discover and collect fresh works directly from the creators themselves. From immersive installations to bold new voices redefining the art scene, every corner and booth promises a surprise and a story. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just art-curious, this is your passport to the next wave of emerging talent.
3021 Airport Ave
Celebrate Pride at OC’s Biggest LGBTQIA+ Party
Get ready to celebrate love, pride, and radical joy at OC Pride 2025, Orange County’s largest LGBTQIA+ celebration of the year. Taking over the OC Fair & Event Center, this year’s theme is Revolutionary, a bold rallying cry for unity, visibility, and the unstoppable power of community. From the high-energy Pride Parade to dazzling drag performances, the festival bursts with color, creativity, and connection. Explore inclusive spaces like Trans Central, Teen Pride, and Pride Speaks, browse 150+ LGBTQIA+ and ally-owned vendors at the Pride Market Place, and embrace the bold at Leather Hall. With inspiring speakers and immersive art, OC Pride 2025 is both a festival and a movement.
88 Fair Drive
Honor Local Heroes with Culture and Community at The Autry
Celebrate the spirit of Los Angeles at The Autry’s Annual Block Party, a vibrant community gathering honoring first responders and the local heroes who stepped up during recent wildfires. The museum’s lawn transforms into a lively carnival with games, family-friendly activities, and special behind-the-scenes tours offering a deeper look at the art, history, and culture of the American West. Enjoy full museum access, connect with neighbors, and be part of a heartfelt tribute to those who continue to protect and uplift our city. It’s a joyful day of gratitude, resilience, and community pride.
4700 Western Heritage Way
Celebrate Legacy and Love in this Heartfelt Father-Son Documentary
Experience an intimate and powerful story at the Opening Night of THIRD ACT where filmmaker Tadashi Nakamura turns the camera toward his father, the groundbreaking Asian American filmmaker and activist Robert A. Nakamura. Through tender interviews, archival footage, and honest reflection, Tadashi explores his father’s profound impact on Asian American art and culture while navigating the emotional terrain of his father’s Parkinson’s diagnosis. This deeply personal documentary is both a meditation on art and legacy and a heartfelt portrait of a father-son bond tested and strengthened through love, grief, and creativity. To see more of Tadashi’s previous work, watch Nobuko Miyamoto: A Song in Movement on the PBS app.
1332 2nd St.
Get Immersed In the Vibrant World of Corita Kent
Step into a kaleidoscope with Corita Kent: The Sorcery of Images on view at the Marciano Art Foundation. This exhibition uncovers over 1,100 photographs from Kent’s archive taken between 1955 and 1968 offering a glimpse into her life as a teacher, artist, and beloved member of the Immaculate Heart College community. A Catholic nun turned pop art luminary, Kent captured everyday wonder blending faith, social justice, typography, and color. The centerpiece is a mesmerizing three-screen digital projection that revives her multi-screen lectures, inviting the viewer to see how photography was the spark that fueled her visual alchemy.
4357 Wilshire Blvd