Radisson Hotel at Los Angeles Airport

Celebrating culture and community, the annual Nisei Week Festival is a nine-day event celebrating Japanese and...

Celebrating culture and community, the annual Nisei Week Festival is a nine-day event celebrating Japanese and Japanese-American culture. Showcasing Southern California's unique diversity in a fun-filled festival, the event offers parades, floats, food, music, dancing, a car show, sumo demonstrations, and a gyoza-eating contest. Don't miss the exciting martial arts demonstrations scheduled to be held in JACCC Plaza, right in the heart of Little Tokyo.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Sat, Aug 10, 2013 Sun, Aug 11, 2013 Mon, Aug 12, 2013 Tue, Aug 13, 2013 Wed, Aug 14, 2013 Thu, Aug 15, 2013 Fri, Aug 16, 2013 Sat, Aug 17, 2013 Sun, Aug 18, 2013

Stop by Veteran's Park and pay tribute to California's early settlers for Fiesta La Ballona! The fiesta begins Friday...

Stop by Veteran's Park and pay tribute to California's early settlers for Fiesta La Ballona! The fiesta begins Friday evening and doesn't stop until Sunday night, with live music, carnival rides & games, a petting zoo and pony rides. Enjoy food, chill out in the beer & wine garden and have lots of fun in the sun.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Fri, Aug 23, 2013 Sat, Aug 24, 2013 Sun, Aug 25, 2013

Still viewed as "The Granddaddy of Them All," this game is one that every college football player dreams of....

Still viewed as "The Granddaddy of Them All," this game is one that every college football player dreams of. Make a big move in the Rose Bowl, and you're a legend for the rest of your life. Held on New Year's Day, the competition pits two top teams in a contest that's sure to feature tons of high-speed excitement.

Hours: Tue, Jan 1, 2013

Independent filmmakers from all over the US converge each June, bringing with them dozens and dozens of cutting-edge...

Independent filmmakers from all over the US converge each June, bringing with them dozens and dozens of cutting-edge documentaries, shorts, and feature-length films. In addition to screenings, award ceremonies, and parties, the festival promises a slate of seminars, live music on the Broxten Avenue festival promenade, and several installments of "Coffee Talks", "Poolside Chats" which feature intimate dialogues with actors, directors, and other industry folks. Please see website for screening venues.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Thu, Jun 13, 2013 Fri, Jun 14, 2013 Sat, Jun 15, 2013 Sun, Jun 16, 2013 Mon, Jun 17, 2013 Tue, Jun 18, 2013 Wed, Jun 19, 2013 Thu, Jun 20, 2013 Fri, Jun 21, 2013 Sat, Jun 22, 2013 Sun, Jun 23, 2013

A delight for lovers of the written word, the Times Festival promises a weekend of conviviality and fun. Attendees...

A delight for lovers of the written word, the Times Festival promises a weekend of conviviality and fun. Attendees thrill to meet their favorite authors and have books signed by them or to sit in on lectures and readings. Workshops also give people a chance to test their own abilities, and scores of booths provide information about publishing and literature. You can also buy new and used books and meet a host of other like-minded folks. The large event accommodates visitors of all interests and ages.

Hours: Sat, Apr 20, 2013: 10am - 6pm Sun, Apr 21, 2013: 10am - 5pm

What began as a small neighborhood celebration in 1987 has burgeoned into a huge extravaganza attracting nearly a...

What began as a small neighborhood celebration in 1987 has burgeoned into a huge extravaganza attracting nearly a half-million revelers each year. A portion of Santa Monica Boulevard is closed to accommodate all the costumed participants and onlookers, who can't get enough of the creativity, eccentricity, and spectacle. A costume contest is held, a queen is crowned, celebrities attend, and traditional festivities like pumpkin-carving and children's activities are sponsored. Of course, you'll also find plenty of food and performances by first-rate bands and vocalists.

Hours: Wed, Oct 31, 2012

Naturally, this annual festival gives folks a reason to gather for fun and entertainment, but the Latin-themed event...

Naturally, this annual festival gives folks a reason to gather for fun and entertainment, but the Latin-themed event also has an altruistic purpose by making sure that disadvantaged children are given toys and gifts for the holiday season. More than 45,000 items are collected annually and then distributed -- the spectacle is singularly heartwarming. Adding to the merriment are musical performances, terrific food, carnival rides, arts and crafts, a petting zoo, clowns, and appearances by local celebrities. The event takes place on ten blocks of 8th Street between Vermont and Irolo.

Hours: December 2013

Affirming the role and presence of gay men and women in LA, this lively series of events seeks to represent the...

Affirming the role and presence of gay men and women in LA, this lively series of events seeks to represent the diversity of the gay community and to give a voice to all. Held since 1970, LA Pride draws more than 100,000 people each year and features a fun-filled parade and lots of live shows and music. Various stages are devoted to R&B, country, Latin, and more, and special areas are set aside for children of gay and lesbian attendees and for gay people 24 and under. Lots of folks set up exhibits for a variety of goods and services, and an abundance of food and drink can easily be had.

Hours: Fri, Jun 7, 2013 Sat, Jun 8, 2013 Sun, Jun 9, 2013

Billed as the oldest and largest home furnishings show on the West Coast, the California Gift Show brings in some 1200...

Billed as the oldest and largest home furnishings show on the West Coast, the California Gift Show brings in some 1200 exhibitors, who promote the latest designs and concepts. Product categories include At Home, Boutique, EXTRACTS®, Fashion Accessories, Gifts, Etc., Handmade®, Jewelry (Cash & Carry), LA Contemporary, Resort, Souvenir & Licensing, Stationery & More, and World Style. Although the show is open only to buyers in the trade (credentials required), each one is permitted to bring a non-trade guest.

Hours: Fri, Jan 25, 2013: 9am - 6pm Sat, Jan 26, 2013: 9am - 6pm Sun, Jan 27, 2013: 9am - 6pm Mon, Jan 28, 2013: 9am - 6pm

It goes without saying that an event thrown by GIANT is always one to remember, but this is especially true when it...

It goes without saying that an event thrown by GIANT is always one to remember, but this is especially true when it comes to their outstanding New Year's Eve party, held on a seven-acre site in downtown LA. Featuring hordes of beautiful bodies, top-flight DJs, amusement rides, and a carnival vibe, this event is truly a great way to ring in the New Year. Plus, the inside alone (forget the courtyard) holds 10,000 people under three climate-controlled big top arenas! You have to be 21+ to party.

Hours: Mon, Dec 31, 2012: 8pm - 4am