Mark your calendar with L.A.'s biggest events.
The Batmobile from 1989’s Batman will be part of the Petersen Automotive Museum’s film and TV exhibit PHOTO: COURTESY OF PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM
Through 5/15
Tootsie
Inspired by the 1982 film, this musical comedy that debuted in 2018 tells the story of a talented but volatile actor who’s forced to adopt a new identity as a woman in order to land a job. The hilarious love letter to the theater features a Tony-winning book by Robert Horn and score by David Yazbek. Dolby Theatre, Hollywood, broadwayinhollywood.com
Tootsie is a love letter to the theater with a Tony-winning book by Robert Horn. PHOTO: BY EVAN ZIMMERMAN FOR MURPHYMADE
Through Early 2023
Cars of Film and Television
The Petersen Automotive Museum’s new exhibit will showcase some of the most famous vehicles, motorcycles and custom creations from film or television—in Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Back to the Future, Men in Black, Batman and more. Petersen Automotive Museum’s Omaze Hollywood Gallery, Miracle Mile, petersen.org
5/1
An Evening with Fran Lebowitz
Following the success of her Netflix series, Pretend It’s a City, the author, actress and public speaker will appear live in conversation so audience members can ask questions and witness her trademark social commentary on contemporary living firsthand. 2PM, The Broad Stage, Santa Monica, thebroadstage.org
Lorde is taking the stage at Shrine Auditorium May 5 and 6 PHOTO: COURTESY OF GOLDENVOICE
5/1
HAIM – The One More HAIM Tour
Watch the three sisters from L.A.-based pop-rock band HAIM take the stage, as well as performances by indie artist Waxahatchee and actress and musician Buzzy Lee. 6:30PM, Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Hills, hollywoodbowl.com
5/1
Nas with the LA Phil
Rapper Nas—who’s released 14 studio albums since 1994 and topped charts with hits like “If I Ruled the World (Imagine That)” featuring Lauryn Hill—teams up with Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic to present his 1994 debut album, Illmatic. 7:30PM, Walt Disney Concert Hall, DTLA, laphil.com
5/2
Larry David in Conversation
Catch the comedy legend and Curb Your Enthusiasm star as part of the first-ever Netflix Is A Joke fest, which will bring some of the biggest comics to over 100 venues in L.A. 7:30PM, The Greek Theatre, Griffith Park, lagreektheatre.com
5/5-6
Lorde
Catch the New Zealand singer-songwriter who’ll make her anticipated return with new single “Green Light,” from her second full-length album due out this summer. 7:30PM, Shrine Auditorium, DTLA, shrineauditorium.com
5/10-6/5
The Wallis Production of King Lear
Following his award-winning turn as comic genius Dick Gregory in Turn Me Loose, Joe Morton returns to The Wallis as the aging king and father in Shakespeare’s great tragedy about ignorance, deceit and the struggle for power. The Wallis’ Bram Goldsmith Theater, Beverly Hills, thewallis.org
This year’s Race to Erase MS gala features a Tommy Hilfiger Adaptive fashion show from the designer pictured at the 2019 event with Selma Blair and Kris Jenner. PHOTO: COURTESY OF GETTY ENTERTAINMENT
5/14-8/28
The Getty Center’s 25th Anniversary
To celebrate its 25-year anniversary, the Getty Center is partnering with community groups across L.A. County to launch a 10-part series of weekend outdoor community art festivals—featuring live music and performances, food trucks, giveaways, photo booths and an immersive digital experience of the collections. The first festival is in Inglewood from May 14 to 15, followed by one in Lincoln Heights from May 21 to 22. The Getty’s annual outdoor summer concert series, Off the 405, will return May 21. getty.edu
5/20
29th Annual Race to Erase MS
Founded by Nancy Davis in 1993 after she received a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, this lively annual event benefiting MS research features an extensive silent auction, a seated dinner and entertainment. This year’s 29th event will include a performance by Nile Rodgers and Chic, and a fashion show with Tommy Hilfiger Adaptive. Fairmont Century Plaza, Century City, erasems.org
Hit Canadian musical Come From Away arrives at the Ahmanson Theatre May 31 PHOTO: BY MATTHEW MURPHY
5/21-9/25
Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow
Japanese contemporary artist Murakami’s first monograph exhibit at The Broad will feature 18 works—plus immersive experiences developed with the artist and his studio. A response to crisis and times of uncertainty, Murakami’s art on subject matters such as globalization, postwar Japan and religious iconography depicts continuity and beauty during times of hardship. The Broad, DTLA, thebroad.org
5/24-25
Olivia Rodrigo
See the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter perform songs from her record-breaking debut album, SOUR, including her debut single, “Drivers License,” which became one of the bestselling songs of the year. 8PM, The Greek Theatre, Griffith Park, lagreektheatre.com
See iconic Japanese artist Murakami’s “Double Helix Within Dark Matter” (2014) at The Broad PHOTO: COURTESY OF MARCIANO ART FOUNDATION/ © 2014 TAKASHI MURAKAMI/KAIKAI KIKI CO. LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
5/27
New Kids on the Block
As part of their MixTape Tour 2022, the original boy band members will take the stage with guests Salt-N-Pepper, Rick Astley and En Vogue for the ultimate ’80s and ’90s throwback concert. 8PM, Crypto.com Arena, DTLA, cryptoarena.com
5/31-6/12
Come From Away
See the hit Canadian musical based on the true story of the 7,000 passengers stranded after 9/11 and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Ahmanson Theatre, DTLA, centertheatregroup.org
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