Best Things To Do This Week In Los Angeles and Southern California: Mar. 25 - 28

Following their first-of-its-kind Seoul series in Korea last week, the Dodgers come home to kick off the 2024 season against the Cardinals. Of course, all eyes will be on their new star pitcher, Japan’s Shohei Ohtani, controversy and all.

Comedian Alex Edelman combines a natural, light-on-his-feet approach to stand-up comedy with a serious presence made for the theater in his one-man show, Just For Us, back after a sold-out December run for a few more nights at the Mark Taper Forum. The tight 90 minutes about his encounter with a White Nationalist group are funny, heartwarming, terrifying, and relevant. But don’t fret if you missed out on tickets, the show was filmed for HBO and will also be at your streaming fingertips in April.

Carrie Brownstein may be just as recognizable these days for her acting turns on Portlandia and Transparent as for the rock band she co-founded in 1994 with Corin Tucker. The band is still going strong and plays the Wiltern to support their 11th studio album, Little Rope.

Sam First is such a little gem of the L.A. jazz scene, and there’s no better time to swing by. Ethan Margolis aka Emaginario and his quintet (all of whom have performed with incredible artists from Herb Alpert to Miles Davis) will perform a blend of jazz, blues, and flamenco. Emaginario's guitar playing reflects his Americana roots and the 20+ years he has collaborated with the Romani population of Andalusia.

Jean-Michel Basquiat is synonymous with New York of the 1980s, but he actually made a large body of work right here in Los Angeles. Basquiat made Venice his home for a short time and some of those works are on display this spring at the Gagosian Gallery in Beverly Hills.

The first in a series of talks from the L.A. Library Forum around AI and society. Hosted by computational social scientist Avriel Epps, this panel will focus on the effect of AI on young people. Epps will be joined by experts including developmental psychologist Brendesha Tynes and Sneha Revanur, the 19-year-old founder and president of Encode Justice.

Cozy wine bar Covell hosts a stellar regular comedy night hosted by Rachel Pegram. Previous performers have included Guy Branum, Aparna Nancherla, and more.

Spirited cabaret series Mostly Musicals celebrates its 50th edition with “Raise a Glass,” featuring Broadway talent from shows like Little Shop of Horrors and Wicked – and an open mic after-party follows.

Did someone say the magic words "trivia" and "hiking"? As long as you’re not out of breath and trying to answer questions mid-uphill climb, this sounds like a near-perfect combination. Don’t worry, we’re assured the trivia night follows the hike, plus it includes a wine tasting back at Wondery’s offices.

Rooftop Cinema Club screens the award-winning 1999 film The Wood about life in Inglewood, California, featuring a guest appearance from actor and producer Duane Finley. They’ve cozied up the rooftop with wood-burning patio heaters. Your ticket includes a warm beverage, too.

Street food vendors and artisanal goods take center stage in Pershing Square every Wednesday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The last Thursday of every month, the country’s oldest Italian-American society hosts dinner in their ballroom and invites guests to boogie on the dance floor, too.

Put your Easter order in early at the San Pedro fish market. Their seafood family favorites tray is only available through March 31, and it features shrimp, swordfish, baby octopus, and more.