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L.A. Weekend Guide: Lunar New Year at Westfield Topanga, Mardi Gras Festivities, NBA All-Star Weekend
Every Thursday, Los Angeles magazine curates a curated list of the city’s top events. Use our Weekend Guide to craft a standout last-minute LA schedule, and don’t forget to subscribe so the guide lands in your inbox every week.
Filming Italy Los Angeles — February 10–14
Credit: Daniele Venturelli for Filming Italy Los Angeles
This festival, created by Tiziana Rocca and presented with the Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles, celebrates Italian cinema and television. It features film screenings, panels, and awards, including a tribute to Franco Nero and a screening of Paolo Sorrentino’s La Grazia, along with television programming.
DTLA Alliance’s WithLove, From DTLA — February 12
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DTLA Alliance is giving away 2,000 roses starting at 11:30 a.m. at multiple locations including The Bloc, Seventh Street/Metro Center, City National Plaza, US Bank Tower, Jewelry Theater Building, and 444 S. Flower St. A friendly gesture to celebrate love and community.
Carbone at No Vacancy — February 12
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Carbone Fine Food kicks off Valentine’s Day celebrations early with Made with Love, A Saucy Affair. Expect an evening of bite-sized dishes, an open bar, a musical moment, and other surprises that set a romantic mood.
Poppi x PopUpBagels — February 12–25
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Visit Popup Bagels in Brentwood for a limited-time collaboration with Poppi, featuring Shirley Temple-inspired cream cheese. It’s a playful fusion of nostalgia and modern flavors.
NBA All-Star Weekend — February 12–16
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All-Star weekend fills Los Angeles with basketball, live music, and more. Ludacris headlines the NBA Crossover Concert Series, while Busta Rhymes, Peso Pluma, and Normani perform at City of Angels presented by Shoe Palace. Other notable events include Foot Locker’s takeover of L.A. Live, Chase Freedom Cashback Courts at Complex at Market, a Legends party hosted by the National Basketball Retired Players Association at Silverwood Estate, and a Lids x Jon & Vinny’s pop-up.
Free Valentine’s Day Matcha at Crèma — February 13
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The Sherman Oaks café teams up with Minor Figures for a free Valentine’s Day oat milk matcha for the first 100 guests starting at 7 a.m.
Mind Games at The Grove — February 13
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Mind Games, a fragrance house with a chess-inspired concept, hosts an olfactory experience at The Grove’s Glass Box through March 15 (and then at The Americana at Brand from March 19 to April 15). Attend workshops, meet the founder, and enjoy fragrance-related activities.
Bike Shed Matchmaking Event — February 13
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Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company and The Next Fun Thing present a tasting and matchmaking event featuring fresh juices and mocktails in a social setting.
Grand Central Market Valentine’s Day Pop-Up — February 14
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From noon to 3 p.m., guests can enjoy a mini bouquet from Snaggletooth Studio, 2000s-style portraits, and tote bag embroidery by L.A. Chainstitch as part of the Valentine’s celebration at Grand Central Market.
Takashi Murakami at Perrotin Los Angeles — February 14
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Perrotin presents a new Takashi Murakami solo exhibition, Hark Back to Ukiyo-e: Tracing Superflat to Japonisme’s Genesis, on view through March 14. The show explores connections between ukiyo-e and Impressionism across 24 works.
Casa Kyoto at Japanese American Cultural & Community Center — February 14–15
Credit: Katrina Frederick
Casa Kyoto: Craft & Design offers workshops and tastings on fragrance blending, knife sharpening, onigiri making, miso preparation, and more, highlighting Kyoto’s long-standing crafts heritage.
Mardi Gras at The Original Farmers Market — February 14–17
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The Orleans Farmers Market embraces Mardi Gras with live music, Cajun cuisine, a pet parade, a costume contest, and more festive activities.
Westfield Topanga Lunar New Year — February 15
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Westfield Topanga marks Lunar New Year with a lion and dragon dance procession weaving through the first level toward Topanga Social. The celebration features ongoing performances and red envelope giveaways throughout the day.
Cardi B at the Kia Forum — February 15–16
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Following a cameo during the Super Bowl halftime show, Cardi B brings two nights of the Little Miss Drama Tour to the Kia Forum.
Little Dom’s Mardi Gras Feast — February 15–17
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Experience a taste of New Orleans in Los Feliz with Cajun and Creole dishes, Mardi Gras-inspired desserts like shrimp and chicken andouille gumbo, soft-shell crab po’boys, King cake, and more.
SoulPhil Residency at Maydan Market’s Club 104 — Through March
Credit: Kort Havens
Maydan Market welcomes its next vendor at Club 104 with chef Tiana Gee and SoulPhil. The Filipino-soul fusion menu includes gumbo with collard greens lumpia, spiced suka, fried chicken wings with calamansi aioli, and pickled vegetables such as achara.
But here’s where it gets controversial: this weekend lineup showcases a diverse array of events, from high-profile concerts to niche pop-ups, highlighting how Los Angeles blends big-national moments with intimate neighborhood experiences. Do you think such a mix successfully serves both locals seeking authentic community vibes and visitors chasing headline stars, or does it spread resources too thin? Share your take in the comments.
