Hand-curated weekend in LA: Hollywood Bowl with John Williams, the final weekend of two major museum shows, a free public star party at Griffith Observatory, H.E.R. with the LA Phil at the Greek, Smorgasburg pop-up food, and a free pedal-boat morning at Echo Park.
Direct AnswerFor the weekend of Thu May 28 – Mon Jun 1, 2026, here are 9 curated picks for Los Angeles: Hollywood Bowl: John Williams Conducts His Greatest Hits, LACMA: Conversing in Clay — Ceramics from the LACMA Collection, Smorgasburg LA — Sunday Pop-Up Food Festival, Comedy Store: Sunday Showcase, Griffith Observatory: Public Star Party, plus 4 more.
Data current as of Week of Thu May 28 – Mon Jun 1, 2026.
This week's video walkthrough
35-second narrated walkthrough of the 9 picks for Los Angeles this weekend (Thu May 28 – Mon Jun 1, 2026). Tap play below; each event is detailed in full beneath.
The 9 picks
Numbered #01 through #09. Click any 'Tickets & Info' button to go directly to the official source.
#01 · Music · Hollywood
Hollywood Bowl: John Williams Conducts His Greatest Hits
Hollywood Bowl · 2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068
· $25-$450
John Williams conducts the LA Philharmonic in a night of his most-recognized film scores including Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Schindler's List, and ET. The Bowl is a once-a-summer experience even if you're not a film-score person; the picnic-tables option (bring wine) is the move.
LACMA: Conversing in Clay — Ceramics from the LACMA Collection
LACMA Resnick Pavilion · 5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
· $25 adults / free under 17
Final weekend of the ceramics show that's earned strong reviews across the board. Walk the show in 45 minutes; pair with the rooftop bar across the street for a full afternoon.
The Comedy Store - Main Room · 8433 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
· $25 + 2-drink minimum
Sunday lineup is typically the most experimental of the week — newer headliners testing material before the Vegas runs. Reservations not always required but strongly recommended.
Griffith Observatory Lawn · 2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
· Free
Monthly free public star party hosted by Griffith. Bring a jacket — gets cold on the lawn. Parking fills before 7pm; plan for shuttle from the lot below.
Greek Theatre · 2700 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
· $45-$220
H.E.R. performs her catalog with the LA Phil as backing — a one-off arrangement, worth the price even on the lawn. Pre-show food on Vermont; valet via the upper lot.
The Broad · 221 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
· $22 / free under 17
Final weekend of the Black art and political movement exhibit that's been the year's most-talked-about museum show. Timed entry; reserve online or expect to wait.
I curate by hand every Monday afternoon. Selection criteria: cultural significance, ticket availability for the upcoming weekend, geographic spread across the region, price diversity (mix of free + paid), and category mix.
No paid placement. No sponsored slots. If an event is on this list it's because I thought it was worth your time. If you disagree or want to nominate an event for a future week, email brian@cooperfamilyrealestate.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do these events happen?
All events listed are for the weekend of Thu May 28 – Mon Jun 1, 2026 (Thursday through Sunday). For an event happening another weekend, check the Los Angeles weekly hub page for that week's issue.
Where can I find next week's picks?
Next week's issue ships Tuesday at 9am Pacific. Bookmark /things-to-do-la for the latest, or email brian@cooperfamilyrealestate.com with subject "Subscribe LA" to get each new issue by email.
Are tickets included in the prices shown?
Prices shown are the published face-value ticket prices at the time of issue publication. Service fees, parking, and any premium upgrades are not included. Click the Tickets & Info button on any event to go to the official source for live pricing.
Why these picks specifically?
Hand-curated each week based on cultural significance, ticket availability, geographic spread across Los Angeles, price diversity, and category mix. No paid placement, no sponsored slots.
Can I submit an event for a future week?
Yes. Email brian@cooperfamilyrealestate.com with subject "LA Event Submission". Include event name, date, venue, ticket link, and a one-sentence pitch.
