It’s going to be a bright and sunny weekend in Los Angeles, and while it’s a big sports weekend, there’s plenty of other activities going on for the whole family.
Here’s a rundown of what’s going on in Southern California.
Sports
Date: Saturday, May 9 at 5:30 p.m.
Location: Crypto.com Arena – 1111 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
LeBron James, Austin Reaves and the Los Angeles Lakers are down 2-0 to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Playoffs, but now the series comes to Crypto.com Arena.
May 7, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half during game two of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Luka Doncic remains out, but the rest of the Lakers will get the backing of a rowdy arena as they seek to avoid a 3-0 hole.
If you can’t make it to downtown LA, check out the game on ABC.
Date: Saturday, May 9 at 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Location: Pauley Pavilion, 301 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Top-seeded UCLA may have fallen in the quarterfinals, but two Southern California teams remain active in the chase for a national championship..
On Saturday afternoon, Ball State will first face UC Irvine — the squad that downed the Bruins — at 3:30, then Long Beach State will face Hawaii.
One ticket is good for both matches and is available here.
The winners of these two matches face off in the National Championship Game at 4 p.m. Monday, also at Pauley Pavilion.
Date: Saturday, May 9 at 5:45 p.m.
Location: BMO Stadium, 3939 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90037
Angel City FC is taking on Southern California rivals San Diego Wave FC on Saturday.
May 2, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Angel City FC forward Jun Endo (18) handles the ball in the second half against the Utah Royals at BMO Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
The game is a black out, meaning fans should “wear your black as we take on our SoCal rival, the San Diego Wave,” the team said.
In addition, Fan Fest starts at 2 p.m., and there will be a performance by Ritmo Del Sol.
The match also features a giveaway of a collectible pin for the first 5,000 fans.
Click here for tickets or more information.
Food & Beverage
Date: Thursdays through Sundays and Memorial Day for the rest of May, open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. each day
Location: 1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona, CA 91768
The LA County Fair includes fun rides, delicious food, concerts, livestock and so much more.
The Los Angeles County Fair is back!
The festivities began Thursday and continue through the end of May, welcoming about 750,000 visitors each year.
Highlights include a carnival, concerts, farm animals, shopping and much, much more.
Date: Sundays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Row DTLA, 777 S Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90021
Smorgasburg offers “provides a platform for nearly 100 small businesses curated from the next wave of SoCal’s food, beverage and shopping scene. With a family friendly beer garden and more it is the perfect place to spend a day with friends, family, or colleagues,” the event said on its website.
Admission is free, but pets aren’t allowed.
Click here for more information.
Arts & Entertainment
Date: Through Sunday, May 10
Location: Various venues around Southern California
Netflix’s celebration of all things comedy rolls through this weekend.
Dave Chappelle during the Humor & Harmony Weekend: Big Bowl Comedy Show presented by 50 Cent at the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium Thursday evening, August 8, 2024.
Highlights include John Mulaney at the Hollywood Bowl Friday night, Dave Chappelle at the Hollywood Palladium Friday and Saturday nights, and Nate Bargatze at the Intuit Dome on Saturday and Sunday.
Click here for the full schedule.
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