Plus, Nikki Glaser at The Virgil and the Palm Springs International Film Festival
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Los Angeles Kings v. Tampa Bay Lightning — Jan. 1
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The Kings usher in the New Year with an early evening game at Crypto.com Arena against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Nikki Glaser, Patton Oswalt, More at The Virgil — Jan. 1
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Nikki Glaser, Patton Oswalt, Doug Benson, Bill Dawes, Maronzio Vance, Mark Serritella, Karina Reyes and Faysal Lawrence inspire a laugh-out-loud first day of 2026 with stand-up sets at The Virgil.
Palm Springs Film Festival — Jan. 2-12
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Amanda Seyfried in The Testament of Ann Lee.Credit: Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures.
With a starry awards ceremony set for Jan. 3, the Palm Springs International Film Society’s annual festival showcases film screenings, panels and events during the first week of the year. Don’t miss sponsor Kering’s Women in Motion screenings of Hamnet and The Testament of Ann Lee. Ethan Hawke is also set to receive a career achievement award.
First3 Music Photography Showcase — Jan. 3
Pierce the Veil by Christian Waite, featured in the showcase.Credit: Christian Waite
First3 celebrates touring music photographers with a photo gallery showcase in Silver Lake from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. featuring works by Andy DeLuca, Ashley Osborn, Lauren Tepfer, Matty Vogel and more. RSVP on Partiful.
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Boston Celtics — Jan. 3
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The Los Angeles Clippers take on Boston at its own court for a Saturday night game.
Los Angeles Rams v. Arizona Cardinals — Jan. 4
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Sunday at Sofi Stadium is all the rage when the Los Angeles Rams face off against the Arizona Cardinals for an afternoon game.
The iconic 450-foot-long Hollywood sign is seen against the snow-covered San Gabriel Mountains.Credit: Photo by David McNew/Getty Images
With proceeds supporting Altadena Eaton Fire survivors through the Altadena Eaton Fire Relief Fund, the Altadena Forever Run lets Angelenos reflect on the resilience and recovery strides of the city and the surrounding San Gabriel Mountain nearly one year after the fires began. Opt for the family walk, 5K and 10K races.
Critics Choice Awards — Jan. 4
Chelsea Handler at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards.Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association
Chelsea Handler hosts the annual ceremony honoring the best of TV and film, airing live on E! and USA Network
Canter’s Deli in the Fairfax District, also home to Melrose Trading Post.Credit: ChildofMidnight via Wikimedia Commons
Melrose Trading Post’s usual lineup of eclectic shopping also has a wellness through words workshop with Eclectuals Book Market at 11 a.m. (featuring an intuitive poetry writing session led by Dr. Meryah A. Fisher) and various music performances throughout the afternoon.