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Events schedule: what to do in Los Angeles from January 8-14

Ricky Martin kicks off the year with a show in Southern California this Thursday

Agenda de eventos qu hacer en Los Angeles del 8 al 14 de enero
Khushbu Kumari
Khushbu Kumari Jan 08, 2026 - 16:56 UTC
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Thursday, January 8

Ricky Martin at the Yaamava' Theater

Pop star Ricky Martin returns to Southern California to perform his most popular songs. He will perform at the Yaamava' Theater (777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland). Today, Thursday, at 8 p.m. Tickets from $213. More information at ticketmaster.com.

Art Show at the Convention Center

The Los Angeles Art Show, the largest art fair in Los Angeles, returns to the Convention Center (1201 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles) with more than 90 international galleries presenting contemporary, modern, and emerging art from around the world. This time, it includes a Latin American pavilion. It ends Sunday. Tickets $45. More information at laartshow.com.

Duran Duran at the Honda Center

The English band Duran Duran, performers of hits such as “Hungry Like the Wolf” and “The Reflex,” will perform at the Honda Center (2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim) as part of their current tour. Today, Thursday, at 8 p.m. Tickets from $127. Information at ticketmaster.com.

Exhibition at Craft Contemporary

Material Curiosity by Design: Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman at Craft Contemporary (5814 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles) explores the trajectories of mid-century designers Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman in dialogue with works by Porfirio Gutierrez, Jolie Ngo, and Vince Skelly. Ends May 10. Tickets $9. Information at craftcontemporary.org.

Sunday, May 11

Family Festival at the Japanese Museum

The Japanese American Cultural and Community Center (244 S. San Pedro St., Los Angeles) will host the Oshogatsu Family Festival, an all-ages celebration of the Year of the Horse. Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free event. Reports jaccc.org.

Festival in Altadena

The Power Up Altadena festival, at the Zorthian Ranch, 3990 N. Fair Oaks Ave., includes music, workshops, food, and a moment of collective healing, one year after the Eaton fire. Sunday at 11 a.m. Free admission. Reports zeffy.com.

Documentary at The Lido

Monday, 12

New Series at the Getty Villa

The Getty Villa (17985 Pacific Coast Hwy., Pacific Palisades) will launch the 2026 Thalia Potamianos Lecture Series with Bakeries and Synagogues: The Shared Greek and Jewish Space of the Late Imperial Mediterranean. The series examines the reception, continuing relevance, and impact of Greek thought and culture. Monday at 8 p.m. Free. Getty.edu reports.

Wednesday, 14th

Animated Film at the Academy

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures (6067 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles) presents the animated film The Secret of NIMH. Producer Don Hahn will be present. Wednesday at 7:30 pm. Tickets from $5. More information at academymuseum.org.