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Weekend Guide

Los Angeles magazine's guide to having a great weekend

Gary Smith
May 22, 2026

Memorial Day weekend in Los Angeles is serving up everything from glowing jellyfish exhibits and rooftop paddleboard yoga to cocktail classes and high-energy pool parties. Spend the weekend sipping your way through Redbird’s tasting series, diving into the immersive Jelly Dreamscapes exhibit at Aquarium of the Pacific, catching Nike’s community-driven Toma La Noche soccer showcase or dancing poolside at W Hollywood with Miami duo Black V Neck. Whether you’re looking for a wellness reset, a nightlife fix or a family-friendly outing, there’s no shortage of ways to kick off summer across the city.

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Nike’s Toma La Noche at The Hill — May 23

Nike brings its Toma La Noche soccer showcase to Los Angeles with a high-energy stop at The Hill on May 23. Created in partnership with L.A.-based label and community movement Kids of Immigrants, the free event invites Angelenos ages 14 to 18 to compete on the pitch while enjoying live music, local food vendors, cultural programming and exclusive merchandise throughout the evening.

The Maybourne Beverly Hills Rooftop Yoga — May 23-24

The Maybourne Beverly Hills puts a luxe spin on weekend wellness with rooftop paddleboard yoga sessions hosted alongside YOGAqua. Held in the hotel’s ninth-floor pool, the 60-minute classes guide guests through a vinyasa flow atop anchored paddleboards, pairing movement and balance with panoramic Beverly Hills views. Each session also includes a complimentary juice to cap off the experience.

Jelly Dreamscapes at Aquarium of the Pacific — May 23

The Aquarium of the Pacific unveils Jelly Dreamscapes, a mesmerizing new exhibition showcasing more than 40 species of sea jellies from around the world. Running through April 2027, the immersive experience combines glowing displays, atmospheric lighting and ambient soundscapes to highlight the beauty and mystery of these otherworldly marine creatures, including several bioluminescent species.

Pool Party at W Hollywood — May 24

W Hollywood turns up the heat Memorial Day weekend with a Space Yacht pool party at the hotel’s Wet Deck on May 24. Miami tech-house duo Black V Neck headlines the afternoon celebration, which pairs dance music with specialty cocktails, taco carts and slices from Pizza Girl Pizza for a full day of poolside revelry in the heart of Hollywood.

Redbird Blind Tasting Series and Cocktail Class — May 21-23

Redbird is leaning into Memorial Day weekend with a pair of spirited experiences designed for cocktail lovers and wine enthusiasts alike. The downtown restaurant kicks things off May 21 with a blind tasting challenge where guests who correctly identify the featured wines will have a chance to win a bottle to take home. On May 23, James Beard-nominated bar director Tobin Shea leads an interactive cocktail class centered on two classics: the margarita and the old fashioned.

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