Curious Events
Select Los Angeles events in Curious LA’s spirit of exploration, community, curiosity, and delight.
Unless noted, these events are not created or managed by Curious LA.
Details may change: check the official sites for latest info.
Upcoming Events
Samizdat Sundays: FINISH IT! CLINIC
Hosted by Wende Museum
Hands‑on textile workshops inspired by the spirit of creative resistance and DIY culture found in samizdat traditions. Each week offers a different project, connecting archival stories of subversion with contemporary making. Led by teaching artist Kate Ingold.
Night of Ideas 2026
Hosted by Wende Museum
Villa Albertine’s popular nocturnal festival, returns in 18 cities across the United States. Coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, this edition will bring together thinkers, scientists, community advocates, and artists for conversations exploring the philosophical and political roots of our democracies.
Hands-on workshops in animation filmmaking and climate awareness, a video games forum, a marionette theater performance, and more. The night will unfold with great anticipation, opening with an original musical creation by composer Victor Le Masne followed by an ambitious interdisciplinary lineup spanning art, science, literature, journalism, technology, and performance. This event will fill the entire museum; stroll through the garden, enjoy food trucks, drinks, music, and an immersive VR installation. The Wende Museum will become a space where generations meet, disciplines intersect, and Los Angeles joins a global movement of ideas – leading the way in cultural and intellectual exchange.
Samizdat Sundays: April
Hosted by Wende Museum
Hands‑on textile workshops inspired by the spirit of creative resistance and DIY culture found in samizdat traditions. Each week offers a different project, connecting archival stories of subversion with contemporary making. Led by teaching artist Kate Ingold.
Heavy Manners Zine Fair
Hosted by Heavy Manners Library
The inaugural two day zine fair featuring local zine-makers and a wide range of zine topics including poetry, politics, music, comics, science, and more.
Zine makers wishing to participate must apply by March 2nd.
Secret Songs at MorYork
Intimate concerts in an extraordinary space
Pasadena Festival of Tea 2026
Traditional tea service event in “the only intact example in the U.S. of a major Japanese-style garden created for a residence in the years leading up to World War ll.”
Secret Songs at MorYork
Intimate concerts in an extraordinary space
Most Recent Past Events
The Art of Noble Gases: Neon, Argon, Krypton, and Xenon, oh my!
Hosted by Curio Club LA
Tour Neon artist, Michael Flechtner’s studio, and watch him create a working piece of Neon art
Samizdat Sundays: PATCHES!
Hosted by Wende Museum
Hands‑on textile workshops inspired by the spirit of creative resistance and DIY culture found in samizdat traditions. Each week offers a different project, connecting archival stories of subversion with contemporary making. Led by teaching artist Kate Ingold.
Samizdat Sundays: ACCORDION BOOK
Hosted by Wende Museum
Hands‑on textile workshops inspired by the spirit of creative resistance and DIY culture found in samizdat traditions. Each week offers a different project, connecting archival stories of subversion with contemporary making. Led by teaching artist Kate Ingold.
Secret Songs at MorYork
Intimate concerts in an extraordinary space
Samizdat Sundays: “HAND” BOOK MADE OF CLOTH
Hosted by Wende Museum
Hands‑on textile workshops inspired by the spirit of creative resistance and DIY culture found in samizdat traditions. Each week offers a different project, connecting archival stories of subversion with contemporary making. Led by teaching artist Kate Ingold.
Samizdat Sundays: Finish Up Clinic
Hosted by Wende Museum
Hands‑on textile workshops inspired by the spirit of creative resistance and DIY culture found in samizdat traditions. Each week offers a different project, connecting archival stories of subversion with contemporary making. Led by teaching artist Kate Ingold.
Samizdat Sundays: Body Cam/Document Pouch
Hosted by Wende Museum
Hands‑on textile workshops inspired by the spirit of creative resistance and DIY culture found in samizdat traditions. Each week offers a different project, connecting archival stories of subversion with contemporary making. Led by teaching artist Kate Ingold.
Secret Songs at MorYork
Intimate concerts in an extraordinary space