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Another Saturday. Another charming checklist of fun to-dos around the city of angels. So where you off to?
In view for today in L.A. you’ll the LA Phil’s annual new music marathon at Disney Concert Hall, a holiday lights celebration at The Bloc, Renegade Craft at LA State Historic Park, Night Games at the Music Center, Vulture Fest in Hollywood, Autumn Festival at the Aquarium of the Pacific, and more. Let’s take a gander at all the options below.
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Make Metro Part of Your Weekend
Noon to Midnight LA Phil -> The LA Phil’s annual new music marathon is back this Saturday with a fresh 12-hour slate of performances and art installations spread throughout Walt Disney Concert Hall, all curated by Pulitzer-prize winning composer Ellen Reid and paired with onsite food trucks and a beer garden. GA tickets start at $12, but keep in mind those do not provide entry to Doug Aitken’s Lightscape evening concert that caps off the event. More info here.
Go Metro: Take the A or E Line to Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill Station.
Three Top Picks To Do This Saturday
M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission
SPARKLE DTLA Grand Debut – M FA > The 2024 edition of The Bloc’s holiday lights installation SPARKLE DTLA kicks off this Saturday with special live entertainment and giveaways, including performances by the Colburn Choir and Laura Marano. The main attraction will be the countdown/illumination of the lights display which features over 18 million hues of lights synched to festive tunes. The kickoff event runs from 5 to 7 p.m. Free to attend. More info here.
Renegade Craft – M FA > This Saturday and Sunday, Renegade Craft market once again pops up for a day-two affair at Los Angeles State Historic Park featuring over 275 craft designers, artists, and creative vendors. Free to attend. More info here.
Night Games at the Music Center – M FA > This Friday and Saturday, The Music Center and IndieCade team up for Night Games, which showcases the creativity and innovation of the indie game community over two nights at Jerry Moss Plaza with tons of solo and multi-player games to enjoy. Runs 6 to 10 p.m. both nights. Free to attend. More info here.
Six More Things To Do in L.A. Today
- On Saturday and Sunday, Vulture Festival is back for two days of actors in conversation, special screenings and panels, rare performances and workshops at NYA studios.
- This Saturday and Sunday, Autumn Festival at The Aquarium of the Pacific celebrates Asian culture through traditional craft demonstrations, music, dance, cultural arts exhibits, and storytelling.
- This Saturday evening at Caltech, the Grammy Award–winning vocal ensemble Tonality performs HomeCare at the Beckman Auditorium.
- L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow is back for the 2024 holiday season starting this weekend.
- This Saturday, the Vincent Price Art Museum is hosting a free interactive seed workshop with artist and seed educator Azita Banu in coordination with the museum’s newly installed Life at the Center installation.
- Celebrate the vibrant culture of Armenia at the Pasadena Armenian Festival this Saturday.
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