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Alright, who’s gonna make the most of their Saturday in the Southland?
On the docket for today in L.A. you’ll find the annual City of STEM Festival and LA Maker Faire, a community celebration for Marina del Rey’s 60th Anniversary, a jazz tribute to Altadena at The Getty, Reading by the Moonrise at LA State Historic Park, “Touch-a-Truck” at Discovery Cube Los Angeles, and more.
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Make Metro Part of Your Weekend
City of STEM Festival and LA Maker Faire – > City of STEM, the biggest festival of science, technology, engineering and math in Los Angeles and Los Angeles Maker Faire, the region’s largest gathering of creative thinkers will both converge on Exposition Park this Saturday for a day of science and creativity. The event features free STEM activities, workshops, lectures and special appearances by famous creators and science celebrities. Runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. More info here.
Go Metro: Take the E Line to Expo Park / USC Station.
Three Top Picks To Do This Saturday
M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission
Marina del Rey’s 60th Anniversary – FA > Catch a huge, free community celebration this weekend in Marina del Rey as the city marks its 60th anniversary with two full days of entertainment and activations treats at Fisherman’s Village. Expect free 45-minute historic harbor tours, DJ-spun tunes, historical exhibits, face painting for kids, and balloon art, all taking place this Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More info here.
Reading by Moonrise – M FA > April is National Poetry Month, and Clockshop is celebrating the art of the verse with an afternoon of readings at Los Angeles State Historic Park this Saturday, all curated by Ivanna Baranova, Co-Director of the Poetic Research Bureau The program is free and open to the public, but a $5 donation is gently encouraged. Runs 4 to 6 p.m. More info here.
Sounds of L.A.: Celebrating the jazz legacy of Altadena – FA > This weekend, the Getty spotlights the musical heritage of Altadena with a two-day concert event featuring celebrated jazz artists from the city whose innovative work continues to push boundaries and inspire generations. Both concerts will take place at the Harold M. Williams Auditorium, with shows on Saturday (7 p.m.) and Sunday (3 p.m.) They are both free, but advanced reservations are required. More info here.
Six More Things To Do in L.A. Today
- This Friday to Sunday, the annual Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach brings three days of racing action to DTLB, all accompanied by a lifestyle expo and a variety of fun activations. M
- On Saturday, the L.A. Dance Project takes over Lightscape at Marciano Art Foundation with a site-specific, kinetic performance presented by Doug Aitken Workshop and KCRW. FA
- Beginning this Saturday, “Touch-a-Truck” is back at Discovery Cube Los Angeles for a week-long pop-up offering children a very hands-on educational experience.
- Self Help Graphics host their monthly Family Workshop this Saturday at the East Los Angeles County Library. M FA
- This Saturday, Culver City’s Parks Project Discovery Center is a hosting a special Earth Month-inspired, Vinyasa-style yoga session featuring poses designed to connect your heart chakra to the healing energy of nature.
- For any Broadway fans out there, Brian Stokes Mitchell comes to La Mirada Theatre this Saturday for a one-night-only performance.
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