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Okay, it looks we are going to get rain this morning but *hopefully* the storm clears out in time for an afternoon of to-dos (just be sure to check the forecast before you head out today).
Currently on the calendar for this Saturday in L.A., you’ll find the LA Times Festival of Books, the Eclectic Music Festival & Art Crawl, Open Arts San Pedro, Songs for Neighborhood Dogs, Jackalope Pasadena, and more.
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Make Metro Part of Your Weekend
LA Times Festival of Books – > This Saturday and Sunday, the 30th Los Angeles Times Festival of Books returns to the campus of USC this April featuring over book and merchandise exhibitors, a number of outdoor stages and activity areas, expert panels, performances, demos, and more. Admission to the festival is free to attend with some programing ticketed.
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
The 15th Eclectic Music Festival & Art Crawl – M FA > South Pasadena’s Eclectic Music Festival and Art Crawl returns on Saturday with dozens of diverse musical acts on stages and intimate venues all across town. An array of other activities are also on the docket including open galleries, beer and wine gardens, and food trucks. Free and open to the public. Runs 3 to 10 p.m. More info here.
Common Space Renaissance Faire – FA > Common Space is marking their 7th anniversary this Saturday with all-day and all-night night celebrating harkening back to the age of yore. Attendees can expect a new craft beer release, jousting, aerial performances, live music, tarot, face painting, food, and of course… a costume contest. Come dressed for the occasion! Free to attend. Party goes from noon to midnight. More info here.
Open Arts San Pedro – FA > This Saturday and Sunday, Angeleno art lovers can head to the South Bay for Arts Open San Pedro, a two-day, neighborhood wide takeover featuring more than 100 local artists, open studios, live music, dance, arts and craft, a scavenger hunt, food trucks, and immersive art installations, all spread over multiple locations. There will even be a free trolley to connect areas of activation. The event runs noon to 7 p.m. both days. Get more info here.
Six More Things To Do in L.A. Today
- Now through Sunday, the TCM Classic Film Festival is back with a four-day slate of flicks shown on the big screen at a range of historic Los Angels theaters.
- Creature Comforts Tap Room is hosting Songs for Neighborhood Dogs this Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. FA
- This Saturday and Sunday, Jackalope brings its artisan market back to Central Park in Old Pasadena for a two-day event showcasing over 200 local vendors selling indie goods, clothing, jewelry, home decor, housewares, art, photography, and food. Event is rain or shine! M FA
- Corey Helford Gallery is hosting an opening reception for the new Dreamland Awaits group exhibition on Saturday from 7 to 11 p.m. FA
- The Grand Central Market Bazaar runs every third/fourth Friday and Saturday of each month. M FA
- Comedian/podcaster Marc Maron stops by Dynasty Typewriter for a live performance on Saturday. M
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