10 Things To Do For This Saturday in L.A. [7-20-2024]

Posted by
Photo of the Hollywood Bowl via the LA Phil

You down to brave the heat and explore the city today? We’re here to assist.

For this Saturday in L.A. you’ll find KCRW Summer Nights at Union Station, the Colburn School Open House, an Afro-Latino Culture Fest at LA Plaza, MUAM Market at ROW DTLA, Rupaul’s DragCon, and more. Check out the entire list below, and enjoy the start to your weekend!

advertisements

Make Metro Part of Your Weekend

KCRW Summer Nights at Union StationM FA TP > KCRW’s signature summer event series swing over to Union Station this Saturday, offering an evening of DJ sets from KCRW DJs Jeremy Sole and Chris Douridas. Free to attend. Doors open at 6 p.m. More info here.

Go Metro: Take the A, B or D Lines to Union Station.

Three Top Picks To Do This Saturday

M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission

Colburn School’s Annual Open HouseM FA > On Saturday, explore all the Colburn School has to offer through a day-long, family-friendly event featuring free classes, free dance and musical performances, faculty meet-and-greets, an instrument petting zoo, plus face painting, games, prizes and more. The Open House is free to attend, but keep in mind registration is required for the open classes. Runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More info here.

Second Annual Afro-Latino Culture Fest at LA Plaza M FA > The second annual Afro-Latino Culture Fest returns to LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes this Saturday celebrating the rich tradition of Afro-Latino(a)(x) and Caribbean cultures with an array of food vendors, Caribbean inspired cocktails, a beer garden, special vendors, community resources, and kid-friendly activities. Starts at 1 p.m. Free to attend. More info here.

MUAM Market -> This Saturday explore MUAM Market, an open-air market at ROW DTLA featuring over one hundred independent Asian small business owners showcasing jewelry, clothing, art to food products. Tickets cost $6 a person, children under 12 and seniors over 65 are welcome for free without a ticket. More info here.

Six More Things To Do in L.A. Today

  • This Friday and Saturday, at the Hollywood Bowl, catch back-to-back evenings of nostalgic celebration as the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra joins a slew of special guest singers to perform hits from Disney’s most iconic animated films of the 80’s and 90’s.
  • RuPaul’s DragCon brings two days of all things drag to the L.A. Convention Center this Friday and Saturday.
  • This Saturday the Glendale Chalk-A-Doodle Festival brings a day of fun-chalk murals, doodle-making station, live music, and community art to Glendale Marketplace.
  • This year’s Grand Performances free concert continues on Saturday with a performance by Daymé Arocena and Pan Dulce featuring Alan Lightner.
  • This annual Divercity concert series continues with a pair of events this weekend at Pershing Square. On Saturday, catch an oldies concert featuring The Stylistics, The Drifters, and The Persuaders.
  • The SheLA Summer Theater Festival comes to the Zephyr Theater July 16-21, showcasing new, original, creative works by gender-marginalized playwrights and composers in Los Angeles.

Want to get the best things to do in L.A. sent straight to your inbox? Join over 60,000 Angelenos who subscribe to our twice weekly email newsletter!

Sign-Up for We Like L.A.’s Emails

* indicates required
Additional Newsletter Options
By subscribing, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy and consent to receive emails from We Like L.A. about news, events, offers, and partner promotions.

advertisements