10 Things To Do For This Saturday in L.A. [8-3-2024]

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Oh boy, another scorching Saturday in the Southland! If you’re ready to brave the heat, we’ve got a fabulous rundown of to-dos to consider.

Today in L.A you’ll find Endless Summer C.A.M.P. in Santa Monica, a lucha libre music & arts fest, KCRW Summer Nights at the Music Center, Brew at Zoo, CatCon, and more. Whatever you decide on, stay cool out there!

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Make Metro Part of Your Weekend

Endless Summer C.A.M.P. M FA > Santa Monica’s second annual Endless Summer C.A.M.P. series brings four weeks of family-friendly entertainment to Tongva Park, celebrating everything from world music and dance to puppetry and animal ambassadors. This Saturday, the fun begins with a Bollywood dance performance by Joya Kazi Entertainment. The free programs runs 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free to attend. More info here.

Go Metro: Take the E Line to Downtown Santa Monica Station.

Three Top Picks To Do This Saturday

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

La Bulla: The Lucha Libre Music & Arts Festival -> On Saturday, a one-night extravaganza Lucha Libre comes to Plaza de La Raza featuring two stages of performances (music and Mexican wrestling) plus an art show featuring over 150 contributors, special vendors, face painting, food, drinks, and more. Individual tickets are $23.18, fees included. Startsa t 6 p.m. More info here.

KCRW Summer NightsM FA > KCRW’s summer of free programming continues this Saturday with a pop-up concert at The Music Center’s Jerry Moss Plaza featuring a performance by Grammy-winning, multi-lingual Americana artist, Gaby Morenoanother. KCRW DJ José Galván kicks off the event with sets beginning at 7 p.m. Free to attend as always. Get more info here.

Brew at the Zoo-> Evening programming is back at the L.A. Zoo this Saturday with a fresh edition of Brew at the Zoo. Expect 35+ breweries plus animal keeper talks, live music, and bites for purchase. Standard admission starts at $75. More info here.

Six More Things To Do in L.A. Today

  • This Saturday and Sunday, CatcCon brings the latest in feline culture to a two-day expo in Pasadena featuring cat-centric merchandise, workshops, and performances. M
  • Grand Performances outdoor concert series rolls on this Saturday with a tribute to Salsa Queen Celia Cruz featuring music by DJ Gia Fu, Contra-Tiempo, and Havana Secret. M FA
  • LACMA’s Latin Sounds series continues this Saturday, with a performance by the all-female salsa band Las Chikas. FA
  • Starting this weekend, CatVideoFest brings cat videos to the big screen with a 73-minute romp filled with internet cat classics, animations, and music videos, all in the name of the cute AF kitty.
  • Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles continues this Saturday with an evening of Latin Alternative featuring Y La Bamba, Buyepongo, and Chulita Vinyl Club. M FA
  • Marina del Rey’s free summer concert series continues at Burton Chace Park this Saturday with a performance by American soul and R&B singer-songwriter Goapele. FA

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