10 Fun Things To Do TODAY in L.A. for September 5, 2019

You know what’s handy? Waking up in the morning, firing up your phone/computer and being able to scan a super quick (but curated) rundown of the best of what lies ahead. So here it is, our list of fun things to do in Los Angeles for today, Thursday, September 5, 2019.

May it lead you to adventure!

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1. [2 p.m.] Pennywise returns to Hollywood with a second terrifying, immersive event. The Derry Canal Days Festival is now open at the corner of Hollywood and Vine, drawing from the forthcoming IT Chapter Two, which hits theaters on September 6. Online reservations are fully booked but a standby line is available.

2. [2 p.m.] The first-ever Museum of Weed is a 30,000 square foot space of ‘higher learning’ presented by WeedMaps aims to provide insight and history into marijuana through interactive exhibits, Instagram-friendly art installations and a bevy of historical artifacts. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday now till September 29. Admission starts at $35.

3. [5 p.m.] Night Market is back on the hilltop of the iconic Yamashiro restaurant every Thursday all summer long. Angelenos can enjoy boutique vendors, food vendors, a concert series, cocktails at Yamashiro’s Pagoda Bar and an unbeatable view of Hollywood. This event is also kid friendly. Please note this year the organizers are charging $10 to park at the shuttle location. Shuttles are free and so is admission

4. [6 p.m.] The Other Art Fair Los Angeles happening September 5-8 at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica will showcase a curated selection of over 140 independent artists with art for sale plus live DJ sets, event tours, conversations with art scene leaders, live activations and a bar.

5. [6:30 p.m.]  Massive Attack at The Hollywood Palladium.

6. [8 p.m.] Walter Mosley with Viet Thanh Nguyen in conversation at the Museum of Tolerance.

7. [8 p.m.]  Beyond Baroque “A History of Venice” exhibition debuts a month long of programs. Kicking things off is a night of story telling by locals, historians and an overview of the many artists who have made their mark in Venice.

8. [8 p.m.] Head to the Hollywood Bowl for Mozart Under the Stars this Thursday. Check for discount tickets before making your purchase. DISCOUNTED (via Goldstar)

9. [8 p.m.] Creed Bratton at Echoplex.

10. [various] Free museum days: Japanese American National Museum (from 5 to 8 p.m.), MOCA Grand (from 5 to 8 p.m.), Skirball Cultural Center (noon to 5 p.m.), Long Beach Museum of Art (3 to 8 p.m.) and USC Pacific Asian Museum (5 to 8 p.m.)

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