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Rolling into another weekend looking for some fun? We’ll point you in the right direction.
On the agenda for this Saturday in Los Angeles, you’ll find a family festival in Little Tokyo, a “Running of the Bullies” at Benny Boy Brewing, a new skating experience in Santa Monica, a a Wellness Community Market in Long Beach, Khruangbin at the Hollywood Bowl, and more. Let’s dive into more options below.
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Make Metro Part of Your Weekend
Nisei Week Japanese Festival – M FA > Starting this weekend, Little Tokyo hosts a week-long celebration of Japanese and Japanese American heritage and traditions through a series of cultural exhibits and performances, a grand parade and a plaza festival. The festivities kick off this Saturday, coinciding with the free Natsumatsuri Family Festival at Japanese American National Museum (11 a.m. to 5 p.m). Saturday’s entertainment includes performances by Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko and East LA Taiko, craft stations, interactive story time and games. Get more info here.
Go Metro: Take the A or E Line to Little Tokyo Station
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M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission
Benny Boy Brewing Txotx Festa & Running of the Bullies – > This Saturday, Benny Boy Brewing is set to host its third annual cider party. The Txotx Festa event honors the northern Spanish tradition of tapping barrels to release a continuous stream of cider, allowing guests in line to relish the experience. Each $15 ticket includes three rounds of 5 oz. pours from 5 to 8 p.m. Alongside this celebration of cider, attendees can grab food from pop-up vendors and catch Benny Boy’s inaugural bulldog race from 4 to 5 p.m. Small and medium-sized bulldogs are invited to race with a $10 entry. More info here.
Roll @ Santa Monica -> A new pop-up skating park “rolls” in Santa Monica this weekend and is scheduled to remain open through October 14. For this Saturday, the Grand Opening Celebration (3 to 6 p.m.) features music, skate performances and entertainment with LA Skate Hunnies. Throughout the season, you can catch tehemd skate nights every 2nd Wednesday of the month, plus there are group skating lessons offered every Saturday and Sunday morning for both adults and children. Regular admission is $15, which also include skate rental. More info here.
Wellness Community Market – FA > On Saturday, head to Compound, Long Beach’s newest artist-led cultural complex and non-profit, for a full day of complimentary wellness experiences. Explore a community market highlighting local and regional vendors, gain insights at the “Healing Practitioner Talk,” and rejuvenate with a Kundalini Yoga/Meditation class and a soothing Sound Bath/Healing Circle. More info here.
Six More Things To Do in L.A. Today
- Latin Sounds at LACMA continues on Saturday with a performance by Nobresil. FA
- Marina del Rey’s free summer concert series continues at Burton Chace Park this Saturday with a performance by Marina del Rey Symphony accompanied by a live chorus playing compositions from popular films including The Lion King, Star Wars, Conan the Barbarian, and more. FA
- Santa Monica’s second annual Endless Summer C.A.M.P. series continues this Saturday with performances by Mariachi Los Catrines and Los Straitjackets. M FA
- Texas-based Khruangbin performs a pairs of show this Saturday and Sunday at the Hollywood Bowl, bringing their jammie blend of classic soul, dub, rock and psychedelia to the stage as part of the the 2024 KCRW Festival.
- Westwood’s Cinema Under the Stars free outdoor movie series hosts a screening of Finding Nemo. FA
- Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles continues this Saturday with an evening of reggae featuring The Wailing Souls, DJ Boss Harmony, and the Dub Club MCs presented by the Dub Club. M FA
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