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If you’re waking up to a few puddles around the neighborhood don’t fret. It’s nothing but sunshine on tap for the rest of this Sunday in Los Angeles.
Today in L.A. you’ll find Día de los Muertos at the Natural History Museum, a Godzilla-Thon! at the Academy Museum, The 2nd Annual Great Pumpkin Bash, Encuentro de Jaraneros de California at LA Plaza, and more. Whatever you choose, hope you make it a great day!
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Make Metro Part of Your Weekend
Día de los Muertos at the Natural History Museum – M > Join the Natural History Museum this Sunday as they celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a cherished tradition in Mexico and Latin America that honors and remembers departed loved ones. Experience live music, take part in creative art activities, and explore NHM’s ofrenda (altar) dedicated to the memory of the departed. Access to the celebration is included in admission. More info here.
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
Godzilla-Thon! at the Academy Museum -> On Sunday, The Academy Museum celebrates the 70th anniversary of the original Gojira with a full-day Godzilla movie marathon, Godzilla-Thon! Featuring five screenings of both classic and contemporary Godzilla films, the event also includes a Godzilla-themed stop-motion animation workshop, a Godzilla piñata, and a special meet-and-greet with the legendary kaiju. Tickets cost $25. More info here.
Día de los Muertos at the Fowler Museum – FA > On Sunday, Día de los Muertos comes to UCLA as the Fowler Museum hosts an afternoon of live music, ofrenda making, and pastries from La Monarca Bakery & Cafe. As part of the events, guests can tour the Fowler exhibition Descanse en Paz: Memorial Paintings from 19th-Century Mexico, participate in mini ofrenda arts-making activities, or enjoy music from Mariachi Alta California at the Fowler Amphitheater. The program runs from 2 to 4 p.m. Free to attend. More info here.
The 2nd Annual Great Pumpkin Bash – FA > If you still need to get rid of your days-old jack-o-lanterns and want to make sure it gets composted correctly, why not make a party? Swing over to Pan Pacific Park on Sunday for the 2nd Annual Great Pumpkin Bash where you’ll find a host of gardening workshops and demos, giveaways, food trucks and a Pumpkin Smash Zone. Runs 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free to attend. More info here.
Six More Things To Do in L.A. Toda
- 88rising’s Night Market Neighborhood pops up at the Guess Jeans Campus this Saturday and Sunday with a two-day extravaganza of music, art, and retail combining elements of of Asian night markets and Western-style flea markets.
- Beautycon is back with a two-day (Saturday + Sunday) event featuring beauty masterclasses, panels by experts and creators, a marketplace to ship directly from top brands, plus plenty of photo opportunities.
- This Friday to Sunday at Walt Disney Concert Hall, Gustavo Dudamel will team up with the Tambuco Percussion Ensemble and the Los Angeles Master Chorale to offer a tour-de-force of multilayered rhythms that draw ancient cultures and traditions into conversation with the modern world as a tribute to Día de Los Muertos. M
- On Sunday, Encuentro de Jaraneros de California is back at LA Plaza for a day spotlighting some of the best Son Jarocho ensembles from California and Veracruz. M FA
- The Southern California Handweavers’ Guild is hosting a free Weaving and Fiber Festival at the Torrance Cultural Center on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. FA
- 20+ Los Angeles-area animal rescue groups and shelters are joining forces this weekend to showcase hundreds of adoptable dogs and cats for the Best Friends Adoption event at the Rose Bowl. Runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday. FA
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