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Need a few fun ways to cap off your weekend? We’ll help you liven things up.
The rundown for today in L.A. includes an opening celebration for NHM Commons, a Day of Quantum Listening at The Ebell, the 2024 premier of Enchanted: Forest of Light, Voices of Heritage at Skirball, and more. Sort through all options in our list below, and enjoy your Sunday!
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Make Metro Part of Your Weekend
NHM Commons Opening Day Celebration – M FA > To celebrate the debut of NHM Commons, a new community hub in Exposition Park, Natural History Museum is hosting a free block party on opening day which will show off the new indoor/outdoor space with a day of live music, special performances, plus food and drinks by South LA Café. Note that while events on the Commons Plaza and Theater will be free to the public on this day, you’ll need a ticket to check out the exhibits/activations inside Natural History Museum. More info here.
Go Metro: Take the E Line to Expo Park / USC Station
Three Top Picks To Do This Sunday
M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission
A Day of Quantum Listening – FA > This Sunday, A Day of Quantum Listening with Claire Chase comes to The Ebell as part of the Getty’s PST ART: Art and Science Collide intiative. Chase and a group of special guests will lead the session, which celebrate the work of Quantum Listening/Deep Listening theorist Pauline Oliveros through a series of instrumental interpretations and interactive opportunities. The program runs from 4 to 7 p.m. Free to attend with RSVP. More info here.
Enchanted: Forest of Light – > Descanso Gardens’ annual light spectacle is back for 2024 this Sunday with a range of wondrous, illuminated installations spread throughout the grounds, from 3-D geometric sculptures in the Rose Garden to a glowing meadow grass installation among the oaks. Adult tickets cost $22-$45 for non-members. Enchanted continues on select dates through January 5. More info here.
Voices of Heritage: Celebrating Indigenous and Jewish Languages and Cultures -> On Sunday, join the Skirball for a day-long, intergenerational celebration of Indigenous and Jewish languages and cultures. The event features engaging panel discussions, interactive activities and games, and performances including poetry, music, and more. This event is free to attend with museum admission ($18). More info here.
Six More Things To Do in L.A. Today
- This Saturday and Sunday, Renegade Craft market once again pops up for a day-two affair at Los Angeles State Historic Park featuring over 275 craft designers, artists, and creative vendors. Free to attend. M FA
- On Sunday, LA Made hosts a special conversation at Central Library featuring author Todd Lerew and photographer Ryan Schude as they discuss their new book: Also On View. M FA
- On Saturday and Sunday, Vulture Festival is back for two days of actors in conversation, special screenings and panels, rare performances and workshops at NYA studios.
- The Catnip Flea Crawl is a new monthly pop-up taking place every third Sunday along Magnolia Blvd in Burbank. FA
- This Saturday and Sunday, Autumn Festival at The Aquarium of the Pacific celebrates Asian culture through traditional craft demonstrations, music, dance, cultural arts exhibits, and storytelling.
- L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow is back for the 2024 holiday season starting this weekend.
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