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Alright, here we go, getting you revved up for a another long holiday weekend in SoCal (and perhaps a much needed distraction).
From November 8-11 in Los Angeles, you’ll find a Art and Science Fest at La Brea Tar Pits, Inglewood Open Studios, Jackalope in Pasadena, a free day at the GRAMMY Museum, Self Care Yoga at CAAM, the Making Memories Festival, Music With a Movie Camera at The Wende Museum, and more. Let’s dive into the full list of options below.
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Make Metro Part of Your Weekend
PST ART: Art x Science Family Festival – FA > La Brea Tar Pits hosts the PST ART: Art x Science Family Festival this Saturday to Monday at Hancock Park, offering three days of family-focused and kid-friendly art and educational experiences and workshops, including a rolling program of shows and performances throughout each day produced by the Edinburgh Science Festival. Runes 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Free to attend. Get more info here.
Go Metro: Take Line 20/720 along Wilshire Blvd.
Things To Do This Weekend
M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission, TP = Top Pick
Ice at Santa Monica Grand Opening Party -> Celebrate the grand opening of Ice at Santa Monica this Friday from 5 to 11 p.m., presented by Disney+. The event includes live DJ sets, on-ice performances by Olympic hopefuls Katie McBeath and Daniil Parkman, and remarks from local representatives. Guests can enjoy free skating sessions at 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 8:30 p.m., and 10 p.m., available on a first-come, first-served basis. More info here.
Democracy Sessions at MOCA –M FA TP > This Friday to Sunday, The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) and orchestral collective Wild Up present Democracy Sessions, a free three-day arts event exploring democratic and cooperative practices amid a pivotal moment in U.S. political history. Following the 2024 Presidential election, Democracy Sessions invites the public to engage with themes of creativity, justice, and liberation through music and social gatherings. The program takes place at WAREHOUSE at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, this event is part of Wonmi’s WAREHOUSE Programs. More info here.
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South Central Film Festival – FA > This Friday and Saturday, the third annual South Central Film Festival returns to Mercado La Paloma this November with back-to-back days showcasing emerging creatives voices from a diverse set of backgrounds and communities. This year’s fest includes three separart short film blocks over two nights, all spaced out by panel discussions, DJ sets, and capped by a live musical performance. Tickets are free with RVSP. Get more info here.
Ivy Station Night Market Fall Feast – > Ivy Station’s monthly night market gets a fall makeover this Friday with dozens of local vendors alongside food trucks, craft beer, fall crafts, adoptable dogs, and DJ-spun tunes. Runs 5 to 10 p.m. and free to attend. More info here.
Astra Lumina: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst The Stars -> Beginning this Friday, The South Coast Botanic Garden again morphs into a multi-sensory celestial pathway where guests will walk amongst the stars thanks to brilliant lights, cosmic visions, and astral song. Adult tickets start at $39 and there’s an additional fee for parking. More info here.
Land’s End Performance –> On Saturday, The L.A. Choral Lab, in collaboration with AltaSea and the Port of Los Angeles, presents Land’s End, a unique concert experience showcasing L.A.-based artists in one-of-a-kind venues. Held at Berth 60 in the Port of Los Angeles, this musical and sensory performance includes three pieces by local composers—including a world premiere—and marks the first choral event of its kind in this location. Tickets start at $28.52. More info here.
Self Care Yoga at CAAM -> Need a little refresh for the fall season? Bring your mat and head over to the California African American Museum’s Self Care Yoga program this Saturday morning. The recurring monthly series features a sixty-minute flow led by yoga and meditation teacher Constance Hartwell, all tuned for both novices and experienced practitioners alike. Free to attend, but please RSVP in advance. Starts at 11 a.m. More info here.
Inglewood Open Studios – M FA TP > The annual Inglewood Open Studios art walk returns this Saturday and Sunday offering a mix of tours and talks at galleries and artists studios in and around the city of Inglewood. There are a slate of special events happening at the Inglewood Public Library, a fashion show at ECF Art Centers, and an after party on November 9, 2024 at Lalo’s Grill. More info here.
Free Day at the GRAMMY Museum – M FA TP > On Saturday, you can get free admission at GRAMMY Museum as part of a day-long celebrate Latin Music and culture through a series of educational and community-based activations. . The celebration will open with the Mariachi Tierra Mia band, followed by a panel on diversity in Latin music, a salsa lesson on the Ray Charles Terrace, and a closing performance by Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band. Additionally, the first 300 attendees on site will receive a free taco lunch on the Ray Charles Terrace and parking vouchers (for the L.A. Live East Garage only) Programming starts at 10 a.m. More info here.
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4th Annual Making Memories Festival – M > November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and for the fourth year in a row Alzheimer’s Los Angeles hosts a special benefit concert at LA State Historic Park to raise funds and awareness for the cause. This Saturday’s festival lineup features White Denim, Boogaloo Assassins, Jackie Mendez & The Steady 45’s, Circle The Earth and Monalisa. Expect food truck vendors, games, special activities, and an exhibitor area as well. Tickets cost $25. More info here.
Jackalope Pasadena – M FA > Indie craft market Jackalope returns to Central Park in Old Pasadena for a two-day, pop-up marketplace with over 200 local, hand-selected artisans. Free to attend. Runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. More info here.
Spaghetti Festival at The Elysian -> This Saturday and Sunday, The Elysian Theater hosts two days of new plays and performances produced by emerging talent, all being presented for the first time, and all in the spirit of “let’s throw it against the wall and see what sticks!” Get tickets, more information and see the full lineup of shows here.
Pasadena Artazan Handcraft Market -> On Saturday and Sunday, Artazan comes to the Pasadena Convention Center for a two-day event exploring all things hand crafted. Over 200 exhibitors are participating from jewelry to woodwork, ceramics, clothing and food. Tickets cost $8. More info here.
Music With a Movie Camera – FA TP > Helix Collective’s 10-piece film-music ensemble comes to the Wende Museum this Sunday to perform original film soundtracks from the 1920s-80s via composers from the former Soviet Union, all backed by clips from the related films. Included are score selections from It’s a Wonderful Life, Man with a Movie Camera, The Gadfly, The Cranes are Flying, and The Snowstorm. The concert will be held inside the Museum’s Glorya Kaufman Community Center. Runs 2 to 4 p.m. Free to attend, but you’ll need to RSVP in advance. More info here.
Dining & Drinking
(picks by Christina Champlin)
85-Cent Chili Dogs for Pink’s 85th Anniversary –> Iconic Hollywood stand Pink’s Hot Dogs is celebrating its 85th anniversary November 8–12 with five nights of festivities, special guests, and its “Chili Dogs for Charity” program to support L.A. charities. Starting Friday, November 8, Mayor Karen Bass will kick off the event, with George Lopez (Nov. 10), Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias (Nov. 11), Henry Winkler (Nov. 12), and a surprise guest (Nov. 9) joining nightly at 8:05 p.m. Each night, for 85 minutes starting at 8:05 p.m., Pink’s will serve its famous chili dogs for just 85 cents (limit 5 per customer), with all proceeds benefiting local charities. The Pink family has pledged to donate 100% of proceeds from these sales with a minimum donation of $5,000 per night.
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Buldak Sauce Exchange -> From November 7-10, swap your extra sauce packets for tickets redeemable at the Splash Buldak food truck or the Buldak Store at The Original Farmers Market. Enjoy menu items like cheeseburger sliders, chicken wings, cauliflower nuggets, sirloin steak kabobs, and blackened steak bites. The Buldak Store will also offer a selection of Korean hot sauces and noodle cups to redeem. More info here.
Eataly Notte Italiana: Holiday Festa -> Eataly Los Angeles is hosting Notte Italiana: Holiday Festa, an exclusive, after-hours celebration on Friday from 9 p.m. to midnight. The marketplace will close to the public, transforming into a ticketed, all-inclusive experience featuring over 20 wine and cocktail stations, 10+ food stations with Eataly’s holiday favorites (think truffle and panettone), a photo booth, and live entertainment. Tickets are $92.62 per person.
Free Meals for Veterans at Chicken Guy! -> This Veterans Day, November 11, 2024, Chicken Guy! in Hollywood will offer veterans a complimentary meal. Veterans with a military ID can enjoy a choice of The OG Sandwich, The CG Classic, or Three-Piece Tenders with two sauces.
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