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So we finally catch a break in the heat (albeit with a chance of rain). What’s your plan?
Today in L.A. you’ll find a Fall Exhibition Celebration at The Hammer, the annual L.A. Archives Bazaar, Bacchus Uncorked at the Getty Villa, Culver City Art Walk & Roll, Urban Death: Tour of Terror, and more.
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Three Top Picks To Do This Saturday
M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission
Fall Exhibition Celebration at The Hammer – FA > The Hammer Museum’s slate of fall exhibitions includes retrospectives of abstract artists Huguette Caland and Mavis Pusey alongside new Hammer Projects installations. For opening night this Saturday, guests can explore the galleries late into the evening while enjoying music from DJ Shay Elys in the courtyard alongside food and drinks available for purchase. Museum members receive priority entry beginning at 7:00 PM. Admission is free. Runs 8 to 10:30 p.m. More info here.
L.A. Archives Bazaar – FA > Attention SoCal history hounds! L.A. as Subject’s Los Angeles Archives Bazaar returns this Saturday, offering its annual treasure trove of historical treasures to explore as you engage with experts from dozens of institutions and archives. The 2056event takes place at Golden Eagle Ballroom at Cal State University Los Angeles and is free and open to the public. Runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. More info here.
Bacchus Uncorked: Beer in Ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt at Getty Villa -> Beer has been around for more than 5,000 years, and the Getty Villa is celebrating that legacy in style with a special event this Saturday. Archaeologist Tate Paulette draws on ancient evidence from Mesopotamia and Egypt to illuminate the world of early brewing, sharing his own experiences recreating it. He is joined by classicist and beer historian Travis Rupp, who explores the flavor profiles of the earliest brewing traditions before introducing modern brews inspired by ancient practices. Tickets are $110 and include a thematic beer selection, hearty appetizers, and conversation. More info here.
Seven More Things To Do in L.A. Today
- Plaza de la Raza hosts El Velorio, a 21+ cultural celebration marking its 16th anniversary this Saturday.
- Zombie Joe’s annual Urban Death: Tour of Terror is back beginning this weekend with a brand new series of terrifying vignettes, bookended by walks through a creepy maze.
- The Long Beach Open Studio Tour opens the doors to over 80 studios and 120 artists across multiple neighborhoods every Saturday and Sunday through October 25. FA
- The world’s largest cat-centric pop culture event, CatCon, returns to the Pasadena Convention Center this Saturday and Sunday.
- This Saturday, Culver Ctiy Art Walk & Roll closes a four-block stretch of Washington Blvd will close to traffic for a day-long event featuring gallery visits, artists, live music, wine and beer gardens, a kids zone, interactive art experiences, and more.
- On Saturday, the L.A. Arboretum hosts Barks & Boos, a day of fun for dogs, craft beers and food trucks for humans and pet adoption education for those considering rescuing a dog in need of a home
- The second annual Oktoberfest at Westwood Village returns to Broxton Plaza on Saturday for a festive, pet-friendly afternoon filled with German-inspired food, live music, vendors, and games.
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