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The Biggest event happening in SoCal today? An another iteration of the nationwide No Kings protests, which will feature no less than two dozen gatherings in Los Angeles County alone on Saturday, with tens of thousands of locals expected to participate.
If that’s not your jam, we have a few other ideas for how to spend your Saturday below…
Three Top Picks To Do This Saturday
M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission
California Botanic Garden Native Plant Festival – FA > This Saturday, celebrate California’s rich biodiversity at the California Botanic Garden during this expansive, family-friendly festival. This event brings together dozens of regional nonprofits, conservation agencies, and native landscapers to provide insights into drought-tolerant gardening and wildland restoration. Attendees can participate in behind-the-scenes tours of the production nursery and herbarium, attend workshops on gardening for wildlife, and shop at a nature-themed artisan market. Live musical performances curated by Living Earth and a variety of food trucks, including Word of Mouth and Crepes Bonaparte, will be available throughout the day. Festival runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free, but a $5 donation is kindly suggested. More info here.
Found Footage Festival: The All-Puppet Show – > Joe Pickett (The Onion) and Nick Prueher (Late Show) are pulling the strings — literally — on a live guided tour through their collection of found puppet videos on VHS. Expect deep cuts like “Ventriloquism for Fun and Profit” and a trove of Christian puppet tapes from the ’80s, plus special puppeteer guests and a performance by the iconic Bob Baker Marionettes. It’s going to be weird, wonderful, and not to be missed. It all takes place this Saturday beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $28. More info here.
Torrance Art Museum Spring Opening – FA > The Torrance Art Museum is hosting an opening reception this Saturday to debut their spring exhibitions. On view in the Main Gallery you’ll find a traveling exhibition that highlights over 60 years of work from illustrator Ralph Steadman (best known for his long collaboration with Hunter S. Thompson), plus an exhibition of paintings by Ian Larson in Gallery Two. Opening night runs from 6 to 9 p.m., and it’s free to attend. More info here.
Seven More Things To Do in L.A. Today
- This Saturday and Sunday, North Hollywood’s beloved open-air Vegan Street Fair returns for a two-day celebration of all things plant-based. Dozens of local vegan restaurants and vendors descend on one block to serve up bite-sized portions for $5 or less.
- This Saturday and Sunday, the City of Malibu celebrates the 25th Annual Chumash Day Powwow and Intertribal Gathering at Malibu Bluffs Park. FA
- This Thursday to Sunday, the 33rd annual Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival returns with the theme “The Strength We Carry.” Celebrating 33 years, this multicultural event showcases extraordinary solo performers from around the globe through six distinct programs.
- The Bergamot Comedy Festival wraps up on Saturday with an evening showcase at The Crow main room at 8 p.m. M
- Women Who Create brings an artisan market to Runway Playa Vista on Saturday, featuring mahjong lessons, live music and an “interactive junk journaling table.” FA
- L.A. Taco kicks off their annual TACO Madness with a party at Chinatown’s Homage Brewing on Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m. M
- Channel 101 hosts another short film screening event at The Last Bookstore on Saturday beginning at 8 p.m. M FA
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