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Alright, time to get the wheels in motion for this SoCal Saturday.
On deck for today in L.A. you’ll find L.A. TACO’s Taco Madness, Roots & Rails at Union Station, The Music Center’s Very Special Arts Festival: Family Day, Half-O-Ween at Heritage Square, Corgi Derby Day, and more.
Three Top Picks To Do This Saturday
M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission
L.A. TACO’s Taco Madness – M TP > The 17th edition of LA TACO’s signature taco battle is back this Saturday, taking over Gloria Molina Grand Park with a vendor lineup that includes Taquería Frontera, Tire Shop Taqueria, Evil Cooks, Tacos El Toro, Sonoratown, Borreguitas, Macheen, Tacos Los Cholos, Taco Nazo, Tirzahs, Asadero Chikali, A Tí Restaurant, Tacos Y Birria La Unica, Los Dorados LA, LaSorted’s, Villa’s Tacos #3. $25 tickets grant you entry, with food and drinks available for purchase from vendors once inside. And all L.A. TACO members get in free. Event starts at 3 p.m. More info here.
Roots & Rails: A Bluegrass Experience at Union Station – M FA > Metro Art, in collaboration with The Bluegrass Situation, debuts Roots & Rails, a first-of-its-kind bluegrass concert in the historic Ticket Concourse of Los Angeles Union Station this Saturday This open-to-all event brings the soulful sounds of roots music to one of the city’s most iconic architectural landmarks. The evening features a curated lineup of world-class performers in an immersive, community-centered atmosphere. Free to attend. Runs 7 to 10 p.m. More info here.
The Music Center’s Very Special Arts Festival: Family Day – M FA > The Music Center’s Very Special Arts Festival is back this Saturday for their annual free, inclusive event celebrating the artistic achievements of students with all abilities. The festival features student and professional performances, visual and performing arts workshops and a student art exhibit created around a theme that is introduced to the students each year. Runs 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. More info here.
Seven More Things To Do in L.A. Today
- On Saturday, go watch the most adorable race of the year at Benny Boy Brewing for the third annual Corgi Derby Day. FA
- This Saturday, the Santa Monica Symphony presents a program that pairs orchestral masterpieces with the cinematic soundscapes of iconic video games. FA
- BURN Los Angeles is officially launching BUILD, its all-new strength training modality, with a grand opening weekend beginning Saturday May 2 at its Studio City location.
- This Saturday evening Central Library transforms into a massive, multi-sensory festival with four floors of activations to explore. M
- Over the first weekend in May, Half-O-Ween invites guests to enjoy graveyard carnival games, tours of historic Victorian homes, food trucks, and a costume contest. For Saturday, the featured screening will be Carrie. M
- On Saturday, Hauser & Wirth in DTLA hosts Learning Exchange, a gathering dedicated to the intersection of art, mentorship, and social responsibility. FA
- Heated Rivalry: The Musical Parody comes to The Elysian Theater this Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
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