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Saturday in Los Angeles? Let’s party!
In the queue for today in L.A. you’ll find the LACMA Art Parade & Block Party, KCRW Summer Nights at CAAM, Venice Fest in Mar Vista, the 34th Annual Juneteenth Celebration in Santa Monica, and more.
Three Top Picks To Do This Saturday
M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission
LACMA Art Parade & Block Party – M FA TP > On Saturday, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art hosts the massive, day-long LACMA Block Party to celebrate the grand opening of the brand-new David Geffen Galleries. The museum is closing Wilshire Boulevard from Curson Avenue to Fairfax Avenue to accommodate outdoor festivities, which include live art workshops, a public Art Parade showcasing mobile sculptures and costumes, a full lineup of DJ sets from artists like Flying Lotus and DJ Harvey. A special evening edition of Latin Sounds features salsa music from Roosevelt, while a street food night market curated by MAMA’S NIGHTMARKET offers diverse culinary options from vendors like Bridgetown Roti and Man Eating Plant. Admission to the block party and the entire museum is free, though advanced tickets are required for indoor gallery access. Programming runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. More info here.
KCRW Summer Nights at CAAM – M FA > The California African American Museum kicks off the summer with a free, all-ages KCRW Summer Nights party to celebrate Juneteenth weekend. Attendees can hit the outdoor dance floor for live sets by KCRW DJ J.Rocc and guest DJ Monalisa, enjoy food truck eats, and grab a drink in the beer garden. The museum is keeping its galleries open for after-hours access to all current exhibitions, including Free and Queer: Black Californian Roots of Gay Liberation and The Sound of Gordon Parks. Admission is free, though an advanced online RSVP is requested. Party runs from 7 to 11 p.m. More info here.
Venice Fest – FA > Head to Venice Fest this Saturday for a day of fun for all ages featuring local bands, yoga, games, and classic cars on display, plus a beer garden and food trucks to refuel. Runs noon to 8 p.m. Free to attend. More info here.
Seven More Things To Do in L.A. Today
- DATALAND, the world’s first Museum of AI Arts, officially opens its flagship location to the public this Saturday at The Grand LA.
- Then on Saturday, the City of Santa Monica hosts their 34th Annual Juneteenth Celebration and concert taking place at Virginia Avenue Park.
- Returning this Saturday, Garagiste Festival is Los Angeles’ only wine festival that exclusively features wines from commercial California ‘garagiste’ winemakers.
- On Saturday, the Valley Cultural Foundation hosts a free screening of A Goofy Movie at Johnny Carson Park in Burbank.
- Grand Performances continues on Saturday with Jimetta Rose’s MettaSun ensemble performing a “Sun Ra-inspired operatic experience.”
- The Hollywood Bowl hosts their official 2026 opening night on Saturday with The Best of Broadway.
- The third annual Compton Film Festival returns this Saturday and Sunday.
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