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So you just sprang forward. Now what?
As we hit the town on this Daylight Savings Sunday, you’ve got choices: Day two of the L.A. Chinatown Firecracker fest, Festival of the Kite in Redondo Beach, the The Nowruz Family Festival, and Free drinks at 22 select Coffee Bean locations throughout SoCal. And even more options below!
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Make Metro Part of Your Weekend
47th Annual L.A. Chinatown Firecracker – M FA > This Saturday and Sunday, one of the largest and oldest running races in the U.S., the L.A. Chinatown Firecracker returns for a two-day celebration at Los Angeles Chinatown Plaza. The event features runs, walks, cycling, and even a dog walk, kicking off with an opening ceremony packed with lion dancers and the lighting of 100,000 firecrackers. After the races, stick around for a festival-style expo with vendors, food, a beer garden, live entertainment, and kid-friendly activities. More info here.
Go Metro: Take the E Line to Chinatown Station.
Three Top Picks To Do This Sunday
M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission
Free Coffee Bean – FA > Lose an hour, but gain some coffee. This Sunday, Wescom Kindness marks their 11th annual Daylight Savings initiative where customers can receive free tea and coffee at 22 select Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf locations spread throughout SoCal for this Sunday. Funds are capped out at $2000 per location. Check the link above for the full list of participating cafes.
Festival of the Kite in Redondo Beach – FA > The 51st Festival of the Kite brings a colorful day of activations to the Redondo Beach Pier this Sunday, including contests with category-specific kite flying prizes, DJ’d tunes, live music, and even a hot dog on a stick eating contest. Runs noon to 5 p.m. Free to attend. More info here.
The Nowruz Family Festival – FA > Head to UCLA for a huge Nowruz this Sunday celebration hosted by the nonprofit Farhang Foundation in Los Angeles. Nowruz, translating to “new day,” commemorates the vernal equinox, symbolizing universal themes of rebirth and renewal. This daylong, free program is suitable for all ages and encompasses traditional music, arts and crafts, dance, food, children’s activities, cultural performances to an Iranian tea house serving tea, Shirini, Iranian style sandwiches, and sweets. More info here.
Six More Things To Do in L.A. Today
- This Thursday to Sunday, Jonathan Rach, award-winning documentary photographer and longtime Nine Inch Nails collaborator, debuts his Self Destruct Tour photography in the U.S at a gallery space at 7615 W Sunset Blvd. FA
- For March, USC Pacific Asia Museum’s free second Sunday program offers an assortment of activities exploring flora and fauna in Asian art and architecture. FA
- Barks & Brews is back at the LA Arboretum this Sunday.
- Smorgasburg LA honors International Women’s Day this Sunday as part of Regarding Her’s Women’s History Month Festival.
- Go Fact Yourself Live (featuring special guests Jerry O’Connell & Mallory O’Meara) comes to the Center for Inquiry West on Sunday.
- Angel City Brewery is hosting a special Women’s History Month Market on Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.
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