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Looking to fit a few fun to-dos into your SoCal Sunday.? Try these on for size.
On deck today in L.A. you’ll find the 56th Annual LA Pride Parade, day two of the Blue Note Jazz Festival, Fashioning Chinese Women: Empire to Modernity at LACMA, a free concert by the L.A. Youth Orchestra, a Banjee Pride Ball for teens at MOLAA, and more.
Three Top Picks To Do This Sunday
M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission
56th Annual LA Pride Parade – M FA > The biggest event of the weekend is this Sunday’s annual LA Pride Parade brings over 100 joyous contingents to a route covering portions of Hollywood Blvd, Cahuenga Blvd, and Highland Ave. Free to attend. Parade steps off at 11 a.m. Free to attend. More info here.
Blue Note Jazz Festival – > The Hollywood Bowl kicks off its summer calendar with the return of the weekend-long Blue Note Jazz Festival, hosted by comedian Arsenio Hall. Day one on Saturday features a headline performance from Wyclef Jean alongside jazz-fusion supergroup R+R=NOW—comprising Robert Glasper, Terrace Martin, Chief Adjuah, Derrick Hodge, Justin Tyson, and Taylor McFerrin—plus London-based outfits Yussef Dayes and Kokoroko. Then on Sunday, catch performances by R&B legend Patti LaBelle, soulful vocalist Gregory Porter, and rising jazz star Samara Joy. Single-day tickets start at $35. Gates open at 4 p.m. More info here.
Fashioning Chinese Women: Empire to Modernity at LACMA -> This Sunday, LACMA debuts its newest exhibition, Fashioning Chinese Women: Empire to Modernity. the evolution of Chinese women’s dress during eras of profound societal change. Drawn entirely from LACMA’s permanent collection, the exhibition showcases over 70 rare garments, guiding visitors from the loose-fitting embroidered robes of the late Qing Dynasty to the sleek, iconic 1930s qipao and the global style of the 1950s cheongsam. The curated looks illuminate a seldom-seen story of how Chinese and Chinese American women navigated changing identities through personal style. Museum general admission tickets cost $30 for L.A. County residents. The exhibition runs through October 12. More info here.
Seven More Things To Do in L.A. Today
- Smorgasburg LA is going all in on the World Cup this Sunday. The World Grub brings together soccer, street food, and global culture for one big day at the market.
- This Sunday, the L.A. Youth Orchestra will play a free concert at the Encino Community Center Auditorium at 5:30 p.m. in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. FA
- The Hollywood Fringe Festival offers dozens of performances to check out this weekend.
- USC Pacific Asia Museum offers free admission every second Sunday of the month. Exhibitions on view include Mythical Creatures: The Stories We Carry. FA
- This Sunday at Tongva Park in Santa Monica, catch the first installment of The Garden Series, a ticketed wellness series featuring movement and wellness sessions, brand activations, and spaces for relaxation and restoration.
- The 2026 UCLA Celebration of Iranian Cinema series continues at The Hammer on Sunday evening with screenings of Checkpoint and Dead End. Program begins at 7 p.m. FA
- On Sunday afternoon, the Museum of Latin America Art in Long Beach hosts a Banjee Pride Ball for teens beginning at 3 p.m. (the museum also offers free admission every Sunday). FA
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