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Another sunny Saturday in Los Angeles? Let’s goooooooo.
On the list for today in L.A. you’ll find the annual Westchester Arts & Music Block Party, a Train Festival at Union station, KCRW Summer Nights at Hauser & Wirth, Hope Alley, Thai Fest by the Beach, and more.
Three Top Picks To Do This Saturday
M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission
Westchester Arts & Music Block Party – FA > On Saturday, the Westchester Arts & Music (WAM) Block Party returns for a day-long community event benefiting local non-profits. The party features live music, dance, art, garden tours, kids activities, food trucks and a beer and wine garden. Free to attend and family friendly. Runs noon to 7 p.m. More info here.
Union Station Train Festival – M FA > Attention train lovers! Los Angeles Union Station is teaming up Metro, Amtrak and Metrolink to host a two-day train festival featuring a splendid lineup of railroad equipment tours and displays, model train exhibits, interactive information booths, live entertainment, giveaways, family-friendly activities and much more. It’s all free to attend. Runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. More info here.
KCRW Summer Nights at Hauser & Wirth – M FA > KCRW’s 2025 Summer Nights series culminates this Saturday with a shindig at Hauser & Wirth’s Arts District gallery. Expect multiple DJ sets, farm-to-table food and drinks from Manuela, and plenty of art to explore as the galleries and special exhibits stay open late. Party runs from 5 to 10 p.m. Free to attend. More info here.
Hope Alley – M FA > Homeboy Industries has created a recurring pop-up market taking place every second Saturday designed to amplify street vendors that have been affected by the ongoing federal immigration raids. The event is at 130 Bruno St. in Chinatown, where you’ll find a community altar, music, and plenty of food options for guests to choose from. This month, the market will kick off at 7 a.m. in conjunction with Homeboy’s annual 5k run and community festival. It’s all free to attend! More info here.
Seven More Things To Do in L.A. Today
- Hope Alley is a monthly pop-up organized by Homeboy Industriestaking place every second Saturday and designed to amplify street vendors that have been affected by the ongoing federal immigration raids. M FA
- The Pasadena Art Walk for 2025 brings over 180 local, hand-selected vendors to the Playhouse Village this Saturday and Sunday. M FA
- Thai Fest by the Beach is back this Saturday and Sunday, offering an immersive experience that captures the essence of Thailand at one of LA’s most iconic locations—the Santa Monica Pier.
- This Friday and Saturday, Velaslavasay Panorama celebrates its 25th anniversary (and 21st year at their West Adams location) by spotlighting the closing of the longstanding exhibit The Nova Tuskhut (2014) with a special activation called Frontier Saloon.
- Looks Delicious at Japan House Los Angeles is the first U.S. exhibition dedicated to the Japanese craft of shokuhin sampuru or “food-samples,” which are three-dimensional models displaying a restaurant’s menu items in mouthwatering detail. M FA
- Benny Boy Brewing in Lincoln Heights brings back its three-day Oktoberfest celebration (this Friday to Sunday), pouring German-style beers and ciders alongside hearty bites from Shappy Pretzel Co., Zef BBQ, and Il Piacere. FA
- Thirteenth Floor’s Delusion experience is back starting this weekend at a new location at the Variety Arts Theater in DTLA. M
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