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On deck for today in L.A. you’ll find free admission for the 50th anniversary of the Norton Simon Museum, the Wende Museum Fall Exhibitions Opening Day, LAte Night Train of Thought at Union Station, the Burbank Book Festival, Open Studios Day at Angels Gate Cultural Center in San Pedro, and more.
Three Top Picks To Do This Saturday
M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission
Free Anniversary Weekend at Norton Simon Museum – FA > The Norton Simon Museum is celebrating its 50th Anniversary Weekend with three days of programming this Friday to Sunday, and is offering free admission to all attendees. The festivities include live musical performances in the galleries, drop-in live model sketching in the theater, and a photo booth on Saturday and Sunday. Guests can also explore the anniversary exhibitions, including Gold: Enduring Power, Sacred Craft and Retrospect: 50 Years at the Norton Simon Museum. The Museum, located in Pasadena, is a cornerstone of Southern California art and culture, and tickets must be reserved in advance for entry. Get tickets and more info here.
Wende Museum Fall Exhibitions Opening Day – FA > The Wende Museum invites the public to the opening day of its Fall 2025 exhibitions this Saturday, November 8th. The day begins with a noon tour, followed by a 2 p.m. reception featuring remarks from artists and curators. The new shows include The Sextant by Enrique Martínez Celaya, an immersive work that reconstructs his father’s Cuban home to explore themes of exile and memory. Also debuting is Intersections, which traces the collaboration of architects Victor Adegbite and Charles Polónyi in 1960s Ghana, examining design and ideology during the Cold War. All exhibitions, including the new installation in the East German Guardhouse, are free and open to the public.
LAte Night Train of Thought at Union Station – M FA > LAte Night Train of Thought brings a free evening celebrating L.A.’s vibrant arts scene to Union Station’s Ticket Concourse this Saturday. Presented by Metro Art, Zócalo Public Square, and Grand Performances, the night begins with a conversation, “How Does Art Connect L.A.?” followed by stand-up comedy curated by Dynasty Typewriter, featuring Lauren Lapkus, Sasheer Zamata, Colton Dunn, and others. The event also includes spoken word by Da Poetry Lounge and a closing musical set by “art rap” artist Open Mike Eagle. Programming runs from 7 to 10 p.m. More info here.3
Seven More Things To Do in L.A. Today
- San Pedro’s vibrant arts community comes into focus at Open Studios Day this Saturday at Angels Gate Cultural Center (AGCC). FA
- This Saturday, catch free admission at The GRAMMY Museum as part of Mix At The Museum: A Roland Free Day. M FA
- The second annual Burbank Book Festival returns to the Buena Vista Branch Library on Saturday. FA
- Japan’s cult-following gyoza brand Ajinomoto is throwing four free pop-ups across Los Angeles all this week. On Saturday they’ll pop p at Cerritos’ Walmart from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. FA
- Join multi-platinum producer and artist Mike Sabath for the launch of his new album and short film at The Land of the Twisted Tree – A Music & Art Festival this Saturday at TreePeople.
- This weekend, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) kicks off its winter season of Wonmi’s WAREHOUSE Programs with the U.S. premiere of The Birds by choreographer Lenio Kaklea. Saturday’s performane is at 7:30 p.m. M
- This Thursday to Sunday, OutfestNEXT returns with 20 bold, emotional, and delightfully campy films that push the boundaries of LGBTQ+ storytelling.
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