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If you’ve got the time, we’ve got a a few ways to make your Sunday in L.A. just a little more awesome.
Today’s rundown includes free admisson at Norton Simon Museum for their 50th annivesary, Bardfly Theatre at Boomtown Brewery, day three of Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival, Astra Lumina at the South Coast Botanic Garden, Renegade Craft at Santa Monica Airport, and more.
Three Top Picks To Do This Sunday
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.
Bardfly Theatre at Boomtown -> Catch Bardfly Theatre Co.’s production of Shakespeare’s hard-to-define play, “The Winter’s Tale,” at Boomtown Brewery this Sunday. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for the 5:00 p.m. show, but the Taproom is open from noon if attendees wish to arrive earlier. Bardfly Theatre Co. specializes in site-specific Shakespeare in casual settings, ensuring their epic, genre-spanning tale—which covers 16 years and half of Europe—runs for no more than 90 minutes and keeps the dirty jokes intact. General admission tickets are $15, with seating available first-come, first-served. More info here.
Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival -> The Los Angeles Wine & Food Festival returns for a three-day celebration of the city’s culinary scene at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, running this Friday to Sunday. This all-inclusive event, hosted by Tastemade, features walk-around tastings, craft cocktails, and live entertainment. Attendees can experience food from top culinary talent, including headliner chefs like Antonia Lofaso, Brooke Williamson, and Ludo Lefebvre, alongside local favorites such as Alisa Reynolds (My 2 Cents LA), Rashida Holmes (Bridgetown Roti), and the teams behind BADMAASH and Sqirl. Single day general admission starts at $175. Get more info here.
Seven More Things To Do in L.A. Today
- This Saturday and Sunday, Renegade Craft market pops up for a day-two affair at the Santa Monica Airport open space featuring over 275 craft designers, artists, and creative vendors. Free to attend. FA
- Japan’s cult-following gyoza brand Ajinomoto is throwing four free pop-ups across Los Angeles all this week. On Sunday they’ll be at the Sherman Oaks’ Pavilions from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. . FA
- 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. Sunday’s performance is at 3:30 p.m. M
- This Thursday to Sunday, OutfestNEXT returns with 20 bold, emotional, and delightfully campy films that push the boundaries of LGBTQ+ storytelling.
- Continuing this Sunday, Astra Lumina transforms the South Coast Botanic Garden a multi-sensory celestial pathway where guests will walk amongst the stars thanks to brilliant lights, cosmic visions, and astral song.
- iam8bit is celebrating 20 years of games, art, and culture with a special gallery exhibition in downtown L.A. Public viewing continues on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. FA
- This Sunday, Nawal pops up in Elysian Park for a heartfelt neighborhood fundraiser supporting Feed The Streets. Enjoy their signature Syrian–Circassian falafel, and know that each falafel sold helps feed three to four people experiencing food insecurity. All profits go directly to the nonprofit.
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