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Anyone looking to spice up their Sunday in SoCal? Lots of freebies on tap!
Today in L.A. you’ll find a Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Faire at Common Space, the JACCC’s Kodomo no Hi Celebration, the PCC Flea, a NexGenLA members celebration at LACMA, and more.
Three Top Picks To Do This Saturday
M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission
Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Faire – FA > Calling all Southern California sci-fi readers! Common Space Brewery is hosting a specialized Boutique Book Fair: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Edition this Sunday. This event brings together a curated selection of talented authors and small business vendors for a day dedicated to otherworldly storytelling. Whether you’re looking for your next epic series or a signed copy from a favorite author, this fair offers a unique opportunity to connect with the local literary community. Runs 1 to 5 p.m. Free to attend. More info here.
JACCC’s Kodomo no Hi (Children’s Day) Celebration – M FA > Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC) will host a special Children’s Day celebration this Sunday in Isamu Noguchi Plaza. Expect performances, food and beverage vendors, activities and a viewing of the koinobori (hope flags) art installation in the Tea Room where children are invited to draw and add their own messages of hope to art work. In addition, the James Irvine Japanese Garden will be open to the public, with optional 10-minute tours provided by the Little Tokyo Historical Society. More info here.
PCC Flea – FA > The Pasadena City College Flea Market pops up on the first Sunday of every month with some 400 vendors spread throughout multiple parking structures/lots at the Pasadena City College campus. Here you’ll find a seemingly unending assortment of used/vintage clothing, art, records, comics, collectibles, and more. And there are food vendors too! It’s always free to attend. Runs 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. More info here.
Seven More Things To Do in L.A. Today
- On Sunday, the California African American Museum hosts a hands-on workshop on the art of press-on nails, inspired by the exhibition Sadie Barnette: How to Fly. M FA
- Benny Boy Brewing is hosting an all-day Cinco de Mayo party on Sunday featuring loteria, live bands, and DJ sets. FA
- Runway Playa Vista is hosting a free Wellness Social on Sunday featuring a class by Z Bounce Fitness.
- LACMA hosts a free NexGenLA members celebration on Sunday featuring free workshops and live performances. NextGenLA is free to sign up for families with kids and teens who are 17 and under and reside in L.A. County. FA
- On Sunday, Dynasty Typewriter hosts an evening of Small Town Improv with the cast of The Greatest Treasure in the World. M
- The Makers Hive Market pops up at Santa Monica Place this Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. FA
- Comic Book Weekend at the Last Bookstore Studio City concludes with another day of special sales and artist signings. FA
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