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Still buzzing after last night’s dominating USA win over Paraguay? Let’s keep the fun going.
Today in L.A. you can catch Off the 405 at the Getty, SaMo Pride on the Promenade + Block Fest, the Blue Note Jazz Fest, a Venice Pride Block Party, Grand Performance 40th anniversary celebration, and more.
Three Top Picks To Do This Saturday
M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission
Off the 405 – FA > The Getty’s annual after-hours concerts is back for summer of 2026 (one of our annual faves), including a June edition this Saturday featuring queer garage punk of Hunx and His Punx. You’ll need to pre-register for free to attend, and remember that parking is $10 after 6 p.m. on Saturdays. More info here.
SaMo Pride on the Promenade + Block Fest – M FA > The Santa Monica Pride Festival takes over Third Street Promenade this Saturday with a drag brunch, community booths, games, a Santa Monica Public Library pop-up and Rainbow Storytime (noon to 4 p.m.) Following the daytime events, the annual Santa Monica Block Fest offers a free, family-friendly World Cup-themed music festival (5 p.m. to midnight). Both events are free to attend and all ages are welcome. 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.
Seven More Things To Do in L.A. Today
- On Saturday, Venice Pride turns 10 this year and the milestone calls for a proper celebration. The free, all-ages block party features DJs Perfect Lovers and Naté, a queer market, food trucks, live entertainment, and community booths
- The Los Angeles Conservancy’s annual series Last Remaining Seats features classic film screenings in some of Los Angeles’ most beautiful and historic movie theaters. This Saturday the series continues with screenings of Mary Poppins and L.A. Confidential at the Los Angeles Theater.
- LACMA’s Latin Sounds concerts continue on Saturday evening with a performance by Brazilian vocalist and guitarist Téka. Free to attend. Runs 5 to 7 p.m. FA
- This Saturday, the Craft in America Center hosts a dual opening reception to celebrate its two newest exhibitions, Cowboy Craft: Traditional Art of the West and Marques Hanalei Marzan: Entwine.
- Grand Performancse celebrates its 40th anniversary at California Plaza this Saturday with a performance by local favorites Ozomatli
- The Hollywood Fringe Festival offers dozens of performances to check out this weekend.
- CAAM is hosting a free Juneteenth Zine Workshop on Saturday beginning at 2 p.m.
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