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Last Saturday in June. Let’s make it a good one!
On deck for today in L.A. you’ll find TARFEST, Pride Nite at Shakespeare in the Park, TOCApalooza 2026, a Play Day Block Party, Pier 360, and more.
Three Top Picks To Do This Saturday
M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission
TARFEST – FA TP > This Saturday at Pan Pacific Park, LAUNCH LA presents its 23rd annual free multi-disciplinary arts festival, Tarfest: Beacon 250. Expect a vibrant lineup of live musical performances, world-class DJs, live painting showcases, site-specific art installations, and a curated artisan marketplace. Free to attend as always. Runs 6 to 10 p.m. More info here.
Pride Nite at Shakespeare in the Park – FA > The Independent Shakespeare Co.’s annual Shakespeare in the Park series returned this week to Griffith Park, just in time for summer. For the first half of the ISC season, they’ll be performing Coriolanus on Wednesday to Sunday evenings through July 24. This Saturday, catch a special Pride Nite featuring a mix and mingle session beforehand where audience members can connect with event partners including Glisten and the GALAS LGBTQ+ Armenian Society. Picnics, blankets, or low-backed lawn chairs for seating on the grass lawn are encouraged. While admission is free, an advanced online general admission RSVP is required due to reduced capacity constraints in the Dell. Show starts at 7 p.m. More info here.
TOCApalooza 2026 – FA > This Saturday, The Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation hosts TOCApalooza 2026, a Festival of the Arts packing the that will take over the Torrance Cultural Arts Center complex. Expect live entertainment across three outdoor stages, a juried art exhibition, an array of local creative vendors, and a curated selection of food and drink options. Families can also participate in interactive, hands-on craft workshops scattered throughout the plaza. General admission is free, while a premium $150 VIP ticket upgrade grants access to an air-conditioned lounge, reserved stage seating, priority karaoke sign-ups, private parking, and a gift bag. Runs 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. More info here.
Seven More Things To Do in L.A. Today
- This Thursday to Sunday, get into the excitement of World Cup as Los Angeles Union Station transforms into an official Fan Zone featuring live match viewing on giant screens, athlete meet-and-greets, immersive soccer activations, and a steady lineup of live music and food vendors.
- Aesop’s annual literary initiative returns to select stores from Friday through Sunday, offering complimentary books from queer authors in partnership with the ACLU Foundation. In Los Angeles, Aesop Larchmont transforms into a Main Branch Library, where visitors can pick a complimentary title from a curated collection featuring Audre Lorde, James Baldwin, Torrey Peters, Ocean Vuong, Alejandro Varela, and Kristen Arnett.
- The 28th anniversary season of Shakespeare By the Sea kicks off this Friday and Saturday at The Bandshell at Recreation Park in Long Beach with a production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth
- Head to West Adams this Saturday for the annual Play Day Block Party, which takes over local streets for a community-centered day of recreation in honor of National Play Day.
- This Saturday, the International Printing Museum in Carson collaborates with the Typewriter Connection to host the QWERTY! Typewriter Festival in celebration of National Typewriter Day.
- This Saturday and Sunday, Pier 360 returns to the Santa Monica Pier offering ocean sports competitions, interactive games, a beer garden and plenty of live music on both days.
- This Saturday’s edition of Grand Performances features Culture Clash, who will present an evening of engaging comedy and timely political and social satire.
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