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For this Saturday in L.A. your options include KCRW Summer Nights at Hauser & Wirth, the Central Library Centennial Festival, Off the 405 at the Getty, Santa Monica Block Fest, the Echo Park Lotus Festival, and more.
Three Top Picks To Do This Saturday
M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission
KCRW Summer Nights at Hauser & Wirth – FA > Arts District gallery Hauser & Wirth teams with KCRW this Saturday for a fresh edition of the station’s Summer Nights series. Expect after-hours contemporary art viewings combined with DJ sets spinning all night long. Attendees can explore the galleries to see Destiny Is a Rose: The Eileen Harris Norton Collection alongside Keith Tyson’s The Generative Universe exhibition, while on-site restaurant Manuela provides seasonal food and cocktail options for purchase. The evening features continuous outdoor sets by KCRW’s Ale Cohen, Olive Kimoto, and Jason Bentley, with special line and merchandise perks available for radio station members. Admission is free. Runs 6 to 11 p.m.. More info here.
Central Library Centennial Festival – M FA > The Los Angeles Central Library hosts its Centennial Festival to celebrate its 100th birthday this Saturday with a day of free activities, partner booths, and a live performance by The Linda Lindas. The event features a massive pop-up book exhibition, family crafts, local food trucks, and free commemorative posters while supplies last. Admission is free, with limited capacity for specific indoor programs. Runs 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. More info here.
Off the 405 – FA > This Saturday, the Getty Center’s annual Off the 405 summer concert series continues in July with a performance by Seoul’s seven-piece folk-storytelling band LEENALCHI, who will showcase their style of rhythm-heavy pansori music.The evening begins with a courtyard DJ set at 6 p.m., and attendees can view the museum’s art galleries or picnic in the central garden before the main stage performances start. Admission is free, though timed advance tickets are required for entry, and parking fees apply. More info here.
Seven More Things To Do in L.A. Today
- On Saturday, Santa Monica Block Fest takes over all three historic blocks of Third Street Promenade for an open-air celebration of electronic music, food, and local culture.
- Echo Park Lake hosts the 45th annual Lotus Festival this Saturday and Sunday, highlighting Asian American and Pacific Islander traditions with a 2026 cultural focus on Sri Lanka.
- On Saturday, the Venice Book Club is hosting a Summer Book Exchange at Saba Surf & Coffee. Bring a book you’ve finished, or a few if you’re clearing shelf space, and leave with something new. Leftover books will be donated to Friends of Venice Library.
- This Saturday the International Printing Museum hosts the Americana Car Show: A Celebration of Revolutionary Machines, a family-oriented festival blending automotive heritage and living history.
- Discover a curated collection of designer fashion at the Pickwick Vintage Show, returning to its monthly residency at ROW DTLA this Saturday.
- Burton Chace Park kicks off the 26th annual Marina del Rey Summer Concert Series this Saturday with a special “Live to Film” presentation of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Academy Award-winning film Encanto.
- On Saturday, LA Plaza’s annual Mariachi Family Festival features live music from student ensembles Mariachi Los Álanos, Mariachi Olímpico, and Mariachi Los Jaguares, followed by a bilingual family Zumba session by GYMYG.
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