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Sunday, Sunday, Sunday… oh what will do you this Sunday? Start below.
On tap for today in L.A. you’ll find day two of the Echo Park Lotus Festival, Festival Beverly Hills, the Runway Fitness Fest, a Hoedown BBQ at Common Space, a Mahjong Social at the Hammer, and more.
Three Top Picks To Do This Sunday
M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission
45th Annual Echo Park Lotus Festival – FA > 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. The event features music and dance across two stages, an artisan bazaar, community booths, and a food court with a beer garden. Attendees can watch dragon boat races, participate in a 5K run, or purchase tickets for the evening lantern launch. Admission is free, and a complimentary shuttle connects off-site parking lots to the park. Free to attend. Starts at noon on both days. More info here.
Festival Beverly Hills – FA > This Sunday, head to Beverly Gardens Park for Festival Beverly Hills, a global arts and performance celebration. This open-air cultural event features live international music, dance performances, and interactive artisan workshops. Expect diverse lineup of performers including Cape Verdean singer Elida Almeida, Spanish fusion group Maruja Limón, Iranian pop band Black Cats, and Afro-Brazilian dancers Viver Brasil. Guests can also experience a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony and global food options. Admission is free. Runs 11 a.m. to 6 p.m..More info here.
Runway Fitness Fest – FA > This Sunday, Runway Playa Vista hosts its 5th Annual RUNWAY Fitness Fest, an outdoor wellness festival showcasing local fitness studios and health brands. The event features interactive rowing challenges with Orangetheory, conditioning drills with The Studio (MDR), climbing with Sender One, and cold plunges hosted by RVIVL. Attendees can browse wellness pop-ups, enter fitness challenges, and collect product giveaways, with the first 100 checked-in guests receiving a free custom drawstring bag. Athletic attire and sneakers are required. Admission is free. Runs 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. More info here.
Seven More Things To Do in L.A. Today
- The Bob Baker Marionette Theater comes to Barnsdall Park on Sunday for Puppets in the Park at Hollyhock House beginning at 9:30 a.m. FA
- This Friday to Sunday, the Hollywood Bowl hosts Music from the Films of Wes Anderson, an immersive tribute celebrating the visionary director’s 30-year cinematic history.
- From Friday to Sunday, the South Bay Greek Festival offers a three-day affair at St. Katherine’s Greek Orthodox Church in Redondo Beach offering lots of Greek food (spanakopita, lamb chops, baklava), dancing, and fun. Entry fee is $5.
- This Sunday, Common Space Brewery hosts a Hoedown BBQ featuring special food vendors and a weiner dog race at 2 p.m. FA
- On Sunday at 6 p.m., Jazz in the Park at Playhouse Village Park in Pasadena hosts a performance by the Susie Hansen Latin Jazz Band. FA
- Soccer Mania at Crenshaw Imperial Plaza pops up on Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. FA
- The Hammer Museum hosts a Mahjong Social on Sunday, which will feature a special film screening followed by a open play session. FA
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