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That heat won’t quit. But fortunately, neither do we!
On the list for this scorching Saturday in L.A. you’ll find Ritchie Forever at Grand Performances, Son Mayor at Tongva Twilight, Laurel Halo at Off the 405, the The 3rd Annual LA Street Poetry Festival, the El Segundo Art Walk, a Metro Bike Share 10th Year Birthday Ride, and more.
Three Top Picks To Do This Saturday
M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission
Grand Performances: Ritchie Forever – M FA > This Saturday, Grand Performances presents Ritchie Forever, a multidisciplinary tribute celebrating the 85th birthday and enduring legacy of rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Ritchie Valens. The evening honors the Pacoima native’s impact on American music and bicultural identity through live music, storytelling, and archival visuals, connecting his 1950s sound to contemporary culture. The line-up features performances from Shannon Shaw, Joey Quiñones, Bryan Ponce, Denise Carlos and Hector Flores, Angie Monroy, Irene Diaz, and Jose Varela. Free to attend. Program runs 6 to 10 p.m. More info here.
Tongva Twilight: Sounds & Cinema Series – M FA > Tongva Twilight: Sounds & Cinema brings free outdoor programming to Tongva Park in Santa Monica every Saturday from August 8 through September 12. For the third installment of the series, catch an evening of salsa from Son Mayor. Plus there will be a quick salsa lesson before the performance! Guests are encouraged to pack a picnic for the family-friendly oceanside evening. Admission is free. Starts at 7 p.m. More info here.
Off the 405 – FA > On Saturday, the Getty’s annual after-hours concerts series comes to a close with a performance by Detroit-born electronic composer and producer Laurel Halo. 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.
Seven More Things To Do in L.A. Today
- The 3rd Annual LA Street Poetry Festival comes to East Los Angeles College this Saturday, organized by the LA Poet Society. FA
- This Saturday, KCRW Summer Nights teams up with the Downtown Long Beach Alliance for an all-ages street festival along Pine Avenue and The Promenade. M FA
- On Saturday, catch an indie, self-guided art walk in El Segundo highlighting the creative businesses and artists throughout the area. FA
- Drunk Theatre celebrates their 200th show in L.A. with a special performance at Dynasty Typewriter this Saturday.
- This Saturday, Metro Bike Share: Compton & Slauson serves as the starting point for Part Two of Metro Bike Share’s 10th Year Birthday Ride across South Los Angeles, Venice, and Santa Monica. FA
- Nisei Week in Little Tokyo continues this Saturday and Sunday with the annual Plaza Festival at the JACCC Plaza. M FA
- The Department of Beaches and Harbors hosts Marina Movie Nights at Burton Chace Park in Marina del Rey on Saturday, featuring a screening of The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. FA
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