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Let’s get your Labor Day Saturday started on the right foot!
In view for today in L.A. you’ll find the final KCRW Summer Nights event of 2026, the Rebel Jazz Fest in Venice, Fiesta Hermosa, Maestro of the Movies, Marina Movie Nights, American Craft Sake Fest, 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 the NoHo Arts District – M FA > The season finale of KCRW Summer Nights comes to the NoHo Arts District this Saturday, closing out the series with a free neighborhood block party at Lankershim and Magnolia Boulevard. The lineup features a live performance by electropop and R&B artist Madison McFerrin, along with DJ sets from KCRW’s Peanut Butter Wolf and LUXXURY. Attendees can also access an outdoor beer garden, with special perks available for KCRW members. Admission is free and open to all ages. Runs 6 to 11 p.m. More info here.
Rebel Jazz Fest in Venice – FA > This Saturday, For the Nonsemble presents the 5th annual Rebel Jazz Fest at the Venice Beach Recreation Center, celebrating progressive, forward-thinking, and boundary-pushing jazz across multiple stages. Dedicated to Billie Harris and the historic Azz Izz Jazz Club, the family-friendly event features live performances by emerging and established musicians, a roller-disco rink, live DJs, vinyl pop-up shops, a curated Vendor Village, and local food vendors. Admission is free, with voluntary donations supporting participating artists, festival production, and the Venice Heritage Foundation. Runs noon to 6 p.m. More info here.
Fiesta Hermosa – FA > This Saturday to Monday, the annual Fiesta Hermosa Labor Day Weekend street festival returns, bringing live music, local artisans, food vendors, and family activities to the coast. The three-day event features the 21+ Garden area with a dedicated live music stage, covered seating, yard games, and a full bar ($10 cover or reserved seating options), alongside a second acoustic stage (the Love Local Stage). Festival goers can also explore the Makers Mercado, a Food Fair, and a Mini Carnival with rides and games. General street festival access is free, with proceeds supporting local community volunteer efforts. The fun starts at 11 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, then at noon on Monday. More info here.
Seven More Things To Do in L.A. Today
- Maestro of the Movies returns to the Hollywood Bowl this Friday to Sunday, paying homage to iconic film composer John Williams.
- Beginning this weekend, Pacific Opera Project presents the U.S. premiere of Gaetano Donizetti’s 1823 lost bel canto comedy Il fortunato inganno (“The Happy Deception”) at the Garibaldina Mutual Benefit Society in Highland Park.
- On Saturday, the American Craft Sake Fest comes to Los Angeles with over 100 premium sake selections, poured by the brewers themselves.
- This Saturday, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art presents its summer Latin Sounds series at the outdoor Dorothy Collins Brown Amphitheater, featuring a live performance by Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca. M FA
- The City of Santa Monica’s summer series Tongva Twilight: Sounds & Cinema continues this Saturday with another double-bill of live music and film. M FA
- Marina Movie Nights pops up again at Burton Chace Park with a free screening of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. FA
- The Independent Shakespeare Co.’s Shakespeare in the Park series comes to a close this weekend with the final summer performances of The Comedy of Errors in Griffith Park. FA
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