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The clouds are clearing for a beautiful SoCal Saturday. So what’s on the agenda?
In view for today in L.A. you’ll find Canto de Todes at The Getty, the Sparkle DTLA Grand Debut, Paws in the Park, Jackalope in Old Pasadena, Inglewood Open Studios, and more.
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Three Top Picks To Do This Saturday
M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission
Canto de Todes: A Performance and Conversation with Dorian Wood – FA > On Saturday, vocalist and artist Dorian Wood brings Canto de Todes to the Harold M. Williams Auditorium at the Getty Center. The 70-minute performance weaves chamber classical, folk, torch songs, and experimental music together with a cello quartet, guitar, and projections, followed by a conversation with Dr. Laura Gutiérrez. Admission is free with reservation. Program starts at 6:30 p.m. More info here.
Sparkle DTLA Grand Debut – M FA > This Saturday, The Bloc hosts the Grand Debut of SPARKLE DTLA, featuring a dazzling holiday light display synchronized to music across 18 million hues, live entertainment, and a toy collection benefiting The Midnight Mission. Admission is free. Opening night activations run 5 to 7 p.m. More info here.
Paws in the Park – M FA > This Saturday, hop over to Ivy Station in Culver City for Paws in the Park, a fall adoption event featuring rescue dogs from various shelters alongside local pet-friendly vendors and community booths. Admission is free. Event runs 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. More info here.
Seven More Things To Do in L.A. Today
- This Saturday and Sunday, indie craft market Jackalope returns to Central Park in Old Pasadena for a two-day, pop-up marketplace with over 200 local, hand-selected artisans. M FA
- This Saturday and Sunday, the Inglewood Open Studios Art Walk offers a self-guided tour of private workspaces, galleries, and cultural organizations showcasing drawing, painting, sculpture, and performance across Inglewood. FA
- This Friday and Saturday, the 2026 Japanese Food Expo returns to Ovation Hollywood with food tastings, sake and beer samplings, cultural performances, and hands-on workshops across two day.
- Beginning this weekend, South Coast Botanic Garden hosts the US debut of Tinker Bell’s Neverland: An Illuminated Adventure, transforming 87 acres into a magical wonderland with glowing light installations, iconic Peter Pan scenes, theatrical moments, and interactive characters.
- This Friday to Sunday, TAWA Gateway hosts the Happy Night Market: Anime Edition, bringing curated food vendors, anime artists, collectibles, and live music with free admission and parking. FA
- Broxton Plaza hosts the annual Westwood Village Holiday Tree Lighting this Saturday, featuring festive family activities including photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, holiday crafts, hot cocoa, cookies, a bounce house, live music, and fake snow. FA
- This Saturday, the Dance Theatre of Harlem takes the stage at the Soraya with Robert Garland’s Higher Ground.
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