Urban Light at LACMA. Photo by Christina Champlin / We Like L.A.
Sunday heralds one of our favorite annual events in the Southland: The SoCal Museums Free-for-All! But wait, there’s more…
Also in view today you’ll find a Black History Month jazz concert in West Hollywood, a Neighborhood Garage Sale hosted by Clean Slate, the Boutique Book Fair at Common Space, the African America Festival at AoP, and more.
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Three Top Picks To Do This Sunday
M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission
SoCal Museums Museums Free-for-All – TP FA > This Sunday, discover the best of Southern California’s arts and culture during this region-wide tradition. Over 30 area institutions open their doors for free general admission. While the event is gratis, many popular spots like LACMA, the Autry, and the La Brea Tar Pits require advance reservations. It’s the perfect day to explore natural history, science, or contemporary art from all the way from Santa Barbara to Orange County! Keep in mind Parking fees still apply at most locations. More info here.
JazzAntiqua: The Stories We Tell – FA > Celebrate Black History Month with the City of West Hollywood at the Pacific Design Center this Sunday with an immersive 90-minute “jazz-theater” production. Directed by Pat Taylor, this multimedia work blends modern dance, live music, film, and spoken word to explore themes of cultural legacy and Black Joy. The performance features the award-winning JazzAntiqua Dance & Music Ensemble alongside special guests, including poet V. Kali and actor Charles Reese. Admission is free, but an RSVP is required for the Silver Screen Theater. Starts at 4 p.m. More info here.
Neighborhood Garage Sale at Open Market -> Clean Slate, an experimental mutual aid organization, hosts a community-minded garage sale this Sunday at Koreatown’s Open Market. Vendors will contribute 10 percent of sales, with Open Market matching another 10 percent to benefit Hester Vendor Care and support local street vendors through mutual aid and social spotlighting. While you browse, grab a cast iron bibingka fresh from the kitchen alongside the shop’s standout sandwiches. More info here.
Seven More Things To Do in L.A. Today
This Saturday and Sunday, the Aquarium of the Pacific’s annual African American Festival celebrates African American and African culture through a two-day affair featuring dance, music, storytelling to historical displays.
Continuing this Saturday and Sunday, the Julia Stoschek Foundation takes over all six floors of the Variety Arts Theater with What A Wonderful World: An Audiovisual Poem, marking the first U.S. presentation of the renowned collection. FA
On Saturday and Sunday, celebrate the Year Of The Horse in and around The Huntington’s gorgeous Chinese Garden.
On Sunday, Benny Boy Brewing hosts a Pokemon Night featuring trivia, food and special vendors beginning at 6:30 p.m. FA
The Boutique Book Fair returns to Common Space Brewing on Sunday with a Romance Reader Edition. Free entry starting at 1 p.m. FA
The L.A. Galaxy host their home opener against the New York City FC on Sunday at 4 p.m. Tickets still available.
The Waterfront in Venice is hosting a Mardi Gras Celebration on Sunday beginning at 10:30 a.m.
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