Redondo Beach Festival of The Kite, 2020. Photo by Christina Champlin.
Lose an hour of sleep and feeling a little grouchy? We’ve got a few ideas to wake up your spirits.
On deck for today in L.A. you’l’l find the Festival of the Kite in Redondo Beach, a Mythical Creatures celebration at the USC Pacific Asia Museum, the Julia Keefe Indigenous Jazz Ensemble at BroadStage, a Festival of Colors at Woodley Park, 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
Festival of the Kite in Redondo Beach – FA > The 51st Festival of the Kite returns is Sunday offering a colorful day of activations to the Redondo Beach Pier, including contests with category-specific kite flying prizes, DJ’d tunes, live music, and even a hot dog on a stick eating contest. Runs noon to 5 p.m. Free to attend. More info here.
Mythical Creatures Celebration at UPAM – M FA > This Sunday, immerse yourself in folklore at the USC Pacific Asia Museum for a day inspired by the Mythical Creatures: The Stories We Carry exhibition. This family-friendly celebration features a live lion performance, storytelling by the Pakistan Arts Council, and drop-in workshops where you can “Sculpt Your Own Composite Creature” or try “Creatures in Ink.” In collaboration with the Southern California Children’s Museum, the event offers a unique look at pan-Asian mythology through both ancient artifacts and contemporary art. Admission and parking are free all day. Starts at 11 a.m. More info here.
Julia Keefe Indigenous Jazz Ensemble -> Experience the “charismatic and purposeful” sounds of the BroadStage this Sunday as the Julia Keefe Indigenous Jazz Ensemble takes the stage. Led by the pioneering Nez Perce vocalist and composer Julia Keefe, this powerhouse group of Native musicians honors the deep, often overlooked roots of Indigenous artists in jazz history. The program blends the legacies of legends like Mildred Bailey and Jim Pepper with bold, modern compositions from contemporary Indigenous voices. The main event starts at 7:30 p.m., and you can arrive 45 minutes early for a free pre-show performance on The Plaza by the SMC Applied Music Program. More info here.
Seven More Things To Do in L.A. Today
This Friday to Sunday, celebrate a decade of artistry with MashUp Contemporary Dance Company during their three-day, citywide International Women’s Day Dance Festival.
This Saturday and Sunday, the Getty Center hosts back-to-back free concerts featuring Jimetta Rose & The Voices of Creation. FA
HERstory 2026 returns to the Debbie Allen Dance Academy with a day of conversations, exhibits, and performances, all taking place this Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m.
On Sunday, New York’s Paradise Lost rolls into Silver Lake for one night only, taking over Thunderbolt in Westlake with signature Tiki drinks and unholy mayhem all powered by Planetary Rum. Sunday, 5 to 9 p.m. Walk-ins only.
Following its acclaimed London debut, Gorillaz have brought House of Kong to Downtown L.A. for a limited four-week immersive run at Rolling Greens DTLA.
On Sunday, 826LA is back at The Hammer to host another fun workshop for kids (ages 8-14) called The Kaleidoscope That is You: Writing Towards Self-Esteem. FA
The 9th annual HOLI Festival of Colors & Friendship comes to Woodley Park on Sunday beginning at 11 a.m. FA
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