Pasadena City Hall. Photo by Christina Champlin
Watching the Oscars this year? Maybe, maybe not. But before we get to Sunday night, let’s fill up your weekend with a laundry list of fun to-dos.
This March 13-15 in Los Angeles you’ll find Pasadena ArtNight, Hermosa Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade, KCRW Pie Fest, East LA Women’s Day Fest 2026, Vegan Mardi Gras 2026 , the Los Angeles Vintage Paperback Show, and more.
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Things To Do This Weekend
M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission, TP = Top Pick
Pasadena ArtNight – M FA TP > The spring edition of Pasadena ArtNight returns this Friday, offering free admission and special activations at 19 of the city’s arts and culture institutions. Participants include the Pasadena City Hall, Gamble House, USC Pacific Asia Museum, and the Armory Center for the Arts. Runs 6 to 10 p.m. More info here.
Ivy Station Night Market: Lucky & Local – M FA > Embrace the luck of the Irish at Ivy Station with a festive St. Patrick’s-themed event this Friday featuring over 30 local makers, a “Shamrock Shot” prize game, and a live soundtrack curated by DJ Bennett. Sip on limited-edition green beer from Los Angeles Ale Works or grab a bite from food trucks and resident favorites like Zaytinya and Sweetfin. Runs 5 to 10 p.m. Free to attend. More info here.
The Drag Queen Game Show – M FA > Every Friday, night Video Vortex (located inside the Alamo Drafthouse DTLA) hosts one of L.A.’s sassiest weekly affairs. The Drag Queen Game Show puts a fabulous twist on retro game show favorites where attendees can volunteer for one of three rotating games, participate in themed musical bingo from their seats, and enjoy high-energy drag performances throughout the night. Since it’s held at the Alamo Drafthouse, you can order a full dinner or specialty cocktails directly to your table during the show. Located at Kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for 21+. More info here.
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Hermosa Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade – FA > The City of Hermosa Beach celebrates St. Patrick’s Day on Saturday with a parade, live entertainment and activities set up at the Hermosa Beach Pier and surround areas. Starts at 11 a.m. More info here.
KCRW Pie Fest – FA TP > Pi Day (March 14) wouldn’t be complete without KCRW’s annual Pie Fest. The 2026 event comes to the Autry Museum with a massive, all-ages celebration of everything pie held this Saturday. Hosted by Good Food’s Evan Kleiman, the day features a public pie pageant, baking demos from legends like Nancy Silverton and Sherry Yard, and DJ sets by Raul Campos and Tyler “Boogie” Boudreaux. The festivities culminate in a live judging ceremony at 4 p.m. featuring celebrity judges Will Ferrell, Roy Choi, and Andy Richter. Beyond the crust, enjoy a marketplace with lunch options, a beer garden, and free access to the Autry Museum galleries all day. Runs noon to 5 p.m.. More info here.
East LA Women’s Day Fest 2026 – M FA > Celebrate a powerful convergence of International Women’s Day, the Spring Equinox, and the Mexica New Year at the East Los Angeles Civic Center this Saturday. This one-day festival, hosted by Mujeres de Maiz, The Goddess Mercado, and the East LA Women’s Center, uplifts women and femmes of color through a vibrant mix of live music, poetry, and “artivist” performances by artists like Maya Jupiter and Colectivo Sabinas. Beyond the stage, the event features a massive mercado with over 50 vendors, community wellness offerings, and the “Ponte Your Moños” fundraiser for families impacted by ICE. Runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. General admission is free. More info here.
Vegan Mardi Gras 2026 – FA > Get ready for a plant-based celebration as Common Space Brewery hosts the return of Vegan Mardi Gras this Saturday. Organized by @theplantbasela, this festive event features over 30 local vendors serving up delicious vegan comfort food, sweets, and handcrafted goods ranging from jewelry to apparel. Expect a lively atmosphere with craft beer, live music, and plenty of beads to go around. The event is free, all-ages, and dog-friendly. Runs noon to 5 p.m. More info here.
Holi Beach Music Festival -> On Saturday, the annual seaside Holi Beach Music Fest returns to Redondo Beach with a lineup of DJs spinning Bollywood, American pop and Afro Beat, all adjoined by bursts of non-toxic color powder/water and pop-up food stalls. Early bird tickets start at $28.52. More info here.
FitspoLA at The Bloc – M FA > Join The Bloc for a morning of movement and wellness presented by UCLA Health. This second-Saturday community event kicks off with a Wellness Village featuring product sampling from brands like Culture Pop Soda and NUUN Sport Hydration. The fitness lineup includes an All Levels Yoga Flow with Yoga by Rony at 9:30 a.m., followed by a high-energy Zumba session with LA Fitness at 11 a.m. Classes are free and open to all skill levels, though attendees must bring their own water and workout mat. Runs 9 a.m. to noon. More info here.
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Santa Monica Symphony: Scenes from Life – FA > Music Director Pola Benke explores her Polish musical heritage in this “deeply personal” program with the Santa Monica Symphony this Saturday. The evening features Witold Lutosławski’s Small Suite, a vibrant work rooted in Polish folk traditions, alongside Beethoven’s groundbreaking Symphony No. 1. The performance concludes with pianist Ryota Yamazaki joining the orchestra for Chopin’s lush Piano Concerto No. 1. Admission is free, though donations are encouraged to support the symphony’s mission. The program runs from 7 to 9 p.m. More info here.
St. Patrick’s Day at Benny Boy – FA > This Sunday, check out the St. Paddy’s Day party at Benny Boy Brewing featuring festive live Irish music by Michael Kelly, cask ales, and the return of the “Split the B” competition. Evening entertainment kicks off with Live Band Karaoke, where you can take the stage backed by a full band. Grab some “green beer” and fuel up with pizza from Il Piacere or legendary meats from Zef BBQ. This 21+ event offers free entry and valet parking. Party starts at noon. More info here.
Los Angeles Vintage Paperback Show -> Attention pulp lovers and paperback hounds: Dive into the world’s largest gathering of its kind at the Glendale Civic Auditorium this Sunday with over 80 dealer tables featuring tens of thousands of vintage paperbacks. The Los Angeles Vintage Paperback Show offers everything from affordable reader copies to rare, high-end collectibles. Beyond the browsing, you can meet over 45 renowned authors and artists who will be on-site to sign their works for free. The show runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $10. More info here.
Art Lab x Metro Art – FA > Get a hands-on look at the future of Los Angeles transit at the Hammer Museum this Sunday. This collaborative workshop features five artists commissioned by Metro Art to create site-specific works for the upcoming D Line (Purple) Subway Extension. You’ll have the chance to meet Sandow Birk, Iris Yirei Hu, Yunhee Min, and the duo Victoria Fu & Matt Rich, participating in art-making activities that mirror their creative processes for the new stations serving UCLA and the West LA VA Medical Center. This program is free, requires no tickets, and is open to all ages. Runs 1 to 4 p.m. More info here.
Dining & Drinking
(picks by Christina Champlin)
A trio of pitas at Miznon West Third Street. Photo credit Shelby Moore.
Miznon West 3rd Grand Opening (March 14) -> Miznon opens its Beverly Grove flagship this Saturday, and it’s bringing the full experience to Los Angeles for the first time. The first 100 guests score a free signature pita, choose from the Lavan, Broken Chicken, or Candy Steak. Beyond the pitas, the expanded menu ventures well outside the pita with dishes like Ratatouille, Intimate Stew, Hummus Plate, and Masabaha Lima Beans, plus kosher-style offerings including a Schnitzel Pita, Ribeye Pita, and Amburger. The dedicated bar pours a full cocktail menu with four Beverly Grove exclusives. Highlights include the Miznon Margarita and Smoke and Ginger, alongside mocktails and a signature Miznon pilsner dropping soon. Indoor-outdoor seating completes the picture. Find Mizon at 8370 W 3rd St.
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Re:MEX Daisy Margarita Bar’s New Limited-Run Collaboration Series (March 15-16) -> What happens when two chefs with entirely different culinary histories share the same kitchen for just one weekend? Daisy Margarita Bar’s new limited-engagement series Re:MEX explores exactly that. For its debut edition, Chef Alan Sanz welcomes Perilla LA’s Jihee Kim — whose modern Korean cooking weaves banchan structure, fermentation, and California seasonality into something entirely her own. The resulting menu is a genuine collision of two traditions with Hoja Santa Twigim, Black Cod Doenjang Taco, Black Sesame Tres Leches with Doenjang Cream on offer. The Re:MEX menu is available this Sunday and Monday only alongside Daisy’s regular menu. More info here.
Woon Celebrates 7 Years (March 14) -> Seven years of bouncy noodles in Filipinotown and Woon is celebrating in style. Stop by this Saturday for a full day of specials. The legendary Woon hot dog makes its return, Paloma slushies will be flowing, and jazz sets the mood come nightfall. Bring clothes for custom chainstitching and if you dare, pick a spot for a flash tattoo. This is a casual neighborhood party. More info here.
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