Milo the dog looks over Dodger Stadium and DTLA from Elysian park. Photo by Brian Champlin / We Like L.A.
Feeling a little blue today… but in the best of ways! After an epic extra innings Dodgers World Series victory last night, the city feels jubilant. Now let’s tie a bow on this celebratory weekend.
On the docket for today in L.A. you’ll find Noche de Muertos at Grand Park, a DTLA Dia de Los Muertos celebration, Self Care Yoga at CAAM, THE Wags & Walks Neighborhood Social, It’s Alive Marketplace at Common Space, 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
Noche de Muertos at Grand Park – M FA > Celebrate the final day of Downtown DÃa de los Muertos at Gloria Molina Grand Park this Sunday with Noche de los Muertos. The closing celebration features a performance by Latin GRAMMY-nominated artist Lupita Infante, the vintage-meets-hip-hop sounds of Boleros with Attitude (BWA), and DJ Sizzle Fantastic. PLUS: Expect hands-on activities, a community mercado, and glowing altars as you reflect with the community. Free to attend. Runs 3 to 7 p.m. More info here.
DTLA Dia de Los Muertos – M FA > The first-ever DTLA DÃa de los Muertos event pops up this on Sunday, transform into a living altar, inspired by the Monarch Butterfly, featuring altars and installations, live music and Aztec dance, hands-on workshops, a local vendor market, and a Mezcal + Beer Garden (21+). The celebration centers around Grand Central Market (317 Broadway), and as a highlight of the day, there will be a a pair of free community screenings of Disney•Pixar’s Coco at the historic Million Dollar Theater, with two showings at 4:15 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The entire event is free and open to the public, but RSVP is required for the film screening. More info here.
Self Care: Yoga and Soundbath at CAAM – M FA > Dedicate a Sunday to self-care with a special Yoga and Soundbath session at the California African American Museum. The session begins with a 60-minute yoga flow and meditation led by Constance Hartwell, followed by a deeply relaxing 60-minute sound bath experience from Sol & Sound. No previous experience is necessary, just make sure to bring your own yoga mat. Starts at noon. More info here.
Seven More Things To Do in L.A. Today
Wags & Walks is hosting its inaugural Neighborhood Social, an upscale outdoor block party benefiting rescue dogs, this Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its Federal Avenue location.
This Saturday and Sunday, Best Friends’ annual mega adoption event returns to the Rose Bowl Stadium, bringing together hundreds of adoptable pets from local rescues and shelters.
On Sunday, 24th Street Theatre’s DÃa de los Muertos Festival is back with their annual event which draws thousands of guests. Expect an evening of live performances, food vendors, artisan booths, altars, art installations, and a cemetery of remembrance. Runs 6 to 10 p.m., and free to attend. FA
Celebrate the rich folk traditions of Veracruz at the 23rd Annual Encuentro de Jaraneros at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes taking place this Sunday beginning at noon. M FA
It’s Alive Marketplace, the ultimate Horror Market featuring 100% Vegan eats, pops up at Common Space Brewery this Sunday with 35+ vendors selling spooky shopping, horror collectibles, morbid art, and creepy cosmetics. FA
This Sunday, the DÃa de los Muertos Celebration at the Natural History Museum includes live music, an up-close look at NHM’s interpretive ofrenda (altar), and a mercado of Latino/a/x vendors. Highlights include a performance by Mariachi Las Catrinas and a bilingual storytime of Huesos with Lil’ Libros. M
L.A. Succulents Cactus & Succulent Show is back this Saturday and Sunday offering hundreds of unique specimen plants to browse/purchase. Runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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