Go Metro to the best events in Los Angeles this weekend: March 20-22

March is feeling like summer across Los Angeles, and this weekend brings the heat — literally. Temperatures are expected to run hot, so plan accordingly before heading out.

The weekend is packed, from the DTLB Live to Venice Love Fest, and Metro can get you there without the parking headache. Here’s what’s happening.

All Weekend

VinylCon brings two days of music collecting culture to downtown Los Angeles

VinylCon is a two-day community celebration of collecting culture and new music discovery at the California Market Center in downtown Los Angeles. The event takes place in The Loft event space on the 10th floor of Building C.

When: Saturday, March 21, and Sunday, March 22, 10 a.m.Where: California Market Center, Building C — The Loft (10th floor), downtown Los Angeles. Tickets: $8.75

Go Metro: Take Metro Bus lines 40 or 45 to the Main Street/Olympic Boulevard stop and walk to the California Market Center.

KASSO Fest brings Japanese skate culture, live music, and art to downtown Long Beach

KASSO Fest, the acclaimed Japanese skating show, makes its California debut over two days at Old Hall Plaza in downtown Long Beach. The event blends skate runs, live music performances, visual art, and cultural programming into an immersive, social experience unlike anything else in Southern California this spring.

When: Saturday, March 21, and Sunday, March 22, 10 a.m. Where: Old Hall Plaza, Ocean Boulevard, downtown Long Beach Tickets: $103.49

Go Metro: Take the A Line to Downtown Long Beach Station and walk about five to 10 minutes to Old Hall Plaza on Ocean Boulevard.

Academy Museum screens this year’s Oscar-winning films across three nights in Mid-Wilshire

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures celebrates this year’s Oscar winners with three nights of screenings along the Miracle Mile. Friday, March 20, features the Best Screenplay winner; Saturday, March 21, spotlights the Best Animated Feature and Best Picture winners; and Sunday, March 22, closes the weekend with a wild-card Oscar-winner screening. All screenings begin at 7:30 p.m.

When: Friday-Sunday, March 20-22, 7:30 p.m. Where: Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Miracle Mile Tickets: $10

Go Metro: Take Metro Bus Line 217 to the Fairfax Avenue/Wilshire Boulevard stop and walk to the Academy Museum.

Friday, March 20

Pacific Electric opens in Chinatown with TimeCop1983 headline show

A new live music venue arrives in Chinatown as Pacific Electric celebrates its opening night with a headline performance by synthwave duo TimeCop1983. The venue was built by Mumford and Sons pianist Ben Lovett and TVG Hospitality as a live-music and creative-event space rooted in community, culture, and the power of independent music, art, and nightlife. The venue’s name nods to Metro’s long history in Los Angeles, and its location, less than a mile from Chinatown Station, makes for a scenic walk along Los Angeles State Historic Park.

When: 7 p.m. Where: Pacific Electric, Chinatown Tickets: Starting at $68.10

Go Metro: Take the A Line to Chinatown Station and walk less than a mile to the venue.

The Music Center’s Innovation Social: Explore L.A.’s Art + Tech

Step into an evening of exploration, curiosity, and connection. Encounter immersive works and interactive experiences from some of L.A.’s most innovative artists, technologists, and culture-makers.

When: 6-9 p.m. Where: The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, downtown Los Angeles Admission: Free with RSVP

Go Metro: Take the A/E Line to Grand Ave Arts/Bunker Hill Station or take the B/D Line to Civic Center/Grand Park Station and walk to The Music Center.

Saturday, March 21

Bike Share Adventure: Westwood Roll offers a free community ride through Westwood

Walk ‘n Rollers hosts a free community bike ride through Westwood on Saturday, March 21, exploring local sites in and around the neighborhood. Riders meet at Broxton Plaza for a brief intro to the Metro Bike Share system and road safety before hitting the road. Helmets are provided for Metro Bike Share riders, and personal bikes are welcome — helmets required either way. Free Metro and Walk ‘n Rollers swag is included for all participants.

Metro Bike Share bikes are available to riders 16 and older but require advance reservation.

When: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Where: Broxton Plaza, 1006 Broxton Ave., Westwood Admission: Free with RSVP

Go Metro: Take the Metro Rapid 720 or Local 20 to Westwood Boulevard/Wilshire Boulevard and walk to Broxton Plaza.

Venice Love Fest brings free art, music, and community to Venice Beach

Venice Love Fest returns to the heart of Venice Beach for a free, city-supported community festival celebrating love, creativity, and connection. Set under the iconic Venice sign with full street closures, the event draws families, locals, and creatives together for a full day of art, music, wellness, and shared experiences.

When: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Where: 80 Windward Ave., Venice Beach Admission: Free

Go Metro: Take Metro Bus Line 33 to the Main Street/Grand Boulevard stop and walk to the event.

LA Kings host Buffalo Sabres for Saturday afternoon NHL action at Crypto.com Arena

The LA Kings will face the Buffalo Sabres in an afternoon NHL matchup at Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles. Puck drop is at 1 p.m.

When: 1 p.m. Where: Crypto.com Arena, downtown Los Angeles Tickets: Visit nhl.com/kings

Go Metro: Take the A Line, E Line or J Line to Pico Station and walk about five to 10 minutes to Crypto.com Arena.

DTLB Live brings free live music, local vendors, and family fun to downtown Long Beach

DTLB Live returns to the Promenade for its free monthly event series on the third Saturday of the month, featuring live music, local craft vendors, and family-friendly activities. This edition is an EZ Sip event, with bars and restaurants lining the Promenade selling drinks that attendees can enjoy throughout the event area.

When: 4-8 p.m. Where: The Promenade, Broadway and Third Street, downtown Long Beach Admission: Free

Go Metro: Take the A Line to Downtown Long Beach Station and walk to the Promenade on Broadway and Third Street.

Fanatics Flag Football Classic brings NFL stars and world champions to BMO Stadium in Los Angeles

The Fanatics Flag Football Classic makes its debut at BMO Stadium in Exposition Park, featuring three 12-player teams competing in a first-of-its-kind competition. Two teams mix current and former NFL stars with elite global athletes — Founders FFC captained by Tom Brady and Jalen Hurts and coached by Sean Payton, and Wildcats FFC captained by Jayden Daniels and Joe Burrow and coached by Kyle Shanahan. The third team is the USA Football reigning IFAF Flag Football World Champion U.S. Men’s National Team.

When: 1-3 p.m. Where: BMO Stadium, Exposition Park Tickets: Start at $35.50

Go Metro: Take the E Line to Expo Park/USC Station or the J Line to 37th Street/USC Station and walk about 10 minutes to BMO Stadium.

Sunday, March 22

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Go Metro Forecast

The worst of Southern California’s record-breaking heat wave is finally winding down, but don’t put away the sunscreen just yet. Friday remains a dangerously hot day, with highs in the upper 90s expected across the region. Extreme heat warnings and heat advisories are set to expire Friday, though some inland areas may see those warnings extended depending on how temperatures trend.

Saturday brings a noticeable 5 to 10-degree cooldown as the high-pressure ridge shifts away from California. That shift will allow more ocean air to push inland. Coastal areas could even see some fog Saturday night into Sunday morning. Highs Saturday will still run 15 to 20 degrees above normal, so it will still feel plenty warm — just not as oppressive as it has been.

Sunday continues the slow cool-down, with temperatures dropping into the 80s for many areas. The trend carries into next week, though don’t expect a full return to seasonal norms just yet. Temperatures will remain above average yet again next week.

Go Metro This Weekend

To plan a transit trip, you can use Google Maps, Apple Maps, the Transitor Moovitapps or the trip planner on metro.net.

Know of a great Metro-accessible event happening in L.A.? We want to hear about it! Send us your suggestions for future weekend roundups at bryantke@metro.net or tag us on social media @metrolosangeles.

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Go Metro to the best events in Los Angeles this weekend: March 20-22

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