{"id":428334,"date":"2026-08-09T20:30:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-09T20:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/428334\/"},"modified":"2026-08-09T20:30:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T20:30:14","slug":"10-things-to-do-for-this-sunday-in-l-a-8-9-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/428334\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Things To Do For This Sunday in L.A. [8-9-2026]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/los-angeles-state-historic-park.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/los-angeles-state-historic-park.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-132763\"  \/><\/a>Los Angeles State Historic Park. Photo by Brian Champlin<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ok, time to get this Sunday rolling.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the queue for today in L.A. you\u2019ll find FoLAR\u2019s Fifth Annual River Fest, Self-Care Yoga and a Sound Bath at CAAM, 8th Annual Mundo Maya Day, the The 25th Annual Taste of Ecuador Food Festival, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Three Top Picks To Do This Saturday<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FoLAR\u2019s Fifth Annual River Fest  \u2013\u00a0M\u00a0FA\u00a0&gt; On Sunday, Friends of the LA River (FoLAR) invites the public to River Fest a free, all-ages event featuring live performances by local artists, a visual art gallery, a vendor marketplace, eco-friendly family activities, and food trucks. Ticket registration is required to enjoy all the complimentary festivities. It\u2019s free to attend, but a $5 donation is suggested. Starts at 2:30 p.m. More info\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/folar.org\/riverfest\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Self-Care Yoga and Sound Bath at CAAM \u2013 M FA &gt; On Sunday, California African American Museum hosts Self Care: Yoga and Soundbath, an indoor wellness session open to all practice levels. The session features a 60-minute yoga flow guided by instructor Constance Hartwell, followed by a 60-minute sound bath led by Sol &amp; Sound. Attendees must bring their own yoga mat. Admission is free. Runs noon to 2 p.m. More info <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/self-care-yoga-and-soundbath-tickets-1994629900727\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">8th Annual Mundo Maya Day \u2013 M FA &gt; MAC LA (formerly Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles) hosts the 8th Annual Mundo Maya Day at the MacArthur Park Bandshell on Sunday. Co-presented with the Mundo Maya Foundation to honor the International Day of the World\u2019s Indigenous Peoples, the free celebration features music from Baritone Joe and Chapincitos Los Angeles, a ceremonial Danza Azteca performance by General Lazaro Arvizu Xipe Totec, and an interactive Mesoamerican Ball Game presentation by Ajup\u00e9me California. The event includes local food vendors, cultural activities, and a free backpack giveaway while supplies last. Admission is free. Concert runs 5 to 8 p.m. More info <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/mundo-maya-day-baritone-joe-chapincitos-los-angeles-ajupeme-california-tickets-1996256317383\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Seven More Things To Do in L.A. Today<\/p>\n<p>The Getty continues their August <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getty.edu\/calendar\/garden-concert-flor-bromley\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Garden Concerts for Kids<\/a> series with a performance by Grammy and Latin Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Flor Bromley in the Central Garden, this Saturday and Sunday. FA<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/25th-annual-taste-of-ecuador-food-festival-street-parade-in-los-angeles-tickets-1990743165397\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The 25th Annual Taste of Ecuador Food Festival<\/a> &amp; Street Parade pops up at Placita Olvera on Sunday beginning at 10 a.m. FA<\/p>\n<p>Rolling Stones tribute\u00a0Start Me Up takes the stage for the Valley Cultural Center\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/valleycultural.org\/event\/2026-wc-8-09-start-me-up-rolling-stones-tribute\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">free concert at Warner Park<\/a> on Sunday. FA<\/p>\n<p>The second half of the Independent Shakespeare Co.\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/indieshakes.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2026 summer theater festival<\/a> in Griffith Park kicks off this weekend as the ISC brings performances of\u00a0A Comedy of Errors\u00a0to the stage. FA<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pacificasiamuseum.usc.edu\/visit-us\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">USC Pacific Asia Museum<\/a> offers free admission every second Sunday of the month, and for August they\u2019ll also be hosting a special conversation panel on Mythical Creatures: The Stories We Carry. FA<\/p>\n<p>The Hammer Museum\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/hammer.ucla.edu\/programs-events\/2026\/family-flicks-turning-red\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Family Flicks<\/a> series hosts a matinee screening of Pixar\u2019s Turning Red this Sunday at 11 a.m. FA<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodbowl.com\/events\/performances\/4319\/2026-08-09\/how-to-train-your-dragon-in-concert\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to Train Your Dragon\u00a0in Concert<\/a> comes to the Hollywood Bowl on Sunday beginning at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to get the best things to do in L.A. sent straight to your inbox? Join over 60,000 Angelenos who subscribe to our twice weekly email newsletter!<\/p>\n<p>By subscribing, you agree to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.welikela.com\/privacy-policy\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">terms of use and privacy policy<\/a> and consent to receive emails from We Like L.A. about news, events, offers, and partner promotions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Los Angeles State Historic Park. Photo by Brian Champlin Ok, time to get this Sunday rolling. 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