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Best Things To Do In Los Angeles and SoCal During Presidents' Day Weekend: Feb. 16 - 19

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More rain is on the horizon for Southern California, but there's still time to get out and explore this weekend first.

Explore diverse marketplaces in Watts or Pico Rivera. Trek to Culver City for the CicLAvia 2024 Season Launch Party. Let your kids explore artistry for Presidents' Day. And if you're feeling outdoorsy, relax and try your hand at bird-watching in Arcadia or enjoy a foodie tour in Venice.

Want to share your event tips with us? Email bestthingstodo@laist.com .

Events

  • Fri, Feb 16

    CicLAvia 2024 Season Launch Party

    • Ivy Station
      8840 National Blvd., Culver City

    CicLAvia is kicking off its event schedule with a debut of their West Coast IPA affectionately named seek-la-VEE-ah.

  • Fri, Feb 16

    Drop-In Workshops for Teens: Animation

    • Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
      6067 Wilshire Blvd., Mid-Wilshire

    Every third Friday of the month, visit the Academy Museum for a workshop focused on animation.

  • Fri, Feb 16

    Family Paint Party

    • Mimi's Cafe
      17231 17th St., Tustin

    Enjoy a delicious dinner while learning basic painting techniques with step-by-step instructions.

  • San Gabriel Lunar Lantern Festival

    • San Gabriel Mission District
      320 S. Mission Dr., San Gabriel

    Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with cultural activities and performances!

  • Sat, Feb 17

    Black History Month Umoja 5K

    • Dockweiler State Beach
      12000 Vista Del Mar, Playa Del Rey

    Celebrate Black History Month, support literacy, and join a community united for change at the annual Umoja 5k!

  • Sat, Feb 17

    STEM Up to the Challenge

    • Pretend City Children’s Museum
      29 Hubble, Irvine

    Bring your kid to the Pretend City Children’s Museum to perform a science experiment.

  • Sat, Feb 17

    Watts Culture Fest

    • WLCAC Main Lot
      10950 S Central Ave., Watts

    Join others at the Watts Culture Fest, a vendor marketplace designed to empower Watts and South Central.

  • Sat, Feb 17

    Little Tigers Rescue Valentine's Adoption Event

    • Earthy Corazon
      4015 City Terrace Dr., City Terrace

    Valentine's Day might be over, but you can still come celebrate love at the Valentine's Adoption Event at Earthy Corazon!

  • Thu, Feb 22

    Presidents' Week Art Camp

    • Robertson Art Zone
      1046 S Robertson Blvd., Pico-Robertson

    Let your kids' imaginations run wild as they create several styles of art.

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  • Sat, Feb 17

    'Made In Trinidad' Screening

    • Philosophical Research Society
      3910 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Feliz

    The Philosophical Research Society welcomes producer and directors Natalie Hill and Adele Bertei for a very special screening of Made In Trinidad, their barely-seen film.

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