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Best Things To Do In Los Angeles and SoCal During Presidents' Day Weekend: Feb. 16 - 19
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.
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Events
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Fri, Feb 16
CicLAvia 2024 Season Launch Party
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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.
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Ivy Station
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Fri, Feb 16
Drop-In Workshops for Teens: Animation
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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.
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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
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Fri, Feb 16
Family Paint Party
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Mimi's Cafe
17231 17th St., Tustin
Enjoy a delicious dinner while learning basic painting techniques with step-by-step instructions.
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Mimi's Cafe
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San Gabriel Lunar Lantern Festival
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San Gabriel Mission District
320 S. Mission Dr., San Gabriel
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with cultural activities and performances!
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San Gabriel Mission District
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Sat, Feb 17
Black History Month Umoja 5K
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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!
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Dockweiler State Beach
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Sat, Feb 17
STEM Up to the Challenge
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Pretend City Children’s Museum
29 Hubble, Irvine
Bring your kid to the Pretend City Children’s Museum to perform a science experiment.
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Pretend City Children’s Museum
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Sat, Feb 17
Watts Culture Fest
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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.
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WLCAC Main Lot
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Sat, Feb 17
Little Tigers Rescue Valentine's Adoption Event
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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!
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Earthy Corazon
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Thu, Feb 22
Presidents' Week Art Camp
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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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Robertson Art Zone
Outdoor Pick
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Sat, Feb 17
Bird Outing With Feminist Bird Club
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Peck Road Water Conservation Park
5401 Peck Rd., Arcadia
Grab a pair of binoculars and join the Feminist Bird Club this Saturday morning.
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Peck Road Water Conservation Park
Viewing Pick
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Sat, Feb 17
'Made In Trinidad' Screening
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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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Philosophical Research Society
Dine & Drink Deals
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Sat, Feb 17
Ave 26 Night Market Festival
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Pico Rivera Sports Arena
11003 Sports Arena Dr., Pico Rivera
Go get a bite at the Ave 26 Night Market.
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Pico Rivera Sports Arena
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Fri, Feb 16
Venice Beach Foodie Tour
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Venice Beach
1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice
Take your taste buds on a guided tour through the Venice food scene.
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Venice Beach
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Sun, Feb 18
La Famiglia Italian Dinner
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Garibaldina MB Society
4533 North Figueroa St., Highland Park
Join Garibaldina for their first La Famiglia event of the year!
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Garibaldina MB Society
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Sun, Feb 18
Romeo & Friends "PAL"entine's Pizza Party
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Sports Nut Pizza
1820 Hamner Ave., Norco
Whether you’re single or taken, this Valentine’s event is for you! Join for an engaging mixology class where you'll master the art of crafting three expertly balanced cocktails.
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Sports Nut Pizza