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Best things to do this weekend in Los Angeles and Southern California: September 20 - 22
Gabriel Pec controls the ball during the game against Los Angeles FC.
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Hey there! I’m Brian De Los Santos, host of How to LA, subbing in for Laura Hertzfeld.
Welcome to your first fall edition (Sunday) of Best Things To Do this weekend 🍂! I hope everyone who loves cool weather enjoyed the past few days — but just FYI: temperatures will be warming up through the weekend.
OK, I have picks for family time, date nights or solo hangouts. If you’re in Sylmar or Santa Monica, check out a free simulcast of the play Madame Butterfly. Galaxy fans can enjoy a game with their dogs at the Dignity Health Sports Park’s grass berm. Pay tribute to R&B great Frankie Beverly at Alta Adams by wearing white and pouring one out for him.
I also have a guide on how to spend the perfect Sunday in WeHo — coffee (or matcha), brunch and community spaces. Digital creator Drew Tillman showed me some of his favorite spots. Take a listen to this How to LA episode.
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Events
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Sat, Sep 21'Madame Butterfly'
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Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica -
El Cariso Community Regional Park
13100 Hubbard St., Sylmar
L.A. Opera is presenting a live, high-definition video simulcast of the opening night of Madame Butterfly, free of charge.
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Santa Monica Pier
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Fri, Sep 20Gold Over America Tour
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Crypto.com Arena
1111 S. Figueroa St., Downtown L.A.
Simone Biles joins other gymnasts in the Athleta Presents Gold Over America Tour, where they will showcase their talent and high-energy choreography.
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Crypto.com Arena
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Sat, Sep 21Pups at the Pitch
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Dignity Health Sports Park
18400 S. Avalon Blvd., Carson
Buy a Pups at the Pitch ticket and bring your four-legged bestie to this match against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
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Dignity Health Sports Park
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Sat, Sep 21'Plugged In: Art and Electric Light'
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Norton Simon Museum
411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena
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Norton Simon Museum
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Fri, Sep 27Hola Mexico Film Festival
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Multiple Locations
The film festival dedicated to promoting Mexican talent on the big screen is back in L.A. during Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Multiple Locations
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Sat, Sep 21The Singles Exchange
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House of Cocotte
2028 East 7th St., Arts District
The organizers of this event describe it as “a mashup of the newlywed game and the stock exchange.”
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House of Cocotte
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Sun, Sep 22Banned Books read ALOUD
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Central Library
630 W. 5th St., Downtown L.A.
A cast of actors will highlight historical and current lists of banned books, and there will be music too.
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Central Library
Outdoor Pick
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Fri, Sep 20Toro y Moi Tour
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Hollywood Forever
6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood
Put on your dancing shoes and have a kiki! Just be respectful of the space.
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Hollywood Forever
Dine & Drink Deals
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Fri, Sep 20National Whiteout for Frankie
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Alta Adams
5359 W Adams Blvd., West Adams
The late R&B legend Frankie Beverly is getting his (white) roses at Alta Adams this Friday.
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Alta Adams
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Sun, Sep 22Pasadena Greek Festival
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Greek Fest Grounds
778 S Rosemead Blvd., Pasadena
This event features traditional Greek music, dance, and a variety of foods from all over the country.
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Greek Fest Grounds
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