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Best things to do this weekend in Los Angeles and Southern California: September 20 - 22

Brian De Los Santos
Published Sep 19, 2024 7:15 AM
LA Galaxy player Gabriel Pec runs down the pitch with the soccer ball in front of him.
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.

¡Hasta luego!

Events

  • A crowd of people are gathered for a screening on the Santa Monica Beach Pier. Behind the audience, the pier rides and ocean are visible.
    Sat, Sep 21

    'Madame Butterfly'

    • 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.
  • Simone Biles smiles during her floor exercise routine at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships on Sunday.
    Fri, Sep 20

    Gold Over America Tour

    • 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.
  • A man sitting on the grass at the sports complex where the LA Galaxy play. He has his dog sitting next to him, looking at the pitch. The words "Bring your furry friend! Pups at the Pitch — under $41" are written on the graphic.
    Sat, Sep 21

    Pups at the Pitch

    • 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.
  • A standing, blue box holding illuminated red, yellow, green and blue artwork. It's displayed in a gray room.
    Sat, Sep 21

    'Plugged In: Art and Electric Light'

    • Norton Simon Museum
      411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena
  • A woman wearing a flower-crown and gold earrings with colorful Mexican decorations behind her.
    Fri, Sep 27

    Hola Mexico Film Festival

    • Multiple Locations

    The film festival dedicated to promoting Mexican talent on the big screen is back in L.A. during Hispanic Heritage Month.
  • A pink neon sign reading "Love Stories" ins displayed in an otherwise black space.
    Sat, Sep 21

    The Singles Exchange

    • 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.”

  • A collage of black and white portraits of famous actors, including Jason George, Stephen Tobolowsky, Amy Brenneman and Gabrielle Carteris.
    Sun, Sep 22

    Banned Books read ALOUD

    • 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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Outdoor Pick

  • Singer Toro y Moi plays a white guitar on stage with his band. He's wearing a tan jacket, pink bucket hat, and sunglasses. The rest of the band's members are dressed in black.
    Fri, Sep 20

    Toro y Moi Tour

    • Hollywood Forever
      6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood

    Put on your dancing shoes and have a kiki! Just be respectful of the space.

Dine & Drink Deals

  • Frankie Beverly performs on stage, wearing white and singing into a handheld microphone with his left arm outstretched.
    Fri, Sep 20

    National Whiteout for Frankie

    • 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.

  • A photo of shakshuka in a pan, a bowl of olives, and then bread and roasted peppers on a plate.
    Sun, Sep 22

    Pasadena Greek Festival

    • 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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