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Best Things To Do In Los Angeles and Southern California This Weekend: Mar. 1-3

Laura Hertzfeld
Laura Hertzfeld
Published Feb 29, 2024 5:00 AM
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The annual Frieze Art Fair might be the centerpiece of art events this week in L.A., but the massive show draws so many creatives to town that there are dozens of related events (many free!) where you can get your culture fix.

We might get more rain this weekend, so it’s also a great time to plan a visit to this week’s L.A. Asian Film Festival, check out a new play or try a few tequilas at a Westside tasting.

LAist.com has even more things to explore, including Larry Mantle’s annual AirTalk Oscar Preview on Sunday and a look at the history of graffiti writing in L.A.

Events

  • Girl By The Window
    Sun, Mar 3

    Frieze Art Fair

    • Santa Monica Airport
      3233 Donald Douglas Loop S., Santa Monica

    The Frieze Art Fair returns to L.A. for its fifth edition, taking over the Santa Monica Airport to showcase galleries and artists from around the world.

  • Comedian Stephen Fry stands with his hands out to the side, making a slightly funny face for the camera at a photo call. He's wearing a dark suit and a yellow and while polka-dotted tie. Behind him is a blue step and repeat background with a while logo for the event.
    Sat, Mar 2

    Evolution, Beauty & Artificial Intelligence: A Conversation with Landon Ross and Stephen Fry

    • Honor Fraser Gallery
      2622 S La Cienega Blvd., Mid-City

    British comedian Stephen Fry joins artist Landon Ross to talk about the issues of art and technology.
  • Two people conversing over artwork.
    Sun, Mar 3

    Felix Art Fair

    • Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
      7000 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood

    The Hollywood Roosevelt is hosting the annual Felix Art Fair, bringing together over 60 galleries in one place.
  • People broswing the art space
    Sat, Mar 2

    LA Art Space Market

    • Third Street Promenade
      1351 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica

    Featuring a wide range of more than 50 visual artists and craftspeople, hands-on workshops, music, and more, there will be tons to look at, enjoy, and maybe even bring home.
  • Evan Dando posing with guitar
    Fri, Mar 1

    Evan Dando

    • Bourbon Room Hollywood
      6356 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood

    A '90s-alt favorite, Lemonheads frontman Evan Dando is at the Bourbon Room this weekend, along with special guest singer-songwriter Willy Mason.
  • A rugby ball with the text "GET INTO RUGBY" sits on a green grass field. In the background, the shows and pants of three players is seen, out of focus.
    Sun, Mar 3

    Rugby World Sevens

    • Dignity Health Sports Park
      18400 S. Avalon Blvd., Carson

    Los Angeles plays host to the men's and women's HSBC SVNS world rugby tournaments.
  • A red-lit room filled with photo projectors, made to look like human-scale blood slides.

    'There Will Be Blood' Symposium

    • The Getty Center
      1200 Getty Center Dr., Brentwood

    The collaborative symposium looks at the “cultural, religious, and symbolic significance of blood.”
  • A poster for Chinatown First Fridays, a festival in the Chinatown featuring food, music and art.
    Fri, Mar 1

    Chinatown First Fridays

    • Chinatown Central Plaza
      943 N Broadway, Chinatown

    Food, music, art, and shopping come together to celebrate the Year of the Dragon.
  • A black and white poster of a Black woman lit against a strong light.

    'HERStory' Debut Weekend

    • Debbie Allen Dance Academy
      1850 South Manhattan Pl., Mid-City

    L.A. dance legend Debbie Allen hosts performances and art during the opening weekend of HERStory.

Last Chance

  • A poster for the play 'Arrowhead' featuring the whole cast.

    'Arrowhead'

    • Atwater Village Theater
      3269 Casitas Ave., Atwater Village

    Catch one of the last performances of IAMA Theater company’s well-reviewed production of the new play, Arrowhead.

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Viewing Pick

  • A vintage photograph of film reels, tap recorders, and a vinyl album.

    LA Asian Film Festival

    • Let Live Theater
      916 N. Formosa Ave., Hollywood

    Shorts and features by filmmakers of Asian descent at the Let Live Theater in Hollywood through Saturday.

Dine & Drink Deals

Here are a few dining and drink options to indulge in this week.

  • Chef Eric Greenspan wearing a blue NFL hat smiling in front of various grilled cheese sandwiches.
    Sat, Mar 2

    Great Grilled Cheese Tasting

    • Santa Anita Park
      285 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia

    Grilled cheese king Chef Eric Greenspan hosts an epic tasting afternoon at Santa Anita Racetrack.
  • A poster for the Los Angeles Wine and Food festival featuring many chefs.

    L.A. Wine and Food Festival

    • Santa Monica Pier
      200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica

    If fancy food is your thing, the first ever Los Angeles Wine & Food Festival will tickle your tastebuds.
  • A photo of a family of four, mom, dad and two kids, eating in front of the Mickey Mouse-themed ferris wheel at California Adventure. The father is feeding his daughter.

    Disneyland Food and Wine Festival

    • Disney California Adventure Park
      1313 Disneyland Dr., Anaheim

    The annual Disneyland food and wine event is a great time to plan a trip to California Adventure.
  • Three shots of tequila with salt on the rim and a slice of lemon.
    Sat, Mar 2

    L.A. Tequila Club Tasting

    • Chestnut Club
      1348 14th St., Santa Monica

    Get your tequila on with master distiller Sergio Cruz at the Chestnut Club in Santa Monica this Saturday afternoon.
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