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Best Things To Do This Weekend In Los Angeles and SoCal: Jan. 26 - 28

By Joshua Letona, Kenya Romero
Published Jan 25, 2024 5:00 AM
Chaka Khan performs live at Sydney Festival 2014 at the Domain on Jan. 11, 2014 in Sydney, Australia.
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What are you up to this weekend? No plans yet? Don't worry. We've got you covered.

See new art exhibits in Miracle Mile or Downtown L.A., enjoy a screening of 1998's Armageddon with a complimentary cocktail, or bring your pup to a special afternoon at a Shake Shack in West Hollywood that promises treats for our four-legged friends.

Plus, for anyone holding strong as Dry January nears the finish line, a Mid-City event boasts plenty of mocktail options during a completely alcohol-free night of music.

If you have event and experience tips to share, email us at bestthingstodo@laist.com.

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Events

  • Sunday, January 28, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

    Sunday Jazz at ORA

    • ORA
      4331 Degnan Blvd., Leimert Park
    Cost: $10 ; More Info
    A poster for Sunday Jazz at Ora coffee shop presented by Leimart Park Jazz Festival. From left to right, musical groups Chris Powe Quartet and Veritus Miller's Truth Troupe and artist Jonathan Pinson are featured at the Sunday performance.
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    Courtesy of Leimert Park Jazz Festival
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    Leimert Park Jazz Festival presents Sunday Jazz at ORA. Watch local jazz stars perform live, followed by an open jazz session. Bring your own instruments (except for drums, which will be provided). This monthly jazz series happens every fourth Sunday.

  • January 28, 2024 through May 5, 2024

    'ART IRAN: Falling into Language'

    • Craft Contemporary
      5814 Wilshire Blvd, Mid-Wilshire
    Cost: Varies ; More Info
    A series of white statues shaped as abstract animals with Persian/farsi language written on them.
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    Courtesy of Craft Contemporary
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    Craft Contemporary opens its exhibit ART IRAN: Falling into Language, bringing together nine Iranian artists. Using diverse forms of the Persian language, the artists’ goal is to capture not what’s written but instead words conflated with the senses.

  • Saturday, January 27, 2024 from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM

    Chaka Khan (Live)

    • Luckman Fine Arts Complex
      5151 State University Dr., Cal State L.A.
    Cost: $80 - $320 ; More Info
    Singer Chaka Khan smiles on stage while holding a microphone in the middle of a performance. She wears a black dress and she's backlit by pink, purple, and blue colors.
    Chaka Khan performs onstage during Angel Ball 2022 in New York City.
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    The Luckman Fine Arts Complex presents the Queen of Funk, Chaka Khan. Commemorating her 50th anniversary in the industry, see Chaka Khan perform her iconic songs and look back at her career.

  • Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 7:00 PM

    'The Flop House' Live

    • The Regent Theater
      448 S. Main St., Downtown L.A.
    Cost: $25 ; More Info
    Poster art for the 'The Flop House' podcast. The poster features the hosts, one eating chicken wings, the second petting a cat in a green tie and the third drinking a large beer, together. There are characters from other movies behind them such as Batman, a Ninja Turtle and Sonic the Hedgehog.
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    Courtesy of the Regent Theater
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    Join Elliott Kalan, Dan McCoy and Stuart Wellington for a live episode of The Flop House podcast at the Regent Theater. The trio watches critical or commercial movie flops and talks about them with analysis and comedy.

  • Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 10:00 AM

    Sip & Stretch Yoga

    • Gilded Photo Studio
      937 E Pico Blvd., Downtown L.A.
    Cost: $20 - $25 ; More Info
    A poster for the 'Sip and streth' yoga session. The poster features a woman in a studio doing various yoga positions.
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    Take a break from your busy schedule and indulge in an invigorating yoga session that will leave you feeling refreshed and energized. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced yogi, this event is suitable for all levels. So, grab your yoga mat and join a blissful session of stretching, breathing, finding your inner zen and mimosas!

  • Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 6:00 PM

    Nuda Nights x DISCOVERY Experience (a dry January event)

    • Delicious Pizza - West Adams
      5419 West Adams Blvd., West Adams
    Cost: $15 - $40 ; More Info
    A green-ish blue poster for a collaboration between Nuda Nights and Superbloom Discovery. What is displayed is a 100% drug and alcohol free adults only event.
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    Dry January folks, this is for you! Enjoy handcrafted mocktails, wellness activities, and a night full of music brought to you by Bar Nuda, Superbloom Collective, and The Next Fun Thing. This event is for adults only and is 100% drug and alcohol-free.

  • Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 3:00 PM

    Art Class: BYOB Wine and Create

    • Element Art Center
      835 N Broadway, Chinatown
    Cost: $40 ; More Info
    Painting tubes and used paint brush lay fanned out on a wooden table. The table also has paint smears on it.
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    Paint and sip your way to relaxation with local artists! This BYOB paint and sip event has been happening throughout January, and this Saturday's theme is Birch Tree Wine & Paint. You'll receive simple, step-by-step painting instructions that allow you to create something unique while enjoying time with new friends.

  • Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 8:00 PM

    'L.A. Intersections'

    • The Broad Museum
      221 S. Grand Ave., Downtown L.A.
    Cost: $30 ; More Info
    A poster for the Broad museum exhibit: L.A. Intersections. The logo is put over the backdrop of downtown Los Angeles with red points noting places like Jazz, Literature, Hip Hop, Punk, Dance and Noise.
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    Courtesy of The Broad
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    Head to the The Broad for L.A. Intersections, a festival-style series presented in two parts that celebrates a diverse array of music and spoken word. See musicians, writers, and movement artists who have helped position Los Angeles at the vanguard of cutting-edge culture. Part 2 of the series is planned for March 30.

Outdoor Pick

  • Saturday, January 27, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

    Outdoor Line Dance Party

    • Southbay Pavilion Mall
      20700 Avalon Blvd, Carson
    Cost: Free w/ RSVP ; More Info
    A poster for Mallmentum fitness classes at the Southbay Pavilion. Four women and one man appear to be dancing in place for a Zumba class.
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    Courtesy of Southbay Pavilion
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    Looking for a free morning exercise? Combine fitness and fun, joining others at the Southbay Pavilion food court parking lot for a line dancing party. Register for free in advance.

Viewing Pick

  • Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 6:00 PM

    Sunday Movie Night

    • DoubleTake LA
      10740 Wilshire Blvd., Westwood
    Cost: $15 ; More Info
    A poster for Double Take Movie Night. The poster features a film reel and camera along with information for the event.
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    @doubletakela
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    Join DoubleTake LA at Kimpton Palomar on Sunday night for food, drinks, and film. Close out the weekend with a screening of Armageddon and enjoy a complimentary welcome margarita with the purchase of a $15 entry ticket.

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  • Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 2:00 PM

    Lollipop Brunch Party

    • Byblos Westwood
      1964 Westwood Blvd., Westwood
    Cost: Free before 3pm; $15-$75 after ; More Info
    A poster for a brunch party at Byblos in Westwood. The poster features a piece of fried chicken on top of a waffle surrounded by mimosas. A woman also is licking a lollipop.
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    Courtesy of Byblos Westwood
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    Music, chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, beer buckets, bottomless mimosas and margaritas? Sign us up! Every Sunday, Byblos in Westwood hosts Lollipop Brunch Party with live DJs and sports games.

  • Saturday, January 27, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

    Howl and Shake Shack

    • Shake Shack West Hollywood
      8520 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood
    Cost: Free w/ RSVP ; More Info
    A dog dressed in pink suit with fruit patterns wears sunglasses while having its paws on a table. The dog is surrounded by other people and dogs that are out of focus.
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    Courtesy of Saturday Dog Club
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    Bring your furry friend to Saturday Dog Club and meet other dog owners. Enjoy a burger at Shake Shack, free poochinis for pups and free custard for people. Also, connect with local shelters to help give a pet a home.

  • Saturday, January 27, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

    Uncorked: LA Wine Fest

    • Union Station
      800 N. Alameda St., Downtown L.A.
    Cost: $65 - $80 ; More Info
    NATURAL WINE HAPPY HOURS
    Four kinds of wine.
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    Enjoy more than 150 wines and bubblies from across the globe! Hear live music, two DJs, and indulge in food trucks and more. Bring your friends and enjoy the iconic L.A. wine festival experience! This event is 21+ only.

  • Thursday, January 25, 2024 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

    Culinary Connections - Hamburger Fry

    • The Crawford
      474 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena
    Cost: $0-$20
    An overlay of pink and orange tones with a culinary image of a fork, plate, and knife icon and the title "Culinary Connections - Hamburger Fry". In the background, there are two Latino male hosts, Gab Chabran and Brian de los Santos.
    Upcoming Culinary Connections Live Event
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    Join LAist for an old-school Hamburger Fry! LAist associate editor of food and culture Gab Chabrán (he/him) fondly recalls attending these community-style events as a kid and now we’re inviting you to ours, featuring some of our favorite burger makers from around L.A. Gab and How To LA’s Brian De Los Santos (he/him) will talk with Alicia Lopez (she/her) of Hangaburs, Jimmy Han (he/him) of Love Hour, and Jairo Bogarin (he/him) of Hamburgers Nice about their passion for smashed patties, burger history, and more! And it’s the 100th anniversary of the creation of the cheeseburger. Legend has it that in 1924, at the Rite Spot restaurant in Pasadena, this iconic meeting of cheese and beef was invented. There’s a lot to celebrate, so put on your party hat and join us! Bar and food concessions begin at 6 p.m.

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