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Best things to do this weekend in Los Angeles and Southern California: January 24 - 26

Laura Hertzfeld
Laura Hertzfeld
Published Jan 23, 2025 6:00 AM
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Well, this was not the year for me to make a “less screen time” New Year’s resolution. And I’ll only speak for myself when I admit that Dry January went out the window pretty fast, too. But despite all the doomscrolling, there have been some bright spots.

I’ve been so inspired by the creative ways people are helping those impacted by the fires. A couple of favorites: if you lost your personal book collection, Reading Rhythms is stepping in with a book drive to help rebuild your library – it’s like those neighborhood little free libraries on overdrive. Also, the L.A. Lost Stuffy Project is helping replace kids’ favorite stuffed animals, TONL is taking free family photos for those whose albums were lost, and Asher Bingham is offering to draw houses that were burned and memorialize local haunts.

For daily updates about the wildfires in Los Angeles, sign up for the daily public media wildfire newsletter here. Over at LAist.com, we have info on how to prepare for mudslides once it rains, a look at how the Pasadena Chorale is back to practicing for their next performance post-fires, and a remembrance of the restaurants lost in the disaster.

Events

Outdoor Pick

  • A hand is holding a small canvas painting of the view in the background. It's set outside in a park and captures a table shaded by a large tree.
    Sat, Jan 25

    Plein Air Painting Workshop

    • Muckenthaler Cultural Center (The Muck)
      1201 W Malvern Ave., Fullerton

    Michaela Moffett leads a painting workshop covering skills like creating depth and understanding essential materials.

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  • Promotion for Dine LA Restaurant Week. Includes the two sponsor logos for LA and Banc of California at the bottom. The dates listed for event are from Jan 24 to Feb 7. It also includes a link to the event website and a disclaimer that proceeds will support wildfire relief.
    Fri, Feb 7

    Dine LA Restaurant Week 2025

    • Multiple Locations

    Dine L.A. continues through Feb. 7, with deals on prix fixe menus and more, all benefitting fire relief efforts.
  • A plated slice of french toast topped with melted butter, blueberries and blackberries.
    Sun, Jan 26

    French Toast for the LAFD

    • Ghisallo
      1622 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica

    Support the LAFD in the most delicious way, enjoying weekend French toast at one of the city’s best bakeries, Ghisallo.
  • Five green cucembers on a wooden table.
    Sat, Jan 25

    Pickle and Paint

    • Creative World Art Center
      524 S. 1st Ave., Arcadia

    The Artopia Community Gallery hosts this free workshop, where you’ll make (and paint) pickles.

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