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Best things to do this weekend in Los Angeles and Southern California: June 13 - 15
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Whether you’re venturing out or staying home, this weekend means celebrating the dads in our lives and there are so many great ways to do that here, whether it’s eating a delicious brunch out, heading to the Bowl for the Blue Note Jazz Fest, or getting in a hike and some nature time.
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Events
June 14-15
Pasadena Chalk Festival
The Paseo
300 E Colorado Blvd., Pasadena
COST: FREE; MORE INFO
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The beauty of chalk drawings is their ephemeral nature, so you only have the weekend to see the work of over 500 artists participating in creating 200 murals at the annual Pasadena Chalk Festival. From intricate works to brightly colored abstracts, the Paseo will fill up like a museum without walls.
Through Sunday, June 15
Fostered
Pacific Resident Theatre
703 Venice Blvd., Venice
COST: FROM $15; MORE INFO
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This comedy, focused on adult children coming back to their family home in Scarsdale, New York, around the 2016 election, has been getting raves. Broadway World called it a “must-see,” so catch it in its last weekend here. It’s a world premiere, and we’re lucky to have it at the small but mighty Pacific Resident Theatre in Venice.
Saturday, June 14, 4 p.m.
One Book, One Glendale Author Talk: Gabrielle Zevin
Glendale Central Library
222 E. Harvard St., Glendale
COST: FREE, BUT GET THERE EARLY; MORE INFO
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If you haven’t read Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow, what are you waiting for? The best-selling novel by Gabrielle Zevin paints a vivid picture of coming of age in Los Angeles and the Silicon Beach of days past. Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow is the summer community reading pick for One Book, One Glendale, and Zevin will be on hand to discuss it. Get there early; free tickets will be distributed at 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 14
Long Beach Juneteenth
Rainbow Lagoon Park
400 E. Shoreline Dr., Long Beach
COST: FREE; MORE INFO
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Come for the good times; stay for the very cool “They Not Like Us” t-shirts. Long Beach is celebrating Juneteenth a little early with this ticketed event in Rainbow Lagoon Park, with DJs, face painting, a step show, arts and crafts, food, networking opportunities and more.
Friday, June 13, 4 to 9 p.m.
DTLA Dog Day
Maguire Gardens at the Los Angeles Central Library
630 W. 5th St., Downtown LA
COST: FREE; MORE INFO
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Bring your pup or just show up to meet some new furry friends at the 17th Annual Dog Day Party in downtown L.A. Shop local artisans and makers, pet stores and community services. Plus, there’s live music, community dog walks and specialty drinks from Settecento. Make sure to get there in time for Yappy Hour!
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Saturday, June 14, 2 to 8 p.m.
TARFEST
Pan Pacific Park
7600 Beverly Blvd., Mid-City
COST: FREE; MORE INFO
It’s all about the good vibes at the 22nd Annual TARFEST at Pan Pacific Park. The event is all ages, free, and it features live sets from KCRW DJ Garth Trinidad, Alberto Lopez, Chromequeen and more. Get your party on in the park!
Saturday, June 14, 7 p.m.
Concert for a Cause
TreePeople's S. Mark Taper Foundation Amphitheatre
12601 Mulholland Dr., Coldwater Canyon
COST: $20; MORE INFO
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Bring a picnic and help support TreePeople’s efforts to restore nature areas in L.A. after the January wildfires. With performances from singer-songwriters Priscilla Ahn and Max Gomez, this sounds like a low-key but powerful way to be in nature at TreePeople’s relaxing space and support their great work.
June 14-15
Blue Note Jazz Festival
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Highland Ave., Hollywood
COST: FROM $45; MORE INFO
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A new name and a new lineup are in store for the always-anticipated jazz festival at the Hollywood Bowl (née Playboy Jazz Fest, then Hollywood Bowl Jazzfest). It's now run by NYC-based jazz club Blue Note, which is opening a venue here later this year. Performers on Saturday include The Isley Brothers and De La Soul. Sunday is a more indie-themed day, with sets from the inimitable Grace Jones and Willow.
Outdoor Pick
Saturday, June 15, 10:45 p.m.
Venice gRUNion Party
Venice Beach (walk out from Windward Avenue and Oceanfront Walk)
COST: FREE; MORE INFO
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I’ve lived in Venice for 20 years and never successfully seen a grunion in the wild at the grunion run. But no matter. The late-night stalking of the fish is always a fun time, with neighborhood denizens walking on the beach after 10 p.m. in search of the spawning ones. The Venice Oceanarium experts are always out, sharing knowledge and showing people what to look for in the sand. It's truly a beach experience you should try at least once.
Viewing Pick
Saturday, June 14, 2 p.m.
100 Years of Suspense: A Hitchcock Double Feature
United Theater on Broadway
929 S Broadway, Downtown L.A.
COST: $35; MORE INFO
The L.A. Conservancy’s fantastic Last Remaining Seats series continues with a double feature of spooky films: Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps (1935) and The Lady Vanishes (1938). The first film is hosted by critic Leonard Maltin. The second will be followed by a Q&A about the historic United Theater.
Dine & Drink Deals
Sunday, June 15
Father’s Day at Baar Baar
Baar Baar
705 W. 9th St., Downtown L.A.
COST: VARIES; MORE INFO
Modern Indian gastropub Baar Baar has an elevated Father’s Day brunch menu on offer, featuring bottomless brunch cocktails and mains like Masala Fried Chicken & Waffles, Lamb Keema Benedict, and Tandoori Mushroom Toast. Plus, enjoy Saffron Tres Leches for dessert.
Sunday, June 15
Father’s Day Brunch
Sirena
1415 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica
COST: $85; MORE INFO
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Visit the most Wes Anderson-y hotel in L.A. for brunch with dad at Sirena and enjoy a family-style menu with treats like croissant French toast soufflé or steak and eggs. Specialty cocktails include Daddy’s Shandy, with beer and lemonade (but mostly beer), and Time Out, with mezcal, maraschino liqueur, green chartreuse and lime juice.
Rosé Day
Two great events celebrate everyone’s favorite pink wine, rosé, all day.
Saturday, June 14
Rosé Day Los Angeles
King Gillette Ranch
26800 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas
COST: FROM $140; MORE INFO
Rosé lovers can join a big bash up at King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas, which brings big-name live music, gourmet food, luxury brands and more to the scenic location in the Santa Monica Mountains.
Saturday, June 14, 1 to 6 p.m.
Rosé on Rose Wine Fest
Rose Ave., Venice Beach
COST: FROM $23.56; MORE INFO
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Meanwhile, beachside, the annual Rosé on Rose benefit turns Venice’s Rose Avenue into a street party benefitting the Venice Family Clinic. Food from favorites like American Beauty and Chulita will be available, plus tastings from Venice Beach Wines and more.
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