This Weekend's Events In Los Angeles Area

Los Angeles CA

13 May, 2021

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Happy weekend, Los Angeles! As we close our laptops and put our books/work away for a quick unplug, don't forget to take a look around town to participate in the fun activities here in Los Angeles. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Have an event you would like to see it in the next roundup? You can add it to the calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. UCLA #WOW2021 Whole Health Includes Mental Health, VIRTUAL When: Thursday, May 13th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Online, United States What: Dolly Parton performs as Lisa Kudrow will host the one-hour virtual program that presents important conversations about daily struggles of depression, stress, and anxiety. Stop the "blame and shame" of Mental Health. Listen. Keep the conversation going. Ava DuVernay, Academy A... Learn More Chrysalis Night InWhen: Thursday, May 13th at 7:00 p.m. What: Join us on Thursday, May 13, 7 - 8:30 PM PT for the second Chrysalis Night In - a private online event featuring a star-studded lineup of musical guests, and celebrity appearances and comedy performances along with exclusive auction items. Don't miss your chance to tune in to thi... Learn More Featured Event: Spring @ Descano Gardens - Bloom Boom 2021: La Cañada Flintridge When: Friday, May 14th at 9:00 a.m. What: SPRING @ DESCANSO Through Monday, May 31, 2021 Monday–Friday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday–Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA From Descanso Gardens: "Colorful flowers are a sure sign of spring, and but not the only one. The bir... Learn More Featured Event: Spring @ Descano Gardens - Bloom Boom 2021: La Cañada Flintridge (Susan C. Schena) Claris Health & The Giving Spirit Providing Free New Mom Kits When: Friday, May 14th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Nickerson Gardens 1590 E 114th St. Los Angeles, CA 90059 What: WHAT: Claris Health, a community-based non-profit that has serviced Los Angeles for 45 years, and The Giving Spirit, a nonprofit focused on helping the homeless in Los Angeles, will be providing people with New Mother Kits that include essentials such as diapers, baby wipes, b... Learn More The ID.4 Roadshow: Test Drive the All-Electric Volkswagen ID.4 When: Friday, May 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: The Americana at Brand What: Volkswagen is hosting the ID.4 Roadshow, which offers consumers a chance to test drive the all-new Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV. Test drives are available for scheduling in Glendale, CA during the below times: -May 12: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. PST -May 13: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST -May ... Learn More Free Sing-a-long Sessions for Seniors from Music Mends Minds When: Friday, May 14th at 1:00 p.m. Where: https://www.musicmendsminds.org/covid-19-response What: Free Sing-a-long Sessions for Seniors from Music Mends Minds Music Mends Minds is offering free musical Zoom sessions, which are led by a board-certified music therapist and feature a mix of sing-alongs, solos and guest performers. Come make music with us every Monday, Wednesd... Learn More NewFilmmakers LA Panel | TV Development and Production with Glori When: Friday, May 14th at 3:00 p.m. What: Join NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) for a conversation with Gloria Fan, Vice President of Current Programming at 20th Television Studios. We will discuss the current state of the scripted television industry, her career in production and development and her work at 20th Tel... Learn More Careers in Animal Welfare with a K9 officer When: Friday, May 14th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Online event What: Are you an animal lover who would like to learn more about working with animals? This 4-week "Podcast Style" Zoom will examine the wonderful world of animal careers. We will speak with a K9 officer from the Pasadena Police Department. The Pasadena Police Department's K9 unit i... Learn More Legal advisory help When: Friday, May 14th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Zee Property Management What: Procedural Posture Appellant litigant sought review of a judgment of the Superior Court of Santa Clara County (California), which entered summary judgment for respondents, process server and company, in appellant's action for violation of due process, unfair competition,  CCPA... Learn More NewFilmmakers LA Panel | Disney's LAUNCHPAD When: Friday, May 14th at 5:00 p.m. What: This is a complimentary panel discussing DISNEY'S LAUNCHPAD is a collection of live-action shorts from a new generation of dynamic storytellers. Six filmmakers from underrepresented backgrounds were selected and provided with the opportunity to share their perspectives and cre... Learn More Celebrating 25 Years: The Tierney Sutton Band Jazz Americana When: Friday, May 14th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Online - Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts What: The virtual Sorting Room Sessions, the Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts' popular nightclub series, continues with the 25th Anniversary celebration of the multi-Grammy-nominated Tierney Sutton Band on May 14. Featuring singer Tierney Sutton and instrumental virtuosos... Learn More NewFilmmakers LA Panel | Film Marketing and Distribution with Sum When: Friday, May 14th at 7:00 p.m. What: Join NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) for a conversation with Sumyi Antonson, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Distribution at NEON (Parasite, Portrait of a Lady on Fire). We will discuss marketing and distribution in today's film industry, marketing strategy and crea... Learn More Featured Event: Bug Fair Connected - Virtual 2021: LA Co. Natural History Museum When: Saturday, May 15th at 9:00 a.m. What: Bug Fair Connected Saturday, May 15, 2021 - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Online on YouTube via Natural History Museum, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA From Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County: "Time flies! It's been 35 years since the first Bug Fair, and we want to celebrate... Learn More Featured Event: Bug Fair Connected - Virtual 2021: LA Co. Natural History Museum (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: OPENING: 'Ai Weiwei: Trace' Exhibit 2021: Skirball, Los Angeles When: Saturday, May 15th at 10:00 a.m. What: Ai Weiwei: Trace Saturday, May 15 – Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021 Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA From Skirball Cultural Center: "The Skirball Cultural Center announces that it will resume indoor museum operations this May with the Southern California... Learn More Featured Event: OPENING: 'Ai Weiwei: Trace' Exhibit 2021: Skirball, Los Angeles (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Whole Family Yoga 2021: Los Angeles Co. Arboretum, Arcadia When: Saturday, May 15th at 10:00 a.m. What: Whole Family Yoga Saturdays, May 15, 22, 29 & June 5, 2021 - 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, 301 North Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA From Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden: "Stretch into spring while playfully exploring the... Learn More Featured Event: Whole Family Yoga 2021: Los Angeles Co. Arboretum, Arcadia (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: 'Underwater Artists' For Kids -Zoom 2021: Aquarium Of Pacific, LB When: Saturday, May 15th at 10:00 a.m. What: Virtual Experience: Underwater Artists Saturdays, May 15, June 5 & 19, July 17, Aug. 7 & 21, 2021 - 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Online via Zoom with Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA From Aquarium of the Pacific: "An Aquarium educator will guide young ... Learn More Featured Event: 'Underwater Artists' For Kids -Zoom 2021: Aquarium Of Pacific, LB (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Los Angeles Greek Film Festival - Virtual 2021: LA When: Saturday, May 15th at 12:00 p.m. What: Los Angeles Greek Film Festival Monday, May 10 - Sunday, May 30, 2021 Virtual via Los Angeles Greek Film Festival, Los Angeles, CA From Los Angeles Greek Film Festival: "The 15th Los Angeles Greek Film Festival is celebrating the breadth and depth of Greek Cinema today.  "The ... Learn More Featured Event: Los Angeles Greek Film Festival - Virtual 2021: LA (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Bicycle Film Festival - Virtual 2021: Los Angeles When: Saturday, May 15th at 4:00 p.m. What: Bicycle Film Festival - Los Angeles Extended for streaming through Sunday, May 16, 2021 Virtual via LA County Bicycle Coalition, Los Angeles, CA From Bicycle Film Festival: "The 20th Anniversary of Bicycle Film Festival is going virtual! BFF is arriving in Los Angeles virtual... Learn More Featured Event: Bicycle Film Festival - Virtual 2021: Los Angeles (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: 34th Avalon Silent Film Showcase 2021: Catalina Island When: Saturday, May 15th at 8:00 p.m. What: 34th Avalon Silent Film Showcase Saturday, May 15, 2021  - 8 p.m. Doors open: 7 p.m. Catalina Island Museum, 217 Metropole Ave., Avalon, CA From Catalina Island Museum: "The 34th annual Avalon Silent Film Showcase presented by Catalina Island Museum returns Saturday, May 15... Learn More Featured Event: 34th Avalon Silent Film Showcase 2021: Catalina Island (Susan C. Schena) Help Local Charity Raise 100K in 100 Days When: Saturday, May 15th at 12:00 a.m. Where: https://gf.me/u/zmryqh What: Local non-profit seeks Community support for programs providing relief to those in needOn Saturday, April 24, 2021, we distributed nearly 1,000 food boxes because of your donations -- YOUR DONATIONS MATTER!In 2020, over 3,000 food boxes were distributed to those food insecure ... Learn More Zella x Dance Church Live When: Saturday, May 15th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Westfield Century City What: Get ready to sweat! Nordstrom Made active brand Zella is partnering with Dance Church, a dance-fitness experience that's fun for the whole family—and we're launching our series of live, in-person events in Los Angeles. Join us for inclusive workouts designed for all experience... Learn More The ID.4 Roadshow: Test Drive the All-Electric Volkswagen ID.4 When: Saturday, May 15th at 10:00 a.m. Where: The Americana at Brand What: Volkswagen is hosting the ID.4 Roadshow, which offers consumers a chance to test drive the all-new Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV. Test drives are available for scheduling in Glendale, CA during the below times: -May 12: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. PST -May 13: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST -May ... Learn More NewFilmmakers LA Film Festival - InFocus: Asian Cinema When: Saturday, May 15th at 10:30 a.m. Where: NewFilmmakers Los Angeles What: Join NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) for their film festival on May 15th! Enjoy great films, filmmaker Q&As and networking rooms. Featured are films directed by Asian filmmakers for our annual Asian Cinema Program in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Also f... Learn More DONNI. Pop Up Waffle Bar @ Fred Segal Sunset Blvd. When: Saturday, May 15th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Fred Segal What: Shop DONNI. Pop Up and Waffle Bar @ Fred Segal DATE: Saturday, May 15th (5/15/2021) TIME: 11:00AM-3:00PM PSTADDRESS: Fred Segal 8500 Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069 EVENT DETAILS: Free charm customization with purchase of Waffle 1/2 Zip Pullover! Complimentary Waffle B... Learn More Dorothea When: Saturday, May 15th at 7:00 p.m. Where: UCLA's Center for the Art of Performance What: "[Hearne's music] holds up as a complex mirror image of an information-saturated, mass-surveillance world, and remains staggering in its impact." —The New Yorker The latest project from composer, singer, bandleader and two-time Grammy nominated recording artist Ted Hearne, Dor... Learn More Featured Event: Liturgy of the Hours of St. Francis of Assisi When: Sunday, May 16th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Santa Ysabel Mission What: Liturgy of the Hours of St. Francis of Assisi & Day of Rest Santa Ysabel Indian Mission, 23013 California 79, Santa Ysabel, CA, 92070 The Liturgy of the Hours of St. Francis of Assisi is a medieval series of seven prayers compiled by Saint Francis from the Book of Psalms a... Learn More Featured Event: Liturgy of the Hours of St. Francis of Assisi (Friends of Santa Ysabel) Featured Event: RSVPs Due: Virtual Cheese Tasting via Zoom 2021: Gelson's, SoCal When: Sunday, May 16th at 3:00 p.m. What: Virtual Cheese Tasting RSVP by Sunday, May 16, 2021 Pickup Cheese Plate: Wednesday-Thursday, May 19-20, 2021 (locations here) Online Event: Thursday May 20, 2021 - 6 p.m. Online via Gelson's Markets, with 26 locations in Southern California From Gelson's Markets: "In celeb... Learn More Featured Event: RSVPs Due: Virtual Cheese Tasting via Zoom 2021: Gelson's, SoCal (Susan C. Schena) The ID.4 Roadshow: Test Drive the All-Electric Volkswagen ID.4 When: Sunday, May 16th at 10:00 a.m. Where: The Americana at Brand What: Volkswagen is hosting the ID.4 Roadshow, which offers consumers a chance to test drive the all-new Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV. Test drives are available for scheduling in Glendale, CA during the below times: -May 12: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. PST -May 13: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST -May ... Learn More Hershey Felder as Sergei Rachmaninoff in "Anna & Sergei" When: Sunday, May 16th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Live Streamed and on-demand streaming through Sunday, May 23 What: Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts announces the live streamed World Premiere musical event produced by HERSHEY FELDER PRESENTS – LIVE FROM FLORENCE benefiting The Wallis – Live from Florence, and Hershey Felder as Sergei Rachmaninoff in ANNA & SERGEI – Live from ... Learn More Local Community invited to celebrate Public Works May 17! When: Monday, May 17th at 8:00 a.m. What: To celebrate the American Public Works Association's National Public Works Week, Ventura County Public Works Agency (VCPWA) will celebrate with its very own fun, educational virtual event the week of May 17, 2021! This year might look a little different, but we are working to ... Learn More CALCPA Holds Non-Profit Organizations Webcast on May 18-19 When: Tuesday, May 18th at 8:30 a.m. Where: http://conferences.calcpa.org/not-for-profit-organizations/ What: CALCPA HOLDS 2021 NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE ON MAY 18-19, 2021WHAT: California NFPs generate $273B in annual revenue, and one in every 14 California jobs is at a not-for-profit organization. This year's not-for profit virtual conference will bring togethe... Learn More Adult Webinar: Fostering a Pet When: Wednesday, May 19th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Online event What: Have you ever wanted to foster an animal from Pasadena Humane but are unsure how? Well, this is the webinar for you! Take a listen as we speak with Foster Manager Izzy Nidetz as she talks us through the fostering process, how to get started and what to expect. Plus, we'll get ... Learn More See more local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on theLos Angeles Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.