#1
Kidspace Children’s Museum, Pasadena, Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleySat, Sep 26, 2026Free
Pasadena Chalk Festival
Watch more than 500 artists turn Brookside Park pavement into murals at Pasadena’s free Chalk Festival.
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Things to Do in Los Angeles on Saturday, Sep 26
Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Los Angeles on Saturday, Sep 26: 29 picks, refreshed weekly.
29 picks · checked Sep 10
29 picks
Kidspace Children’s Museum, Pasadena, Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley#1Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · One Weekend Only
Kidspace Children’s Museum, Pasadena, Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleyPasadena Chalk Festival
Watch more than 500 artists turn Brookside Park pavement into murals at Pasadena’s free Chalk Festival.
#2
Santa Monica Beach — Ocean Way Festival, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideDietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSaturday · September 26 noon–11 p.m.; September 27 noon–10 p.m. PDTPaid single-day or two-day pa…
Ocean Way Festival
The Killers and Olivia Dean headline a new two-stage festival on the sand south of the Santa Monica Pier.
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#2Saturday · September 26 noon–11 p.m.; September 27 noon–10 p.m. PDT · One Day Only
Santa Monica Beach — Ocean Way Festival, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideDietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOcean Way Festival
The Killers and Olivia Dean headline a new two-stage festival on the sand south of the Santa Monica Pier.
#3
BMO Stadium, 3939 S. Figueroa St, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictChris93 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRuns through Sep 27, 2026
Iron Maiden: Run For Your Lives World Tour 2026
Iron Maiden, Megadeth and Anthrax share BMO Stadium on the Run For Your Lives tour.
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#3Runs through Sep 27, 2026 · One Weekend Only
BMO Stadium, 3939 S. Figueroa St, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictChris93 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsIron Maiden: Run For Your Lives World Tour 2026
Iron Maiden, Megadeth and Anthrax share BMO Stadium on the Run For Your Lives tour.
#4
Vidiots, Eagle Rock, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsideSaturday 3:45pm
Dazed and Confused - Dazed Day!
Dazed Day fills Vidiots with Linklater’s high-school classic, free-play pinball and vinyl DJ sets.
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#4Saturday 3:45pm · Limited Run
Vidiots, Eagle Rock, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsideDazed and Confused - Dazed Day!
Dazed Day fills Vidiots with Linklater’s high-school classic, free-play pinball and vinyl DJ sets.
#5
Verci Los Angeles, Arts District, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictDXR · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSaturday September 26; check organizer for hours
Saturn LA: The LA Pop-Up
Saturn LA, Handsome Boys Club and byyeol gather at Verci for a shared look at independent fashion.
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#5Saturday September 26; check organizer for hours · One Day Only
Verci Los Angeles, Arts District, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictDXR · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSaturn LA: The LA Pop-Up
Saturn LA, Handsome Boys Club and byyeol gather at Verci for a shared look at independent fashion.
#6
Watts Towers Arts Center Campus, Wattsmanfred matticka · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSaturday · September 26–27, 2026; 10 a.m.–6 p.m. each day PTFree
Watts Towers Drum & Jazz Festival Weekend
Two free festival days bring international drumming, jazz and dance to the Watts Towers Arts Center Campus.
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#6Saturday · September 26–27, 2026; 10 a.m.–6 p.m. each day PT · One Weekend Only
Watts Towers Arts Center Campus, Wattsmanfred matticka · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsWatts Towers Drum & Jazz Festival Weekend
Two free festival days bring international drumming, jazz and dance to the Watts Towers Arts Center Campus.
#7
Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodDietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSaturday, September 26, 2026; gates 5 PM, pre-show and costume contest 6 PM, film 7:30 PM
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music Sing-A-Long
A communal Sound of Music sing-along with a Melissa Peterman-hosted costume contest before the screening.
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#7Saturday, September 26, 2026; gates 5 PM, pre-show and costume contest 6 PM, film 7:30 PM · Limited Run
Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodDietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music Sing-A-Long
A communal Sound of Music sing-along with a Melissa Peterman-hosted costume contest before the screening.
#8
Central Library, Downtown, Downtown & ChinatownTuxyso · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSaturday · September 26, 2026, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. PDTFree
Los Angeles Libros Festival
Bilingual stories, author talks, mariachi and art workshops fill Central Library for a free family book festival.
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#8Saturday · September 26, 2026, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. PDT · One Day Only
Central Library, Downtown, Downtown & ChinatownTuxyso · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLos Angeles Libros Festival
Bilingual stories, author talks, mariachi and art workshops fill Central Library for a free family book festival.
#9
SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, South Bay & Long BeachThank You (21 Millions+) views · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSaturday, September 26, 2026, 7:30 PM PDT
The R&B Tour - Starring Usher Raymond & Chris Brown
Usher and Chris Brown unite for a SoFi Stadium bill following Coming Home and Brown’s Breezy Bowl XX anniversary tour.
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#9Saturday, September 26, 2026, 7:30 PM PDT · Limited Run
SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, South Bay & Long BeachThank You (21 Millions+) views · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe R&B Tour - Starring Usher Raymond & Chris Brown
Usher and Chris Brown unite for a SoFi Stadium bill following Coming Home and Brown’s Breezy Bowl XX anniversary tour.
#10
Aurastry, Panorama City, Studio City, Burbank & the ValleySaturday September 26, noon–5pmFree entry
Sparkle Mami: One Year of Sparkle
Hair tinsel, aura portraits and a DIY charm bar fill Sparkle Mami’s first-birthday pop-up at Aurastry.
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#10Saturday September 26, noon–5pm · One Day Only
Aurastry, Panorama City, Studio City, Burbank & the ValleySparkle Mami: One Year of Sparkle
Hair tinsel, aura portraits and a DIY charm bar fill Sparkle Mami’s first-birthday pop-up at Aurastry.
#11
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Miracle Mile, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireSeptember 26, 2026–July 25, 2027; Wednesday–Monday, 10am–6pm PT; closed Tuesdays$25 adults
The Horror Show
Enter six worlds of cinematic fear as The Horror Show opens at the Academy Museum, exploring monsters, movie craft and identity.
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#11September 26, 2026–July 25, 2027; Wednesday–Monday, 10am–6pm PT; closed Tuesdays · Limited Run
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Miracle Mile, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireThe Horror Show
Enter six worlds of cinematic fear as The Horror Show opens at the Academy Museum, exploring monsters, movie craft and identity.
#12
Autry Museum of the American West, Griffith Park, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsideGary Minnaert ( Minnaert )) · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsSaturday · September 26, 2026, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. PDTDiscounted admission: adults…
Love Letters to L.A.: Autry Block Party
The Autry’s block party combines carnival rides, live performances, classic cars and hands-on art in Griffith Park.
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#12Saturday · September 26, 2026, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. PDT · One Day Only
Autry Museum of the American West, Griffith Park, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsideGary Minnaert ( Minnaert )) · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsLove Letters to L.A.: Autry Block Party
The Autry’s block party combines carnival rides, live performances, classic cars and hands-on art in Griffith Park.
#13
Hollywood Forever, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodDietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSat, Sep 26, 2026 · 6:00pm
Rilo Kiley with Beachwood Sparks
Rilo Kiley’s Los Angeles indie-rock storytelling returns to the Fairbanks Lawn, with Beachwood Sparks and a picnic-friendly setting.
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#13Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 6:00pm · One Day Only
Hollywood Forever, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodDietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRilo Kiley with Beachwood Sparks
Rilo Kiley’s Los Angeles indie-rock storytelling returns to the Fairbanks Lawn, with Beachwood Sparks and a picnic-friendly setting.
#14
Hola México Film Festival — participating venues, Multiple venuesSeptember 25–October 3, 2026; individual screenings at separate times and venuesTicket prices vary by screeni…
Hola México Film Festival
Hola México’s 18th edition brings contemporary Mexican cinema and special screenings to venues across Los Angeles.
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#14September 25–October 3, 2026; individual screenings at separate times and venues · Limited Run
Hola México Film Festival — participating venues, Multiple venuesHola México Film Festival
Hola México’s 18th edition brings contemporary Mexican cinema and special screenings to venues across Los Angeles.
#15
ARK/8, La Brea, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireLos Angeles Daily News · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSaturday · September 26–27, 2026, 11am–7pm dailyFree
35 Years of Speed: The Sonic Art Exhibit
See Sonic reimagined by more than 30 artists alongside SEGA archive material at a free, two-day La Brea exhibition.
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#15Saturday · September 26–27, 2026, 11am–7pm daily · One Day Only
ARK/8, La Brea, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireLos Angeles Daily News · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons35 Years of Speed: The Sonic Art Exhibit
See Sonic reimagined by more than 30 artists alongside SEGA archive material at a free, two-day La Brea exhibition.
#16
Dolby Theatre, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood & West HollywoodSteven Lek · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSat, Sep 26, 2026 · 8:00pm
Sonic Live in Concert
Sonic’s game music moves onto the Dolby stage with musicians, electronics and vocalists celebrating the series’ 35th year.
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#16Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 8:00pm · Limited Run
Dolby Theatre, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood & West HollywoodSteven Lek · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSonic Live in Concert
Sonic’s game music moves onto the Dolby stage with musicians, electronics and vocalists celebrating the series’ 35th year.
#17
Gloria Molina Grand Park, 200 N. Grand Ave, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictAl Pavangkanan · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSat, Sep 26, 2026 · 5:00pm
Amelie Lens - Ages 21+
Amelie Lens brings Factory 93’s electronic-music program to Grand Park for an outdoor Los Angeles date.
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#17Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 5:00pm · Limited Run
Gloria Molina Grand Park, 200 N. Grand Ave, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictAl Pavangkanan · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAmelie Lens - Ages 21+
Amelie Lens brings Factory 93’s electronic-music program to Grand Park for an outdoor Los Angeles date.
#18
Friendship Bar, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideOpen this weekend — recently opened
Friendship Bar
Friendship Bar revives a longtime Santa Monica Canyon name in a red-lit, nautical setting.
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#18Open this weekend — recently opened · Limited Run
Friendship Bar, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideFriendship Bar
Friendship Bar revives a longtime Santa Monica Canyon name in a red-lit, nautical setting.
#19
New Beverly Cinema, Hollywood & West HollywoodSevan Seviant · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSaturday 2pm
A Night at the Opera
The Marx Brothers turn opera into comic chaos in a 35mm New Beverly family matinee.
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#19Saturday 2pm · Limited Run
New Beverly Cinema, Hollywood & West HollywoodSevan Seviant · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA Night at the Opera
The Marx Brothers turn opera into comic chaos in a 35mm New Beverly family matinee.
#20
Ventura Music Hall, 1888 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura CountyScott Mayoral · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSat, Sep 26, 2026 · 8:00pm
Brian Posehn
Metal fandom, nerd culture and stand-up meet in Brian Posehn’s fully seated Ventura Music Hall show.
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#20Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 8:00pm · Limited Run
Ventura Music Hall, 1888 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura CountyScott Mayoral · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBrian Posehn
Metal fandom, nerd culture and stand-up meet in Brian Posehn’s fully seated Ventura Music Hall show.
#21
Mitsuwa Marketplace Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, Orange CountySeptember 20–October 1; check store for hours
hololive English Justice: City Groove
Justice gets a city-pop makeover at Mitsuwa: exclusive hololive merchandise, a mini game and photo opportunities.
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#21September 20–October 1; check store for hours · Limited Run
Mitsuwa Marketplace Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, Orange Countyhololive English Justice: City Groove
Justice gets a city-pop makeover at Mitsuwa: exclusive hololive merchandise, a mini game and photo opportunities.
#22
Santa Anita Park, 285 W. Huntington Drive, Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleyTichnor Brothers, Publisher · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsSat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00pm
English Pub on the Apron
English tribute music and pub fare meet a day at the races on Santa Anita’s trackside apron.
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#22Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00pm · One Day Only
Santa Anita Park, 285 W. Huntington Drive, Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleyTichnor Brothers, Publisher · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsEnglish Pub on the Apron
English tribute music and pub fare meet a day at the races on Santa Anita’s trackside apron.
#23
Vidiots, Eagle Rock, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsideSaturday 9:45pm
Bandidas on 35mm
Penélope Cruz and Salma Hayek turn bank robbery into revenge in a 35mm Bandidas screening at Vidiots.
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#23Saturday 9:45pm · Limited Run
Vidiots, Eagle Rock, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsideBandidas on 35mm
Penélope Cruz and Salma Hayek turn bank robbery into revenge in a 35mm Bandidas screening at Vidiots.
#24
The Echo, Echo Park, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsideRamsey Isler · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:00pm
Jesse Baez
Jesse Baez brings his alternative R&B to the Echo for a Saturday headline show.
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#24Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:00pm · Limited Run
The Echo, Echo Park, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsideRamsey Isler · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsJesse Baez
Jesse Baez brings his alternative R&B to the Echo for a Saturday headline show.
