The really big events on our Buzz calendar this weekend include the annual Tar Fest arts festival and two big Juneteenth celebrations…but there’s a lot more going on, too (especially on Saturday). Of course, Sunday is Father’s Day, so it’s also handy that many of the events below – including offerings in the ongoing Hollywood Fringe Festival and for Pride Month – would be great to share with your dad or, in some cases, for dads to share with their kids. Scroll on for details, and you’ll be sure to find something that appeals.
Friday
June 13 – June 30
THE HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL
Dozens of Venues
The Hollywood Fringe Festival is hosting its 14th annual event this June. Committed to fostering creativity and the live theater scene in Los Angeles, the Hollywood Fringe Festival presents an unparalleled opportunity to view a wide range of live performances. HFF’s… [Read more]
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
BARNSDALL FRIDAYS WINE TASTING
Barnsdall Art Park
Barnsdall Art Park Foundation’s Barnsdall Fridays Wine Tasting is back in full swing for 2024. The event, which has always attracted sell-out crowds, takes place on the West Lawn of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House, Los Angeles’ only UNESCO… [Read more]
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
MUSIC: JAZZ AT LACMA – LARRY NASH
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Renowned pianist Larry Nash brings his all-star band back to LACMA. For more than six decades, Nash has been performing and recording with such artists as Eddie Harris, Joni Mitchell, Tom Scott, Etta James and Bill Withers… [Read more]
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
CALIFORNIA BLACK WOMEN’S TRAILBLAZER HALL OF FAME AWARDS
Wilshire Ebell Theatre
This first award show that highlights Black Women leaders was created to recognize and celebrate the achievements of Black Women throughout the State of California. Selecting honorees in multiple disciplines… [Read more]
Saturday
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
BLOOD DRIVE AT THE ORIGINAL FARMERS MARKET
Original Farmers Market
The Original Farmers Market hosts ‘Big Red!’ for this poignant cause. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday come join us on the Bloodmobile Bus in honor of this week’s World Blood Donor… [Read more]
10:00 am – 11:30 am
A CONVERSATION ABOUT SUGAR HILL
Village Green – 5300 Obama Blvd.
A Conversation About Sugar Hill addresses the history, impact and legacy of Los Angeles’ West Adams Neighborhood — once known as Sugar Hill. With homes dating back to the 19th century, West Adams is LA’s oldest Black neighborhood… [Read more]
10:30 am – 11:30 am
DRAG QUEEN STORY HOUR
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
In June, the Academy Museum hosts a series of drag queen story hours with Pickle, the director of Drag Story Hour Los Angeles. Pickle will be joined by fellow drag… [Read more]
10:30 am – 3:00 pm
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
California African American Museum
Join us as we celebrate Juneteenth with a full day of wellness and family activities including yoga, a sound bath, storytelling, and a ‘zine workshop for the whole family… [Read more]
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
SCULPT A CLAY TORTOISE AT TORTOISELAND!
Tortoiseland – 911 S. Lucerne Blvd.
Awesome sculpting teacher Andrea Tan will teach YOU how to work with clay & sculpt the tortoise of your choice at Tortoiseland. For only $88 dollars, including clay and all necessary supplies… [Read more]
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
JUNE DROP-IN WORKSHOPS FOR FAMILIES: PUPPETRY AND PRIDE
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
June’s Drop-in Workshop for Families is inspired by puppetry and celebrates Pride Month. Puppetry has been a staple in filmmaking for iconic characters like the Muppets, variations of the story of Pinocchio, and is often featured in stop-motion animation… [Read more]
2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
21ST ANNUAL “TARFEST – A DAY IN THE PARK” MUSIC & ART FESTIVAL
Pan Pacific Park Recreation Center
LAUNCH LA is proud to present the 21st annual TARFEST – A Day in the Park music and arts festival, held in partnership with Pan Pacific Park. It includes music, art-making, and a full day of fun and cultural resources, all free and appropriate for all ages… [Read more]
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
MUSIC: LATIN SOUNDS – CAMBALACHE
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Cambalache is a son jarocho band based in East Los Angeles. The group, whose name means exchange, was founded in 2007 and is led by César Castro, a performer, teacher and instrument maker from Veracruz, Mexico, home of Son Jarocho traditional folk music… [Read more]
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
DEGAS DANCE STUDIO PRESENTS: THE LOTTERY
Wilshire Ebell Theatre
Degas Dance studio is dedicated to instructing, educating and inspiring children to advanced professional performers in the art of dance. We offer dance classes for kids, teens, toddlers and adults… [Read more]
Sunday
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
JUNTEENTH AT MELROSE TRADING POST
Melrose Trading Post 7850 Melrose Ave.
Join Greenway Arts and the Mid City West Neighborhood Council at the Melrose Trading Post for a community celebration of Black freedom, resilience and joy, with beautiful Black musicians, poets, authors, artists, dancers, creative small business owners and community organizations to shine, celebrate, and heal together… [Read more]
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
MUSIC: FATHER’S DAY RECITAL WITH BASS-BARITONE CEDRIC BERRY AND AALAO
Ebell of Los Angeles
Join AALAO for a Father’s Day Recital with vocal performances by internationally acclaimed bass-baritone Cedric Berry. Cedric graduated from Interlochen Arts Academy and the University of Southern California. He began… [Read more]
Film
Film fans all have their personal favorites, and it’s both rare and welcome when those gems show up on local big screens. There are several true classics available this weekend (including some of our own all-time favorites) – so if your dad is a movie guy, you can’t go wrong taking him (or anyone else) to a screening this weekend.
Friday
2:00 pm – Repo Man – New Beverly Cinema
6:30 pm – Vanishing Point & Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry – New Beverly Cinema
7:30 pm – Slums of Beverly Hills – Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
11:59 pm – Kill Bill, Vol. 2 – New Beverly Cinema
Saturday
9:00 am – Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior – American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theater
11:00 am – Singin’ in the Rain – Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
1:00 pm – Citizen Kane – American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theater
2:00 pm – Double Indemnity – Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
2:00 pm – Alladin – New Beverly Cinema
2:00 pm – From Russia with Love – LA Conservancy’s Last Remaining Seats at the Palace Theater
3:00 pm – Weekend Short Cuts: Los Angeles Home Movies – Academy Museum of the American West
5:00 pm – This Must Be the Place – American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theater
6:00 pm – Avatar: The Last Airbender – Autry Museum of the American West
6:30 pm – Vanishing Point & Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry – New Beverly Cinema
7:00 pm – Heather Henson’s Handmade Puppet Dreams – Philosophical Research Society
7:30 pm – Go Fish – Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
7:30 pm – Ramones X and Rock N Roll High School – Brain Dead Studios
8:00 pm – Mi Vida Loca – LA Conservancy’s Last Remaining Seats at the Palace Theater
11:59 pm – Death Proof – New Beverly Cinema
Sunday
11:00 am – The Thief and the Cobbler, A Moment in Time – Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
12:00 pm – Cremaster 4 & Cremaster 1 – American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theater
2:00 – Alladin – New Beverly Cinema
3:00 pm – Weekend Short Cuts: Los Angeles Home Movies – Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
3:00 pm – The Hours and Times – Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
3:00 pm – The Godfather – American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theater
6:30 pm – Vanishing Point & Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry – New Beverly Cinema
7:00 pm – The Godfather, Part II – American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theater
7:30 pm – It Happened One Night – Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
8:00 pm – Blade Runner – Brain Dead Studios
Still looking? As always, be sure to check our full Larchmont Buzz calendar for even more great things to do – this weekend, every weekend, and every day in between.
