From murder mystery dinners to the glowing lights of Chinese lanterns, and the quirky Venice fest, Los Angeles is ripe with activity to kick off the new year. Get out and cross some items off your local bucket list.
Friday, January 3.
STANK FEST 2020
A festival that is all about supporting local artists, musicians, and young entrepreneurs.
2023 West Gage Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90047
6 PM 1/3 and 12:30 AM 1/4
You're minding your own business, enjoying cocktails in a fine dining establishment, when a diabolical murder occurs! A detective appears on the scene and starts asking questions. You're part a crime scene and a prime suspect in a Sharpo! Murder Mystery and only you can clear your name. Watch closely as the mystery plot unfolds over a tantalizing three-course dinner followed by a yummy dessert. If you can solve the close and help solve the mystery, you could win the grand prize.
El Cid - 4212 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90029
7 PM
PUI: PERFORMING UNDER THE INFLUENCE! (COMEDY SHOW & PARTY)
The BEST comedy party in Los Angeles is back at the Hollywood Hotel!Comics will do 4 minutes of comedy stone sober. Then get off stage to get themselves UNDER THE INFLUENCE. Only to get back on stage to perform 8 minutes of what can only be described as well, "you gotta see this show live!"
Hollywood Hotel - 1160 N. Vermont Los Angeles, CA 90029
9 PM
Saturday, January 4.
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Memphis Grizzlies
The Los Angeles Clippers host the Memphis Grizzlies at STAPLES Center, in Los Angeles, California on January 4, 2020.
STAPLES Center - 1111 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA
2:30 PM
Getty Dive in into Venice Culture!
Summer aint over yet! Come explore the eccentric and electric energy of Venice! Venice is the place to be during summer in L.A, what's better than food, history, art, and beautiful people.
Venice Sign - Pacific and windward Ave, Venice, CA
1 PM to 3:30 PM
The 5th Annual Yoga Expo is an all-day yoga event at the Pasadena Convention Center, featuring local & national teachers. Studios showcase their unique styles of mind & body practice. The Yoga Expo serves as a platform to empower and strengthen the local yoga community. Connect with local teachers, bring a friend (or make one), explore yoga studios in your area, and taste local and sustainable food & beverages. Booths: https://theyogaexpo.org/exhibit NEED HELP? Visit theyogaexpo.org for FAQs, directions, and more.
300 East Green Street Pasadena, California 91101
10 AM
Uncorked: LA Wine Festival
Enjoy over 200 wines and champagnes from wineries across the globe, live entertainment in every room, gourmet food trucks, a custom photo booth and more!
Union Station Los Angeles - 800 N Alameda St Los Angeles, CA 90012
5 PM to 9 PM
Magical Chinese Lantern Festival
Evening skies blaze with color and light at the Fairplex in Pomona during the Magical Chinese Lantern Festival. This all-ages experience features over 1,000 hand-crafted lanterns, live entertainment and delicious food for purchase.
Fairplex Pomona
Sunday, January 5.
Los Angeles Philharmonic- Mehta's Mahler Tickets
Walt Disney Concert Hall - 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA
2 PM
Getty METRO ART MOVES: Downtown Stations Tour
FIRST SUNDAYS: Discover downtown LA's best kept secret as Metro Art takes you underground for a free behind-the-scenes art tour showcasing our Downtown Stations.
Union Station- 800 North Alameda Street Los Angeles, CA 90012
10 AM
JAPAN 47 ARTISANS in Los Angeles
JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles and D&DEPARTMENT PROJECT are proud to present “JAPAN 47 ARTISANS,” an exhibition that explores the diversity of Japanese craft traditions through the eyes of contemporary designers representing each of Japan’s 47 prefectures. The exhibition will be on view from October 30 through January 5.
6801 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, California 90028
10 AM to 7 PM
