{"id":606957,"date":"2026-02-22T00:28:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T00:28:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/606957\/"},"modified":"2026-02-22T00:28:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T00:28:12","slug":"10-things-to-do-for-this-saturday-in-l-a-2-21-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/606957\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Things To Do For This Saturday in L.A. [2-21-2026]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/central-plaza-chinatown-los-angeles.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"894\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/central-plaza-chinatown-los-angeles.jpg\" alt=\"Chinatown Central Plaza\" class=\"wp-image-54494\"  \/><\/a>Chinatown Central Plaza. Photo by Brian Champlin \/ We Like L.A.<\/p>\n<p>Need a Saturday to-do plan? We\u2019ve got you covered.<\/p>\n<p>On deck for today in L.A. you\u2019ll find the 127th Annual Golden Dragon Parade, Mardi Gras at Benny Boy, a Lunar New Year celebration in Santa Monica, Drunk Black History at The Elysian, and more. <\/p>\n<p>advertisements<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/4qZm3GQ\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bs-2526-Avi_Avital-WeLikeLA-300x250-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-163311\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Three Top Picks To Do This Saturday<\/p>\n<p><strong>M<\/strong> = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, <strong><strong>FA<\/strong><\/strong> = Free Admission<\/p>\n<p><strong>127th Annual Golden Dragon Parade<\/strong> \u2013 <strong><strong><strong><strong>M<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <strong><strong><strong>FA<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> &gt; The vibrant centerpiece of Chinatown\u2019s Lunar New Year celebration is the 127th Annual Golden Dragon Parade, which winds through the heart of the neighborhood this <strong>Saturday<\/strong>. This historic procession features spectacular lion and dragon dancers, marching bands, cultural troupes, and elaborate floats traveling north on Hill Street and south along Broadway. Streets begin closing at 10 a.m. and the main event runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. More info <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DRQTaTukuMW\/?hl=en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mardi Gras at Benny Boy<\/strong> \u2013 <strong><strong><strong>FA<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> &gt; Experience a slice of New Orleans in Lincoln Heights at Benny Boy Brewing this <strong>Saturday<\/strong>. Expect a five-piece live jazz band, king cake, and a crawfish boil by Crawdaddy Boiler. And don\u2019t miss the 2 p.m. puppy parade where pets compete for the best float. The event also features Zef BBQ and plenty of beads and feathers in the beer garden. Free admission. 21+. More info <a href=\"https:\/\/bennyboybrewing.com\/calendar\/2024\/1\/4\/mardi-gras-at-bennys-dbcpe-w8gjh\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Samy\u2019s Sonic Immersion Audio Event<\/strong> \u2013 <strong><strong><strong>FA<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> &gt; This <strong>Saturday<\/strong>, explore cutting-edge audio gear and signal processing at Samy\u2019s Camera\u2019s flagship Fairfax location. This hands-on showcase allows content creators and sound engineers to test an array of microphones and monitoring systems from industry giants like Shure, DJI, Tascam, and Zoom. Specialized workshops run throughout the afternoon, including a deep dive into wireless microphone benefits and mobile content creation setups. Plus: fuel your networking with a complimentary on-site espresso bar. Runs 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. More info <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/samys-sonic-immersion-audio-event-tickets-1981501807246\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Seven More Things To Do in L.A. Today<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DT9bE7ekYzN\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Join Steep LA<\/a> for a curated celebration of food, tea, and community at Chinatown\u2019s Mandarin Plaza. This festive marketplace gathers local AAPI vendors and artisans to ring in the Year of the Horse.<\/li>\n<li>The critically acclaimed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elysiantheater.com\/shows\/drunkblackhistory0221\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Drunk Black History<\/a> series returns to Los Angeles this <strong>Saturday<\/strong> night at The Elysian Theater. Tickets are $20 plus fees.<\/li>\n<li>Continuing this <strong>Saturday <\/strong>and <strong>Sunday<\/strong>, the Julia Stoschek Foundation takes over all six floors of the Variety Arts Theater with <a href=\"https:\/\/jsf.la\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">What A Wonderful World: An Audiovisual Poem<\/a>, marking the first U.S. presentation of the renowned collection. <strong><strong><strong>FA<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/mariannesharvest.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Marianne\u2019s<\/a>, the premium pantry brand that offers 100% pure, seed oil\u2013free Avocado Oil and Beef Tallow, hosts a live demo at <a href=\"https:\/\/fromourplace.com\/pages\/retail\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Our Place<\/a> in Venice on <strong>Saturday<\/strong> from 1 to 3 p.m. <\/li>\n<li>Santa Monica Place kicks off the Year of the Horse this <strong>Saturday<\/strong> with a free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.santamonicaplace.com\/events\/lunar-new-year-at-santa-monica-place\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lunar New Year celebration<\/a>. Guests can watch lion dances, enjoy live music, Chinese dough art, and calligraphy, while kids get creative in the craft area. Happening from 2 to 5 p.m. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thewestwoodvillage.com\/event\/westwood-village-lunar-new-year\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ring in the Year of the Horse at Broxton Plaza<\/a> this <strong>Saturday<\/strong> for a festive afternoon in the heart of Westwood.<\/li>\n<li>On <strong>Saturday<\/strong> and <strong>Sunday<\/strong>, celebrate the Year Of The Horse in and around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.huntington.org\/lunar-new-year-festival\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Huntington\u2019s gorgeous Chinese Garden<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Want to get the best things to do in L.A. sent straight to your inbox? Join over 60,000 Angelenos who subscribe to our twice weekly email newsletter!<\/p>\n<p>By subscribing, you agree to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.welikela.com\/privacy-policy\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">terms of use and privacy policy<\/a> and consent to receive emails from We Like L.A. about news, events, offers, and partner promotions.<\/p>\n<p>advertisements<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/4qZm3GQ\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bs-2526-Avi_Avital-WeLikeLA-300x250-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-163311\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Chinatown Central Plaza. Photo by Brian Champlin \/ We Like L.A. Need a Saturday to-do plan? 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