LA Weekend: 'MJ' Michael Jackson Musical; Whale Watching; Cat Yoga

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA — To keep your weekend fun and lively, Patch has rounded up some entertaining events going on throughout Greater Los Angeles — from the Westside, South Bay and beaches, through DTLA, the East Side, San Gabriel and San Fernando valleys to the Ventura County line.

Some are free. Some have a fee.

Whether you opt for an activity close to home or a mini day trip, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, Jan. 27 to Sunday, Jan. 28.

Always check with organizers that events are proceeding as planned.

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DTLA & EAST SIDE:

DESIGN MUSEUM JAPAN 'Bridging Design & Life Exhibit': JAPAN HOUSE LA, Hollywood

'Happy Birthday, Mozart!' Musica Angelica Concert: Los Angeles

Candlelight Concert: Vivaldi's Four Seasons With Orchid Quartet: Biltmore, Los Angeles

Academy Museum Of Motion Pictures Oscars Gallery Tour: Los Angeles

'50 Oscar Nights' Book Signing With Author Dave Karger & Actor Topher Grace: Los Angeles

'MJ' The Michael Jackson Musical: Hollywood Pantages Theatre, Los Angeles

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LONG BEACH & NEARBY NEIGHBORHOODS:

Beginning Bridge For All Ages: South Bay Bridge Club, Lomita

'Happy Birthday, Mozart!' Musica Angelica Concert: Long Beach

Whale Watching With Aquarium Of Pacific & Harbor Breeze Cruises: Long Beach

Festival Of Human Abilities: Aquarium Of Pacific, Long Beach

The Peking Acrobats: Carpenter Performing Arts Center, Long Beach

'Punk Rawk Yoga' With Cats & Kittens: Feline Good Social Club, Long Beach

3rd Annual Black Restaurant Week: Long Beach

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SAN FERNANDO VALLEY & VENTURA COUNTY:

Chamber Of Commerce Casino Night & Installation Gala: Calabasas

Whale Watching Excursion: Island Packers, Channel Islands/Oxnard & Ventura

Succulents & Cactus Pop-Up Event, Lake View Terrace

Versa-Style Dance Company: Smothers Theatre, Pepperdine University, Malibu

'Lucky Strike' Bowling & Sports Bar Grand Opening Celebration: Moorpark

St. Charles Borromeo School - Open House, North Hollywood

Vision Board Workshop with Shana, The Green Man, North Hollywood

Caterpillar Cottage Preschool Open House, Northridge

Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks: Santa Barbara Wine Country

'Lemur Mom' One Mother's Adventure In Autism: Whitefire Theater, Sherman Oaks

'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Secrets Of The Sewer': Discovery Cube Los Angeles, Sylmar

Run/Walk for WeSPARK 5K/10K, Van Nuys

Sizzling Sundays Karaoke Club at All American BBQ, West Hills

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SAN GABRIEL VALLEY & NEARBY:

Bald Eagle Talk & Viewing: Fawnskin/Big Bear

Hello Kitty Cafe Truck: Chino Hills

'Canine Stars' Dog Stunt Show: Haugh Performing Arts Center, Glendora

Sound Healing Resonation of Inner Peace, La Crescenta

International Guitar 'Peace Through Music' Concert: University Of La Verne

LYT Comedy Show x ICE HOUSE, Pasadena

Cheeseburger Week: Pasadena

'Benevolent Beings: Buddhas & Bodhisattvas' Exhibit: Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena

Crowell Public Library “Joyful Living Happy Life” Workshop, San Marino

'Confessions Of A Prairie B*tch' With 'Little House' TV Star: Playhouse, Sierra Madre

'Musical Of Musicals (The Musical)': Ophelia's Jump, Upland

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SANTA CLARITA VALLEY:

Santa Clarita Valley Restaurant Week

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SOUTH BAY, BEACHES & PENINSULA:

Manhattan Beach Cars & Coffee, El Segundo

Beginning Bridge For All Ages: South Bay Bridge Club, Lomita

'Anne Olsen Daub: MULTI-FACETED' Exhibit Opening: Palos Verdes Art Center, Rancho Palos Verdes

Antique Street Faire: Torrance

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WESTSIDE:

Basic Training Investor Boot Camp, LA/Culver City

Papyrus Scroll Making Family Workshop, The Getty Villa, Los Angeles

Light Catcher Family Workshop, The Getty, Los Angeles

'50 Oscar Nights' Book Signing With Author Dave Karger & Actor Topher Grace: Los Angeles

Noel Coward's 'Private Lives' With Kentwood Players: Westchester Playhouse, Los Angeles

Academy Museum Of Motion Pictures Oscars Gallery Tour: Los Angeles

Versa-Style Dance Company: Smothers Theatre, Pepperdine University, Malibu

The Dr. Seuss Experience LA: Santa Monica

Satdha 'Veganuary' Traditional Thai Noodle Bowl Series: Santa Monica

'Pinkalicious' The Musical: Morgan-Wixson Theatre, Santa Monica

Rhythm and Roots Drumming FAMILY TIME! Venice

Sara Gazarek, Winter Sounds - Free Jazz Concert: West Hollywood

CAP UCLA Presents: Terri Lyne Carrington, Westwood

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ALSO SEE: CA Restaurant Weeks 2024: Guide To The Best In California

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HITTING THE ROAD THIS WEEKEND?

• San Francisco Bay Weekend: Cellist vs. Hologram; BART Track Concert; 'The Wiz'
• Inland Empire Weekend: Sky Zone Opening Party; Lunar New Year Fest; Art Fair
• OC Weekend: Winter Whale Watching; LEGO Extravaganza; Camellia Week

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