LA Weekend: Dr. Seuss Experience; Food Truck Fest; Buddhas On Display

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. 13 to Sunday, Jan. 14.

Always check with organizers that events are proceeding as planned.

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DTLA & EAST SIDE:

The Big Band Alumni, Bill A Jones SWING at Historic Post 43, Hollywood

Winter Ice Skating Rink: Pershing Square, Downtown Los Angeles

Free Stand-Up Comedy + Karaoke at Verdugo Bar, Los Angeles

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LONG BEACH & NEARBY NEIGHBORHOODS:

See's Candies Grand Opening, Long Beach

Free Family Movie Day, Long Beach

Dress Your Pet Day, Feline Good Social Club, Long Beach

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SAN FERNANDO VALLEY & VENTURA COUNTY:

Small Biz Popup, Burbank

Food Truck Festival - Community Block Party: Canoga Park

Blissful Sunday: Love Ambassadors Concert, Chatsworth

Meet and Greet, Church of Scientology Mission of Moorpark

St. Charles Borromeo Choir Free Concert for Peace, North Hollywood

Manifestation Magic Class with Shana, North Hollywood

'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' Holiday Show: El Portal Theater, North Hollywood

Astrologer Susan Miller "The Year Ahead" - Sherman Oaks

Sunshine Makers Market at The Shops at Sportsmen’s Lodge, Studio City

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

Camerata Pacifica Presents Contemporary and Timeless Chamber Masterworks, Thousand Oaks

Art Guild Artist Displays, Westlake Village

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SAN GABRIEL VALLEY & NEARBY:

Free Chamber Music Concert, Altadena

Burgers & Brews Event: Santa Anita Park Racetrack, Arcadia

Kids' Spanish Cuisine Cooking Class: Saute Culinary Academy, Monrovia

Bead & Design Show: Convention Center, Pasadena

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

'Imaginarium' Light Extravaganza: LA County Fairplex, Pomona
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SOUTH BAY, BEACHES & PENINSULA:

Center for Health and Fitness Open House, Redondo Beach

Paul Henry Fresco Solo Exhibition & Reception, Torrance

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WESTSIDE:

Church in the Park, Santa Monica

Rummage Sale at Elks, Santa Monica

'Ice At Santa Monica' Outdoor Skating Rink: Santa Monica

The Dr. Seuss Experience LA: Santa Monica

The Venice Whaler Throwback Party, Venice

CAP UCLA Presents: UnCabaret, Beth's UnBirthday Party, Westwood

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HITTING THE ROAD THIS WEEKEND?

• San Francisco Bay Area Weekend: 'Glowfari'; Monarch Butterfly Walks; 'Bluey' On Stage
• OC Weekend: Whale Walk & Talk; BrideCon; Breakfast At Tiffany's Brunch
• Inland Empire Weekend: 'PAW Patrol' On Stage; Kiss The Brides Expo; Rat Pack Show
• San Diego Weekend: Monster Jam; Barbie Dreamhouse Pop-Up; Winter WNDRland

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