MARCH 2023
Los Angeles County Calendar of Events
PaleyFest Mar. 31- Apr. 4
Geek out with fellow TV nerds at PaleyFest, the annual weeklong festival of exclusive episodes, clips and panel discussions with the cast and creators of the hottest TV shows. For the 2023 lineup, the slate of shows includes The Mandalorian, Yellowjackets, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Yellowstone, Abbott Elementary, Grey’s Anatomy and The Late Late Show with James Corden. Dolby Theatre, Hollywood www.paleycenter.org/events/paleyfest-2023
Women of the West Concert Mar. 4
Award-winning artist Manda Mosher and music producer Deb Morrison bring together a female-fronted lineup, featuring some of the best local and nationally known artists in Americana music, including June Clivas, Rosy Nolan, Abby Posner, and Aubrey Richmond.
3-5pm / El Segundo Performing Arts Center www.elsegundo.org
Lakewood Run Mar. 4
Warriors Building Healthier Communities” Deputy Sheriffs, recreational runners, families and kids will gather at the starting line in front of the Lakewood Sheriff’s Station to walk, roll, ruck or run the event’s 5K Run/ Walk/Ruck or the 10K Run course for time.
6:30am-1pm / 5130 Clark Ave., Lakewood www.lakewoodrun.com
Rosemead Community Yard Sale Mar. 4
If you have things to sell, vendor applications are available at the Rosemead Community Recreation Center. Prices are $20 for one space and $30 for two spaces for residents, or $30 for one space and $45 for two spaces for non-residents. A space is equivalent to a standard parking stall. Bring the whole family and enjoy the great bargains!
7am-1:30pm / Southern California Edison Parking Lot
www.cityofrosemead.org
AlienCon Mar. 4-5
Featuring thought-provoking panel discussions and presentations, autograph and photograph sessions, exclusive merchandise, screenings, and more, AlienCon has become the ultimate otherworldly experience here on Earth!
9am-6pm / Pasadena Convention Center
www.thealiencon.com
International Women’s Day Celebration Mar. 5
The Russian-speaking Advisory Board Members invite you to enjoy a program created by Helix Collective celebrating International Women’s Day with a concert of music by female composers of film, television, and game music.
1-3pm / Plummer Park - Fiesta Hall, West Hollywood
www.weho.org
Hermosa Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade Mar. 11
Enjoy seeing some of your favorite local nonprofits, unique vehicles, cool brands and more in this eclectic and diverse celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. After the parade, come down to Pier Plaza to enjoy some added fun for families.
11am-3pm / Downtown Hermosa Beach 310-376-0951
www.hbchamber.net/parade
Duarte Spring Fashion Show Mar. 11
Don’t miss our annual fashion show highlighting this spring’s clothing line at Macy’s! Local teens, seniors and families will show off their amateur modeling skills while raising funds for the Duarte Teen Center and Boxing program!
1-3pm / Duarte Performing Arts Center 626-303-0863
www.accessduarte.com
Adopt-A-Walk Walk with Malin Mar. 11
Adopt-A-Walk is a health advocacy organization passionate about creating and promoting walking friendly communities to improve the health of the people in the community in a fun and easy way.
9am-12pm / Wilmont Walking Loop, Santa Monica 310-845-6072 www.adoptawalk.org/events
Free To Be Me Festival Mar. 11
The Free To Be Me Festival is a FREE community event celebrating our special needs community and their families through a series of inclusive and adaptive activities. Enjoy live sensory-friendly entertainment, arts and crafts, recreational activities, sensory play and more. A chill zone will also be available for those that need a calming space. The event is held outdoors with an indoor sensory safe space. A select number of headphones will be available for check out. Sign language interpreters will be at the stage. Stickers with phone numbers will be available for identification purposes.
12-3pm / Canyon Country Community Center, Santa Clarita https://santaclaritaarts.com
Flow Expo Mar. 11
The 46th Annual Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Industry Trade Show. The Flow Expo brings together more than 140 exhibitors to exhibit over 500 brands from fixtures to tools, HVAC to vehicles. For the PHC Industry, by those in the PHC Industry!
9am-4pm / Pomona Fairplex www.flowexpousa.com
Silver Spur Celebration Mar. 11
The annual College of the Canyons Silver Spur Celebration is considered to be one of the community’s most popular and elegant evening events. This year’s event honors Randy Moberg and Mitzi Like Moberg for their considerable contributions to College of the Canyons and the community.
6-10pm / Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Oxnard www.cocfoundation.com
Festival of the Kite Mar. 12
DJ and Live Music by 1969. Prizes for various kite flying categories. Craig’s Hot Dog on a Stick Eating Contest. Sponsor Giveaways. Presented by Redondo Pier Association and MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach. 12-5pm / Redondo Beach Pier www.redondopier.com/festival-of-the-kite
Shamrock Run & Roll Virtual 5K Mar. 12-18
Participate in a virtual race through Rosemead! Participants can run, walk, or take a ride on a bike anywhere and at your own pace. All participants will receive a T-shirt and a Finisher medal in the mail at the conclusion of the event time frame. Race bibs and suggested race routes will be emailed before the start of the event. Registration fee is $20, and includes a virtual race bib, a
T-shirt, and a themed commemorative finisher medal.
626-569-2264 / www.cityofrosemead.org
Night Dive Mar. 17
This adults-only event features food trucks, cash bars, DJs throughout the Aquarium galleries, art, and a live band performing on the stage in front of the Honda Blue Cavern.
7:30-11pm / Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach 562-590-3100
www.aquariumofpacific.org
California Power Sports Expo Mar. 18-19
Get ready for the ultimate outdoor lifestyle event! One ticket gets you into three shows: California Overland Adventure, Power Sports, and RCX. Radio Control Expo.
Pomona Fairplex
www.caoverlandadv.com
LA Marathon Mar. 19
Participants will set out on our course starting at Dodger Stadium and finishing on the Avenue of the Stars in Century City and not only accomplish a personal goal but also support The McCourt Foundation’s mission to build a healthier world.
Dodger Stadium, Echo Park
213-542-3000 / www.lamarathon.com
Vintage Paperback Collectors Book Show Mar. 19
Parking in the Civic Auditorium Garage Structure for $6 per car. The event is in the upper auditorium.
10am-5pm / Glendale Civic Auditorium
www.la-vintage-paperback-show.com
Cesar Chavez 21st Annual Celebration Mar. 25
The City of Glendale invites you to celebrate the life and work of Cesar Chavez. Free tacos will be served from 11:30 am until food runs out.
10am-3pm / Pacific Community Center, Glendale 818-548-4098
www.glendaleca.gov
Youth Arts Showcase Mar. 25
Watch music, dance and theatre performances by local youthbased performing groups, and view artwork submitted by young artists in the Youth Arts Gallery. Bring out your inner artist at hands-on craft stations, and enjoy a bite to eat from the on-site food trucks.
11am-3pm / Newhall Community Center
https://santaclaritaarts.com
Hearts of Hermosa Mar. 25
The Hearts of Hermosa annual fundraiser for the Hermosa Beach Education Foundation includes an auction, dinner, drinks and dancing.
6-11pm / Community Center - Parking Lot
www.hbef.org/hearts-of-hermosa
Torrance Antique Street Faire Mar. 26
Join the hunt for vintage treasures when over 180 talented vintage and artisan sellers transform the streets of Downtown Torrance into an eclectic open-air antique market. Have a snack or a meal at one of our many downtown restaurants, bakery, and sport’s bars. Antique appraisal booth, only $3.00 per item and DJ Ozzie spinning tunes in the park! Pet Friendly, FREE admission & parking.
8am-3pm / Downtown Torrance 310-328-6107
www.torranceca.gov
Cherry Blossom Festival Mar. 26
The free festival includes a variety of multicultural performances & demonstrations. The Torrance Craftsman’s Guild invites artists and crafters to display and sell their work; and there is a wide range of food truck and food booth cuisine.
11am-4pm / Columbia Park, Torrance 310-328-5310
www.torranceca.gov
Bell Gardens Springtacular Mar. 29
Get your bunny ears out. Spring is here! Activities include crafts, outdoor games, and an egg hunt. Sign up online or onsite with staff. Ages: 6-13.
3:30pm / Veterans Park - Game Room 562-806-7700
www.bellgardens.org
Monterey Park Spring Egg Hunt Mar. 30
Thousands of eggs containing prizes (candy, toys, tickets to grand prizes, etc) will be scattered throughout the field for kids of all ages to find. Egg hunt times designated for different age groups (0-3, 4-7, and 8-12) Additional activities will include City-sponsored game booths, photos with the Easter Bunny and the Weekly Farmers’ Market.
5-7pm / Barnes Park 626-307-1388
www.montereypark.ca.gov
Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Mar. 30-Apr. 2
The famed raceway, which also hosts the season finale in November, will be the scene of numerous new team and sponsorship debuts and is the first event at which Top Fuel drivers can earn points towards the All-Star Top Fuel Callout in Gainesville. Pomona Fairplex, The Dragstrip
www.nhra.com