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January 2020
2020 Festival Guide
Under the leadership of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, the Department of Cultural Affairs is pleased to present this year’s Festival Guide, which gives you an overview of the exciting festivals, celebrations, and events taking place throughout Los Angeles in the upcoming year. Download the guide here:
LA Women in Film Festival
The LA Women in Film Festival champions female-identifying filmmakers and female-driven storytelling. Check online for films, tickets and times
The All American Collector’s Show
This is the largest antique toy and advertising show in California, featuring teddy bears, dolls, trains, movie items, signs, and other great collector items. $25 Friday, $10 Saturday Friday 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Holiday Ice Rink in Pershing Square
Situated amid the Downtown Los Angeles skyscrapers, the rink will be open for ice skating daily, including holidays. There will also be a variety of free activities, including live concerts, youth programs, and special events. Mondays through Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m., Fridays 11:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m., Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m., Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. $9 per hour, $4 Skate rental
Asians on Film Festival
The Asians on Film Festival is an annual celebration of artistic excellence bringing audiences and the entertainment community together to explore the year in Asian-American cinema through nightly red carpet, events mixers, and an extraordinary array of Asian/Pacific Islander filmmaker voices. Check online for films, venues and times
City of Inglewood’s 37th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration
Join the City of Inglewood for the 37th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration. The event will begin at 9:00 a.m. with a Commemorative Service, followed by a parade and culminate with a family festival on Market Street from 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Pasadena Comic Convention and Toy Show
The Pasadena Comic and Toy Show is a one-day comic book and toy culture event featuring more than 75 comic books and toy vendors along with artists, creators, some celebrity guests, and panels. $10 – $18, Children under 12 free
35th Annual Kingdom Day Parade
Join us at the 2020 Martin Luther King Freedom Festival and celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., through music, art, and activism. The Kingdom Day Parade passionately honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and has grown from its humble beginnings into the largest and longest-running Birthday Celebration in the nation! This year, 2020 would have been Dr. King’s 91st birthday. Although he never reached the age of 40, his legacy will live…
LA Animation Film Festival
The LA Animation Film Festival brings together animators and animation filmmakers to celebrate this unique genre. Check online for films, times, and ticket prices.
2020 UVSA Tet Festival
Tet Nguyên Ðán is the Vietnamese Lunar New Year and is celebrated in cities around the world. In Costa Mesa, California, the sizable Vietnamese community organizes one of the largest Tet celebrations in the entire world. Attracting over 100,000 attendees every year, the festival features three days of authentic Vietnamese food, fireworks, games, and various cultural displays for guests to enjoy.