Here’s what’s happening this weekend in L.A. (01/09-01/11)✨
2026 In: Finding community offline
Hi friends 🤍
I hope the first week of January gave you a moment to slow down, rest, and feel proud of making it this far.
With everything happening in the news lately, I’ll be honest, I couldn’t even finish watching some of it. If you’re new here, just know that my work has always been rooted in community. What started through organizing and showing up offline eventually led me here- and I’ve learned that real connection still begins in real life.
So these are my 2026 Ins and Outs:
In: Finding community offline
Out: Doomscrolling
Because joy is resistance.
It’s also been a year since the LA fires, a reminder of how deeply we need each other, especially in moments of grief.
With that said, here’s the events list for this weekend 🤍
Friday, January 9
On Friday, Clika a movie x Rancho Humilde are taking over I Love Micheladas.
There will be Banda, Tomborazo, and a lineup of Dj’s throughout the evening.
Salsa con Sazón is a salsa social rooted in family and community, serving Puerto Rican and Dominican food.This is a social-style dance night designed for connection, whether you’re dancing or just there for the food and music.
Reggaeton Rave is happening at Academy LA. You can expect current and throwback reggaeton with a rave-style atmosphere.
Salsa event at Mama Juana’s
Saturday, January 10
On Saturday Hot Girl Market is hosting a free market curating vintage and handmade goods. They’re also hosting a vision board table with Junk Journal Junkies for anyone easing into intention-setting for the year.
Diverse Sounds presents Sadderday Flea — a community-based flea market with curated vinyl sets. The event includes a funk battle and a set by Egyptian Lover, a pioneer in electro-funk and early hip-hop.All ages are welcome, and kids are encouraged to participate in the funk battle.
Pijamada, hosted by Hija de tu Madre x Blvd Marketplace, is a daytime pajama-party-style workshop centered on vision boarding, manifesting, and girlhood connection.
Global rhythms rotation @ LOST DTLA (Issa Rae’s bar!)
Sunday
On Sunday, Floreciendo en Movimiento x ULEW Coffee are hosting a 5K run or 2-mile walk in Boyle Heights, followed by Guatemalan coffe. Designed as a slow-pace, community-focused Sunday movement meet-up.
Smorgasburg LA is having their 2026 grand opening.
Featuring new vendors alongside returning favorites, with food offerings ranging from Peruvian street food to Hawaiian poke. DJs on site, free entry, and free parking for the first two hours!!
Conchita Fest is a morning event centered around conchas, desayuno vendors, and will even have concha-eating competition. There will be free entry before 10 a.m.
Ambiente y Cafe and Mas Vida Market are hosting a coffee party with Djs, vendors and live banda
See you next week!