Welcome to another edition of the Happenings in the Heights newsletter, your guide to weekend events in and around Boyle Heights and L.A.’s Eastside.
It’s the final weekend before Thanksgiving and, if the rain doesn’t stop you, there are more than a few opportunities for you to be active, creative or catch live music.
On Friday, Esquina Bike Shop is leading a 10-mile ride from Boyle Heights to East LA and back again. The finish line? Un Solo Sol on 1st Street to enjoy vegetarian and vegan eats after a solid workout. Don’t forget to bring lights and a helmet.
If printmaking is more your thing, take a trip to South Gate for the 2025 Eastside Print Fair to support artists from across the Eastside and beyond. Makers will showcase their printmaking work and techniques alongside a live DJ, food and coffee, raffles and community vibes.
And if you’re looking to score a free turkey for your family and friends for the Thanksgiving holiday, check out our guide here.
Here’s everything we found for you to do this weekend.
Happenings in the Heights:
Thursday, November 20
- Paint and Tea at Eastside Cafe: Paint an image dedicated to El Sereno while sipping on some tea alongside community. Mercado del Pueblo will provide painting supplies, snacks and beverages. Reservation required. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $28.52. 5469 Huntington Dr N., Los Angeles, CA 90032.
- Los Eclipses and Valgur at the Paramount: Catch a set from bands on tour from Mexico City to enjoy some dreamy, electronic pop en Español. Come early to catch supporting acts Dyego and Rangoo. $13. All ages. 7:00 p.m. 2708 E. Cesar E. Chavez Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90033.
Friday, November 21
- See the 2025 World Series trophy in Boyle Heights: Take a photo with the latest piece of baseball history at the Ramirez Beverage Center. All are welcome to stop by and celebrate the Dodgers’ championship. 2 p.m. 2765 E. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90023.
- Critical Masa Ride: Get your bike tuned for a 10-mile community ride starting in Boyle Heights and ending at Un Solo Sol led by Esquina Bike Shop. Don’t forget lights and a helmet. Ride starts at 6:30 p.m. 2228 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90023.
Saturday, November 22
- Cumbia Night at 1st Street Pool Hall: Dance the night away to live performances from Los Wachiwara, Spaghetti Cumbia, Sancho Villa and others. Tickets start at $20. 18+. 1906 1st St., Los Angeles, CA, 90033.
- 2025 Eastside Print Fair: Take a trip to Southeast LA to support artists from across the Eastside and beyond as they showcase their printmaking work and techniques. Enjoy a live DJ, food and coffee, raffles and community vibes. 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 8680 California Ave., South Gate, CA 90280.
- All-Spanish monologue workshop: Sharpen your public speaking and storytelling skills at this free workshop at the Geffen Playhouse. A free charter bus will be picking up community members of all ages at Roosevelt High School (6th Street side) at 8 a.m. Registration required. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 2510 E 6th St., Los Angeles, CA 90023.
Sunday, November 23
- Children’s story hour: Enjoy bilingual storytelling in a community setting at Libros Schmibros. Kids 3-10 get a free book to keep. 11 a.m. 103 N. Boyle Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90033.
- Rissho Kosei-kai Buddhist Center Yard Sale: Swing by with friends and family to the annual yard sale and fall festival at Rissho Kosei-kai Buddhist Center. Stay for face painting, snacks and activities for kids. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 2707 1st St., Los Angeles, CA 90033.