Top Los Angeles Things to Do in March

PPLA Food Fare (Credit: Aurelia D’amore Photography)

The L.A. Marathon, Hamilton, St. Patrick’s Day, PPLA Food FareĀ and more! Here are theĀ 20+ top Los Angeles things to do in March.

Edited by Alicia Luchak.

 

 

The Father
Through March 1.Ā 
Acclaimed actor andĀ three-time Tony Award nominee Alfred Molina stars asĀ AndrĆ©ā€”a retired dancer living in Paris with early onsetĀ Alzheimerā€™sā€”in Florian Zellerā€™s Broadway play.Ā Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena,Ā 626.356.7529 Tickets

 

Man of God
Opening March 3.Ā 
This feministĀ thriller follows four girls on a mission trip to ThailandĀ who seek revenge when they discover their pastor hasĀ been violating their privacy. Audrey Skirball KenisĀ Theater, Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., L.A.,Ā 310.208.5454 Tickets

 

Cirque Du Soleil: VoltaĀ Ā 
Through March 8.Ā 
ThisĀ critically acclaimed production from the famed circusĀ troupe celebrates differences and is inspired by theĀ adventurous spirit that fuels the culture of street sports.Ā Check website for schedule. Tickets start at $60. UnderĀ the Big Top, Dodger Stadium, 1000 Vin Scully Ave.,Ā L.A., 877.924.7783, Tickets

 

Cirque Du Soleil: VOLTA (Credit:Ā Patrice Lamoureux)

 

Escape to MargaritavilleĀ 
Through March 8.Ā 
Get away from it all in Margaritaville, where youā€™ll hearĀ both original songs and beloved Jimmy Buffett classicsĀ ā€”including ā€œFinsā€œ and ā€œCheeseburger in Paradiseā€œā€”Ā throughout this musical comedy. Dolby Theatre, 6801Ā Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.308.6300 Tickets

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Revenge SongĀ 
Through March 8.Ā 
In this world premiereĀ Geffen Playhouse commission, the Vampire CowboysĀ lend their superhero style and punk rock attitudeĀ to the real life of Julie dā€™Aubigny, a queer 17th centuryĀ French swordswoman and opera singer.Ā Gil CatesĀ Theater, Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave.,Ā L.A., 310.208.5454 TicketsĀ 

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L.A. Marathon
March 8.
Ā Established in 1986, theĀ cityā€™s famed race is still going strong, attracting thousandsĀ of runners from around the world who take onĀ the ā€œStadium to the Seaā€ course. 6:30 am. Register to run orĀ celebrate with the athletesĀ at the Finish Festival inĀ Santa Monica. RegistrationĀ $230. Starting point: Dodger Stadium, 1000 Vin ScullyĀ Ave., L.A., 213.542.3000, lamarathon.com

 

Hamilton
Opening March 12.Ā 
The national tour productionĀ of Lin-Manuel Mirandaā€™s Broadway hit returnsĀ to L.A. with its brilliant raps about founding father AlexanderĀ Hamilton. Hollywood Pantages Theatre, 6233Ā Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.468.1770 Tickets

 

Hamilton (Credit: Joan Marcus)

 

Artnight Pasadena
March 13.Ā 
At this biannual event,Ā the Crown Cityā€™s museumsĀ and cultural institutionsā€”Ā including the Pasadena Playhouse,Ā Kidspace Childrenā€™sĀ Museum and Norton SimonĀ Museumā€”offer free admission,Ā shuttle transportationĀ and special programming.Ā visitpasadena.com

 

Paleyfest L.A.
March 13-22.Ā 
Get the inside scoop on hitĀ shows including OutlanderĀ and Schittā€™s Creek and seeĀ stars in person at the PaleyĀ Center for Mediaā€™s annualĀ event for TV lovers, held atĀ the Dolby Theatre. This annual event is full of screenings, discussionsĀ and Q&As featuring the creators and stars ofĀ top TV shows. This yearā€™s lineup includes Modern Family,Ā Curb Your Enthusiasm and The Mandalorian, plus an eveningĀ with Dolly Parton. Visit website for schedule andĀ tickets. Dolby Theatre, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood,Ā 310.786.1000, Tickets

 

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
March 17.Ā 
Ireland-by-way-of-L.A.Ā punk band Flogging MollyĀ returns to the HollywoodĀ Palladium for an annualĀ St. Patrickā€™s Day concert.Ā Show up early for a freeĀ outdoor festival with moreĀ music, Irish dancers, beerĀ games and food trucks.Ā hollywoodpalladium.com

 

Alvin Ailey American Dance theater
March 18-22.Ā 
The influential modernĀ dance company performsĀ the seminal masterpieceĀ Revelations, along with otherĀ works, at the DorothyĀ Chandler Pavilion.Ā 135 N. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.972.7211 Tickets

 

Block Party 2020
Opening March 18.Ā 
This fourth-annual celebration of the L.A. theater scene spotlights two productions from local theater companies. The Art Couple (Sacred Fools Theater Company) runs March 18-29. Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd., Culver City, 213.628.2772 Tickets

 

Westweek 2020Ā 
March 18-19.Ā 
This yearā€™s ā€œDesignĀ in Transformationā€-themed design showcase featuresĀ keynote programs, product introductions and showroomĀ happenings, plus presentations from the nationā€™s leadingĀ shelter publications, editors and tastemakers. CheckĀ website for schedule and tickets. Pacific Design Center,Ā 8687 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 310.657.0800, pacificdesigncenter.com

 

PPLA Food Fare (Credit: Aurelia D’amore Photography)

 

PPLA Food Fare
March 19.Ā 
PPLA Food Fare, aĀ culinary fundraiser inĀ support of Planned ParenthoodĀ Los Angeles,Ā started back in 1979 asĀ a cooking demo withĀ the legendary JuliaĀ Child. Today, you canĀ eat and drink your wayĀ through over 150 of theĀ cityā€™s best restaurants,Ā caterers and libationĀ purveyors at SantaĀ Monicaā€™s Barker Hangar.Ā This yearā€™s lineupĀ includes Angel CityĀ Brewery, Socalo andĀ Valerie Confections.Ā And Akasha RichmondĀ (Akasha, AR Cucina) isĀ being honored as theĀ Chef of the Year.Ā DaytimeĀ session 11 am-2 pm; evening session 6:30-9:30 pm.Ā $150-$350. Barker Hangar, 3021 Airport Ave., SantaĀ Monica, 213.284.3300, pplafoodfare.com

 

The Spongebob MusicalĀ 
Opens March 24.Ā 
Nickelodeonā€™sĀ beloved cartoon series comes to life onstageĀ in this family-friendly musical about SpongeBob and allĀ of his Bikini Bottom friends. See website for performance schedule. Dolby Theatre, 6801 HollywoodĀ Blvd., Hollywood, 323.308.6300Ā Tickets

 

YoungArts Los Angeles
March 24-29.Ā 
EnjoyĀ multidisciplinary performances, a film screening and aĀ visual arts exhibition from rising stars who were selectedĀ by the National YoungArts Foundation to receive mentoringĀ and national awards (TimothĆ©e Chalamet and NickiĀ Minaj are alumni). See website for public performanceĀ schedule and locations. Tickets

 

The Antipodes
Opening March 25.Ā 
Pulitzer PrizeĀ winner Annie Baker makes her debut at the Mark TaperĀ with her most recent work, which is ā€œpart satire, partĀ sacred rite.ā€ Mark Taper Forum, 135 N. Grand Ave.,Ā downtown, 213.628.2772 Tickets

 

Los Angeles Dodgers Opening DayĀ 
March 26.Ā 
The Boys in Blue are backĀ in action, kicking off theirĀ season by taking on theĀ San Francisco Giants atĀ Dodger Stadium.Ā 1000 Vin Scully Ave., L.A.,Ā 323.224.1507 Tickets

 

Ā Ā”Latin Food Fest!
March 27-28.Ā 
This eighth-annualĀ Hispanic culinary celebration includes the Latin SpiritsĀ Fest and its signature event, ā€œGran Tasting,ā€ featuringĀ food, wine, beer and spirits, live music, cooking demos,Ā contests and games. The lineup of celebrity chefsĀ includes Enrique Olvera, AarĆ³n SĆ”nchez and Susan FenigerĀ and Mary Sue Milliken. F 6:30-10:30 pm; Sa 1-5 pm.Ā Tickets $30-$40; VIP $150. 21+. Los AngelesĀ State Historic Park, 1245 N. Spring St., downtown,Ā Tickets

 

Theodore Payne Native Plant Garden TourĀ 
March 28-29.Ā 
Explore the lush and beautiful sideĀ of Los Angeles County during this weekend of self-guidedĀ tours of dozens of inspiring home landscapes. EachĀ garden contains at least 50% native plants. Visit theĀ website to plan your excursion. 10 am-5 pm. $30-Ā $40. 818.768.1802, nativeplantgardentour.org

 

The Book of Mormon
Through March 29.Ā 
The nine-time Tony Award-winning best musical fromĀ the creators of South Park returns to Los Angeles. TheĀ hilarious production follows the misadventures of aĀ mismatched pair of Mormon missionaries. AhmansonĀ Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.628.2772Ā musiccenter.org

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Shakespeare in the GardenĀ 
All Month.Ā 
Enjoy the works of theĀ Bard acted out before aĀ botanical backdrop everyĀ weekend this month atĀ Descanso Gardens.Ā 1418 DescansoĀ Drive, La CaƱada Flintridge, 818.949.4200 descansogardens.org

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