Hey everyone, it's time for this week's 'What's Happening This Weekend' in LA! We've got a bunch of cool events lined up for January 30th to February 2nd. From Turnt up vibes to some laid-back fun, there's something for everyone. Plus, The Black College Expo is in town! So, let's make the most of these last days of January and the start of February. Here's where you can hang out this weekend:

SBRBN APPROVED EVENTS ✅

Friday 01/03

1. HBCU Honors Award Show

Saturday 01/04

1. Forever Rose Candle Making Class

2. Black College Expo - FREE EVENT 

ARTS + COMMUNITY 🎨

Thursday 1/30

1. 1/30-1/31: FREE Sanctuary Clothing Shop for Affected Families at Sanctuary HQ in Burbank

2. How to Safely Clean Your Home After Ash & Smoke Contamination at Flintridge Center in Pasadena 

3. “Dismantling the Master’s Clock” Author Reading with Rasheedah Phillips at Reparations Club in West Adams 

4. Everything Social: Karaoke & New Friends at The Brass Monkey in K-Town

Friday 1/31

1. Developed In Compton: Morning Photowalk at Compton Museum

2. “Sacred + Seen: Queer Lives at the Intersections” Opening Reception at Compton Art & History Museum 

3. Sounds of The Yard: Battle of The Bands HBCU Mixer at The Gathering Spot in West Adams 

4. Cuties LA: Friday Night Flirt at Bar Franca in DTLA 

Saturday 2/1

1. 2/1-2/2: Somebody’s Mama: Together for Altadena (location on RSVP)

2. 2/1-2/2: Fifteen Percent Pledge 15th Street Block Party at Paramount Studios in Hollywood

3. 26th Annual LA Black College Expo at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood

4. Black Men Hike at El Moro Canyon Trail in Laguna Beach 

5. 45th Annual Black History Parade & Unity Fest in Anaheim

6. Warrior Ball at Dockweiler Youth Center in Playa Del Rey

7. Ease Essentials Movement: Walk Chat Sip in Leimert Park

8. Somebody I Love Lives in LA: Youth Art Therapy Session at Pasadena City Church

9. Better Days Wellness Experience at The Plant Chica in Leimert Park

10. LA Infant + Maternal Relief Drive in Leimert Park Village

11. Forever Rose x West Vibes: Candle Making Workshop at The Blending Lab Winery in West Adams

12. Cuties LA: Readings at Sunset at The Plant Chica in Leimert Park

13. Blavity: Music Awards Social at Hyde Sunset Kitchen in Hollywood

Sunday 2/2

1. Prosperity Market: Pop-Up Farmers Market at Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen in View Park-Windsor Hills

2. Junk Journal Club: The Cupid Project at Republic of Pie in NoHo

3. Sunday Morning Tennis at Jim Gilliam Courts in Baldwin Hills

4. Gratitude Kickball: Black History Month Edition at Ladera Park in Inglewood

MUSIC & PERFORMANCES 🎶

Thursday 1/30

1. Ethiopian Jazz & Coffee at Tea at Shiloh in DTLA 

2. Fire Aid Benefit Concert at Kia Forum & Intuit Dome in Inglewood 

Friday 1/31

1. Zap Sessions at Hotel Ziggy in WeHo

2. PayDay LA Fire Relief Fundraiser Show at Hello Stranger in DTLA

Saturday 2/1

1. Vinyl & Vino: Good Girl Gone Bad: RELOADED by Rihanna at Slow Jamz Gallery in Arts District

2. The Chamber Sessions at The World Stage in Leimert Park

3. Cory Henry & Friends Grammy Jam at The Sun Rose in WeHo

4. Third + Hayden x LoveChild x Hardly Home: Benefit Concert at 9Thirty LA in Arts District

Sunday 2/2

1. 6pm session + 9pm session!

2. Jazz Sunday: TriTone Asylum & Kevin Kanner Jazz at The Mint in Pico-Robertson

PARTYING 💃

Thursday 1/30

1. ThurstDays at The Dime in WeHo

2. Swanzyland: Strangers Only at Blue Birdy in WeHo

Friday 1/31

1. JSTACommunity Drive at LoveNote in DTLA

2. In Knox We Trust at Sauced LA Rooftop in DTLA

3. VIM! at Vuuka House in DTLA

4. Please & Thank You at El Cid in Silverlake

Saturday 2/1

1. Boozy Bounce at Elevate Lounge in DTLA

2. Must Be Nice: Grammy Joint at NeueHouse in Hollywood

3. Westside GoGo: HBCU Battle of The Bands After Party at Prospect Park in DTLA ✨

4. Party Stardust at Catch One in Mid-City

5. NeoTerra Hip-Hop & R&B Party at Catwalk Club in DTLA

6. Romance Please at Continental Club in DTLA

Sunday 2/2

1. 4th Annual Sisterhood Brunch at St. Felix in Hollywood

2. Afrobeats Day Party at Sofitel in Beverly Hills 

3. We2Bomb x The Cookout LA: Sunday Service Grammy Viewing Party at Grandmaster Recorders in Hollywood

4. Sweet One x Blaq Tuxedo: Grammy Party at LoveNote in DTLA