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Ringing in 2026 in LA: Rose Parade, Japanese Festival, Strauss Concerts, and Nightlife Adventures
Welcome to Things to Do in Los Angeles, listeners! It's Thursday, January 1, 2026, and LA's buzzing with that fresh New Year energy—sunny skies in the mid-60s after last night's rare rain, perfect for shaking off the confetti and diving into the action.
Kick off your day with the iconic 137th Rose Parade in Pasadena at 8 a.m. on Colorado Boulevard, where flower-covered floats and marching bands create pure magic, led by Grand Marshal Magic Johnson, according to the Tournament of Roses. Families, head to the 27th Oshogatsu Japanese New Year's Festival in Little Tokyo starting around noon, featuring taiko drumming, mochi making, kimono fashion shows, and crafts, as highlighted by Japanese City and Mommy Poppins. Culture lovers, catch the Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert—though it's in San Diego, LA folks love the drive for Strauss waltzes and polkas at 2:30 p.m., per SoCalPulse. For evening vibes, The Notebook Live opens tonight at 6233 Hollywood Blvd., bringing the epic romance to stage with emotional highs and a sweeping score, straight from Broadway in Hollywood listings. Night owls, dive into afterhours like Hades at Los Globos post-midnight with DJ Morabito spinning into dawn, via ShowClix events.
Local buzz: Metro's adding extra trains for parade crowds, so skip the traffic nightmare. New spot alert—grab matcha and Japanese New Year snacks at Rissho Kosei-kai Buddhist Temple meetup this afternoon, Eventbrite reports. Must-dos today: Stroll the American Icon Mustang Immersive Experience in the Arts District for high-energy car history fun, open till 7 p.m., from Kids Out and About. Hidden gem: Hit Descanso Gardens for serene art and nature walks in Searching for Serenity. Local tip: Locals sneak to Little Tokyo's food booths early for free mochi—it's the real New Year jackpot, sweeter than any resolution!
Tomorrow, gear up for more LA Phil at Disney Hall and punk legends at The Roxy. Tune in for the scoop!
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Kick off your day with the iconic 137th Rose Parade in Pasadena at 8 a.m. on Colorado Boulevard, where flower-covered floats and marching bands create pure magic, led by Grand Marshal Magic Johnson, according to the Tournament of Roses. Families, head to the 27th Oshogatsu Japanese New Year's Festival in Little Tokyo starting around noon, featuring taiko drumming, mochi making, kimono fashion shows, and crafts, as highlighted by Japanese City and Mommy Poppins. Culture lovers, catch the Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert—though it's in San Diego, LA folks love the drive for Strauss waltzes and polkas at 2:30 p.m., per SoCalPulse. For evening vibes, The Notebook Live opens tonight at 6233 Hollywood Blvd., bringing the epic romance to stage with emotional highs and a sweeping score, straight from Broadway in Hollywood listings. Night owls, dive into afterhours like Hades at Los Globos post-midnight with DJ Morabito spinning into dawn, via ShowClix events.
Local buzz: Metro's adding extra trains for parade crowds, so skip the traffic nightmare. New spot alert—grab matcha and Japanese New Year snacks at Rissho Kosei-kai Buddhist Temple meetup this afternoon, Eventbrite reports. Must-dos today: Stroll the American Icon Mustang Immersive Experience in the Arts District for high-energy car history fun, open till 7 p.m., from Kids Out and About. Hidden gem: Hit Descanso Gardens for serene art and nature walks in Searching for Serenity. Local tip: Locals sneak to Little Tokyo's food booths early for free mochi—it's the real New Year jackpot, sweeter than any resolution!
Tomorrow, gear up for more LA Phil at Disney Hall and punk legends at The Roxy. Tune in for the scoop!
Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai.
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By Inception Point AiWelcome to Things to Do in Los Angeles, listeners! It's Thursday, January 1, 2026, and LA's buzzing with that fresh New Year energy—sunny skies in the mid-60s after last night's rare rain, perfect for shaking off the confetti and diving into the action.
Kick off your day with the iconic 137th Rose Parade in Pasadena at 8 a.m. on Colorado Boulevard, where flower-covered floats and marching bands create pure magic, led by Grand Marshal Magic Johnson, according to the Tournament of Roses. Families, head to the 27th Oshogatsu Japanese New Year's Festival in Little Tokyo starting around noon, featuring taiko drumming, mochi making, kimono fashion shows, and crafts, as highlighted by Japanese City and Mommy Poppins. Culture lovers, catch the Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert—though it's in San Diego, LA folks love the drive for Strauss waltzes and polkas at 2:30 p.m., per SoCalPulse. For evening vibes, The Notebook Live opens tonight at 6233 Hollywood Blvd., bringing the epic romance to stage with emotional highs and a sweeping score, straight from Broadway in Hollywood listings. Night owls, dive into afterhours like Hades at Los Globos post-midnight with DJ Morabito spinning into dawn, via ShowClix events.
Local buzz: Metro's adding extra trains for parade crowds, so skip the traffic nightmare. New spot alert—grab matcha and Japanese New Year snacks at Rissho Kosei-kai Buddhist Temple meetup this afternoon, Eventbrite reports. Must-dos today: Stroll the American Icon Mustang Immersive Experience in the Arts District for high-energy car history fun, open till 7 p.m., from Kids Out and About. Hidden gem: Hit Descanso Gardens for serene art and nature walks in Searching for Serenity. Local tip: Locals sneak to Little Tokyo's food booths early for free mochi—it's the real New Year jackpot, sweeter than any resolution!
Tomorrow, gear up for more LA Phil at Disney Hall and punk legends at The Roxy. Tune in for the scoop!
Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai.
For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/
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Kick off your day with the iconic 137th Rose Parade in Pasadena at 8 a.m. on Colorado Boulevard, where flower-covered floats and marching bands create pure magic, led by Grand Marshal Magic Johnson, according to the Tournament of Roses. Families, head to the 27th Oshogatsu Japanese New Year's Festival in Little Tokyo starting around noon, featuring taiko drumming, mochi making, kimono fashion shows, and crafts, as highlighted by Japanese City and Mommy Poppins. Culture lovers, catch the Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert—though it's in San Diego, LA folks love the drive for Strauss waltzes and polkas at 2:30 p.m., per SoCalPulse. For evening vibes, The Notebook Live opens tonight at 6233 Hollywood Blvd., bringing the epic romance to stage with emotional highs and a sweeping score, straight from Broadway in Hollywood listings. Night owls, dive into afterhours like Hades at Los Globos post-midnight with DJ Morabito spinning into dawn, via ShowClix events.
Local buzz: Metro's adding extra trains for parade crowds, so skip the traffic nightmare. New spot alert—grab matcha and Japanese New Year snacks at Rissho Kosei-kai Buddhist Temple meetup this afternoon, Eventbrite reports. Must-dos today: Stroll the American Icon Mustang Immersive Experience in the Arts District for high-energy car history fun, open till 7 p.m., from Kids Out and About. Hidden gem: Hit Descanso Gardens for serene art and nature walks in Searching for Serenity. Local tip: Locals sneak to Little Tokyo's food booths early for free mochi—it's the real New Year jackpot, sweeter than any resolution!
Tomorrow, gear up for more LA Phil at Disney Hall and punk legends at The Roxy. Tune in for the scoop!
Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai.
For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/
and make sure to jump on these great deals https://amzn.to/3V0gjPt
For more on Oly check out https://www.instagram.com/olybennet/
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI