This weekend in Los Angeles carries special meaning as the nation honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It’s a perfect opportunity to reflect, give back and celebrate his impact by taking part in one of the many community events happening across LA.
This weekend is also a great opportunity to spend some time outdoors in the warm weather or catch a big sports game like the Los Angeles Rams’ must-win playoff game on Sunday.
Dodgers Nation has you covered with all the most exciting events happening around Los Angeles this weekend.
Sports
Divisional Round: Los Angeles Rams vs. Chicago Bears
The Los Angeles Rams will on the road to face the Chicago Bears in the Divisional Round on Sunday at Soldier Field at 3:30 pm PT. The Rams are the LA team standing in the playoffs and will advance to the NFC Championship with a win on Sunday!
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Toronto Raptors
The Lakers will be back Crypto.com Arena on Sunday at 6:30 pm PT for a game against the Toronto Raptors. Grab your tickets here and head to the arena for an exciting matchup!
No. 3 UCLA Women’s Basketball vs. No. 12 Maryland
The Bruins are 6-0 in Big Ten conference play and will look to add to that winning streak on Sunday at 1:00 pm PT. UCLA women’s basketball will be going head-to-head with No. 12 Maryland at Pauley Pavilion. Tickets to the game are available for purchase here.
USC Men and Women’s Basketball vs. Purdue
USC will be hosting both men and women’s basketball games against Purdue this weekend. The men will play first at the Galen Center at 3:00 pm PT on Saturday, then the women will compete at 2:00 pm PT on Sunday.
Tickets for the men’s game are available for purchase here, and the women’s tickets are available here.
Big League Wiffle Ball at UCLA
Big League Wiffle Ball will open the 2026 calendar year at Wallis Annenberg Stadium at UCLA with its annual Bruin Bash Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 17. The one-day event will bring together all ten BLW teams for the first tournament of the year; the Los Angeles Naturals have won the past two tournaments and will look to claim their third-straight.
Outdoor Activities
Wildflowers at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
“Color is returning to the desert as early-season wildflowers begin blooming in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, with Henderson Canyon Road currently offering the most vibrant displays. While this is not a super bloom currently, the desert is alive with beauty for those who know where and how to look,” the Anza-Borrego Foundation wrote in a press release.
Checking out the beautiful blooming wildflowers is the perfect activity to spend with family, friends or even solo! Don’t miss the opportunity to catch these gorgeous flowers this weekend.
CoreLab DayTrip: Fitness & Wellness Party at Florentín Rooftop
CoreLab DayTrip is hosting a full-day of fitness and wellness activities on the Florentín Rooftop on Saturday starting at 1:30 pm PT. There will be three back-to-back Lagree glasses along with beautiful rooftop views and a vendor market featuring health and wellness brands.
Early bird tickets start at $20 and regular tickets are $40. More information and tickets are available here.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebrations
L.A.’s Official Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade
Bakewell Media and the Los Angeles Sentinel are organizing L.A.’s Official Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade on Monday, January 19. Cedric the Entertainer will be the Grand Marshal who will lead the celebration of MLK, freedom, equality, and community empowerment.
The event will have parade floats, marching bands, entertainers and more. The parade begins at Western and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd at 10 am PT.
MLK Day Volunteer Festival
After the parade, head to the LA Memorial Coliseum to participate in the MLK Day Volunteer Festival. Entry is free, and the event takes place from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm PT on Monday. Some of the volunteer opportunities include aiding wildfire recovery and supporting immigrant communities under deportation threats.
Photo Credit: Paulette Donnellon
