Bach’s birthday
Around the Southland
Thousands of musicians around the world will perform classical music in public in honor of composer Johann Sebastian Bach’s 334th birthday. Catch L.A. area performances in Glendale, Claremont and more. When: March 21-24. Check website for dates and times. Cost, info: Free. Family friendly. Dogs OK. (513) 602-0259, bit.ly/BachInTheSubways
Los Angeles
Even if you’re not running the Los Angeles Marathon, you can stop by the Health and Fitness Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center to shop for running gear and other products from sports, fitness and nutrition vendors. When: 10 a.m. March 22, 9 a.m. March 23 Cost, info: Free. Family friendly. Service dogs only. (213) 542-3009, bit.ly/LAHealthFitnessExpo
South El Monte
Bounce, roll and slide your way through a one-mile inflatable obstacle course at the Inflatable Run and Festival at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area. The day’s fun also includes wet sponge battles and human hamster ball races. When: 8 a.m. March 23 Cost, info: $1 for those 12 and younger; $14.99 for those 13 and older. Family friendly. Service dogs only. bit.ly/LAInflatableRun
San Juan Capistrano
Celebrate the swallows’ return to Mission San Juan Capistrano at the Swallows Day Parade and Mercado Street Faire. More than 340 horses and seven marching bands will stroll through downtown San Juan Capistrano during the parade. The street fair at Historic Town Center Park has live country music, a kids’ play zone and lots of western apparel. When: 9 a.m. March 23 Cost, info: Free. Family friendly. Service dogs only at street fair. (949) 493-1976, swallows parade.com
Santa Monica
Meet the artists keeping shop inside hangars at the 13th Santa Monica Airport ArtWalk. Learn ceramics techniques from Santa Monica College students, attend a watercolor workshop and listen to an all-female mariachi group. Kids can help create a collaborative sculpture. When: Noon, March 23 Cost, info: Free. Family friendly. Dogs not recommended. bit.ly/AirportArtWalk
North Hollywood
Burgers, burritos, soul food and cupcakes are all plant-based at the Vegan Street Fair in North Hollywood. Sample treats from Monk’s Meats, Lettuce Feast and 200 others, and drink margaritas and other libations at the beer garden. You can burn it all off while dancing to DJs. When: 11 a.m. March 23 and 24