It’s Friday and you wanna turn up, but keep it kinda classy. Picnic in the evening before evenings start at 5. Try some new gourmet food trucks. Check out some art, DIY crafts, and fashion. Go out and people-watch. Anything but Netflix and chill. When was the last time you went to a museum and learned some cool stuff about US history and California Impressionism? Come to Odd Nights at the Autry tonight, right after work. Take a friend. Take a date. Take your parents. Maybe your children?

It’s an all-ages event right across from the LA Zoo. The Unending Thread, Crescendo, and The Fuzzy Crystals are performing there, too. It’s gonna be sweet, and he’ll be totally happy that you suggested the idea.

Odd Nights at the Autry is a recurring event at The Autry National Center, curated by Odd Market's Phillip Dane (Dodger Stadium Flea, Downtown Flea, Melrose Flea). Odd Market brings together artisans and cooks, artists and musicians for Los Angeles to experience every third Friday of the month. Parking and admission are free, and visitors are welcome to bring pets, even horses. Full bar/beergarden, specials for the museum, and — I think it bears repeating — the event is totally free. - Ryan Mo