Dive into the weekend’s top events! From Hamilton at the Pantages to Day of the Dog, and more, we have you covered for fun. Check out what’s happening in your neighborhood from September 6 through September 8!
Los Angeles Weekend Events | September 6 – September 8
Hamilton
When: Until October 18
Where: The Pantages | Hollywood
What: The touring production of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit musical Hamilton has returned to the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. With its dynamic blend of hip-hop, history, and heartfelt performances, this cultural phenomenon continues to captivate audiences in Los Angeles.
Future Imaginaries: Indigenous Art, Fashion, Technology
When: Until June 21
Where: Griffith Park
What: Over 50 works at the Autry Museum highlight how Indigenous artists envision alternative futures in response to ongoing colonial trauma. The exhibit features surreal spacescapes by Wendy Red Star, pop culture critiques from Andy Everson, and a site-specific space odyssey by Virgil Ortiz.
Metro Art Presents ‘The Last Repair Shop’
When: September 7
Where: Downtown
What: Enjoy a screening at Union Station of a documentary short that explores an instrument repair shop serving L.A.’s public school students. The event includes live orchestral performances and a conversation with members of the cast.
Westside and Beach Communities Weekend Events | September 6 – September 8
Santa Monica Pier’s 115th Birthday Celebration
When: September 6
Where: Santa Monica Pier
What: The iconic Santa Monica Pier is celebrating its impressive 115th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the Route 66 terminus is hosting a free party on Friday, September 6, featuring a screening of Barbie, birthday cake and ice cream, live music, face painting, and fun games.
Day of the Dog
When: September 7
Where: Main Street | Santa Monica
What: While many Angelenos bring their dogs to street fairs, how about an event made just for your pup? Enter Day of the Dog, a free festival on Main Street in Santa Monica (between Ocean Park Boulevard and Strand Avenue), featuring 100 pet-centric vendors and a dozen dog-friendly attractions. Highlights include a ball pit, foam party, surf machine, pool party, photo ops, races, fashion shows, and even yoga with adoptable dogs.
Americana in the Park
When: Until September 29
Where: Santa Monica
What: While it may not be the beachfront bash of Twilight on the Pier, Santa Monica’s newest free concert series brings outdoor music to Gandara Park. Partnering with the beloved McCabe’s Guitar Shop, the city will host Sunday afternoon shows this September, featuring performances that delve into the roots of Americana, right next to Bergamot Station and the E Line.
San Fernando Valley Weekend Events | September 6 – September 8
Filipino California: Art and the Filipino Diaspora
When: April 20 – September 8
Where: Glendale
What: Explore the works of seven contemporary artists—Eliseo Art Silva, Allison Hueman, Anthony Francisco, Maryrose Cobarrubias Mendoza, Christine Morla, Maria Villote, and Junn Roca—at the Forest Lawn Museum. Their pieces delve into Filipino culture and the Filipino-American experience.
Skate Oddity presents: Beetleskate
When: September 7
Where: La Kings Burbank Sports Center | Burbank
What: Beetlejuice and Tim Burton-inspired photo ops, skating, and music await! Enjoy tunes from Beetlejuice and Danny Elfman, along with DJ sets featuring goth and dark ’80s hits!
2024 Silents Under the Stars
When: September 7
Where: William S. Hart Park – Hart Hall | Santa Clarita
What: “Silents Under the Stars” returns for a special evening benefiting Friends of Hart Park! This unique event features two silent films (a full-length and a short), tasty food, live musical accompaniment, and captivating insights from film historian EJ Stephens. Enjoy a silent auction and a special display of Hart family artifacts presented by the SCV Historical Society.
Conejo Valley Weekend Events | September 6 – September 8
Summer Season at Theatricum Botanicum
When: Until October 20
Where: Topanga
What: For over 50 years, this iconic venue has attracted theater enthusiasts to its enchanting open-air stage for captivating productions. Nestled in Topanga Canyon, the 299-seat amphitheater welcomes audiences of all ages with a diverse array of plays, from Shakespearean classics to folktales. This season’s highlights include William Shakespeare’s ‘The Winter’s Tale’ and ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’, as well as ‘Wendy’s Peter Pan’, *Tartuffe: Born Again’, and ‘The Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx/Latine Vote’.
Hueneme Beach Festival
When: September 7 and September 8
Where: 550 E Surfside Dr, Port Hueneme
What: The event at Hueneme Beach Park will feature live music on two stages, delicious food, kids’ activities, carnival rides, vendors, a chalk art exhibition, and the popular sand sculpture contest. Located at 550 E. Surfside Dr., Port Hueneme, the event offers free admission with $10 parking (or free park and ride from Hueneme Community Center and Bard Elementary School).
City of Camarillo End of Summer Block Party
When: September 7
Where: Constitution Park, Paseo Camarillo
What: The City of Camarillo’s 60th anniversary will be celebrated with an End of Summer Block Party on Saturday, September 7, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Constitution Park. There will be live performances on stage by Mariachi Camarillo, Ori Tahiti Ventura County, and Bad Habit. Visit cityofcamarillo.org/camarillo60 for additional information.