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Weekend Events: August 25 – 27

Kick off your weekend with some fun! Starting Friday, there’s plenty of events going on in and around Los Angeles! If you already have plans for Friday, don’t worry, there’s plenty more things going on Saturday and Sunday!

Enjoy!

Friday August 25th, 2017

1. Friday Flights at the Getty.

2. Eat|See|Hear brings a screening of Depeche Mode: 101 at Rose Bowl Stadium.

3. Round Up at L.A. LIVE.

4. The 7th annual Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival in Downtown L.A.

5. Summer Nights in the Garden at the Natural History Museum.

6. Free screening of Moana in Westwood Village.

7. Night Dive at the Aquarium of the Pacific.

8. KCRW’s Summer Nights at Union Station.

9. Dodgers vs. the Milwaukee Brewers at the iconic Dodger Stadium.

10. The Nisei Week Japanese Festival in historic Little Tokyo.

11. California Market Center’s public sample sale.

12. Beach Movie Nights at Dockweiler Youth Center.

13. The Music Center’s Dance DTLA at Grand Park.

14. The West Hollywood Dance Festival (WHDF) at West Hollywood’s Park Auditorium.

15. FIGat7th Downtown Festival.

16. Free Shakespeare at the Old Zoo in Griffith Park.

17. The Barnsdall Art Park’s annual Wine Tasting Nights.

18. Garbage Pail Groundlings at the renowned LA theater.

19. Summer Supper + Show Series on the rooftop of the Ritz-Carlton in Downtown Los Angeles.

Saturday August 26th, 2017

20. Summer Happenings at The Broad.

21. Explore the architecture and social history of two neighborhoods during Hidden Histories of L.A.’s Melting Pot Boyle Heights & Monterey Park.

22. Off the 405 at the Getty Center.

23. ban.do hosting a huge warehouse sale at their L.A. penthouse.

24. Artopia at Union Station.

25. DTLA Proud Festival at Pershing Square.

26. The LA Taco Festival 2017 at Grand Park.

27. Street Food Cinema at Central Park Glendale and at Poinsettia Rec Park West Hollywood.

28. Intersection: A Playhouse District Festival.

29. Bryan Ferry at the Hollywood Bowl.

30. Rooftop Cinema Club at LEVEL in Downtown Los Angeles.

31. The Summertime Square Dance Social comes to One Colorado in Old Pasadena.

32. Summer of Music at Redondo Pier.

33. Cinespia at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

34. The Venice Beach Music Fest comes at Windward Plaza Park.

Sunday August 27th, 2017

35. Festival Del Marisco Y Michelada at the Pico Rivera Sports Arena.

36. Sunday Salon.

37. The Floor Improv Day at Union Station.

38. Topanga Vintage Market at Pierce College in Woodland Hills.

 

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Weekend Events: August 18 – 20

Get out and do something fun this weekend!

August 18 – August 20 includes Echo Park Rising, Muse ’til Midnight at LACMA, a Soapbox Race in Elysian Park, an Art Deco Festival, the Chocolate & Art Show, and plenty more!

Take a look at the list below.

Urban Lights at LACMA

Urban Lights. Photo Credit: Brian Champlin / We Like L.A.

Friday August 18th, 2017

1. The Long Beach BBQ Festival. Check for discount tickets before making your purchase.

2. Echo Park Rising.

3. Join the Los Angeles Philharmonic for an evening of music and fireworks at The Hollywood Bowl for Tchaikovsky & Fireworks.

4. Beach Movie Nights at Dockweiler Youth Center.

5. Experience all things Korean during KCON 2017 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

6. KCON Food Street by KTOWN Night Market.

7. Garbage Pail Groundlings at the renowned LA theater.

8. The Music Center’s Dance DTLA series at Grand Park.

9. FIGat7th Downtown Festival.

10. Enjoy some free Shakespeare this summer at the Old Zoo in Griffith Park.

11. The Chocolate and Art Show.

12. The 4th Annual Burbank Comedy Festival.

13. 818Day.

14. Pershing Square continues their free summer movie screenings.

15. The Music Center on Location comes to the Ford Theatres.

16. Grand Performances in DTLA.

17. The Barnsdall Art Park’s annual Wine Tasting Nights.

18. Shakespeare By The Sea at Point Fermin Park in San Pedro.

Saturday August 19th, 2017

19. Muse ’til Midnight happening at LACMA.

20. BuskerFest at Long Beach’s East Village Arts District.

21. Family Day: Art for Good comes to The Hammer Museum in Westwood.

22. Marina Movie Nights returns to Burton Chace Park in Marina del Rey.

23. The Nisei Week Japanese Festival in historic Little Tokyo.

24. The Queen Mary Presents the 13th Annual Art Deco Festival. Check for discount tickets before making your purchase.

25. Taste of Brews Long Beach.

26. KCRW’s 2017 edition of Summer Nights.

27. Opening Night for Drinkin’ Smokin’ & West Coastin’ — A Group Love/Hate Letter to LA at Think Tank Gallery.

28. The Wallace and Ilegal Mezcal will collaborate in a cocktail class at Bar & Garden.

29. Street Food Cinema at Will Rogers State Historic Park Pacific
Palisades and at Los Angeles State Historic Park.

30. Unique LA at Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar.

31. Brouwerij West’s Popfuji summer concert series.

32. Spend the night enjoying a classic film beneath the stars during Cinespia at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. This weekend they will screen Some Like it Hot.

33. Los Angeles brand Project Social T sample sale.

34. CA Hot Sauce Expo in Anaheim.

35. Movies on the Green at the Lou Bredlow Pavilion in Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills.

36. Opening reception for Brandi Milne’s ‘Once Upon a Quiet Kingdom’ at Corey Helford Gallery.

37. Shakespeare By The Sea at Point Fermin Park in San Pedro .

38. To Live And Buy in LA, Super Summer Sample Sale at the ROW DTLA.

39. L.A.’s only live animated comedy show Picture This! at The Virgil.

40. Summer of Music at Redondo Pier.

41. Eat|See|Hear at La Cienega Park in Beverly Hills.

42. The Vanishing Trading Post in Downtown Los Angeles’ Arts District.

43. KX Festival at the Levitt Pavillon.

Sunday August 20th, 2017

44. The Red Bull Soapbox Race Los Angeles comes to Elysian Park.

45. Girl Cult Festival at the Fonda Theatre.

46. Los Angeles Comic Book & Science Fiction Convention at The Reef.

47. The West Hollywood Dance Festival.

48. Laguna Beach’s annual Pageant of the Masters.

49. Smorgasburg LA’s 2nd annual BBQ Day.

50. Grand Performances in DTLA.

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Free Events In Los Angeles Before Summer 2017 Ends

1. BoldPas: An Art Takeover of Old Pasadena

August 12: A one-day event that showcases art by professional and up-and-coming Los Angeles-based artists. Installations will be throughout the alleys of Old Pasadena. The event will be from 12 – 8 p.m. -> More information

2. Summer Block Party at Malibu Country Mart

August 12: Enjoy afternoon filled with activities ranging from a petting zoo to face painting and more. Event is from 12 – 3 p.m. and takes place at the Malibu Country Mart. -> More information

3. CicLAvia: San Pedro Meets Wilmington

August 13: Bike, run, sprint, or walk at the closed-streets event. -> More information

4. Grand Performances

Grand Performances offers free summer events in Los Angeles. Eight performances are still left in August, and one L.A. Chamber Orchestra concert in September -> More information.

5. Dance/DJ Nights at Grand Park

The Music Center’s Dance DTLA takes place at Grand park and will continue through September 1. Dance Downtown takes place every other Friday night and is from 7 – 11 p.m. DJ Nights runs every other Friday as well and goes from 9 p.m. – 12 a.m. -> More information

6. Sunday Sessions at Grand Park

Grand Park offers a free dance party one Sunday per month. Two dates remain to pay tribute to L.A.’s house music scene: August 21 and September 17. -> More information

7. KCRW Summer Nights

Free outdoor series with events at the Santa Monica Pier, the Annenberg Space for Photography, the Hammer Museum, and many other locations. Dates still left are August 11 and 25, plus Chinatown Summer Nights, September 2. -> 2017 Summer Nights schedule.

8. Echo Park Rising

August 17-20: Free music on Sunset Blvd, Glendale Blvd, Alvarado Avenue and Echo Park Avenue. The 2017 lineup includes The Buttertones, CRX, Moon Honey, Meatbodies, and many more appearances. -> More information

9. Family Art Day at the Hammer

August 19: Free event offering art, performances, music, and much more. -> More information

10. Red Bull Soapbox Race Los Angeles at Elysian Park

August 20: The Red Bull Soapbox Race Los Angeles comes to Elysian Park on August 20 for an exciting day at the races. Experienced and amateur drivers unite as they race on their homemade soapbox crafts down the twists and turns of Angels Point Road for its annual global event. -> More information

11. Griffith Observatory Solar Eclipse Viewing Event

August 21: From 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. stop by Griffith Observatory from 9 a.m. to noon and experience the 70% partial solar eclipse.  -> More information

12. Friday Flights at the Getty

August 25: Final installment of Friday Flights at the Getty. -> More information

13. GinCITY at Greenbar Distillery

August 27: Greenbar Distillery will open its doors and showcase its latest, CITY Bright Gin. Guests will have the opportunity to tour the distillery, sample gin cocktails, view installations, and enjoy live music. Food trucks will also be on site. Admission is free, but you need to RVSP for timed entry.  -> More information

14. Shakespeare in the Park

Free/donation-based Shakespeare from Wednesday – Sunday through September 3 in Griffith Park. -> More information

15. Silver Lake Picture Show

Outdoor movies screened every other Thursday at Sunset Triangle Square. Still remaining for 2017:  Space Jam on August 17,  10 Things I Hate About You on August 31, and Scream on September 14. -> More information

13. Summer Movie Fest at Cal State Northridge

Free weekly movie night on CSUN’s Oviatt Library Lawn. Films still remaining: Psycho on August 10, La La Land on August 17, Space Jam on August 24, and Doctor Strange on August 31. -> More information

16. Sunset Concerts at Skirball Cultural Center

A showcase for up-and-coming and established artists from everywhere. Four more dates left to attend. -> More information

17. Summer Nights in the Garden at Natural History Museum

An evening of cocktails, music, tours, and more at the Natural History Museum. Dates left: August 11 and August 25. -> More information

18. DT Stage Concert Series at Pershing Square

Two big concerts left for summer 2017: The B-52s on August 12 and X on August 19. -> More information

19. Free Museum Days

Plenty of free museum days in August to check out!

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Weekend Events: August 11 – 13

There’s always something to do in Los Angeles! This weekend, enjoy a Hello Kitty cafe truck, a jazz festival, CatCon, and MUCH more!

Below is a rundown of events happening in and around the city.

Have fun!

Friday August 11th, 2017

1. Free summer movie screenings at Pershing Square.

2. Shakespeare By The Sea at Polliwog Park in Manhattan Beach.

3. ‘Upstairs Downstairs’ Tours of The Gamble House in Pasadena

4. Summer Supper + Show Series at the Ritz-Carlton in DTLA.

5. Dine LBC.

6. Grand Performances in DTLA.

7. Sundance NEXT FEST at Ace Hotel.

8. Los Angeles Dodgers Friday Night Fireworks.

9. Summer Nights in the Garden at the Natural History Museum in DTLA.

10. MUSIC + DANCE+ LA II presented by the American Contemporary Ballet.

11. Belcampo’s two year anniversary. $2 fast burgers from 2 p.m. until close.

12. Zappos.com teaming up with North Shore Animal League America and sponsoring pet adoptions at select L.A. shelters.

13. Dance DTLA at Grand Park.

14. San Fernando Valley Summer Drive-In Movie Nights.

15. FIGat7th Downtown Festival.

16. Beach Movie Nights at Dockweiler Youth Center.

17. KCRW’s 2017 Summer Nights at Union Station.

18. 626 Night Market at the Santa Anita Park.

19. 30th Annual Long Beach Jazz Festival.

20. Free Shakespeare this summer at the Old Zoo in Griffith Park.

21. Wine Tasting Nights at The Barnsdall Art Park.

Saturday August 12th, 2017

22. Street Food Cinema at Eagle Rock Rec Center and at Syd Kronenthal Park.

23. Summer Block Party hosted by Malibu Country Mart.

24. BeautyCon.

25. Hello Kitty Cafe Truck pop-up in Cerritos.

26. San Fernando Valley Summer Drive-In Movie Nights.

27. Performance by Aaron Taylor Kuffner and I. Nyoman Wenten. Titled Gameltron, at the Hammer Museum.

28. Eat|See|Hear at The Autry.

29. Shakespeare By The Sea in Manhattan Beach.

30. Summer of Music at Redondo Pier.

31. Rooftop Cinema Series on the roof of Corporate Center Pasadena.

32. BoldPas: An Art Takeover of Old Pasadena.

33. Thrillist Taco Knockout in DTLA.

34. CatCon 2017 at the Pasadena Convention Center.

35. BrunchCon at The Reef in DTLA.

36. Propel Water’s Fitness Festival.

37. Tribute to Daft Punk at The Regent in DTLA.

38. Bite at the Beach Food, Beer & Wine Event at the MBS Media Campus. Presented by The Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce.

39. Marina del Rey’s free Summer Concert Series at Burton Chace Park.

40. Movies on the Green at the Lou Bredlow Pavilion in Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills.

41. Grand Performances in DTLA.

42. LA Indie Improv Festival.

Sunday August 13th, 2017

43. Dog Day Afternoon presented by The Lincoln.

44. Grand Performances in DTLA.

45. Free museum days: Museum of Latin American Art and Craft and Folk Art Museum

46. 4th Annual Burbank Comedy Festival.

47. CicLAvia in San Pedro and the Wilmington area.

48. Swingin’ Summer at The Wiltern.

49. The Unauthorized Musical Parody of Bridesmaids presented by Rockwell Table & Stage.

 

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Weekend Events: August 4 – 6

Get out and do something fun this weekend! There’s plenty to do in the city of angels! Below is a helpful schedule of events to help you with your weekend plans! Enjoy!

Friday August 4th, 2017

1. San Fernando Valley Summer Drive-In Movie Nights.

2. FIGat7th Downtown Festival.

3. Brew at the Zoo.

4. Free ice cream at Salt & Straw West Hollywood.

5. Garbage Pail Groundlings at the renowned LA theater.

6. Indiana Jones at the Hollywood Bowl.

7. Rooftop Cinema Club LEVEL in DTLA and at The Montalban in Hollywood.

8. Dance DTLA at Grand Park.

9. Free Shakespeare at the Old Zoo in Griffith Park.

10. Lion King Sing-Along at the El Capitan Theatre.

11. Summer Movie Nights presented by the City of Monterey Park.

12. Shakespeare By The Sea at Garfield Park in South Pasadena.

13. Free summer movie screenings at Pershing Square.

14. The Barnsdall Art Park’s annual Wine Tasting Nights.

15. Summer Supper + Show Series on the rooftop of the Ritz-Carlton in DTLA.

16. Free museum days: Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena Museum of California Art and Long Beach Museum of Art.

Saturday August 5th, 2017

17. 5th annual Avocado Fest at Angel City Brewery in DTLA.

18. Classic Movie Night at the Heritage Square Museum in Montecito Heights.

19. The 5th annual Hollywood Beer and Music Festival.

20. Animaniacs at the Regent Theater.

21. ‘Play LA’ hosted by the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’ All-Stars for Kids.

22. The BBQ and Craft Brews Festival at Pershing Square in DTLA.

23. Marina Movie Nights in Marina del Rey.

24. Beard Battle LA in North Hollywood.

25. Rooftop Cinema Club at LEVEL in DTLA.

26. Dine LBC.

27. ScareLA.

28. Free summer series at Pershing Square.

29. Street Food Cinemaat Exposition Park, Griffith Park, and at Los Angeles State Historic Park.

30. TV Noir Screenings hosted by The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills.

31. KCRW’s Summer Nights.

32. Movies on the Green at the Lou Bredlow Pavilion in Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills.

33. Hard Summer music festival at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana.

34. Eat|See|Hearat Centennial Square at Pasadena City Hall.

35. Shakespeare By The Sea at Los Encinos State Historic Park in Encino.

36. Movie Picnic Night at Alhambra Park.

37. Grand Performances in DTLA.

Sunday August 6th, 2017

38. The Long Beach Zine Fest at the Museum of Latin Art.

39. KCRW’s World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl.

40. The Unauthorized Musical Parody of Bridesmaids presented by Rockwell Table & Stage.

41. The Great Rock and Roll Flea Market at The Regent Theater in DTLA.

42. Grand Performances in DTLA.

43. Shakespeare By The Seaat Eisenhower Park in Seal Beach.

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Weekend Events: July 14 – 16, 2017

There are plenty of activities and events going on in Los Angeles this weekend!

From Friday – Sunday you can enjoy events such as a lobster festival, a rooftop movie, and even a lotus festival!

Below is a list of things to do. Enjoy!

Friday July 14th, 2017

1. Free summer movie screenings put on by Pershing Square.

2. Friday Flights at the Getty

3. Outdoor Movies at the Skirball

4. Summer Nights in the Garden at the Natural History Museum in DTLA.

5. dineL.A. 

6. Port of Los Angeles Lobster Fest

7.  Los Angeles Soul Music Festival 

8. Quiet Clubbing Party at FIGat7th.

9. Free Shakespeare this summer at the Old Zoo in Griffith Park.

10. Champagne & Oysters Soirée at Mr. C

11. Modo Yoga hosting Karma Classes at their La Brea and Echo Park locations.

12. Summer Supper + Show Series on the rooftop of the Ritz-Carlton in DTLA.

13. Dance DTLA at Grand Park.

14. Westwood Village’s Cinema Under The Stars 

15. Shakespeare By The Sea at Monte Verde Park in Lakewood.

16. Cocktail classes hosted by Greenbar Distillery in DTLA.

17. SHAPE, a Tech + Entertainment Expo

18. Old Pasadena Summer Cinema

19. Free concert series put together by the Levitt Pavilion in McArthur Park.

20. The Barnsdall Art Park’s annual Wine Tasting Nights.

21. Outfest

22. Metro Art at Downtown Los Angeles’ Union Station.

23. Long Beach Museum of Art’s free museum day.

Saturday July 15th, 2017

24. The 37th Annual Lotus Festival at Echo Park Lake

25. Summer Movie Night at Lower L.A. River in South Gate.

26. The Agenda Festival

27. The Rooftop Cinema Series returns to Pasadena advertisements

28. Shakespeare By The Sea

29. DT Stage Concert Series at Pershing Square

30. Tease, If You Please Burlesque Show at the Globe Theatre.

31. Union Station’s Summer Train Fest

32. Cocktail classes hosted by the Greenbar Distillery in DTLA.

33. Eat|See|Hear at The Autry Museum.

34. Esotouric Bus Adventures

35. Simply Stylist

36. Summer of Music at Redondo Pier

37. Old Pasadena Summer Cinema

38. Free concert series at the Levitt Pavilion in McArthur Park.

39. Street Food Cinema at King Gillette Ranch in Malibu.

40. Grand Performances

41. Movie Picnic Night at Alhambra Park

Sunday July 16th, 2017

42. Santa Monica’s Frozen Fruit Co

43. Shakespeare By The Sea at Saddleback College Summer Theater in Mission Viejo.

44. DTLA Breweries United Fest

45. Free concert series at the Levitt Pavilion in McArthur Park.

46. Topanga Canyon’s Theatricum Botanicum

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Fun Things To Do In Los Angeles During July

Have anything planned for the month of July?

Below are just a few events going on in July that we think you should keep on your radar.

Enjoy and make sure to get your tickets in advance!

 1. Old Pasadena Summer Cinema -> Details

2. KCRW’s Summer Nights -> More information

3. The 2017 Salsa Festival at Pershing Square -> More information

4. Hollywood & Highland Presents Summer Jazz Nights -> Additional Information

5. Los Angeles Times Ideas Exchange with Bill Nye at Theatre at Ace Hotel -> Details

6. DT Stage Concert Series at Pershing Square -> Event Info

7. Show-Your-Spirit-Animal Quiet Clubbing Party at FIGat7th -> More Information

8. The Los Angeles Soul Music Festival at Exposition Park -> More information

9. Port of Los Angeles Lobster Fest in San Pedro -> Event Details

10. Summer Nights in the Garden at Natural History Museum -> Details

11. Explore Vintage Trains at Union Station’s Summer Train Fest -> Info

12. The 37th Annual Lotus Festival at Echo Park Lake -> More information

13. 9th Annual Taste of Farmers Market at 3rd & Fairfax -> More information

14. FYF Fest 2017 Returns -> More information

15. 2nd Annual Delicious Little Tokyo -> Details

16. Sondheim on Sondheim at the Hollywood Bowl -> Information

17. Long Beach Crawfish Festival at Rainbow Lagoon Park -> Details  – Discount tickets

18. Politicon 2017 -> More information

19. Midsummer Scream Halloween Festival at Long Beach Convention Center -> Details – Discount tickets

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Weekend Events: June 30 – July 2, 2017

Not sure what to do for this 4th of July weekend? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

June 30 – July 2 includes an annual car show, the Anime Expo, a SoCal Corgi Beach Day, and plenty more!

Take a look at the list below and go out and do something fun this weekend!

Friday June 30th, 2017

  1. Free Shakespeare at the Old Zoo in Griffith Park.
  2. Dance DTLA at Grand Park.
  3. Shakespeare By The Sea at Point Fermin Park in San Pedro.
  4. Outdoor Movies at the Skirball.
  5. The Last Book Review at The Last Bookstore in Downtown Los Angeles.
  6. Modo Yoga hosting Karma Classes every Friday at their Echo Park and La Brea locations.
  7. Free concert series at The Levitt Pavilion in McArthur Park.
  8. 8. Tom Gun LIVE: A Maverick’s Homage.
  9. 9th Annual Cars & Stripes Forever, a free pre-Independence Day celebration.
  10. Constitution Happy Hour at AMMO at The Hammer.
  11. The Barnsdall Art Park’s annual Wine Tasting Nights.
  12. The Groundlings: The Completely Different Late Show.
  13. Greenbar Distillery cocktail classes in Downtown LA.
  14. Jacques Brel Is Alive And Well And Living In Paris at The Odyssey Theatre Ensemble.
  15. 626 Night Market.
  16. Metro Art Presents a showcase at the historic Union Station.
  17. Cinema Under The Stars.

 

Saturday July 1st, 2017

  1. SoCal Corgi Beach Day at Long Beach’s Alamitos Beach.
  2. 19. Eat|See|Hear screening Top Gun at The Autry Museum.
  3. Old Pasadena Summer Cinema.
  4. KCRW’s Summer Nights.
  5. Red, White and BBQ.
  6. Beer Fest for Beer Geeks’ The Rarest Experience.
  7. Street Food Cinema featuring The Sandlot at Brand Library Park Glendale. and Napoleon Dynamite at Will Rogers State Historic Park Pacific Palisades on Saturday.
  8. Shakespeare By The Sea at Point Fermin Park in San Pedro.
  9. Hauser & Wirth hosting two opening shows on Saturday. One by American artist Paul McCarthy’s and the other by Takesada Matsutani.
  10. 28th Annual Mariachi USA Festival at the Hollywood Bowl.
  11. Pirate Invasion of Long Beach.
  12. The Anime Expo.
  13. ShipKicker.
  14. Free concert series at The Levitt Pavilion in McArthur Park.
  15. Summer of Music at Redondo Pier.
  16. International Printing Museum’s annual Independence Day Celebration.
  17. The Lincoln’s Dog Day Afternoon party at the Venice watering hole.

 

Sunday July 2nd, 2017

  1. Street Food Cinema at LA State Historic Park Los Angeles.
  2. Culver City Centennial Westside Food & Wine Festival.
  3. Angel City Brewery’s Merica Fest.
  4. Clifton’s full scale U.S.O. star studded bash.
  5. Free concert series at The Levitt Pavilion in McArthur Park.
  6. Boot Camp Boxing and Yoga at Iron Triangle Brewery in DTLA.
  7. 3rd Annual Venice Block Party.
  8. The Great Rock and Roll Flea Market.
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Fun Things to do in L.A. for Independence Day

July 4 is just a few days away! Have any plans?

Below is a list of plenty of things you can do in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Whether you want to see the traditional fireworks, attend a rooftop party, or go to an outdoor movie, there’s something for everybody.

Have a Happy Independence Day!

  1. CBS Studio Center’s 4th of July Fireworks & VIP Celebration.
  2. Redondo Beach 4th of July Fireworks at Seaside Lagoon.
  3. Topanga Canyon’s Theatricum Botanicum’s 3rd Annual Independence Day Old Fashioned Barn Dance and Barbecue.
  4. 67th Annual John Olguin Southbay July 4th Spectacular, a free event in San Pedro.
  5. L.A. Freedom Festival in Century City.
  6. 91st Annual Americafest at The Rose Bowl.
  7. Rooftop party at the Ace Hotel in Downtown L.A., California Sol 4th of July.
  8. West Valley’s July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza in Woodland Hills.
  9. Fireworks and Jurassic Park at Hollywood Forever, hosted by Cinespia.
  10. Grand Park’s 4th of July Block Party.
  11. Parade and skydivers at the Pacific Palisades 4th of July Parade & Fireworks Show.
  12. Queen Mary’s Fourth of July party.  Discount tickets here.
  13. July 4th at the Marina
  14. The Hollywood Bowl fireworks with a performance from Pentatonix.
  15. Go to a museum! The Getty Center, LACMA, and The Broad will be open. Times vary.
  16. Culver City Fourth of July Fireworks Show.
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Car Free San Fernando Valley Day–May 4

16carfreesfvCan you give up your car for one day? Take the challenge this weekend and participate in ‘Car Free San Fernando Valley’ a collaborative event sponsored by non-profit organizations, local businesses, schools, and local government to urge people to walk, bike, carpool, or take public transit on May 4th, 2014 and explore how easy it is to use alternative transportation.

Events include early morning yoga along the LA River Greenway in Studio City, the “May The Forest Be With You” bicycle ride, and scavenger hunt.  Pledge to go car free for the day and you will be entered into a prize raffle and receive an all-day discount from participating restaurants and businesses. For more info visit www.carfreesfv.com.