Thirteen indie bookstores across LA open their doors the same weekend — grab a passport and make a day of it across neighbourhoods.
West Hollywood's premier Arabic night turns Zouk into a full-on summer celebration — dress up and stay late.
Banda and reggaeton collide at one of LA's most dramatic venues — late night, loud, no apologies.
Quantum Leap brings their 80s set to Downtown Crown's outdoor plaza — grab a lawn chair and settle in for a late Friday night sing-along.
Catch Mutual Frnds live at one of DTLA's storied music venues — a solid Friday night out for anyone who takes their local music seriously.
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Free KCRW beats in MOLAA's open-air courtyard, with live DJ sets, food trucks, and Latin American art exhibitions all running at once.
Free outdoor Macbeth under the summer sky at Veterans Park — Shakespeare performed live, no ticket required.
A stacked free R&B and hip-hop lineup in the heart of downtown LA — Pershing Square does big summers well.
Free all-day skate and surf throwdown under the Venice Sign — comp, pop-up park, and local market included.
Annual celebration rooted in community — live music, family activities, and local resources all in one place.
Softball, BBQ, inflatables, and a car show all in one park — a genuinely packed Saturday for families.
Two Motown legends, one summer night at the Bowl — the kind of concert you'll talk about for years.
A 4-mile moonlit walk along the C&O Canal to Great Falls — one of those summer nights you'll actually remember.
Punk, pop-punk, and skate culture collide on the Long Beach waterfront across two days — loud, sweaty, and exactly as chaotic as you'd want.
Mereba brings her soulful alt-R&B to an intimate club night — the kind of show you'll wish you'd seen before she fills bigger rooms.
Leimert Park's beloved Juice Joint opens the mic to all ages — show up, listen, or step up yourself.
Parent-child dance class where you actually learn a routine together — Signal Hill studio keeps groups small.
Make paper-mache masks at Barnsdall's Friday Art Night — a hands-on summer workshop the whole family can dig into.
Texas outfit Treaty Oak Revival bring their roots-country sound to the Greek's open-air stage.
The Fray and Dashboard Confessional share a stage — a solid double bill for anyone who grew up with both.
Cormega performs his landmark 2001 album front-to-back — a rare night for anyone who came up on Queens hip-hop.
Sorted Food's chaotic cooking formats collide in a live nostalgia-fuelled weekender — exactly as fun as it sounds.
Hardstyle icons Technoboy & Tuneboy hit an LA studio space for a night that draws serious fans from across the region.
Dembow, bachata, and full Dominican energy at Matriarch — a night that feels like a trip without the flight.
Anysia Kym and Tony Seltzer bring their sharp collaborative energy to The Echo, with Alexander Spit rounding out a tight indie bill.
Catch One's dance floor gets a full reggaeton takeover — best night to finally wear those going-out shoes.
Free workshop covers the real nuts and bolts of launching an assisted living facility, from licensing to funding.
Mariachi El Bronx brings punk-meets-mariachi to a free DTLA outdoor stage — pack a picnic and claim your spot early.
Hundreds of lanterns light the temple grounds as traditional Bon Odori dancing honors ancestors — a rare, genuinely sacred community night in the middle of the city.
A UCSB physicist brings science to life through graphic storytelling at one of SoCal's most storied observatories — stay for the telescopes after dark.
Tim Burton's cult classic screens at Hollywood Forever Cemetery — the most fitting venue imaginable for Edward Scissorhands.
Nikka Costa brings her soulful, high-energy set back to Plummer Park — free, outdoors, and the kind of Sunday evening that justifies cancelling your plans.
West Coast legends Too Short, Xzibit, and Layzie Bone on a free outdoor stage in the heart of downtown — hard to beat on a Sunday.
225 vendors take over downtown Torrance with antiques, live DJ, and 21 restaurants — get that mystery item appraised for $3.
Play mahjong surrounded by koi ponds and classical pavilions — East Never Loses runs a welcoming game for all levels.
Sade's catalog reimagined above the LA skyline — a rare night of quiet storm R&B and jazz for grown-ups.
San Pedro's Alva's hosts a rare preview of new original jazz from saxophonist Joshua Childress — $20 for a room where you'll hear tomorrow's recordings tonight.
History professors hold court in a real bar — cold drink in hand, big ideas on the table.
MLS action at BMO Stadium — a proper night match with a loud home crowd behind LAFC.
A CUA medievalist unpacks Norse mythology over craft beer in Sterling — sharp, pub-friendly lecture for curious adults.
Eight artists explore touch and texture as meaning at this free MASH Gallery opening — the kind of show that rewards slowing down.
Korean hip-hop solo act Woodz takes the Dolby stage — a tight live show with a devoted local fanbase.
Hermanos Espinoza bring their roots-driven Linaje Tour to YouTube Theatre — a rare LA stop for one of Mexico's most beloved acts.
Too $hort, Xzibit, and Layzie Bone on one stage at Pershing Square — a rare West Coast rap lineup for 21+ night owls.
Free outdoor yoga on the PDC plaza — show up early, grab a spot, and start Sunday right.
Rooftop pool brunch with a DJ and a crowd that actually shows up to have fun — summer in LA, distilled.
Learn pickleball from scratch at a local school gym — loaner Selkirk paddles included for a $5 wear-and-tear fee.
Drop-in crafting at Dolores St — $10 a head or free with membership, no elaborate planning required.
A breezy Sunday 5K through one of LA's coolest streets, with the lululemon crew keeping the energy up.
A free Sunday day party at Jungle Hollywood — RSVP before 5:30pm to skip the door.
Drop-in crafting at Rediscover Center for $10 a head — free if you're already a member.
Berlin's masked techno maestro meets a full orchestra under the stars — an open-air collision of rave culture and classical muscle you won't find anywhere else.
Mike Phillips has played with MJ, Prince, and Stevie Wonder — catch him live at the Blue Note for a masterclass in soul saxophone.
LA's sharpest improvisers riff live off real celebrity stories — unpredictable, unscripted, and genuinely funny every time.
NWSL action at BMO Stadium — Angel City brings the energy and the crowd always delivers.
Pro wrestling's flagship show rolls into Intuit Dome — loud, theatrical, and a genuine blast for older kids.
A staged reading built around Dorothy Kilgallen's unsolved death and her secret JFK files — sharp, provocative theatre for anyone who likes their mysteries true.
Chance Peña brings his intimate, acoustic-leaning songwriting to one of LA's best mid-size rooms.
Miyazaki's eco-epic on the big screen, free for kids under 17 — a rare chance to see a genuine animated masterpiece the way it was meant to be seen.
Conrad Tao brings his decades-honed take on Rhapsody in Blue to the Bowl under the stars — one of LA's great summer rituals.
Hardcore legends Bad Brains mark 50 years at the Regent — a rare chance to witness living music history.
Conrad Tao brings two decades of Gershwin mastery to the Bowl's open air — the kind of performance that makes the city feel alive.
SB19 takes the Grammy Museum stage for a rare intimate set — part conversation, part live performance from one of P-pop's biggest acts.
Violent Femmes playing their 1983 debut front-to-back — if you know every word, you already know you're going.
WNBA action at Crypto.com Arena — two competitive rosters, one of the league's best atmospheres.
Ella Mai brings her silky R&B to one of LA's most beloved outdoor venues on a summer night.
Dodgers host the Mariners under the stadium lights — classic summer baseball with one of the best views in the city.
Ryan Beatty's intimate songwriting hits differently in a candlelit cemetery lodge — a rare LA show for fans who found him early.
Vince Staples breaks down Cry Baby in a 200-seat theater — the kind of raw, up-close conversation that doesn't happen at arenas.
Two American soul institutions share the Hollywood Bowl stage — Tower of Power's brass-heavy funk alongside Preservation Hall's New Orleans tradition.
Mae Martin brings sharp, personal comedy to one of LA's most intimate venues.
India Shawn brings her silky R&B to one of LA's best intimate venues — a proper Thursday night out.
Miguel Rivera and Michael Rey lead an intimate story circle reconnecting participants with nature's rhythms at 18th Street Art Center.
GovCon execs gather at Lost Rhino for free beers, sponsor meet-ups, and a session on winning grant writing.