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Harboring Community: “Ships of the 20th Century in Southern California” Art Exhibit at FoaSouth
The Festival of Arts invites the public to its latest off-site exhibit at foaSouth, Harboring Community: Ships of the 20th Century in Southern California. Featuring several never-before-exhibited works from the Festival of Arts Permanent Art Collection, this exhibit explores Southern California’s enduring connection to the sea through paintings of boats, harbors, and coastal life. Spanning over a century, the collection showcases a range of artistic styles from early California Impressionists to contemporary Festival artists highlighting how maritime subjects have inspired reflection, industry, and community across generations.
The foaSouth exhibit is located at 1006 S. Coast Hwy. Laguna Beach, CA 92651. It is part of an ongoing series of shows that the Festival of Arts is holding at the location year round. The building is open to the public daily from 9am - 9pm. Admission is free. The Festival of Arts is a non-profit organization whose proceeds support the arts in and about Laguna Beach. For more informat…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Name: Active culture. Contact Phone: (949) 494-1145. Cost: free.
Saturday, July 19, 2025.
FOASOUTH AT ACTIVE CULTURE
1006 S Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 494-1145.
LEGO® World Parade
The LEGO® World Parade is a high-energy finale to a day of play at the Resort, bringing LEGO magic to life with dazzling floats, fan-favorite characters, and over 50 entertainers. The parade features themes from across the LEGO universe, including LEGO® City, DUPLO® and LEGO® NINJAGO® and now ends with a grand finale in THE LEGO® MOVIE WORLD. The route kicks off in Fun Town, winds past DUPLO® Playtown, and concludes with a celebration that’s as AWESOME as the bricks themselves.
Saturday, July 19, 2025.
One LEGOLAND Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008.
Magnolia Bakery x Glossier: Sweet Treats Are Here 🍌✨
Something sweet has arrived at Glossier! To celebrate the launch of Banana Pudding Balm Dotcom, Glossier’s newest and delicious limited-edition collab with Magnolia Bakery, Glossier LA will be giving a complimentary sweet treat this Saturday, 7/19.
The first 150 people will get a complimentary Banana Pudding plus a Balm Dotcom charm with any $40+ purchase.
This is your chance to experience the classic flavors of Magnolia Bakery’s original banana pudding — creamy, vanilla, and perfectly balanced banana sweetness — all wrapped up in Balm Dotcom.
Glossier Los Angeles
Address: 8523 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069.
Category: Misc. Contact Name: Noor Abid. Contact Phone: 8484676652. Contact Email: nabid@bpcm.com. Cost: Free.
Saturday, July 19, 2025.
Something sweet has arrived at Glossier! To celebrate the launch of Banana Pudding Balm Dotcom, Glossier LA will be giving a free treat this Saturday. The first 150 people will get a complimentary Banana Pudding and a charm with any $40+ purchase.
For more info visit www.glossier.com. Sawdust Art Festival
Celebrate Laguna Beach’s most iconic summer tradition: the 59th annual Sawdust Art Festival. Open daily June 27 through August 31. Be part of a colorful story nearly six decades in the making. Take home original art, enjoy free art classes, create lasting memories and discover unique treasures from more than 185 celebrated local artists. New this year: The Cove...by Starfish! More than just a festival kitchen, The Cove is a vibrant alcove alive with music, color, aroma, and flavor with a menu inspired by the bold and exciting flavors of one of Laguna's favorite restaurants, Starfish.
Hours: Sun-Thurs: 11a-8p and Fri-Sat: 11a-10p.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Festivals / Parades. Contact Phone: 949-494-3030. Contact Email: questions@sawdustartfestival.org. Cost: $12 (Adults) $10 (Seniors 65+) $5 (Youth 6-12) Under 5 are free.
Saturday, July 19, 2025.
Sawdust Art Festival
935 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651.
For more info visit sawdustartfestival.org. San Clemente Ocean Festival
Kid’s Dolphin Dash, Groms Rule® Surf Contest, and Great Rubber Duck Race. This year's line-up includes a FREE beach concert, Sand Sculpting Contest, Woodie Car Exhibits, and the Ocean Art Show.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Community Events / Volunteerism. Runs / Walks / Marathons. Sports and Recreation. Contact Name: Summer Strauch. Contact Phone: 949-440-6141.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 7:30 AM – Sunday, July 20, 2025, 5:00 PM.
San Clemente Pier.
For more info visit www.oceanfestival.org. Create & Cultivate Festival
This July, one of LA’s most anticipated summer events is taking over Downtown: Create & Cultivate’s Festival, a two-day celebration of women in business, culture, and creativity happening July 19–20 at Rolling Greens.
With a headlining performance by Grammy-winning artist Doechii, powerhouse speakers like Ciara, Paige DeSorbo, and Jeannie Mai, plus a packed lineup of live music, curated experiences, and can’t-miss networking, this is the event to be at this summer.
Category: Conferences. Festivals / Parades. Cost: Varies.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Rolling Greens, Downtown Los Angeles.
For more info visit www.createcultivate.com. Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy Restoration
Join OC Habitats every third Saturday of the month at the Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy to support wetland restoration! Get your hands dirty removing invasive plants, planting native plants, and picking up trash — all while learning about wetland ecosystems.
Free parking in the back lot behind the Wetland & Wildlife Care Center; overflow in front lot.
Please wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts and closed-toe shoes. We suggest you bring clothing layers for varying weather, a hat, reef-safe sunscreen, sunglasses and a refillable water bottle. You can also bring your own work gloves if you want. We will supply tools, gloves, trash bags and a water refill station.
Restrooms available at the site.
Waivers are required if you haven’t already completed one this calendar year. Waivers can be found at www.OCHabitats.com If you are under 18 years old, you will need your parent or guardian to sign your waiver. On the day of the event, please show a proof (screenshot or email confirmation) that y…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: OC Habitats. Contact Phone: (949) 697-8651. Contact Email: staff@ochabitats.org. Cost: Free.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
21900 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92646 (corner of PCH & Newland).
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. SoCal NOMA Architecture Summer Camp - Middle School
We are happy to share that registration for the annual architectural summer camp is now open for 2025! Our not-for-profit program is designed to expose youth to the built environment. Students are introduced to the people, professions, and ideas that make up the design profession, and we guide students through all stages of design using provoking and fun exercises. They will also investigate through drawing and model building, analyze through diagramming and research, and engage through interviews and site visits. By the program's conclusion, students present a fully essential project that addresses an issue in their city. This is a very popular and successful program that prepares students for a future in architectural design and planning. Spots fill up quickly!
Information about the summer program:
Location: East Los Angeles College
Middle school program: Saturdays, July 12,19 and 26 from 9-5 pm.
Registration fee: $100. Lunch will be provided.
Registration Link: https://socalnoma.breezechms.co…
Category: School / Education. Contact Name: SoCal NOMA. Contact Email: admin@socalnoma.org. Cost: $100.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
ELAC (East Los Angeles College).
For more info visit socalnoma.breezechms.com. Wildfire Community Listening Sessions
The Wildfire Youth Media Initiative at the USC Annenberg Center on Communication Leadership and Policy invites you to attend wildfire community listening sessions to record your story with high school reporters from the Pacific Palisades and the greater Altadena area. The events are an opportunity to share your memories, hopes for the future, and lessons learned from the fires in company with many members of your community. Anyone who was impacted is welcome: survivors, neighbors, friends, students, journalists, volunteers, community organizers, and more. We encourage you to bring objects of particular meaning, such as items you found in the aftermath, aided in your recovery, or helped you live or work through this experience.
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: Rebecca Haggerty. Contact Phone: (213) 740-9683. Contact Email: commlead@usc.edu. Cost: Free.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
KCRW, 1660 Stewart St, Santa Monica, CA 90404.
For more info visit gotoevent.co. CLEAN UP REDONDO BEACH WITH BUBBIES ICE CREAM AND HEAL THE BAY!
On Saturday, July 19 from 10am to 12pm, beach lovers are invited to join Bubbies Mochi Ice Cream and Heal the Bay for this year’s Plastic Free July Beach Clean-Up! A perfect way to enjoy the summer sun and help keep our oceans safe and clean from ocean-bound plastic, everyone is invited to help remove trash and debris from Redondo Beach. Bring the kids and some friends to pitch in and keep our local beaches clean, plus attendance is completely free!!
Bubbies is one of the most popular mochi ice cream brands in the country and is on a mission to help keep paradise clean. As part of your RSVP, you’ll receive free Bubbies swag, coupons, and Mochi Ice Cream refreshments on-site!
For more information and to register, please visit: https://donate.healthebay.org/event/nothin-but-sand-july-2025/e692334
We recommend all attendees bring ocean-friendly sunscreen, and reuseable water bottles to the clean-up event. A water refill station, and hand sanitizer will be available on-site. For more information about Bu…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Redondo Beach
309 Esplanade, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
For more info visit donate.healthebay.org. HOLOCAUST MUSEUM LA PRESENTS ‘ANTISEMITISM’S ECHO: THE IMPACT OF POGROMS’
Holocaust Museum LA presents “Antisemitism’s Echo: The Impact of Pogroms,” an exhibit documenting attacks against Jews, spanning 2,000 years and three continents.
Banners displayed throughout the museum detail the violent and destructive pogroms (organized massacres against the Jewish people), beginning in 66 CE in Alexandria, Egypt. The banners document infamous pogroms throughout history: Strasbourg, France, in 1349; late 19th century Russia and the Habsburg Empire; Nazi-perpetrated Kristallnacht (the “Night of Broken Glass”) in 1938; Baghdad, Iraq, in1941; Tripoli, Libya, in 1945; and Oct. 7 in Israel. The banners feature eyewitness quotes, historical facts and photographs of artifacts from the specific time periods. Survivor testimonies featured include members of the Los Angeles community, historic accounts and reflections by former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury W. Michael Blumenthal.
In addition to reflections from Holocaust survivors, the exhibit includes firsthand testimonies from the USC Sho…
Category: Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Phone: 3236513704. Contact Email: info@hmla.org.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Holocaust Museum LA
100 The Grove Drive
Los Angeles, CA. 90036.
For more info visit www.holocaustmuseumla.org. JustFoodForDogs Presents: Sun’s Out, Tongues Out – Summer Celebration for Dogs & Their Humans
Summer is heating up, and JustFoodForDogs is here to help your pup make the most of it! Join us for a one-day-only, in-store celebration filled with treats, tastings, and tail wags.
You (and your pup!) are invited to the JustFoodForDogs West Hollywood Location for a day of complimentary fresh food samples, cooling pup treats like frozen watermelon and sugar-free whipped cream cups, and exclusive in-store promotions. Our expert team will be on hand to share summer wellness tips and help you find the perfect (and tasty!) formulas for your pup.
The first 50 guests will receive a free jar of our Calming Supplement Chews—ideal for easing summer stressors like fireworks or thunderstorms. Plus, enjoy scratch-off cards for a chance to win prizes, including free food, treats, and custom pet gear.
Stop by and stock up on everything you need for a happy, healthy summer with your pup!
Category: Misc. Contact Name: JustFoodForDogs West Hollywood. Contact Phone: (323) 471-4242. Contact Email: justfoodfordogs@turnerpr.com. Cost: Free.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
JustFoodForDogs West Hollywood
7870 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90046.
For more info visit www.justfoodfordogs.com. JustFoodForDogs Presents: Sun’s Out, Tongues Out – Summer Celebration for Dogs & Their Humans
Summer is heating up, and JustFoodForDogs is here to help your pup make the most of it! Join us for a one-day-only, in-store celebration filled with treats, tastings, and tail wags.
You (and your pup!) are invited to the JustFoodForDogs Sherman Oaks Location for a day of complimentary fresh food samples, cooling pup treats like frozen watermelon and sugar-free whipped cream cups, and exclusive in-store promotions. Our expert team will be on hand to share summer wellness tips and help you find the perfect (and tasty!) formulas for your pup.
The first 50 guests will receive a free jar of our Calming Supplement Chews—ideal for easing summer stressors like fireworks or thunderstorms. Plus, enjoy scratch-off cards for a chance to win prizes, including free food, treats, and custom pet gear.
Stop by and stock up on everything you need for a happy, healthy summer with your pup!
Category: Misc. Contact Name: JustFoodForDogs Sherman Oaks. Contact Phone: (747) 208-6900. Contact Email: justfoodfordogs@turnerpr.com. Cost: Free.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
JustFoodForDogs Sherman Oaks
13900 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423.
For more info visit www.justfoodfordogs.com. Persona: Exploring Self-Portraiture
"Persona: Exploring Self-Portraiture” features the work of more than 20 contemporary artists as well as historical self-portraits. The exhibition probes the limits of self-portraiture and examines the concept of visually representing the self. “Persona” features paintings, sculptures, photographs, prints, fused glass, textile art, illustrations, and more!
"Persona" is on view from April 26 through Aug 10, 2025.
Forest Lawn Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm.
Category: Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Phone: 323-340-4782. Contact Email: museum@forestlawn.com. Cost: Free and open to the public.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Forest Lawn Museum
1712 S. Glendale Avenue
Glendale, CA 91205.
For more info visit forestlawn.com. Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt
Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016!
Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer a question or solve a puzzle to receive your next instruction. Compete as a group, individually or create multiple teams and race each other. Almost all of our adventures are designed to be wheelchair and stroller friendly and all are carefully crafted to be entertaining and informative with something to appeal to all ages. Complete the adventure as quickly as possible to win first place or take your time and enjoy the journey. Price is per team, not per person. Groups can be any size, but small groups are recommended for the best experience.
Enter the code EVENTPASS on the payment page for a $10 discount!
Most locations are available daylight hours every day.
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Runs / Walks / Marathons. Sports and Recreation. Misc. Contact Name: Customer Support. Contact Phone: 8884338966. Contact Email: support@puzzlingadventures.com. Cost: $39.95 with $10 EVENTPASS discount - price per team - online registration required.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Puzzling Adventures Start & Finish Location
101 Judge John Aiso St, Los Angeles, CA.
For more info visit puzzlingadventures.com. 59th Annual Sawdust Art Festival
Celebrate Laguna Beach’s most iconic summer tradition: the 59th annual Sawdust Art Festival. Open daily June 27 through August 31. Be part of a colorful story nearly six decades in the making. Take home original art, enjoy free art classes, create lasting memories and discover unique treasures from more than 185 celebrated local artists. New this year: The Cove...by Starfish! More than just a festival kitchen, The Cove is a vibrant alcove alive with music, color, aroma, and flavor with a menu inspired by the bold and exciting flavors of one of Laguna's favorite restaurants, Starfish.
• Sawdust Art Festival is open daily
• Meet 185+ Artists
• Purchase Original Art
• Watch Live Art Demos
• Take Free Art Classes
• Enjoy 3 Stages of Live Music
• Eat & Drink
Hours: Sun-Thurs: 11a-8p and Fri-Sat: 11a-10p.
Category: Festivals / Parades. Contact Name: Liana Miller. Contact Phone: 949-494-3030. Contact Email: lianarhett@gmail.com. Cost: Adults $12, Seniors 65+ $10, Children 6-12 $5.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Sawdust Art Festival, 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651.
For more info visit sawdustartfestival.org. Art in the PArk
Join us every Saturday throughout summer to enjoy family time in the park. We have art and face painting for all ages. Stop by and have a picnic on the lawn, enjoy our new playground equipment, and learn STEM through art with us!
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Misc. Contact Name: Constance Rux. Contact Phone: 310-510-0220. Contact Email: crux@cityofavalon.gov. Cost: Free.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Avalon Kid's Park Catalina Island, Avalon, CA.
For more info visit www.cityofavalon.gov. COLA 2025 — Design and Visual Artist Exhibition
The Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery is pleased to present COLA 2025, the artist exhibition of the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Independent Master Artist Project (COLA IMAP) Grant Program. COLA 2025 marks the twenty-eighth edition of the COLA IMAP Grant Program, celebrating the creative visions of nine exceptional Los Angeles-based artists in visual, literary, and performing arts. COLA 2025, includes Carmen Argote, Olivia Booth, Bryan Ida, Flora Kao, and Jemima Wyman, who will debut bold new works ranging from video, sculpture, painting, photography, drawing, and installation with the freedom to center their core artistic impulses.
This non-thematic exhibition presents a diverse assembly of artworks, offering viewers a rich and in-depth exploration of each artist’s individual practice. The works span a wide range of themes, including the history and application of glass, a fever-dream study of Barnsdall Art Park, portraits composed of legal language, visual strategies like camouflage s…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Name: Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery Staff. Contact Phone: (323) 644-6269. Contact Email: lamag@lacity.org. Cost: Free.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, 4800 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90027.
For more info visit lamag.org. First Job Fair to Support Those Impacted by LA Fires Coming to Pasadena July 19
For Immediate Release (July 11, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA) – Global nonprofit organization the Global Empowerment Mission (GEM), in collaboration with Cal OES, the County of Los Angeles, and the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), and other partners will host the first-ever Job Fair for Fire Survivors on Saturday, July 19, 2025 in Pasadena.
The Job Fair will be held in tandem with a large-scale Recovery Pop-Up, a collaborative effort between GEM and the partner entities, LAEDC and Cal OES, offering survivors direct access to vital resources, services, and giveaways to support their ongoing recovery. The Job fair marks GEM’s continued commitment to this mission, taking place two weeks following the six month remembrance mark of the devastating fires that rocked Los Angeles to its core.
Following the devastating wildfires across Los Angeles County, this event provides survivors with meaningful employment opportunities and access to services that support long-term recovery. It’s a one-s…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Job Fairs / Employment.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
PazNaz Church
3700 E Sierra Madre Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91107.
HexClad Serves Up: Mr. Beef At Uncle Paulie’s Deli
On Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20, 2025 (11:00 AM - 3:00 PM PT), HexClad is teaming up with Uncle Paulie’s Deli to bring Mr. Beef, Chicago’s most iconic sandwich, to Los Angeles for a weekend pop-up hosted by Courtney Storer on July 19 & 20. Back for its second year, “HexClad Serves Up: Mr. Beef At Uncle Paulie’s Deli” is already shaping up to be the weekend of the summer. For two days only, Angelenos can enjoy a taste of Chicago in L.A. featuring the Italian beef sandwich straight from Chicago’s legendary Mr. Beef – the spot that inspired The Bear’s “Original Beef of Chicagoland.” The Bear’s Culinary Director and Chicago native, Courtney Storer, will be serving her Coco’s to Go-Go Homemade Italian Ice. Attendees will also be treated to the complimentary pickle cart courtesy of HexClad, have the chance to grab limited-edition merch, as well as catch a few surprise moments we’re keeping under wraps (for now).
Italian beef sandwiches, Coco’s to Go-Go Homemade Italian Ice, and limited-edition products…
Category: Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Contact Email: HexClad@dkcnews.com.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Uncle Paulie’s Deli - 8053 W 3rd St, Los Angeles.
Lil McDonald’s Experience
Big family fun awaits with a larger-than-life play experience to celebrate the launch of the new Lil McDonald’s Happy Meal®. Come explore toy-themed play zones, snap pics at oversized photo ops, and even dive into a Chicken McNuggets® inspired ball pit! It’s McDonald’s play – in a whole new way. Entry will be free and available on a first come, first served basis. All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Misc. Museum / Exhibitions.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Santa Monica Place - 395 Santa Monica Pl, Santa Monica, CA 90401.
Lumia: A Light Within - A Solo Exhibition by Seda Saar
Lumia: A Light Within - A Solo Exhibition by Seda Saar
On View at ace/121 Gallery - June 21-July 19, 2025
Explore the spiritual and sensory dimensions of light through sculpture, painting, and installation in Lumia: A Light Within, a solo exhibition by Armenian-American artist Seda Saar presented by Glendale Arts at ace/121 Gallery.
Rooted in geometric abstraction and inspired by Saar’s background in architecture and energy medicine, the works engage viewers in an immersive experience of color, reflection, and perception.
At the heart of the show are mesmerizing sculptural forms - Chroma Column, Aurora Nova - that refract and activate space with spectral energy. Saar's layered paintings, such as Chroma Waves and Chroma Synthesis, deepen this inquiry, inviting quiet contemplation and presence.
The exhibition draws on the legacy of the Light and Space movement while offering a contemporary, spiritually attuned perspective grounded in cultural memory and poetic abstraction.
“These works are not…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Name: Maria Sahakian. Contact Phone: 818-243-2611. Contact Email: msahakian@glendalearts.org. Cost: $0.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
ace/121 Gallery
121 N. Kenwood St.
Glendale, CA 91206.
For more info visit www.ace121gallery.com. VHS Dreams: The Art of Ghana’s Mobile Cinema
VHS Dreams: The Art of Ghana’s Mobile Cinema
July 11 – August 23, 2025 | BEYOND THE STREETS
Opening Reception: Friday, July 11, 6–9 PM
Curated by Deadly Prey Gallery
BEYOND THE STREETS
434 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Hours: Wed-Sat, from 11AM to 6PM
A vivid tribute to Ghana’s hand-painted movie poster tradition, VHS Dreams showcases one of the largest collections of original works ever assembled. Painted on recycled flour sacks by artists from Accra and beyond, these bold, surreal posters reimagine global cinema through a distinctly West African lens. Original paintings are available for purchase and can be taken home the same day with new works rotating in throughout the run. Limited edition prints and posters are also available in the BEYOND THE STREETS gift shop and online.
More info at www.beyondthestreets.com.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Museum / Exhibitions.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
BEYOND THE STREETS
434 N La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036
OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, July 11, from 6PM–9PM.
For more info visit beyondthestreets.com. Abigail Raphael Collins: BLACKOUT
Abigail Raphael Collins uses video installation and experimental nonfiction to listen to what is considered unspeakable. Her work begins from a queer, feminist perspective, exploring what is passed on through generations, outside of language: the gaps, silences, and stutters in intimate and historical dialogue. The culmination of seven years of researching, filming, and editing, BLACKOUT is an experimental documentary that unravels relationships between the film and television industry and the US military. Beginning with the artist’s father, a method actor with PTSD frequently cast in military roles, BLACKOUT threads together interviews of individuals working at the mediatized military junction: a combat videographer, a role player for military trainings, a script supervisor in the Army, and a writer for a TV show partially funded by the US military.
Gallery Hours: Wed-Sun, 12-6PM.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Cost: Free.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
REDCAT, 631 W 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012.
For more info visit www.redcat.org. Hande Sever: Take off your eyes
Hande Sever (Art MFA ‘18) explores cultural and political archives by excavating texts and images that shape historical narratives. Often drawing from her own family’s history of persecution, her work examines the intersection of personal and collective memory, particularly in the context of military violence, surveillance, and censorship. Take off your eyes presents two bodies of work rooted in Southern California collections. To Thread Air (2023) is based on research Sever conducted in the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum, and examines the relationship between the former actor and US President and Kenan Evren, former Turkish President and right-wing leader of the 1980 Turkish coup d’etat. Stemming from an album held in the Ottoman Empire photography collection of the Getty Research Institute, In Search of ‘My Beloved Pauline’ (2025) follows the path of a German soldier who documented sites of colonization throughout and beyond the Ottoman Empire from 1917–1918.
Gallery Hours: Wed-Sun, 12-6PM.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Cost: Free.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
REDCAT, 631 W 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012.
For more info visit www.redcat.org. The IKEA Sleepeasy LA Event
Step into the enchanting world of the IKEA Sleepeasy, a hidden gem tucked behind a Hollywood theater. Wander through six whimsical rooms, each crafted to delight your senses and showcase the six essentials for a perfect night's sleep. Don't miss out—this dreamy experience will only be around for a limited time!
IKEA Family members are invited to reserve a free gift bag that includes a collectible event tote. Gift bags must be picked up in person, during event hours from 12pm-4pm on Saturday, 7/19 or Sunday, 7/20. Gift bags include one pair of slippers that can be personalized with an embroidered monogram during event hours. See store for details.
Discover Your Aura - Get your Aura photo taken and learn what the colors reveal about your energy, emotions, and personality in this unique and insightful experience! During your session, you’ll receive a special Aura photo—a visual snapshot of the energy you radiate. Using specialized biofeedback equipment, our Aura reader will capture your energy field and prov…
Category: Misc. Contact Name: IKEA U.S. Contact Email: ikeaevents@factorypr.com. Cost: Free.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
IKEA Burbank
600 South Ikea Way, Burbank, CA 91502.
For more info visit www.ikea.com. Tijuana Street Food Tour for Foodies
Join Wild Foodie Tours for an all-inclusive, fun, gritty, and insightful street food tour in Tijuana! You'll enjoy tastings at 5 food stops, 1 non-alcoholic beverage stop, and 1 dessert stop to taste the best flavors of Tijuana. Other likely visits include the Mercado Hidalgo open-air market and a Mexican bakery. Along the way we'll point out a few of the eateries Anthony Bourdain and Andrew Zimmern showcased on their Travel Channel shows. Only $69! Everything included: food, transportation, shopping, sightseeing, and a tour guide! Guests meet at the McDonald's at the San Ysidro Trolley Station in San Diego. Reservations required. For info and/or to book, visit wildfoodietours.com.
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Reunions. Misc. Cost: 69.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Meeting spot: McDonald's San Ysidro Trolley Station on 727 East San Ysidro Blvd.
Youth Art Classes at Festival of Arts
Fridays – Sundays, 12:30
July 5 – August 24, 2025
Bring out that creative spark in your young artist at the Youth Arts Classes this summer at the Festival of Arts. Kids ages 5 to 12 will enjoy art classes taught by professional artists in mixed-media, ceramics, sculpture and more. Meanwhile, parents will have free time to view the artwork on display throughout the Festival grounds.
Art instructors will share some of their creative techniques in a fun and friendly environment that will inspire your kids to come back every week!
Class details:
Class registration fees $25.
Classes are approximately 1 hour.
Reservations are required. Class sizes are limited- so reserve early!
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Name: festival of arts. Contact Phone: (800) 487-3378. Contact Email: tickets@lagunapageant.com. Cost: 25.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Festival of Arts Grounds
650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651.
For more info visit www.foapom.com. Concerts on the Green at Festival of Arts
Select Saturdays at 1pm
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the sounds of award-winning musicians as they perform live as part of the Festival of Arts Concerts on the Green series.
Groove to the sounds of these living legends in a casual outdoor gallery setting that offers a memorable and unique concert experience unmatched in Southern California. The Festival of Arts continues to build on its nationally and critically acclaimed reputation as one of the finest outdoor art venues.
July 5 -Brian Bromberg & Friends
July 12 -Greg Adams and East Bay Soul
July 19 -Grace Kelly
July 25 -Poncho Sanchez
August 2 -The Lao Tizer Band featuring Elliott Yamin
August 9 -Brian Simpson
General Admission 15.00
VIP reserved seating available.
Category: Misc. Contact Name: Festival of Arts. Contact Phone: (800) 487-3378. Contact Email: tickets@lagunapageant.com. Cost: 15.00.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Festival of Arts Grounds
650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651.
For more info visit www.foapom.com. Emma Heming Willis & Helen Christoni Host Brain Health Event
Join co-creators of Make Time Wellness, a wellness brand helping women prioritize their brain health, Emma Heming Willis and Helen Christoni, for an intimate gathering on Saturday, July 19 from 1:00-3:00pm at The Vitamin Shoppe Fairfax location. Attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to chat with Emma and Helen, try new product samples, and earn a FREE HAT with any Make Time purchase!
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: Kylan Gould. Contact Phone: 3104883822. Contact Email: kylan@stanton-company.com. Cost: FREE.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Vitamin Shoppe Fairfax
101 N Fairfax Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036.
For more info visit maketimewellness.com. Meals on Wheels Orange County 2nd Annual Pickleball Bash
Meals on Wheels Orange County is hosting its 2nd Annual Pickleball Bash tournament! Taking place at The Tennis & Pickleball Club in Newport Beach on Saturday, July 19, the event promises a day filled with friendly competition, fun, and most importantly, a chance to make a difference in the lives of Orange County older adults!
As a participant or sponsor, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring that Meals on Wheels Orange County can continue its mission to nourish the wellness, purpose, and dignity of older adults in our communities through nutrition, socialization and wrap-around essential services. Your generous support will directly impact the lives of our older adults, ensuring they receive the nourishment and wellness they deserve!
Join us for competitive pickleball matches and beginner-friendly activities – or observe from the sidelines and enjoy delicious lunch and libations throughout the event. Whether you're aiming for victory on the court or cheering from the sidelines, your support will make a…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Fundraisers. Sports and Recreation. Contact Phone: (714) 761-2638. Contact Email: events@mealsonwheelsoc.org. Cost: $50+.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Tennis and Pickleball Club at Newport Beach
11 Clubhouse Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660.
For more info visit www.mealsonwheelsoc.org. Alice and the Wonderful Tea Party – a “Strongly Recommended!” Rudie-DeCarlo musical comedy for all ages
“STRONGLY RECOMMENDED! A splendid children’s theatrical experience with a terrific new twist. The quality of performance is so pure and bright that children are fascinated throughout, all the while being exposed to superior theater that does not pander to their young age. The music and lyrics by Evelyn Rudie are the magic of the show. They provide a style and energy that keeps the children glued to the action.” L.A. PARENT.
Kids 2 to 102 join Alice as she accepts an invitation from the Queen of Hearts to return to the Wonderland of her youth. Will Alice prevail, or are the Cards stacked against her? Will the Queen suffer a heart attack? Lovely audience participation throughout the production helps Alice set a topsy-turvy Wonderland aright in this zany musical comedy.
“A winning blend of vaudeville, English pantomime and music hall.” Drama-logue.
The internationally acclaimed Family Theatre musical comedy, performed on three continents over the past 45 years, is presented by renowned Actors’ Repertor…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Santa Monica Playhouse Box Office. Contact Phone: 310-394-9779. Contact Email: theatre@SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com. Cost: $15 for kids 12 and under; $17.50 for adults; includes post-show photo opps with the actors.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:25 PM.
Santa Monica Playhouse - The Other Space, 1211 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401.
For more info visit www.santamonicaplayhouse.com. Cool Down @ BEV: Summer Series Launch
Get ready to throw it back to the Y2K era at Cool Down @ BEV. During the summer series launch event, play nostalgic games, engage with vintage photo opps, live DJ, and cool vibes.
In partnership with Regarding Her, stay refreshed with sips and bites from some of LA’s local favorites–women-owned businesses bringing the flavor, including:
Brams Beer
Yuca’s LA
Dear Mama LA
The Very Best Cookie
Southern Girl Desserts
Whether you’re here for the flavors, the fun, or the flashbacks, this is the place to beat the heat and turn up the summer energy.
$10 entry | 21+ | Y2K style encouraged
To purchase tickets, please visit:
https://tickets.beverlycenter.com/e/cool-down-bev.
Contact Email: beverlycenter@thebrand-agency.com. Cost: $10.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Beverly Center (8500 Beverly Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90048).
For more info visit tickets.beverlycenter.com. Hampton Water Rosé Tour Manhattan Beach 2025
Hey, Manhattan Beach! This year, we're bringing the Hamptons to you with the Hampton Water Rosé Tour, making stops across the U.S. Join us on Saturday, July 19th as we head to Manhattan Beach! Gather your friends, put on your best pink outfit, and meet us at a tour stop—we’ll take care of the rest!
Celebrate the day with our host, Cassie Randolph. Enjoy tastings of Hampton Water Rosé. We can't wait to raise a glass with you! In the meantime, find us near you and follow us on social for the latest updates.
Event Tastings Locations Hosted By:
2:00PM - 3:00PM The Strand House
3:00PM - 4:00PM Esperanza Rooftop
4:00PM - 5:00PM Shade Hotel.
Cost: Free! Reserve a spot in the ticket link.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Event Tastings Locations Hosted By:
2:00PM - 3:00PM The Strand House
3:00PM - 4:00PM Esperanza Rooftop
4:00PM - 5:00PM Shade Hotel.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. OCBC Summer Obon Festival
Experience the best of Japanese-American culture at Orange County Buddhist Church's summer Obon Festival, July 19-20, 2025. Orange County Buddhist Church (OCBC) broke ground 60 years ago in our current location, and for 60 years, we have upheld the tradition of our summer Obon Festival. Come see what keeps bringing people back year after year!
This family-friendly event features delicious food, taiko performances, games for the kids, craft boutique, and much more. But really, it's all about the food! The event culminates each day at 6:30 PM with Bon Odori dancing and everyone is invited to join in.
We offer ample parking at Magnolia High School in Anaheim, and shuttles will be running to our event throughout the festival. Admission is free. Food, game tickets, merchandise and other items are available for sale.
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Festivals / Parades. Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Contact Name: L Osako. Contact Phone: 714-827-9590. Contact Email: hello@orangecountybuddhist.org. Cost: Free Admission.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Orange County Buddhist Church
909 S. Dale Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804.
For more info visit www.orangecountybuddhist.org. Hay Fever - Free Theatre in the Park - Hilarious Comedy
Culver City will celebrate its 27th summer of free theatre in the park in 2025! Culver City Public Theatre will once again present two shows, the hilarious Noel Coward classic, “Hay Fever” and a beloved tale for kids of all ages, “The Wind in the Willows.” Both will run four weekends and are free to the public.
Culver City Public Theatre's annual free outdoor productions have entertained audiences for many years.
Best known for his supernatural comedy, “Blithe Spirit” and for countless classic songs, Noel Coward's “Hay Fever” is one of his funniest and often-produced plays. It follows a dysfunctional family of artists who can navigate the stage, the canvas and the written word fairly comfortably, but are hopeless at the business of real life. When all four have secretly invited guests for a long weekend at a summer house in the country, multiple romantic entanglements ensue. Jealousies, resentments and misunderstandings run rampant and soon the guests are plotting their escape from this house of hilarious hor…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Trace Oakley. Contact Phone: 3035908687. Contact Email: tracenese@artlover.com. Cost: Free.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Paul F. Carlson Memorial Park, 10400 Braddock Dr. , Culver City, CA 90232.
For more info visit www.ccpt.org. Afro-Latino Culture Fest
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Afro-Latino(a)(x) and Caribbean cultures with an array of food vendors serving up authentic and delicious dishes. Sip on refreshing Caribbean inspired cocktails in our festive beer garden, and browse through an eclectic selection of artisan merchandise. Community resource vendors will also be on-site, providing valuable free resources to enhance community well-being.
Bring the whole family along! We've planned plenty of free, family-friendly activities that are perfect for kids, ensuring a fun-filled day for everyone.
Don't miss out on this spectacular showcasing of the lively spirit and diverse traditions of the Afro-Latino(a)(x) community at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes.
This will be an exhilarating and groundbreaking celebration of culture at the Afro-Latino Culture Fest, proudly presented by the Afro-Latino Education and Arts Collective in partnership with LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes. Let’s celebrate together and make memories that will last forever!
Category: Festivals / Parades. Contact Name: Jonathan Rocha. Contact Phone: (213) 542-6277. Contact Email: jrocha@lapca.org. Cost: Free.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes
501 N Main St. Los Angeles, CA 90012.
For more info visit lapca.org. Garden Party Saturdays
The Culver Hotel invites Angelenos to step into a garden of summer fun with its new weekly Garden Party taking place every Saturday from 3-6pm. Enjoy summer spritzes, Kikori cocktails and punch, along with delectable canapés like coconut ceviche, avocado tartine and tuna on crispy rice served in vintage birdcages.
Bring your pup along to enjoy a "barcuterie board" on the pet-friendly patio. A live DJ will provide an ambient soundtrack, and a pop-up flower bar will be on hand offering bespoke bouquets.
Every Saturday until Labor Day
3-6pm
Walk-ins welcome.
Category: Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
The Culver Hotel
9400 Culver Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232.
For more info visit www.culverhotel.com. Teen and Adult Art Classes at Festival of Arts
Fridays – Sundays at 3pm
July 5 – August 24, 2025
Let your creativity run wild this summer in Laguna Beach! Discover your inner artist at the Festival of Art’s Adult and Teen Art Workshops! Award-winning talented artists will lead you step-by-step through the process of creating your own masterpiece.
These classes are perfect for vacationers and locals alike looking to try something new, have fun, and soak in the artistic atmosphere.
Class Details
Cost is $45 and includes supplies and Festival admission.
Classes begin at 3pm Friday – Sunday. All classes are 2.5 hours.
Participants must be 13 and over.
Reservations are required. Class size is limited to 12 participants (8 participants for ceramics)- so reserve early!
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Name: festival of arts. Contact Phone: (800) 487-3378. Contact Email: tickets@lagunapageant.com. Cost: 45.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Festival of Arts Grounds
650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651.
For more info visit www.foapom.com. TRULY Hard Seltzer @ LAFC FanFest
Truly Hard Seltzer, the Official Hard Seltzer of LAFC, is celebrating its ongoing partnership with the club by unveiling a bold new tribute to the fans: the limited-edition Truly x LAFC Collector’s Can. Designed with input from supporters at a Truly LA watch party, this “Black and Gold Pear” flavored can captures the spirit of the Black & Gold faithful and will be available at the upcoming LAFC Fanfest.
Attendees can sip the fan-crafted flavor while enjoying LAFC merch, great food, and music—all in celebration of the club’s vibrant community.
Category: Sports and Recreation. Contact Name: Omaria Ackerson. Contact Email: oackerson@golin.com. Cost: FREE.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Christmas Tree Lane East and S. Coliseum Drive, which is located in Exposition Park, near BMO Stadium, 3939 Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90037.
2025 Concerts by the Sea – Ashford Gordon
We are excited to have Ashford Gordon play at this week’s free Concerts by the Sea summer series.
Ashford Gordon carries the torch of Contemporary Blues with deep roots in the rich musical heritage of Starkville, Mississippi. His sound is a living testament to the Hill Country blues of northeastern Mississippi, shaped further by the electrifying pulse of 1950s Rhythm & Blues from the Pruitt-Igoe Projects in St. Louis.
Gordon’s artistry was nurtured during his formative years in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he was immersed in a vibrant blend of Blues and Gospel. His music weaves together these powerful influences, creating a voice that is at once timeless and urgently modern—a true standard-bearer for the next generation of the Blues.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Cost: Free.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Harbor View Park, Oxnard.
For more info visit www.channelislandsharbor.org. COLA 2025 — Design And Visual Artist Exhibition Opening Reception
The Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery is pleased to present COLA 2025, the artist exhibition of the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Independent Master Artist Project (COLA IMAP) Grant Program. COLA 2025 marks the twenty-eighth edition of the COLA IMAP Grant Program, celebrating the creative visions of nine exceptional Los Angeles-based artists in visual, literary, and performing arts. COLA 2025, includes Carmen Argote, Olivia Booth, Bryan Ida, Flora Kao, and Jemima Wyman, who will debut bold new works ranging from video, sculpture, painting, photography, drawing, and installation with the freedom to center their core artistic impulses.
This non-thematic exhibition presents a diverse assembly of artworks, offering viewers a rich and in-depth exploration of each artist’s individual practice. The works span a wide range of themes, including the history and application of glass, a fever-dream study of Barnsdall Art Park, portraits composed of legal language, visual strategies like camouflage…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Phone: 323.644.6269. Cost: Free.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery
4800 Hollywood Blvd. - Barnsdall Park
Los Angeles, CA 90027.
For more info visit lamag.org. ONE-MAN WHODUNNIT: The Tale of Francis Grey and the Case of His Dead Boyfriend!
9 characters, one actor, an hour-long video track, and… murder!
When Francis Grey’s boyfriend is murdered on the eve of his birthday, he opens up a not-so-official investigation and discovers more than he bargained for in this audaciously perverse murder mystery!
Joined by a host of not-so-perfect and incredibly suspicious family members— and Jennifer Coolidge— everyone is a suspect. How far will Francis go to crack the case in his chaotic quest for truth?
Whether you’re on the edge of your seat wondering if Nathan can keep up with the video, or if you’re dying to know WHODUNNIT, this show is sure to keep you guessing until the very end!
Doors: 3pm | 18+ General Admission (Minors okay if accompanied by a guardian)
Tickets: $20 General Admission / $25 Day of Show
Lineup subject to change | No item minimum | No late entry
TICKETS ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE | We do NOT honor tickets through third party sellers
*Day of show tickets based on availability.
If an event is sold out online, there will be no tickets av…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Cost: $20.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Dynasty Typewriter
2511 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90057.
For more info visit www.dynastytypewriter.com. 30th Annual Cruise Night
One of Glendale's longest running (and coolest) events comes to the Jewel City on Saturday July 19, 2025, bringing together some of the finest looking vintage and unique automobiles in sunny Southern California.
Nestled in the heart of Glendale, Brand Blvd. will be lined with approximately 300-400 pre -1985 classic cars & modified imports and exotic cars, and over 45,000 in attendance admiring them, listening to live music and enjoying the festivities. Modified Import and Exotic cars will be accepted and on display!
Many would be surprised to know that the first ever Cruise Night in July 1994 was held in tandem with the World Cup Soccer Event hosted at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.
The event was such a success that the City of Glendale decided to host it on the 3rd Saturday in July every year since, and years later it has been distinguished as producing the "largest draw" of individuals to the Downtown Glendale area.
Category: Festivals / Parades. Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Phone: (818) 548-6464. Cost: Free.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
Brand Blvd. Glendale.
For more info visit www.glendalecruisenight.com. Tribute Saturdays at Festival of Arts
The Festival of Arts’ brings to the stage some of Southern California’s most well-known tribute bands. Talented performers pay homage to music legends as they re-create popular songs.
Whether you’re a die-hard fan or simply looking to enjoy great music, this series is sure to have you singing, dancing, and reminiscing. Saturday nights are a blast from the past at the Festival of Arts!
2025 Schedule
July 5 -The Eagles Allstars
July 12 -Listen to the Seventies – Featuring Jason Feddy and Molly Bergman
July 19 -The Cream of Clapton Band
July 26 -Kiki Ebsen – A Tribute to Joni Mitchell
August 2 -Pretzel Logic – A Tribute to Steely Dan
August 9 -Gypsy Dreams – A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
August 16 -Surf City All Stars.
Category: Misc. Contact Name: festival of Arts. Contact Phone: (800) 487-3378. Contact Email: tickets@lagunapageant.com. Cost: Starting at 15.00.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Festival of Arts Grounds
650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651.
For more info visit www.foapom.com. Club Kokomo at Shade Hotel – Rooftop Tiki Nights
Club Kokomo at Shade at the Beach (Manhattan Beach) – Rooftop Tiki Nights
Escape to Club Kokomo, the South Bay’s ultimate summer rooftop tiki bar! Enjoy live DJ sets from sunset to starlight, a curated tiki menu featuring tropical cocktails and island-inspired bites, and sweeping rooftop views. No cover charge; cash bar available.
VIP Experience:
Reserve a private cabana with bottle service by calling 310.546.4995.
Reservations requested as space is limited. First come, first serve seating.
Category: Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Contact Name: Shade Hotels. Contact Phone: 3105464995. Contact Email: info@shadehotel.com. Cost: No Cover.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
1221 N Valley Drive
Manhattan Beach, CA
90266.
For more info visit mb.shadehotel.com. “Kiki Yeung Cantonese Mom!” 6 shows only before its Hong Kong International Comedy Festival debut
“Kiki Yeung is a comedy pioneer!” - NBCLA
Kiki Yeung is a Hong Kong and LA based comedian, actress, and producer, whose shows always sell out fast! Kiki blends her American upbringing and Cantonese sharp wit into a hilarious combination of sassy humor and animated act outs. Kiki is the founder of Crazy Woke Asians, the award winning, nationally touring comedy show featuring the funniest Asian American comedians. Creator of “Kiki Funny Mama's Night Out” docu-series featuring the funniest Asian American female comedians.
Kiki and Santa Monica Playhouse Artistic Directors Chris DeCarlo and Evelyn Rudie curated the first Asian-American Solo Festival in Los Angeles, an event that continues annually.
Ms. Yeung has been featured in Elizabeth Bank's Whohaha's Comedy Callout, LA Times, The Seattle Times, Time-out New York, NBC LA, CBS and more. Watch Kiki on ABC's The Parent Test. She performed at The Netflix is a Joke Fest, and headlined to sold out crowds at the New York Comedy Festival, Carolines on B…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Santa Monica Playhouse Box Office. Contact Phone: 3103949779. Contact Email: theatre@SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com. Cost: Thursdays, July 17 & 24 at 8pm; Saturdays, July 19 & 26 at 7pm; Sundays, July 20 & 27 at 6pm $25 gen adm advanced sales; $35 VIP advanced sales; tx include a non-alcoholic beverage or a glass of wine.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM.
Santa Monica Playhouse - The Other Space, 1211 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401.
For more info visit www.santamonicaplayhouse.com. Linda & Friends - a Tribute to Linda Ronstadt and a 70s ROCK Revival!
Get ready to step back in time and experience the electrifying sound of the 1970s with Linda and Friends! This powerhouse band of top LA recording artists brings you the iconic hits of Linda Ronstadt and the legendary Laurel Canyon crew- think Eagles, Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell, and more. It's not just a concert - it's a full-on Rock n Roll Experience that'll have you singing along to every unforgettable tune!
From, "You're No Good" to "Desperado" Linda and Friends deliver the soul-stirring classics that defined a generation, performed with passion by top LA musicians who've shared stages with rock royalty around the world. Whether you're a lifelong fan or discovering these timeless vibes for the first time, this is one night you won't want to miss!
So grab your friends, dust off your bell-bottoms, and join us for a concert packed with nostalgia, energy and pure rock magic.
NOTE: Pricing shown is the "all in" ticket pricing which includes all if tickets purchased on Ticketmaster.com. Direct pri…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Phone: 805-449-2787. Cost: 74.40.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Bank of America Performing Arts Center Scherr Forum Theater located at 2100 E Thousand Oaks Blvd. in Thousand Oaks, CA 91362.
For more info visit bapacthousandoaks.com. Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical JR. | CSUN'S Teenage Drama Workshop (TADW)
ROALD DAHL'S MATILDA THE MUSICAL JR. | CSUN'S TEENAGE DRAMA WORKSHOP (TADW)
The children are rising up. Join the revolt as CSUN's Teenage Drama Workshop (TADW) presents the Broadway Junior adaptation of the Tony Award-winning hit Matilda the Musical!
Rebellion is nigh in this gleefully witty ode to the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the "revolting children" who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson.
CAMPUS THEATRE | CSUN DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE (18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330)
JULY 11 at 7 PM
JULY 19 at 2 PM and 7 PM
JULY 16-18 and 22-24 at 11 AM
TICKETS: $17 General; $12 Children 12 or younger; $12 for groups of 10 or more.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Cost: $17 General; $12 Children 12 or younger; $12 for groups of 10 or more.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Campus Theatre | CSUN Department of Theatre (18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330).
For more info visit www.csun.edu. The Hobbit | CSUN'S Teenage Drama Workshop (TADW)
THE HOBBIT | CSUN'S TEENAGE DRAMA WORKSHOP (TADW)
CSUN's Teenage Drama Workshop (TADW) presents this adaptation of Tolkien’s classic novel, a suspenseful, fast-paced journey through the sometimes dark, sometimes charming, always compelling world of Middle Earth. Bilbo Baggins is a comfortably well-off hobbit with a love for rousing adventure stories. Real adventures, however, are definitely not his cup of tea. So when Gandalf the wizard knocks at Bilbo’s door, bringing with him Thorin Oakenshield, 11 ragged looking dwarfs and a contract for an adventure to recover the lost treasure of Lonely Mountain, Bilbo could not be less interested—at first. But Bilbo’s love of a good story gets the better of him, and before he knows it, he is off on a perilous quest over mountain and under hill through caves and forest and slimy dark places.
LITTLE THEATRE | CSUN DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE (18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330)
JULY 3 & 18 at 7 PM
JULY 12 at 2 PM
JULY 16, 17, 22-24 at 11 AM
TICKETS: $17 G…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Cost: $17 General; $12 Children 12 or younger; $12 for groups of 10 or more.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Little Theatre | CSUN Department of Theatre (18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330).
For more info visit www.csun.edu. Los Angeles Football Club vs. LA Galaxy
BMO Stadium has a strict Clear Bag Policy. No bags will be allowed inside the stadium that do not meet the guideline. For more information please visit https://www.lafc.com/stadium/clear-bag-policy For parking information please visit https://www.lafc.com/stadium/parking.
Category: Sports and Recreation. Contact Name: LAFC. Contact Phone: (213) 419-9415. Contact Email: tickets@lafc.com. Cost: $34 +.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
BMO Stadium
3939 S. Figueroa St
Los Angeles, CA.
For more info visit www.lafc.com. Something Rotten! a Hilarious Broadway Musical
Something Rotten! at the Rose Center Theater
June 27 – July 20, 2025 | Gala Night: June 28 at 6:30 PM
Get ready to laugh out loud with Something Rotten! the hit Broadway musical comedy bursting with show-stopping songs, hilarious hijinks, and dazzling local talent.
🎟️ Tickets & info: www.rosecentertheater.com.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Community Events / Volunteerism. Fundraisers. Theater / Concerts. Misc. Contact Name: Rose Center Theater. Contact Phone: 714-793-1150 ext. 1. Contact Email: RoseCTBoxOffice@gmail.com. Cost: $20+.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Rose Center Theater
14140 All American Way
Westminster, Ca 92683.
For more info visit www.rosecentertheater.com. Berta, Berta
The Echo Theater Company presents the West Coast premiere of Berta, Berta, a sensuous love story by Angelica Chéri that was inspired by a prison chain gang song from Parchman Farm. In 1920s Mississippi, Leroy has committed an unforgivable crime and is ready to accept his punishment: incarceration at notorious Parchman Farm. He has just one final wish before he’s caught – a chance to make amends with his long lost love, Berta. Their reunion swells from a quarrelsome conjuring of the past to an impassioned plot to escape their impending fate.July 18-Aug. 25: Fridays at 8 p.m. Saturdays at 8 p.m. Sundays at 4 p.m. Mondays at 8 p.m.; all Monday night performances are Pay-What-You-Want. The Echo Theater Company, Atwater Village Theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90039; EchoTheaterCompany.com.
July 18–Aug. 25 (including final preview)
• Fridays at 8 p.m.
• Saturdays at 8 p.m.
• Sundays at 4 p.m.
• Mondays at 8 p.m.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Phone: (747) 350-8066. Contact Email: theboxoffice@echotheatercompany.com. Cost: Every Monday: Pay-What-You-Want Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays: $38.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Atwater Village Theatre
3269 Casitas Ave.
Los Angeles, CA.
For more info visit www.echotheatercompany.com. Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story by Musical Theatre West
Musical Theatre West is turning up the volume this summer with its next highly anticipated production, Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story, running select dates from July 11 through July 27, 2025, at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center. This electrifying musical isn’t just a show, it’s a full-blown concert experience, with actors performing every note live on stage as they bring Buddy Holly’s legendary music to life.
Written by Alan Janes, Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story charts the rise of one of rock ‘n’ roll’s earliest icons, from his small-town Texas roots to becoming a cultural phenomenon. Featuring timeless hits like “Peggy Sue,” “That’ll Be the Day,” and “Everyday,” this toe-tapping musical will have audiences dancing in their seats while gaining insight into the man behind the music.
MTW alumnus Will Riddle stars as Buddy Holly, returning to the stage after his acclaimed performance as Carl Perkins in Million Dollar Quartet in 2024. Known for his magnetic presence and rockin’ guitar prowess,…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Musical Theatre West. Contact Phone: (562) 856-1999. Contact Email: tickets@musical.org. Cost: 20.00+.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:45 PM.
Carpenter Performing Arts Center
6200 E. Atherton Street
Long Beach, CA 90815.
For more info visit musical.org. Ladies Night Out w/ The Hollywood Men
THE HOLLYWOOD MEN - LIVE AT CLUB BAHIA
📅 Friday, July 19th, 2024📍 Club Bahia – 1130 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
🕖 Doors: 7:00 PM | Show: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
🎟️ Tickets: VIP $50 | Preferred $45 | General $40
Calling all bachelorettes, birthday girls, and grown women ready to turn up... this is the night you’ve been waiting for.
The Hollywood Men, LA’s legendary all-male revue, bring their high-impact, full-production performance to Club Bahia for one sizzling night only. Featuring elite dancers, pulsating music, big-screen visuals, and unforgettable moments, this is more than a show... it’s a celebration of confidence, sensuality, and fun.
💄 Whether you're planning a:
👰♀️ Bachelorette party
🎂 Birthday celebration
👯♀️ Girls-night-out
💅🏽 Or just need a break from life...
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Category: Theater / Concerts. Misc. Contact Name: Scott. Contact Email: manoftheyear@charter.net. Cost: $40-$500.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Club Bahia - 1130 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
For more info visit hwmen.eventbrite.com. Moorpark College Presents A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
Moorpark College Theatre Arts presents A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.
This wickedly clever musical comedy follows the charming and cunning Monty Navarro as he discovers he’s ninth in line to inherit a fortune—and sets out to eliminate the eight unsuspecting heirs standing in his way. Full of outrageous characters, hilarious twists, and toe-tapping tunes, this Tony Award-winning show is murderously fun from start to finish! 2pm Matinees on Sundays and 8pm Evening performances, Thursdays-Saturdays, July 17-August 3. Tickets on Sale July 1: $20 for Adults and $15 for Seniors & Students. ORDER ONLINE save 20% at moorparkcollege.edu/pac
Moorpark College PAC 7075 Campus Rd, Moorpark, CA 93021 mcboxoffice@vcccd.edu or call us at 805-378-1485.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Moorpark College Box Office. Contact Phone: 805-378-1485. Contact Email: mcboxoffice@vcccd.edu. Cost: $20 for Adults and $15 for Seniors & Students. ORDER ONLINE save 20% at moorparkcollege.edu/pac.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
Moorpark College PAC
7075 Campus Rd,
Moorpark, CA 93021.
SkyPilot Theatre Presents: The Marriage Zone
Jeff Gould's hit comedy 'The Marriage Zone' returns to the stage for 8 weeks in Hollywood!
What if you got a second chance at life? What if you were a struggling, middle-aged couple who got a glimpse into the future and could see how it all turned out? What if you had the opportunity to do it all differently?
One evening, while selling their house, Beth and Cal are confronted with that opportunity as their past, present, and future all collide. The results are both hysterical and poignant.
Jeff Gould is a master playwright who has written 6 different plays shown in over 10 cities worldwide. "The Marriage Zone" originally premiered in 2017 in Los Angeles for a historic 9-month run, and after other successful runs in both Warsaw, Poland and Sao Paulo, Brazil, it's back in Hollywood with an all-new cast and crew.
Shows run Saturdays at 8PM and Sundays at 3PM only, from July 12th through August 31st at the 905 Cole Theatre located at 905 Cole Avenue in Hollywood. The show runs 75 minutes with no intermission.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Jake. Contact Phone: 8189152932. Contact Email: jakeaustingould@gmail.com. Cost: $40.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:15 PM.
905 Cole Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90038.
For more info visit www.skypilottheatre.com. Harboring Community: “Ships of the 20th Century in Southern California” Art Exhibit at FoaSouth
The Festival of Arts invites the public to its latest off-site exhibit at foaSouth, Harboring Community: Ships of the 20th Century in Southern California. Featuring several never-before-exhibited works from the Festival of Arts Permanent Art Collection, this exhibit explores Southern California’s enduring connection to the sea through paintings of boats, harbors, and coastal life. Spanning over a century, the collection showcases a range of artistic styles from early California Impressionists to contemporary Festival artists highlighting how maritime subjects have inspired reflection, industry, and community across generations.
The foaSouth exhibit is located at 1006 S. Coast Hwy. Laguna Beach, CA 92651. It is part of an ongoing series of shows that the Festival of Arts is holding at the location year round. The building is open to the public daily from 9am - 9pm. Admission is free. The Festival of Arts is a non-profit organization whose proceeds support the arts in and about Laguna Beach. For more informat…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Name: Active culture. Contact Phone: (949) 494-1145. Cost: free.
Sunday, July 20, 2025.
FOASOUTH AT ACTIVE CULTURE
1006 S Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 494-1145.
LEGO® World Parade
The LEGO® World Parade is a high-energy finale to a day of play at the Resort, bringing LEGO magic to life with dazzling floats, fan-favorite characters, and over 50 entertainers. The parade features themes from across the LEGO universe, including LEGO® City, DUPLO® and LEGO® NINJAGO® and now ends with a grand finale in THE LEGO® MOVIE WORLD. The route kicks off in Fun Town, winds past DUPLO® Playtown, and concludes with a celebration that’s as AWESOME as the bricks themselves.
Sunday, July 20, 2025.
One LEGOLAND Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008.
Sawdust Art Festival
Celebrate Laguna Beach’s most iconic summer tradition: the 59th annual Sawdust Art Festival. Open daily June 27 through August 31. Be part of a colorful story nearly six decades in the making. Take home original art, enjoy free art classes, create lasting memories and discover unique treasures from more than 185 celebrated local artists. New this year: The Cove...by Starfish! More than just a festival kitchen, The Cove is a vibrant alcove alive with music, color, aroma, and flavor with a menu inspired by the bold and exciting flavors of one of Laguna's favorite restaurants, Starfish.
Hours: Sun-Thurs: 11a-8p and Fri-Sat: 11a-10p.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Festivals / Parades. Contact Phone: 949-494-3030. Contact Email: questions@sawdustartfestival.org. Cost: $12 (Adults) $10 (Seniors 65+) $5 (Youth 6-12) Under 5 are free.
Sunday, July 20, 2025.
Sawdust Art Festival
935 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651.
For more info visit sawdustartfestival.org. Long Beach Legacy Triathlon
Supertri, the global leader in short course triathlon, presents the return of the much anticipated Long Beach Legacy Triathlon, set to take place Sunday, July 20th. Known for its accessibility for first timers to seasoned veterans, the Long Beach Legacy Triathlon has an experience for everyone. With the ability to participate alone or as a relay team, the weekend of events will include a Sprint Distance, Olympic Distance, Corporate Challenge, or Kids Splash & Dash.
This year, Supertri will honor the firefighters of the Los Angeles area by offering all firefighters free race entries to the Triathlon as a gesture of gratitude for their heroic efforts in combating forest fires earlier this year.
In addition to free race entries, firefighters can also take advantage of a complimentary "First Timer’s" program for guidance in their first triathlon. Top male and female firefighters will be honored at the concluding awards ceremony. Firefighter organizations also can set up complimentary expo booths to connec…
Category: Runs / Walks / Marathons.
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Long Beach, CA.
For more info visit by.supertri.com. Create & Cultivate Festival
This July, one of LA’s most anticipated summer events is taking over Downtown: Create & Cultivate’s Festival, a two-day celebration of women in business, culture, and creativity happening July 19–20 at Rolling Greens.
With a headlining performance by Grammy-winning artist Doechii, powerhouse speakers like Ciara, Paige DeSorbo, and Jeannie Mai, plus a packed lineup of live music, curated experiences, and can’t-miss networking, this is the event to be at this summer.
Category: Conferences. Festivals / Parades. Cost: Varies.
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Rolling Greens, Downtown Los Angeles.
For more info visit www.createcultivate.com. Good Times Farmers Market
Our certified farmers market is held every Sunday year round at Los Angeles Valley College on the corner of Burbank Blvd & Fulton Ave from 9am to 2pm. We encourage the community to support their local vendors ranging from fresh delicious produce, wide varieties of foods, artisan crafts and much more! We also have live music and bounce for the kids and free parking on site. Feel free to check out our Instagram page as well for more information: goodtimes_farmersmarket. We look forward to seeing the whole community come out and have a Good Time at Good Times Farmers Market!
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Contact Name: Roger Gonzalez. Contact Phone: 818-282-5490. Contact Email: goodtimesfarmersmarket@gmail.com. Cost: Free Entry and Free Parking.
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Los Angeles Valley College on the corner of Burbank Blvd & Fulton Ave every Sunday from 9am-2pm.
HOLOCAUST MUSEUM LA PRESENTS ‘ANTISEMITISM’S ECHO: THE IMPACT OF POGROMS’
Holocaust Museum LA presents “Antisemitism’s Echo: The Impact of Pogroms,” an exhibit documenting attacks against Jews, spanning 2,000 years and three continents.
Banners displayed throughout the museum detail the violent and destructive pogroms (organized massacres against the Jewish people), beginning in 66 CE in Alexandria, Egypt. The banners document infamous pogroms throughout history: Strasbourg, France, in 1349; late 19th century Russia and the Habsburg Empire; Nazi-perpetrated Kristallnacht (the “Night of Broken Glass”) in 1938; Baghdad, Iraq, in1941; Tripoli, Libya, in 1945; and Oct. 7 in Israel. The banners feature eyewitness quotes, historical facts and photographs of artifacts from the specific time periods. Survivor testimonies featured include members of the Los Angeles community, historic accounts and reflections by former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury W. Michael Blumenthal.
In addition to reflections from Holocaust survivors, the exhibit includes firsthand testimonies from the USC Sho…
Category: Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Phone: 3236513704. Contact Email: info@hmla.org.
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Holocaust Museum LA
100 The Grove Drive
Los Angeles, CA. 90036.
For more info visit www.holocaustmuseumla.org. Persona: Exploring Self-Portraiture
"Persona: Exploring Self-Portraiture” features the work of more than 20 contemporary artists as well as historical self-portraits. The exhibition probes the limits of self-portraiture and examines the concept of visually representing the self. “Persona” features paintings, sculptures, photographs, prints, fused glass, textile art, illustrations, and more!
"Persona" is on view from April 26 through Aug 10, 2025.
Forest Lawn Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm.
Category: Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Phone: 323-340-4782. Contact Email: museum@forestlawn.com. Cost: Free and open to the public.
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Forest Lawn Museum
1712 S. Glendale Avenue
Glendale, CA 91205.
For more info visit forestlawn.com. Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt
Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016!
Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer a question or solve a puzzle to receive your next instruction. Compete as a group, individually or create multiple teams and race each other. Almost all of our adventures are designed to be wheelchair and stroller friendly and all are carefully crafted to be entertaining and informative with something to appeal to all ages. Complete the adventure as quickly as possible to win first place or take your time and enjoy the journey. Price is per team, not per person. Groups can be any size, but small groups are recommended for the best experience.
Enter the code EVENTPASS on the payment page for a $10 discount!
Most locations are available daylight hours every day.
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Runs / Walks / Marathons. Sports and Recreation. Misc. Contact Name: Customer Support. Contact Phone: 8884338966. Contact Email: support@puzzlingadventures.com. Cost: $39.95 with $10 EVENTPASS discount - price per team - online registration required.
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Puzzling Adventures Start & Finish Location
101 Judge John Aiso St, Los Angeles, CA.
For more info visit puzzlingadventures.com. San Diego Dim Sum Tour
Are you a foodie? Have you tried traditional Cantonese dim sum – The small plate experience, the chopsticks, the steam-heated carts, the stacked steamer baskets, the lively conversations? The Tea!
Perhaps you’ve never had the opportunity to learn the immense history involved with dim sum from a Cantonese-American guide (dim sum = “to touch the heart!”). This is your chance! For a limited time, you can join Wild Foodie Tours and enjoy a truly unique dining experience! We'll brunch on Cantonese-style dim sum, served fresh from traditional push-carts & steamer baskets. You’ll learn about dim sum’s Silk Road roots, flavorful teas, and traditional Southern Chinese etiquette. You’ll pick and choose a variety of classic dim sum specialties like barbecue pork buns, rice crepes, siu mai, and egg tarts -- and become touched by the heart!
After the meal, we'll take you on a walking tour through the heart of the Asian Cultural District of San Diego and end at a popular Asian supermarket for some quick shopping. P…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Reunions. School / Education. Misc. Contact Name: Albert Chan. Contact Phone: 858-951-7470. Contact Email: info@wildfoodietours.com. Cost: 69.
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:15 PM.
Jasmine Seafood Restaurant on 4609 Convoy Street.
59th Annual Sawdust Art Festival
Celebrate Laguna Beach’s most iconic summer tradition: the 59th annual Sawdust Art Festival. Open daily June 27 through August 31. Be part of a colorful story nearly six decades in the making. Take home original art, enjoy free art classes, create lasting memories and discover unique treasures from more than 185 celebrated local artists. New this year: The Cove...by Starfish! More than just a festival kitchen, The Cove is a vibrant alcove alive with music, color, aroma, and flavor with a menu inspired by the bold and exciting flavors of one of Laguna's favorite restaurants, Starfish.
• Sawdust Art Festival is open daily
• Meet 185+ Artists
• Purchase Original Art
• Watch Live Art Demos
• Take Free Art Classes
• Enjoy 3 Stages of Live Music
• Eat & Drink
Hours: Sun-Thurs: 11a-8p and Fri-Sat: 11a-10p.
Category: Festivals / Parades. Contact Name: Liana Miller. Contact Phone: 949-494-3030. Contact Email: lianarhett@gmail.com. Cost: Adults $12, Seniors 65+ $10, Children 6-12 $5.
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Sawdust Art Festival, 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651.
For more info visit sawdustartfestival.org. COLA 2025 — Design and Visual Artist Exhibition
The Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery is pleased to present COLA 2025, the artist exhibition of the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Independent Master Artist Project (COLA IMAP) Grant Program. COLA 2025 marks the twenty-eighth edition of the COLA IMAP Grant Program, celebrating the creative visions of nine exceptional Los Angeles-based artists in visual, literary, and performing arts. COLA 2025, includes Carmen Argote, Olivia Booth, Bryan Ida, Flora Kao, and Jemima Wyman, who will debut bold new works ranging from video, sculpture, painting, photography, drawing, and installation with the freedom to center their core artistic impulses.
This non-thematic exhibition presents a diverse assembly of artworks, offering viewers a rich and in-depth exploration of each artist’s individual practice. The works span a wide range of themes, including the history and application of glass, a fever-dream study of Barnsdall Art Park, portraits composed of legal language, visual strategies like camouflage s…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Name: Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery Staff. Contact Phone: (323) 644-6269. Contact Email: lamag@lacity.org. Cost: Free.
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, 4800 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90027.
For more info visit lamag.org. Lil McDonald’s Experience
Big family fun awaits with a larger-than-life play experience to celebrate the launch of the new Lil McDonald’s Happy Meal®. Come explore toy-themed play zones, snap pics at oversized photo ops, and even dive into a Chicken McNuggets® inspired ball pit! It’s McDonald’s play – in a whole new way. Entry will be free and available on a first come, first served basis. All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Misc. Museum / Exhibitions.
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Santa Monica Place - 395 Santa Monica Pl, Santa Monica, CA 90401.
Mythical Clay Creatures with Erna van Dyk
SUNDAY | JULY 20 | 11 AM - 12 PM
JOHN M. LEE COURT | WORKSHOP*
Inspired by a fantastical animal-shaped vessel in the World of the Terracotta Warriors exhibition, families are invited to sculpt their very own mythical creatures out of clay! Led by artist Erna van Dyk, this hands-on workshop encourages imagination as participants design unique forms and embellish them with mysterious patterns and ancient-inspired motifs. Great for both children and adults- come create a creature from legend!
Ticket Onsite Event: Members $15 | General $20 | *Suggested for children 4+ with adult supervision.
Questions? Email programs@bowers.org or call 714.567.3677. Proceeds benefit Bowers Museum Education Programs. Tickets are non-refundable.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Community Events / Volunteerism. Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Name: Visitor Service. Contact Phone: 7145673600. Contact Email: programs@bowers.org. Cost: Ticket Onsite Event: Members $15 | General $20 | *Suggested for children 4+ with adult supervision.
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
2002 North Main Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706.
For more info visit www.bowers.org. Abigail Raphael Collins: BLACKOUT
Abigail Raphael Collins uses video installation and experimental nonfiction to listen to what is considered unspeakable. Her work begins from a queer, feminist perspective, exploring what is passed on through generations, outside of language: the gaps, silences, and stutters in intimate and historical dialogue. The culmination of seven years of researching, filming, and editing, BLACKOUT is an experimental documentary that unravels relationships between the film and television industry and the US military. Beginning with the artist’s father, a method actor with PTSD frequently cast in military roles, BLACKOUT threads together interviews of individuals working at the mediatized military junction: a combat videographer, a role player for military trainings, a script supervisor in the Army, and a writer for a TV show partially funded by the US military.
Gallery Hours: Wed-Sun, 12-6PM.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Cost: Free.
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
REDCAT, 631 W 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012.
For more info visit www.redcat.org. Hande Sever: Take off your eyes
Hande Sever (Art MFA ‘18) explores cultural and political archives by excavating texts and images that shape historical narratives. Often drawing from her own family’s history of persecution, her work examines the intersection of personal and collective memory, particularly in the context of military violence, surveillance, and censorship. Take off your eyes presents two bodies of work rooted in Southern California collections. To Thread Air (2023) is based on research Sever conducted in the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum, and examines the relationship between the former actor and US President and Kenan Evren, former Turkish President and right-wing leader of the 1980 Turkish coup d’etat. Stemming from an album held in the Ottoman Empire photography collection of the Getty Research Institute, In Search of ‘My Beloved Pauline’ (2025) follows the path of a German soldier who documented sites of colonization throughout and beyond the Ottoman Empire from 1917–1918.
Gallery Hours: Wed-Sun, 12-6PM.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Cost: Free.
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
REDCAT, 631 W 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012.
For more info visit www.redcat.org. Rooftop Soirée
Rooftop Soirée at Shade Hotel
Every Sunday, July 6–August 31 | 12PM–5PM
Shade Hotel Manhattan Beach & Redondo Beach
Experience the South Bay’s new Sunday tradition! Join us poolside or on the rooftop for a daytime escape inspired by the Hamptons—think sun, fresh bites, and a lively atmosphere. Enjoy a cash bar and pool menu; no cover charge.
VIP cabana reservations and celebration packages available—call 310.546.4995.
Reservations requested as space is limited. First come, first serve seating.
Category: Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Contact Name: Shade Hotels. Contact Phone: 3105464995. Contact Email: info@shadehotel.com. Cost: No Cover.
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Shade Hotel Manhattan Beach & Shade Hotel Redondo Beach.
For more info visit mb.shadehotel.com. The IKEA Sleepeasy LA Event
Step into the enchanting world of the IKEA Sleepeasy, a hidden gem tucked behind a Hollywood theater. Wander through six whimsical rooms, each crafted to delight your senses and showcase the six essentials for a perfect night's sleep. Don't miss out—this dreamy experience will only be around for a limited time!
IKEA Family members are invited to reserve a free gift bag that includes a collectible event tote. Gift bags must be picked up in person, during event hours from 12pm-4pm on Saturday, 7/19 or Sunday, 7/20. Gift bags include one pair of slippers that can be personalized with an embroidered monogram during event hours. See store for details.
Discover Your Aura - Get your Aura photo taken and learn what the colors reveal about your energy, emotions, and personality in this unique and insightful experience! During your session, you’ll receive a special Aura photo—a visual snapshot of the energy you radiate. Using specialized biofeedback equipment, our Aura reader will capture your energy field and prov…
Category: Misc. Contact Name: IKEA U.S. Contact Email: ikeaevents@factorypr.com. Cost: Free.
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
IKEA Burbank
600 South Ikea Way, Burbank, CA 91502.
For more info visit www.ikea.com. Alice and the Wonderful Tea Party – a “Strongly Recommended!” Rudie-DeCarlo musical comedy for all ages
“STRONGLY RECOMMENDED! A splendid children’s theatrical experience with a terrific new twist. The quality of performance is so pure and bright that children are fascinated throughout, all the while being exposed to superior theater that does not pander to their young age. The music and lyrics by Evelyn Rudie are the magic of the show. They provide a style and energy that keeps the children glued to the action.” L.A. PARENT.
Kids 2 to 102 join Alice as she accepts an invitation from the Queen of Hearts to return to the Wonderland of her youth. Will Alice prevail, or are the Cards stacked against her? Will the Queen suffer a heart attack? Lovely audience participation throughout the production helps Alice set a topsy-turvy Wonderland aright in this zany musical comedy.
“A winning blend of vaudeville, English pantomime and music hall.” Drama-logue.
The internationally acclaimed Family Theatre musical comedy, performed on three continents over the past 45 years, is presented by renowned Actors’ Repertor…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Santa Monica Playhouse Box Office. Contact Phone: 310-394-9779. Contact Email: theatre@SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com. Cost: $15 for kids 12 and under; $17.50 for adults; includes post-show photo opps with the actors.
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Santa Monica Playhouse - The Other Space, 1211 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401.
For more info visit www.santamonicaplayhouse.com. Youth Art Classes at Festival of Arts
Fridays – Sundays, 12:30
July 5 – August 24, 2025
Bring out that creative spark in your young artist at the Youth Arts Classes this summer at the Festival of Arts. Kids ages 5 to 12 will enjoy art classes taught by professional artists in mixed-media, ceramics, sculpture and more. Meanwhile, parents will have free time to view the artwork on display throughout the Festival grounds.
Art instructors will share some of their creative techniques in a fun and friendly environment that will inspire your kids to come back every week!
Class details:
Class registration fees $25.
Classes are approximately 1 hour.
Reservations are required. Class sizes are limited- so reserve early!
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Name: festival of arts. Contact Phone: (800) 487-3378. Contact Email: tickets@lagunapageant.com. Cost: 25.
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Festival of Arts Grounds
650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651.
For more info visit www.foapom.com. Afro-Latino Culture Fest
Join us for an exhilarating and groundbreaking celebration of culture at the Second Annual Afro-Latino Culture Fest, proudly presented by the Afro-Latino Education and Arts Collective in partnership with LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes.
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Afro-Latino(a)(x) and Caribbean cultures with an array of food vendors serving up authentic and delicious dishes. Sip on refreshing Caribbean inspired cocktails in our festive beer garden, and browse through an eclectic selection of artisan merchandise. Community resource vendors will also be on-site, providing valuable free resources to enhance community well-being.
Bring the whole family along! We’ve planned plenty of free, family-friendly activities that are perfect for kids, ensuring a fun-filled day for everyone.
Don’t miss out on this spectacular showcasing of the lively spirit and diverse traditions of the Afro-Latino(a)(x) community at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes. Let’s celebrate together and make memories that will last forever!
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Festivals / Parades. Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market.
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
La Plaza de Cultura y Artes.
For more info visit lapca.org. TASTE OF: LA GOURMET TROLLEY TOUR BY LA EXPLAINED
This spring and summer, LA Explained invites hungry, history-loving Angelenos to step aboard a historic fleet of rare, restored trolleys for a one-of-a-kind gourmet tour through time, space, and taste. Climb aboard one of our brunch or sunset cruises on Sundays (starting June 7th) as we journey to some of the city’s most delicious destinations, exploring LA’s iconic architecture, vibrant culture, and diverse cuisine. Each stop is a celebration of the flavors and stories that define Los Angeles—brought to life through expert-guided tours, private menu tastings, and exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to some of the city’s most beloved eateries and iconic establishments. Welcome to Taste of: LA Gourmet Trolley Tours!
This series’ stops include: The Montalban Theatre, Grandmaster Recorders, Formosa Cafe, and Tail o’ the Pup.
YOUR TICKET INCLUDES:
- A 3.5 Hour Culinary Adventure
- Cocktails (All Ages Are Welcome, But Cocktails For 21+ Only!)
- Exclusive Access to Some of LA's Most Historic…
Category: Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Contact Email: info@laexplained.com. Cost: $99.
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
The Montalban Theatre - 1615 Vine St. LA, CA 90028.
For more info visit www.laexplained.com. Metro by T-Mobile Celebrates Campeón de Campeones: Meet & Greet Liga MX Legend Oribe Peralta and Exclusive Giveaways
Join Metro by T-Mobile for an exciting pre-match experience in honor of Campeón de Campeones! Fans are invited to step inside the immersive Metro footprint for exclusive opportunities to connect and celebrate soccer. Attendees will get the chance to meet fútbol legend Oribe Peralta and snap a selfie, explore an interactive mural by local artist Alex Ali Gonzalez, and take home free giveaways including a co-branded team scarf featuring Club América or Toluca (while supplies last). As a bonus, Metro customers will receive a $20 "On Us" stadium voucher, redeemable at any concession stand for food or beverages.
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 1:30 PM – 7:15 PM.
Dignity Health Sports Park, 18400 Avalon Blvd, Carson, CA 90746.
For more info visit www.dignityhealthsportspark.com. Moorpark College Presents A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
Moorpark College Theatre Arts presents A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.
This wickedly clever musical comedy follows the charming and cunning Monty Navarro as he discovers he’s ninth in line to inherit a fortune—and sets out to eliminate the eight unsuspecting heirs standing in his way. Full of outrageous characters, hilarious twists, and toe-tapping tunes, this Tony Award-winning show is murderously fun from start to finish! 2pm Matinees on Sundays and 8pm Evening performances, Thursdays-Saturdays, July 17-August 3. Tickets on Sale July 1: $20 for Adults and $15 for Seniors & Students. ORDER ONLINE save 20% at moorparkcollege.edu/pac
Moorpark College PAC 7075 Campus Rd, Moorpark, CA 93021 mcboxoffice@vcccd.edu or call us at 805-378-1485.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Moorpark College Box Office. Contact Phone: 805-378-1485. Contact Email: mcboxoffice@vcccd.edu. Cost: $20 for Adults and $15 for Seniors & Students. ORDER ONLINE save 20% at moorparkcollege.edu/pac.
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Moorpark College PAC
7075 Campus Rd,
Moorpark, CA 93021.
OCBC Summer Obon Festival
Experience the best of Japanese-American culture at Orange County Buddhist Church's summer Obon Festival, July 19-20, 2025. Orange County Buddhist Church (OCBC) broke ground 60 years ago in our current location, and for 60 years, we have upheld the tradition of our summer Obon Festival. Come see what keeps bringing people back year after year!
This family-friendly event features delicious food, taiko performances, games for the kids, craft boutique, and much more. But really, it's all about the food! The event culminates each day at 6:30 PM with Bon Odori dancing and everyone is invited to join in.
We offer ample parking at Magnolia High School in Anaheim, and shuttles will be running to our event throughout the festival. Admission is free. Food, game tickets, merchandise and other items are available for sale.
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Festivals / Parades. Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Contact Name: L Osako. Contact Phone: 714-827-9590. Contact Email: hello@orangecountybuddhist.org. Cost: Free Admission.
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Orange County Buddhist Church
909 S. Dale Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804.
For more info visit www.orangecountybuddhist.org. Hay Fever - Free Theatre in the Park - Hilarious Comedy
Culver City will celebrate its 27th summer of free theatre in the park in 2025! Culver City Public Theatre will once again present two shows, the hilarious Noel Coward classic, “Hay Fever” and a beloved tale for kids of all ages, “The Wind in the Willows.” Both will run four weekends and are free to the public.
Culver City Public Theatre's annual free outdoor productions have entertained audiences for many years.
Best known for his supernatural comedy, “Blithe Spirit” and for countless classic songs, Noel Coward's “Hay Fever” is one of his funniest and often-produced plays. It follows a dysfunctional family of artists who can navigate the stage, the canvas and the written word fairly comfortably, but are hopeless at the business of real life. When all four have secretly invited guests for a long weekend at a summer house in the country, multiple romantic entanglements ensue. Jealousies, resentments and misunderstandings run rampant and soon the guests are plotting their escape from this house of hilarious hor…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Trace Oakley. Contact Phone: 3035908687. Contact Email: tracenese@artlover.com. Cost: Free.
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Paul F. Carlson Memorial Park, 10400 Braddock Dr. , Culver City, CA 90232.
For more info visit www.ccpt.org. ICYOLA 17th Annual Season Finale Concert
The Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles (ICYOLA) will be hosting its 17th Annual Season Finale Concert at The Music Center’s Walt Disney Concert Hall on July 20, 2025, with a featured guest performance by singer and Grammy-nominated songwriter Sheléa. The event marks the conclusion of ICYOLA’s 17th performance season and celebrates the remarkable talent and dedication of its young musicians. Tickets are now on sale.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Sasha Small. Contact Phone: (323)602-0091. Contact Email: ICYOLA@luckybreakpr.com. Cost: $44.
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
For more info visit www.musiccenter.org. Teen and Adult Art Classes at Festival of Arts
Fridays – Sundays at 3pm
July 5 – August 24, 2025
Let your creativity run wild this summer in Laguna Beach! Discover your inner artist at the Festival of Art’s Adult and Teen Art Workshops! Award-winning talented artists will lead you step-by-step through the process of creating your own masterpiece.
These classes are perfect for vacationers and locals alike looking to try something new, have fun, and soak in the artistic atmosphere.
Class Details
Cost is $45 and includes supplies and Festival admission.
Classes begin at 3pm Friday – Sunday. All classes are 2.5 hours.
Participants must be 13 and over.
Reservations are required. Class size is limited to 12 participants (8 participants for ceramics)- so reserve early!
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Name: festival of arts. Contact Phone: (800) 487-3378. Contact Email: tickets@lagunapageant.com. Cost: 45.
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Festival of Arts Grounds
650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651.
For more info visit www.foapom.com. TASTE OF: LA GOURMET TROLLEY TOUR BY LA EXPLAINED
This spring and summer, LA Explained invites hungry, history-loving Angelenos to step aboard a historic fleet of rare, restored trolleys for a one-of-a-kind gourmet tour through time, space, and taste. Climb aboard one of our brunch or sunset cruises on Sundays (starting June 7th) as we journey to some of the city’s most delicious destinations, exploring LA’s iconic architecture, vibrant culture, and diverse cuisine. Each stop is a celebration of the flavors and stories that define Los Angeles—brought to life through expert-guided tours, private menu tastings, and exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to some of the city’s most beloved eateries and iconic establishments. Welcome to Taste of: LA Gourmet Trolley Tours!
This series’ stops include: The Montalban Theatre, Grandmaster Recorders, Formosa Cafe, and Tail o’ the Pup.
YOUR TICKET INCLUDES:
- A 3.5 Hour Culinary Adventure
- Cocktails (All Ages Are Welcome, But Cocktails For 21+ Only!)
- Exclusive Access to Some of LA's Most Historic…
Category: Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Contact Email: info@laexplained.com. Cost: $99.
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
The Montalban Theatre - 1615 Vine St. LA, CA 90028.
For more info visit www.laexplained.com. Soulful Sundays at Festival of Arts
Soulful Sundays, a music series dedicated to rich melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and the power of emotion through song.
From bluesy ballads to gospel grooves, each performance is a journey through the depth of soul, jazz, and R&B. Come enjoy the music that moves you!
2025 Schedule
July 6 -Derek Bordeaux Motown Tribute
July 13 -“The Best of the Best” Soul – Featuring Raffia Thomas and Nicole Jackson Duo
July 20 -Adryon de León
July 27 -Terry Steele Sings Luther Vandross
August 3 -Family Style
August 10 -Lady Parts
August 17 -Derek Bordeaux Motown Tribute
August 24 -Terrell Edwards “The Unforgettable Show”.
Category: Misc. Contact Name: Festival of Arts. Contact Phone: (800) 487-3378. Contact Email: tickets@lagunapageant.com. Cost: Starting at 15.00.
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Festival of Arts Grounds
650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651.
For more info visit www.foapom.com. “Kiki Yeung Cantonese Mom!” 6 shows only before its Hong Kong International Comedy Festival debut
“Kiki Yeung is a comedy pioneer!” - NBCLA
Kiki Yeung is a Hong Kong and LA based comedian, actress, and producer, whose shows always sell out fast! Kiki blends her American upbringing and Cantonese sharp wit into a hilarious combination of sassy humor and animated act outs. Kiki is the founder of Crazy Woke Asians, the award winning, nationally touring comedy show featuring the funniest Asian American comedians. Creator of “Kiki Funny Mama's Night Out” docu-series featuring the funniest Asian American female comedians.
Kiki and Santa Monica Playhouse Artistic Directors Chris DeCarlo and Evelyn Rudie curated the first Asian-American Solo Festival in Los Angeles, an event that continues annually.
Ms. Yeung has been featured in Elizabeth Bank's Whohaha's Comedy Callout, LA Times, The Seattle Times, Time-out New York, NBC LA, CBS and more. Watch Kiki on ABC's The Parent Test. She performed at The Netflix is a Joke Fest, and headlined to sold out crowds at the New York Comedy Festival, Carolines on B…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Santa Monica Playhouse Box Office. Contact Phone: 3103949779. Contact Email: theatre@SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com. Cost: Thursdays, July 17 & 24 at 8pm; Saturdays, July 19 & 26 at 7pm; Sundays, July 20 & 27 at 6pm $25 gen adm advanced sales; $35 VIP advanced sales; tx include a non-alcoholic beverage or a glass of wine.
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM.
Santa Monica Playhouse - The Other Space, 1211 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401.
For more info visit www.santamonicaplayhouse.com. Midsummer on Magnolia
LA's longest running improv theater presents Shakespeare's classic summer fling, set in the heart of Burbank, where a troop of actors set about recreating the play, A Midsummer Night's Dream, as well as the play within the play. Directed by Sue Gisser & Russ Gooberman.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Cost: $20.
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
LA Connection Comedy Theatre
3435 Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505, United States.
For more info visit allevents.in. Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical JR. | CSUN'S Teenage Drama Workshop (TADW)
ROALD DAHL'S MATILDA THE MUSICAL JR. | CSUN'S TEENAGE DRAMA WORKSHOP (TADW)
The children are rising up. Join the revolt as CSUN's Teenage Drama Workshop (TADW) presents the Broadway Junior adaptation of the Tony Award-winning hit Matilda the Musical!
Rebellion is nigh in this gleefully witty ode to the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the "revolting children" who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson.
CAMPUS THEATRE | CSUN DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE (18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330)
JULY 11 at 7 PM
JULY 19 at 2 PM and 7 PM
JULY 16-18 and 22-24 at 11 AM
TICKETS: $17 General; $12 Children 12 or younger; $12 for groups of 10 or more.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Cost: $17 General; $12 Children 12 or younger; $12 for groups of 10 or more.
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Campus Theatre | CSUN Department of Theatre (18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330).
For more info visit www.csun.edu. The Hobbit | CSUN'S Teenage Drama Workshop (TADW)
THE HOBBIT | CSUN'S TEENAGE DRAMA WORKSHOP (TADW)
CSUN's Teenage Drama Workshop (TADW) presents this adaptation of Tolkien’s classic novel, a suspenseful, fast-paced journey through the sometimes dark, sometimes charming, always compelling world of Middle Earth. Bilbo Baggins is a comfortably well-off hobbit with a love for rousing adventure stories. Real adventures, however, are definitely not his cup of tea. So when Gandalf the wizard knocks at Bilbo’s door, bringing with him Thorin Oakenshield, 11 ragged looking dwarfs and a contract for an adventure to recover the lost treasure of Lonely Mountain, Bilbo could not be less interested—at first. But Bilbo’s love of a good story gets the better of him, and before he knows it, he is off on a perilous quest over mountain and under hill through caves and forest and slimy dark places.
LITTLE THEATRE | CSUN DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE (18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330)
JULY 3 & 18 at 7 PM
JULY 12 at 2 PM
JULY 16, 17, 22-24 at 11 AM
TICKETS: $17 G…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Cost: $17 General; $12 Children 12 or younger; $12 for groups of 10 or more.
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Little Theatre | CSUN Department of Theatre (18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330).
For more info visit www.csun.edu. The Sober Show
Improv comedy based on your drunk stories, performed by sober improvisers.
Featuring an all sober cast (like, in-recovery sober), we’ll get drinking stories from audience volunteers and perform improv based on those stories. Have a crazy drinking tale? We want to hear it!
Whether you’re in recovery, or still enjoy a drink (or 10) come join us for comedy based on embarrassing, regretful, insane drinking stories. All of the fun, none of the hangovers.
Featuring: Will Hines, Jim Woods, Josh Simpson, Sydney Steinberg, Skander Halim, Caroline Cummings and Amanda Bonar.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Email: thirdbestcomedy@gmail.com. Cost: 15.
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM.
Upright Citizens Brigade Theater
5919 Franklin Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028.
For more info visit ucbcomedy.com. Something Rotten! a Hilarious Broadway Musical
Something Rotten! at the Rose Center Theater
June 27 – July 20, 2025 | Gala Night: June 28 at 6:30 PM
Get ready to laugh out loud with Something Rotten! the hit Broadway musical comedy bursting with show-stopping songs, hilarious hijinks, and dazzling local talent.
🎟️ Tickets & info: www.rosecentertheater.com.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Community Events / Volunteerism. Fundraisers. Theater / Concerts. Misc. Contact Name: Rose Center Theater. Contact Phone: 714-793-1150 ext. 1. Contact Email: RoseCTBoxOffice@gmail.com. Cost: $20+.
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Rose Center Theater
14140 All American Way
Westminster, Ca 92683.
For more info visit www.rosecentertheater.com. Berta, Berta
The Echo Theater Company presents the West Coast premiere of Berta, Berta, a sensuous love story by Angelica Chéri that was inspired by a prison chain gang song from Parchman Farm. In 1920s Mississippi, Leroy has committed an unforgivable crime and is ready to accept his punishment: incarceration at notorious Parchman Farm. He has just one final wish before he’s caught – a chance to make amends with his long lost love, Berta. Their reunion swells from a quarrelsome conjuring of the past to an impassioned plot to escape their impending fate.July 18-Aug. 25: Fridays at 8 p.m. Saturdays at 8 p.m. Sundays at 4 p.m. Mondays at 8 p.m.; all Monday night performances are Pay-What-You-Want. The Echo Theater Company, Atwater Village Theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90039; EchoTheaterCompany.com.
July 18–Aug. 25 (including final preview)
• Fridays at 8 p.m.
• Saturdays at 8 p.m.
• Sundays at 4 p.m.
• Mondays at 8 p.m.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Phone: (747) 350-8066. Contact Email: theboxoffice@echotheatercompany.com. Cost: Every Monday: Pay-What-You-Want Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays: $38.
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Atwater Village Theatre
3269 Casitas Ave.
Los Angeles, CA.
For more info visit www.echotheatercompany.com. Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story by Musical Theatre West
Musical Theatre West is turning up the volume this summer with its next highly anticipated production, Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story, running select dates from July 11 through July 27, 2025, at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center. This electrifying musical isn’t just a show, it’s a full-blown concert experience, with actors performing every note live on stage as they bring Buddy Holly’s legendary music to life.
Written by Alan Janes, Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story charts the rise of one of rock ‘n’ roll’s earliest icons, from his small-town Texas roots to becoming a cultural phenomenon. Featuring timeless hits like “Peggy Sue,” “That’ll Be the Day,” and “Everyday,” this toe-tapping musical will have audiences dancing in their seats while gaining insight into the man behind the music.
MTW alumnus Will Riddle stars as Buddy Holly, returning to the stage after his acclaimed performance as Carl Perkins in Million Dollar Quartet in 2024. Known for his magnetic presence and rockin’ guitar prowess,…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Musical Theatre West. Contact Phone: (562) 856-1999. Contact Email: tickets@musical.org. Cost: 20.00+.
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:45 PM.
Carpenter Performing Arts Center
6200 E. Atherton Street
Long Beach, CA 90815.
For more info visit musical.org. SkyPilot Theatre Presents: The Marriage Zone
Jeff Gould's hit comedy 'The Marriage Zone' returns to the stage for 8 weeks in Hollywood!
What if you got a second chance at life? What if you were a struggling, middle-aged couple who got a glimpse into the future and could see how it all turned out? What if you had the opportunity to do it all differently?
One evening, while selling their house, Beth and Cal are confronted with that opportunity as their past, present, and future all collide. The results are both hysterical and poignant.
Jeff Gould is a master playwright who has written 6 different plays shown in over 10 cities worldwide. "The Marriage Zone" originally premiered in 2017 in Los Angeles for a historic 9-month run, and after other successful runs in both Warsaw, Poland and Sao Paulo, Brazil, it's back in Hollywood with an all-new cast and crew.
Shows run Saturdays at 8PM and Sundays at 3PM only, from July 12th through August 31st at the 905 Cole Theatre located at 905 Cole Avenue in Hollywood. The show runs 75 minutes with no intermission.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Jake. Contact Phone: 8189152932. Contact Email: jakeaustingould@gmail.com. Cost: $40.
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:15 PM.
905 Cole Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90038.
For more info visit www.skypilottheatre.com. Harboring Community: “Ships of the 20th Century in Southern California” Art Exhibit at FoaSouth
The Festival of Arts invites the public to its latest off-site exhibit at foaSouth, Harboring Community: Ships of the 20th Century in Southern California. Featuring several never-before-exhibited works from the Festival of Arts Permanent Art Collection, this exhibit explores Southern California’s enduring connection to the sea through paintings of boats, harbors, and coastal life. Spanning over a century, the collection showcases a range of artistic styles from early California Impressionists to contemporary Festival artists highlighting how maritime subjects have inspired reflection, industry, and community across generations.
The foaSouth exhibit is located at 1006 S. Coast Hwy. Laguna Beach, CA 92651. It is part of an ongoing series of shows that the Festival of Arts is holding at the location year round. The building is open to the public daily from 9am - 9pm. Admission is free. The Festival of Arts is a non-profit organization whose proceeds support the arts in and about Laguna Beach. For more informat…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Name: Active culture. Contact Phone: (949) 494-1145. Cost: free.
Monday, July 21, 2025.
FOASOUTH AT ACTIVE CULTURE
1006 S Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 494-1145.
High School Theatre Camp
Open to students entering grades 9 through 12 with at least one year of musical performance experience, the musical theatre camp welcomes young artists interested in learning the art of music and stagecraft. Led by professor Stefan Miller, the camp will include daily classes in acting, audition techniques, and vocal performance.
Registration deadline for the CBU Musical Theatre Camp is July 1, 2025.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Dr. Moon. Contact Phone: (877) 228-3615. Contact Email: gmoon@calbaptist.edu. Cost: 220.
Monday, July 21, 2025 – Friday, July 25, 2025.
CBU School of Performing Arts
Wallace Theatre.
For more info visit calbaptist.edu. LEGO® World Parade
The LEGO® World Parade is a high-energy finale to a day of play at the Resort, bringing LEGO magic to life with dazzling floats, fan-favorite characters, and over 50 entertainers. The parade features themes from across the LEGO universe, including LEGO® City, DUPLO® and LEGO® NINJAGO® and now ends with a grand finale in THE LEGO® MOVIE WORLD. The route kicks off in Fun Town, winds past DUPLO® Playtown, and concludes with a celebration that’s as AWESOME as the bricks themselves.
Monday, July 21, 2025.
One LEGOLAND Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008.
Sawdust Art Festival
Celebrate Laguna Beach’s most iconic summer tradition: the 59th annual Sawdust Art Festival. Open daily June 27 through August 31. Be part of a colorful story nearly six decades in the making. Take home original art, enjoy free art classes, create lasting memories and discover unique treasures from more than 185 celebrated local artists. New this year: The Cove...by Starfish! More than just a festival kitchen, The Cove is a vibrant alcove alive with music, color, aroma, and flavor with a menu inspired by the bold and exciting flavors of one of Laguna's favorite restaurants, Starfish.
Hours: Sun-Thurs: 11a-8p and Fri-Sat: 11a-10p.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Festivals / Parades. Contact Phone: 949-494-3030. Contact Email: questions@sawdustartfestival.org. Cost: $12 (Adults) $10 (Seniors 65+) $5 (Youth 6-12) Under 5 are free.
Monday, July 21, 2025.
Sawdust Art Festival
935 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651.
For more info visit sawdustartfestival.org. Strings Camp
The CBU Strings Camp invites young musicians entering the 7th through 12th grade in fall 2025. The orchestras will be directed by Dr. Gene Moon, Director of Orchestral Studies at CBU, along with guest faculty and university students. The camp will host daily experiences in ensemble rehearsal, sectionals, instrumental pedagogy and more. Participants must have at least one year of experience on their instrument.
Registration deadline for the CBU Strings Camp is July 12, 2025.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Dr. Moon. Contact Phone: (877) 228-3615. Contact Email: gmoon@calbaptist.edu. Cost: 220.
Monday, July 21, 2025 – Friday, July 25, 2025.
California Baptist University
8432 Magnolia Avenue
Riverside, CA 92504.
For more info visit calbaptist.edu. Ages 4 to 16 will love these SUMMER THEATRE CAMPS FOR KIDS! “A priceless theatre experience”
“One of the best in the country!” Daily Variety
A spectacular all-day theatre camp where young people make friends, expand their imagination and have fun as they act, sing, dance, play theatre games, and work with costumes and make-up, lighting and sound, sets and props, to help create an awesome fully staged original play or musical production written just for them.
‘I couldn’t stop smiling cheek to cheek!” Maia A, after her first session (age 5)
The respected Playhouse Diversity-in-Education Conservatory program for youth, now celebrating its 56th year, combines the fun and excitement of working as a team to create and perform a brand-new play with the joy and fulfillment of a stress-free, creative, arts-oriented environment in which working actors share their love of the craft with young people in all stages of development. Participants learn to share feelings and responsibilities with a group of their “play”-mates in an engaging and fun atmosphere and get a great physical workout, too.
“Our da…
Category: School / Education. Sports and Recreation. Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Santa Monica Playhouse Diversity-in-Education Conservatory. Contact Phone: 310-394-9779. Contact Email: education@SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com. Cost: Dues: $545 per session; multi-session and sibling discounts, and financial assistance are available. Just ask!
Monday, July 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401.
For more info visit www.santamonicaplayhouse.com. DigiMarCon Northern California 2025 - Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition
"DigiMarCon Northern California – The #1 Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition in Northern California.
Get ready to be inspired and informed at DigiMarCon Northern California, the premier annual conference and exhibition for digital marketing, media, advertising and business professionals in Northern California, returning July 21-22, 2025 to the Grand Hyatt Hotel at SFO in San Francisco, California. Experience two action-packed days including keynotes, master classes and panels from experts and thought leaders with cutting-edge strategies and numerous networking opportunities. Also check out the next generation of technology & innovation; Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech & SaaS Technology. Attend in-person or online to access the next wave of digital innovation, including insights in AI and ChatGPT, marketing automation, content creation, growth hacking, social media marketing, SEO, and more.
Highlights:
• Top Industry Keynotes: Hear from visionary speakers who push t…
Category: Conferences. Contact Name: DigiMarCon Northern California. Contact Phone: 8008055385. Contact Email: events@digimarconnortherncalifornia.com. Cost: $297.
Monday, July 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
San Francisco
Grand Hyatt Hotel at SFO
55 S McDonnell Rd
San Francisco
California
94128
United States of America.
For more info visit digimarconnortherncalifornia.com. HOLOCAUST MUSEUM LA PRESENTS ‘ANTISEMITISM’S ECHO: THE IMPACT OF POGROMS’
Holocaust Museum LA presents “Antisemitism’s Echo: The Impact of Pogroms,” an exhibit documenting attacks against Jews, spanning 2,000 years and three continents.
Banners displayed throughout the museum detail the violent and destructive pogroms (organized massacres against the Jewish people), beginning in 66 CE in Alexandria, Egypt. The banners document infamous pogroms throughout history: Strasbourg, France, in 1349; late 19th century Russia and the Habsburg Empire; Nazi-perpetrated Kristallnacht (the “Night of Broken Glass”) in 1938; Baghdad, Iraq, in1941; Tripoli, Libya, in 1945; and Oct. 7 in Israel. The banners feature eyewitness quotes, historical facts and photographs of artifacts from the specific time periods. Survivor testimonies featured include members of the Los Angeles community, historic accounts and reflections by former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury W. Michael Blumenthal.
In addition to reflections from Holocaust survivors, the exhibit includes firsthand testimonies from the USC Sho…
Category: Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Phone: 3236513704. Contact Email: info@hmla.org.
Monday, July 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Holocaust Museum LA
100 The Grove Drive
Los Angeles, CA. 90036.
For more info visit www.holocaustmuseumla.org. Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt
Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016!
Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer a question or solve a puzzle to receive your next instruction. Compete as a group, individually or create multiple teams and race each other. Almost all of our adventures are designed to be wheelchair and stroller friendly and all are carefully crafted to be entertaining and informative with something to appeal to all ages. Complete the adventure as quickly as possible to win first place or take your time and enjoy the journey. Price is per team, not per person. Groups can be any size, but small groups are recommended for the best experience.
Enter the code EVENTPASS on the payment page for a $10 discount!
Most locations are available daylight hours every day.
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Runs / Walks / Marathons. Sports and Recreation. Misc. Contact Name: Customer Support. Contact Phone: 8884338966. Contact Email: support@puzzlingadventures.com. Cost: $39.95 with $10 EVENTPASS discount - price per team - online registration required.
Monday, July 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Puzzling Adventures Start & Finish Location
101 Judge John Aiso St, Los Angeles, CA.
For more info visit puzzlingadventures.com. San Diego Dim Sum Tour
Are you a foodie? Have you tried traditional Cantonese dim sum – The small plate experience, the chopsticks, the steam-heated carts, the stacked steamer baskets, the lively conversations? The Tea!
Perhaps you’ve never had the opportunity to learn the immense history involved with dim sum from a Cantonese-American guide (dim sum = “to touch the heart!”). This is your chance! For a limited time, you can join Wild Foodie Tours and enjoy a truly unique dining experience! We'll brunch on Cantonese-style dim sum, served fresh from traditional push-carts & steamer baskets. You’ll learn about dim sum’s Silk Road roots, flavorful teas, and traditional Southern Chinese etiquette. You’ll pick and choose a variety of classic dim sum specialties like barbecue pork buns, rice crepes, siu mai, and egg tarts -- and become touched by the heart!
After the meal, we'll take you on a walking tour through the heart of the Asian Cultural District of San Diego and end at a popular Asian supermarket for some quick shopping. P…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Reunions. School / Education. Misc. Contact Name: Albert Chan. Contact Phone: 858-951-7470. Contact Email: info@wildfoodietours.com. Cost: 69.
Monday, July 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:15 PM.
Jasmine Seafood Restaurant on 4609 Convoy Street.
59th Annual Sawdust Art Festival
Celebrate Laguna Beach’s most iconic summer tradition: the 59th annual Sawdust Art Festival. Open daily June 27 through August 31. Be part of a colorful story nearly six decades in the making. Take home original art, enjoy free art classes, create lasting memories and discover unique treasures from more than 185 celebrated local artists. New this year: The Cove...by Starfish! More than just a festival kitchen, The Cove is a vibrant alcove alive with music, color, aroma, and flavor with a menu inspired by the bold and exciting flavors of one of Laguna's favorite restaurants, Starfish.
• Sawdust Art Festival is open daily
• Meet 185+ Artists
• Purchase Original Art
• Watch Live Art Demos
• Take Free Art Classes
• Enjoy 3 Stages of Live Music
• Eat & Drink
Hours: Sun-Thurs: 11a-8p and Fri-Sat: 11a-10p.
Category: Festivals / Parades. Contact Name: Liana Miller. Contact Phone: 949-494-3030. Contact Email: lianarhett@gmail.com. Cost: Adults $12, Seniors 65+ $10, Children 6-12 $5.
Monday, July 21, 2025, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Sawdust Art Festival, 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651.
For more info visit sawdustartfestival.org. COLA 2025 — Design and Visual Artist Exhibition
The Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery is pleased to present COLA 2025, the artist exhibition of the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Independent Master Artist Project (COLA IMAP) Grant Program. COLA 2025 marks the twenty-eighth edition of the COLA IMAP Grant Program, celebrating the creative visions of nine exceptional Los Angeles-based artists in visual, literary, and performing arts. COLA 2025, includes Carmen Argote, Olivia Booth, Bryan Ida, Flora Kao, and Jemima Wyman, who will debut bold new works ranging from video, sculpture, painting, photography, drawing, and installation with the freedom to center their core artistic impulses.
This non-thematic exhibition presents a diverse assembly of artworks, offering viewers a rich and in-depth exploration of each artist’s individual practice. The works span a wide range of themes, including the history and application of glass, a fever-dream study of Barnsdall Art Park, portraits composed of legal language, visual strategies like camouflage s…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Name: Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery Staff. Contact Phone: (323) 644-6269. Contact Email: lamag@lacity.org. Cost: Free.
Monday, July 21, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, 4800 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90027.
For more info visit lamag.org. Abigail Raphael Collins: BLACKOUT
Abigail Raphael Collins uses video installation and experimental nonfiction to listen to what is considered unspeakable. Her work begins from a queer, feminist perspective, exploring what is passed on through generations, outside of language: the gaps, silences, and stutters in intimate and historical dialogue. The culmination of seven years of researching, filming, and editing, BLACKOUT is an experimental documentary that unravels relationships between the film and television industry and the US military. Beginning with the artist’s father, a method actor with PTSD frequently cast in military roles, BLACKOUT threads together interviews of individuals working at the mediatized military junction: a combat videographer, a role player for military trainings, a script supervisor in the Army, and a writer for a TV show partially funded by the US military.
Gallery Hours: Wed-Sun, 12-6PM.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Cost: Free.
Monday, July 21, 2025, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
REDCAT, 631 W 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012.
For more info visit www.redcat.org. Hande Sever: Take off your eyes
Hande Sever (Art MFA ‘18) explores cultural and political archives by excavating texts and images that shape historical narratives. Often drawing from her own family’s history of persecution, her work examines the intersection of personal and collective memory, particularly in the context of military violence, surveillance, and censorship. Take off your eyes presents two bodies of work rooted in Southern California collections. To Thread Air (2023) is based on research Sever conducted in the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum, and examines the relationship between the former actor and US President and Kenan Evren, former Turkish President and right-wing leader of the 1980 Turkish coup d’etat. Stemming from an album held in the Ottoman Empire photography collection of the Getty Research Institute, In Search of ‘My Beloved Pauline’ (2025) follows the path of a German soldier who documented sites of colonization throughout and beyond the Ottoman Empire from 1917–1918.
Gallery Hours: Wed-Sun, 12-6PM.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Cost: Free.
Monday, July 21, 2025, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
REDCAT, 631 W 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012.
For more info visit www.redcat.org. Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles Summer Concert Series 2025
This summer, Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles celebrates its 18th season of free live music with ten unforgettable evenings in MacArthur Park, one of LA’s most culturally rich public spaces. With the Downtown skyline as a backdrop and a stage that captures the spirit of the city, Levitt LA invites Angelenos from all backgrounds to gather, dance, and connect under the stars.
Levitt LA has become a cherished summer tradition since its inception, providing world-class performances that are completely free, family-friendly, and deeply rooted in the community. This year's lineup features a wide range of genres and generations, with a special emphasis on showcasing local legends, emerging talent, and global sounds that reflect the diversity of Los Angeles and beyond.
Category: Festivals / Parades. Contact Name: Mariluz Gonzalez. Contact Phone: 8186676403. Contact Email: mgonzalez@vesperpublicrelations.com. Cost: free.
Monday, July 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
MacArthur Park. 2230 W. 6th St. Los Angeles, CA 90057.
Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical JR. | CSUN'S Teenage Drama Workshop (TADW)
ROALD DAHL'S MATILDA THE MUSICAL JR. | CSUN'S TEENAGE DRAMA WORKSHOP (TADW)
The children are rising up. Join the revolt as CSUN's Teenage Drama Workshop (TADW) presents the Broadway Junior adaptation of the Tony Award-winning hit Matilda the Musical!
Rebellion is nigh in this gleefully witty ode to the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the "revolting children" who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson.
CAMPUS THEATRE | CSUN DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE (18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330)
JULY 11 at 7 PM
JULY 19 at 2 PM and 7 PM
JULY 16-18 and 22-24 at 11 AM
TICKETS: $17 General; $12 Children 12 or younger; $12 for groups of 10 or more.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Cost: $17 General; $12 Children 12 or younger; $12 for groups of 10 or more.
Monday, July 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Campus Theatre | CSUN Department of Theatre (18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330).
For more info visit www.csun.edu. The Hobbit | CSUN'S Teenage Drama Workshop (TADW)
THE HOBBIT | CSUN'S TEENAGE DRAMA WORKSHOP (TADW)
CSUN's Teenage Drama Workshop (TADW) presents this adaptation of Tolkien’s classic novel, a suspenseful, fast-paced journey through the sometimes dark, sometimes charming, always compelling world of Middle Earth. Bilbo Baggins is a comfortably well-off hobbit with a love for rousing adventure stories. Real adventures, however, are definitely not his cup of tea. So when Gandalf the wizard knocks at Bilbo’s door, bringing with him Thorin Oakenshield, 11 ragged looking dwarfs and a contract for an adventure to recover the lost treasure of Lonely Mountain, Bilbo could not be less interested—at first. But Bilbo’s love of a good story gets the better of him, and before he knows it, he is off on a perilous quest over mountain and under hill through caves and forest and slimy dark places.
LITTLE THEATRE | CSUN DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE (18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330)
JULY 3 & 18 at 7 PM
JULY 12 at 2 PM
JULY 16, 17, 22-24 at 11 AM
TICKETS: $17 G…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Cost: $17 General; $12 Children 12 or younger; $12 for groups of 10 or more.
Monday, July 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Little Theatre | CSUN Department of Theatre (18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330).
For more info visit www.csun.edu. Berta, Berta
The Echo Theater Company presents the West Coast premiere of Berta, Berta, a sensuous love story by Angelica Chéri that was inspired by a prison chain gang song from Parchman Farm. In 1920s Mississippi, Leroy has committed an unforgivable crime and is ready to accept his punishment: incarceration at notorious Parchman Farm. He has just one final wish before he’s caught – a chance to make amends with his long lost love, Berta. Their reunion swells from a quarrelsome conjuring of the past to an impassioned plot to escape their impending fate.July 18-Aug. 25: Fridays at 8 p.m. Saturdays at 8 p.m. Sundays at 4 p.m. Mondays at 8 p.m.; all Monday night performances are Pay-What-You-Want. The Echo Theater Company, Atwater Village Theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90039; EchoTheaterCompany.com.
July 18–Aug. 25 (including final preview)
• Fridays at 8 p.m.
• Saturdays at 8 p.m.
• Sundays at 4 p.m.
• Mondays at 8 p.m.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Phone: (747) 350-8066. Contact Email: theboxoffice@echotheatercompany.com. Cost: Every Monday: Pay-What-You-Want Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays: $38.
Monday, July 21, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Atwater Village Theatre
3269 Casitas Ave.
Los Angeles, CA.
For more info visit www.echotheatercompany.com. Harboring Community: “Ships of the 20th Century in Southern California” Art Exhibit at FoaSouth
The Festival of Arts invites the public to its latest off-site exhibit at foaSouth, Harboring Community: Ships of the 20th Century in Southern California. Featuring several never-before-exhibited works from the Festival of Arts Permanent Art Collection, this exhibit explores Southern California’s enduring connection to the sea through paintings of boats, harbors, and coastal life. Spanning over a century, the collection showcases a range of artistic styles from early California Impressionists to contemporary Festival artists highlighting how maritime subjects have inspired reflection, industry, and community across generations.
The foaSouth exhibit is located at 1006 S. Coast Hwy. Laguna Beach, CA 92651. It is part of an ongoing series of shows that the Festival of Arts is holding at the location year round. The building is open to the public daily from 9am - 9pm. Admission is free. The Festival of Arts is a non-profit organization whose proceeds support the arts in and about Laguna Beach. For more informat…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Name: Active culture. Contact Phone: (949) 494-1145. Cost: free.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
FOASOUTH AT ACTIVE CULTURE
1006 S Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 494-1145.
LEGO® World Parade
The LEGO® World Parade is a high-energy finale to a day of play at the Resort, bringing LEGO magic to life with dazzling floats, fan-favorite characters, and over 50 entertainers. The parade features themes from across the LEGO universe, including LEGO® City, DUPLO® and LEGO® NINJAGO® and now ends with a grand finale in THE LEGO® MOVIE WORLD. The route kicks off in Fun Town, winds past DUPLO® Playtown, and concludes with a celebration that’s as AWESOME as the bricks themselves.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
One LEGOLAND Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008.
Sawdust Art Festival
Celebrate Laguna Beach’s most iconic summer tradition: the 59th annual Sawdust Art Festival. Open daily June 27 through August 31. Be part of a colorful story nearly six decades in the making. Take home original art, enjoy free art classes, create lasting memories and discover unique treasures from more than 185 celebrated local artists. New this year: The Cove...by Starfish! More than just a festival kitchen, The Cove is a vibrant alcove alive with music, color, aroma, and flavor with a menu inspired by the bold and exciting flavors of one of Laguna's favorite restaurants, Starfish.
Hours: Sun-Thurs: 11a-8p and Fri-Sat: 11a-10p.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Festivals / Parades. Contact Phone: 949-494-3030. Contact Email: questions@sawdustartfestival.org. Cost: $12 (Adults) $10 (Seniors 65+) $5 (Youth 6-12) Under 5 are free.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
Sawdust Art Festival
935 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651.
For more info visit sawdustartfestival.org. Ages 4 to 16 will love these SUMMER THEATRE CAMPS FOR KIDS! “A priceless theatre experience”
“One of the best in the country!” Daily Variety
A spectacular all-day theatre camp where young people make friends, expand their imagination and have fun as they act, sing, dance, play theatre games, and work with costumes and make-up, lighting and sound, sets and props, to help create an awesome fully staged original play or musical production written just for them.
‘I couldn’t stop smiling cheek to cheek!” Maia A, after her first session (age 5)
The respected Playhouse Diversity-in-Education Conservatory program for youth, now celebrating its 56th year, combines the fun and excitement of working as a team to create and perform a brand-new play with the joy and fulfillment of a stress-free, creative, arts-oriented environment in which working actors share their love of the craft with young people in all stages of development. Participants learn to share feelings and responsibilities with a group of their “play”-mates in an engaging and fun atmosphere and get a great physical workout, too.
“Our da…
Category: School / Education. Sports and Recreation. Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Santa Monica Playhouse Diversity-in-Education Conservatory. Contact Phone: 310-394-9779. Contact Email: education@SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com. Cost: Dues: $545 per session; multi-session and sibling discounts, and financial assistance are available. Just ask!
Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401.
For more info visit www.santamonicaplayhouse.com. DigiMarCon Northern California 2025 - Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition
"DigiMarCon Northern California – The #1 Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition in Northern California.
Get ready to be inspired and informed at DigiMarCon Northern California, the premier annual conference and exhibition for digital marketing, media, advertising and business professionals in Northern California, returning July 21-22, 2025 to the Grand Hyatt Hotel at SFO in San Francisco, California. Experience two action-packed days including keynotes, master classes and panels from experts and thought leaders with cutting-edge strategies and numerous networking opportunities. Also check out the next generation of technology & innovation; Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech & SaaS Technology. Attend in-person or online to access the next wave of digital innovation, including insights in AI and ChatGPT, marketing automation, content creation, growth hacking, social media marketing, SEO, and more.
Highlights:
• Top Industry Keynotes: Hear from visionary speakers who push t…
Category: Conferences. Contact Name: DigiMarCon Northern California. Contact Phone: 8008055385. Contact Email: events@digimarconnortherncalifornia.com. Cost: $297.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
San Francisco
Grand Hyatt Hotel at SFO
55 S McDonnell Rd
San Francisco
California
94128
United States of America.
For more info visit digimarconnortherncalifornia.com. SoCal NOMA Architecture Summer Camp - High School
We are happy to share that registration for the annual architectural summer camp is now open for 2025! Our not-for-profit program is designed to expose youth to the built environment. Students are introduced to the people, professions, and ideas that make up the design profession, and we guide students through all stages of design using provoking and fun exercises. They will also investigate through drawing and model building, analyze through diagramming and research, and engage through interviews and site visits. By the program's conclusion, students present a fully essential project that addresses an issue in their city. This is a very popular and successful program that prepares students for a future in architectural design and planning. Spots fill up quickly!
Information about the summer program:
Location: East Los Angeles College
5-day week long program for high school students July 22-26, 9-5 pm.
Registration fee: $100. Lunch will be provided.
Registration Link: https://socalnoma.breezechms.com…
Category: School / Education. Contact Name: SoCal NOMA. Contact Email: admin@socalnoma.org. Cost: $100.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
ELAC (East Los Angeles College).
For more info visit socalnoma.breezechms.com. HOLOCAUST MUSEUM LA PRESENTS ‘ANTISEMITISM’S ECHO: THE IMPACT OF POGROMS’
Holocaust Museum LA presents “Antisemitism’s Echo: The Impact of Pogroms,” an exhibit documenting attacks against Jews, spanning 2,000 years and three continents.
Banners displayed throughout the museum detail the violent and destructive pogroms (organized massacres against the Jewish people), beginning in 66 CE in Alexandria, Egypt. The banners document infamous pogroms throughout history: Strasbourg, France, in 1349; late 19th century Russia and the Habsburg Empire; Nazi-perpetrated Kristallnacht (the “Night of Broken Glass”) in 1938; Baghdad, Iraq, in1941; Tripoli, Libya, in 1945; and Oct. 7 in Israel. The banners feature eyewitness quotes, historical facts and photographs of artifacts from the specific time periods. Survivor testimonies featured include members of the Los Angeles community, historic accounts and reflections by former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury W. Michael Blumenthal.
In addition to reflections from Holocaust survivors, the exhibit includes firsthand testimonies from the USC Sho…
Category: Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Phone: 3236513704. Contact Email: info@hmla.org.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Holocaust Museum LA
100 The Grove Drive
Los Angeles, CA. 90036.
For more info visit www.holocaustmuseumla.org. Persona: Exploring Self-Portraiture
"Persona: Exploring Self-Portraiture” features the work of more than 20 contemporary artists as well as historical self-portraits. The exhibition probes the limits of self-portraiture and examines the concept of visually representing the self. “Persona” features paintings, sculptures, photographs, prints, fused glass, textile art, illustrations, and more!
"Persona" is on view from April 26 through Aug 10, 2025.
Forest Lawn Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm.
Category: Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Phone: 323-340-4782. Contact Email: museum@forestlawn.com. Cost: Free and open to the public.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Forest Lawn Museum
1712 S. Glendale Avenue
Glendale, CA 91205.
For more info visit forestlawn.com. Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt
Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016!
Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer a question or solve a puzzle to receive your next instruction. Compete as a group, individually or create multiple teams and race each other. Almost all of our adventures are designed to be wheelchair and stroller friendly and all are carefully crafted to be entertaining and informative with something to appeal to all ages. Complete the adventure as quickly as possible to win first place or take your time and enjoy the journey. Price is per team, not per person. Groups can be any size, but small groups are recommended for the best experience.
Enter the code EVENTPASS on the payment page for a $10 discount!
Most locations are available daylight hours every day.
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Runs / Walks / Marathons. Sports and Recreation. Misc. Contact Name: Customer Support. Contact Phone: 8884338966. Contact Email: support@puzzlingadventures.com. Cost: $39.95 with $10 EVENTPASS discount - price per team - online registration required.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Puzzling Adventures Start & Finish Location
101 Judge John Aiso St, Los Angeles, CA.
For more info visit puzzlingadventures.com. 59th Annual Sawdust Art Festival
Celebrate Laguna Beach’s most iconic summer tradition: the 59th annual Sawdust Art Festival. Open daily June 27 through August 31. Be part of a colorful story nearly six decades in the making. Take home original art, enjoy free art classes, create lasting memories and discover unique treasures from more than 185 celebrated local artists. New this year: The Cove...by Starfish! More than just a festival kitchen, The Cove is a vibrant alcove alive with music, color, aroma, and flavor with a menu inspired by the bold and exciting flavors of one of Laguna's favorite restaurants, Starfish.
• Sawdust Art Festival is open daily
• Meet 185+ Artists
• Purchase Original Art
• Watch Live Art Demos
• Take Free Art Classes
• Enjoy 3 Stages of Live Music
• Eat & Drink
Hours: Sun-Thurs: 11a-8p and Fri-Sat: 11a-10p.
Category: Festivals / Parades. Contact Name: Liana Miller. Contact Phone: 949-494-3030. Contact Email: lianarhett@gmail.com. Cost: Adults $12, Seniors 65+ $10, Children 6-12 $5.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Sawdust Art Festival, 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651.
For more info visit sawdustartfestival.org. COLA 2025 — Design and Visual Artist Exhibition
The Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery is pleased to present COLA 2025, the artist exhibition of the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Independent Master Artist Project (COLA IMAP) Grant Program. COLA 2025 marks the twenty-eighth edition of the COLA IMAP Grant Program, celebrating the creative visions of nine exceptional Los Angeles-based artists in visual, literary, and performing arts. COLA 2025, includes Carmen Argote, Olivia Booth, Bryan Ida, Flora Kao, and Jemima Wyman, who will debut bold new works ranging from video, sculpture, painting, photography, drawing, and installation with the freedom to center their core artistic impulses.
This non-thematic exhibition presents a diverse assembly of artworks, offering viewers a rich and in-depth exploration of each artist’s individual practice. The works span a wide range of themes, including the history and application of glass, a fever-dream study of Barnsdall Art Park, portraits composed of legal language, visual strategies like camouflage s…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Name: Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery Staff. Contact Phone: (323) 644-6269. Contact Email: lamag@lacity.org. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, 4800 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90027.
For more info visit lamag.org. Splashpad and Snow Cones
Come join us at Prado Regional Park for splashpad fun and snow cones from 11am-1pm.
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Sports and Recreation. Contact Name: Dominique Hernandez. Contact Phone: 909-387-2410.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Prado Regional Park
16700 Euclid Ave
Chino, CA 91708.
For more info visit main.sbcounty.gov. Abigail Raphael Collins: BLACKOUT
Abigail Raphael Collins uses video installation and experimental nonfiction to listen to what is considered unspeakable. Her work begins from a queer, feminist perspective, exploring what is passed on through generations, outside of language: the gaps, silences, and stutters in intimate and historical dialogue. The culmination of seven years of researching, filming, and editing, BLACKOUT is an experimental documentary that unravels relationships between the film and television industry and the US military. Beginning with the artist’s father, a method actor with PTSD frequently cast in military roles, BLACKOUT threads together interviews of individuals working at the mediatized military junction: a combat videographer, a role player for military trainings, a script supervisor in the Army, and a writer for a TV show partially funded by the US military.
Gallery Hours: Wed-Sun, 12-6PM.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
REDCAT, 631 W 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012.
For more info visit www.redcat.org. Hande Sever: Take off your eyes
Hande Sever (Art MFA ‘18) explores cultural and political archives by excavating texts and images that shape historical narratives. Often drawing from her own family’s history of persecution, her work examines the intersection of personal and collective memory, particularly in the context of military violence, surveillance, and censorship. Take off your eyes presents two bodies of work rooted in Southern California collections. To Thread Air (2023) is based on research Sever conducted in the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum, and examines the relationship between the former actor and US President and Kenan Evren, former Turkish President and right-wing leader of the 1980 Turkish coup d’etat. Stemming from an album held in the Ottoman Empire photography collection of the Getty Research Institute, In Search of ‘My Beloved Pauline’ (2025) follows the path of a German soldier who documented sites of colonization throughout and beyond the Ottoman Empire from 1917–1918.
Gallery Hours: Wed-Sun, 12-6PM.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
REDCAT, 631 W 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012.
For more info visit www.redcat.org. Tijuana Street Food Tour for Foodies
Join Wild Foodie Tours for an all-inclusive, fun, gritty, and insightful street food tour in Tijuana! You'll enjoy tastings at 5 food stops, 1 non-alcoholic beverage stop, and 1 dessert stop to taste the best flavors of Tijuana. Other likely visits include the Mercado Hidalgo open-air market and a Mexican bakery. Along the way we'll point out a few of the eateries Anthony Bourdain and Andrew Zimmern showcased on their Travel Channel shows. Only $69! Everything included: food, transportation, shopping, sightseeing, and a tour guide! Guests meet at the McDonald's at the San Ysidro Trolley Station in San Diego. Reservations required. For info and/or to book, visit wildfoodietours.com.
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Reunions. Misc. Cost: 69.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Meeting spot: McDonald's San Ysidro Trolley Station on 727 East San Ysidro Blvd.
Gelson's West LA to Host Taco Tuesdays with Tacos, Margaritas, and Mezcals
Every Tuesday from 4 PM to 10 PM, Gelson’s West LA Wine Bar will be hosting Taco Tuesdays, bringing together a festive blend of flavors and fun. Enjoy a variety of mouthwatering tacos, refreshing margaritas, and smooth mezcals, all served in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere. The perfect way to spice up the week—gather friends and enjoy a night of great food, drinks, and good times. Prices vary.
For more information, visit https://www.gelsons.com/events/view/taco-tuesdays-at-gelsons-west-la-wine-bar.
Category: Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Gelson's West LA
12121 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064.
For more info visit www.gelsons.com. Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical JR. | CSUN'S Teenage Drama Workshop (TADW)
ROALD DAHL'S MATILDA THE MUSICAL JR. | CSUN'S TEENAGE DRAMA WORKSHOP (TADW)
The children are rising up. Join the revolt as CSUN's Teenage Drama Workshop (TADW) presents the Broadway Junior adaptation of the Tony Award-winning hit Matilda the Musical!
Rebellion is nigh in this gleefully witty ode to the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the "revolting children" who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson.
CAMPUS THEATRE | CSUN DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE (18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330)
JULY 11 at 7 PM
JULY 19 at 2 PM and 7 PM
JULY 16-18 and 22-24 at 11 AM
TICKETS: $17 General; $12 Children 12 or younger; $12 for groups of 10 or more.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Cost: $17 General; $12 Children 12 or younger; $12 for groups of 10 or more.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Campus Theatre | CSUN Department of Theatre (18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330).
For more info visit www.csun.edu. The Hobbit | CSUN'S Teenage Drama Workshop (TADW)
THE HOBBIT | CSUN'S TEENAGE DRAMA WORKSHOP (TADW)
CSUN's Teenage Drama Workshop (TADW) presents this adaptation of Tolkien’s classic novel, a suspenseful, fast-paced journey through the sometimes dark, sometimes charming, always compelling world of Middle Earth. Bilbo Baggins is a comfortably well-off hobbit with a love for rousing adventure stories. Real adventures, however, are definitely not his cup of tea. So when Gandalf the wizard knocks at Bilbo’s door, bringing with him Thorin Oakenshield, 11 ragged looking dwarfs and a contract for an adventure to recover the lost treasure of Lonely Mountain, Bilbo could not be less interested—at first. But Bilbo’s love of a good story gets the better of him, and before he knows it, he is off on a perilous quest over mountain and under hill through caves and forest and slimy dark places.
LITTLE THEATRE | CSUN DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE (18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330)
JULY 3 & 18 at 7 PM
JULY 12 at 2 PM
JULY 16, 17, 22-24 at 11 AM
TICKETS: $17 G…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Cost: $17 General; $12 Children 12 or younger; $12 for groups of 10 or more.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Little Theatre | CSUN Department of Theatre (18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330).
For more info visit www.csun.edu. Berta, Berta
The Echo Theater Company presents the West Coast premiere of Berta, Berta, a sensuous love story by Angelica Chéri that was inspired by a prison chain gang song from Parchman Farm. In 1920s Mississippi, Leroy has committed an unforgivable crime and is ready to accept his punishment: incarceration at notorious Parchman Farm. He has just one final wish before he’s caught – a chance to make amends with his long lost love, Berta. Their reunion swells from a quarrelsome conjuring of the past to an impassioned plot to escape their impending fate.July 18-Aug. 25: Fridays at 8 p.m. Saturdays at 8 p.m. Sundays at 4 p.m. Mondays at 8 p.m.; all Monday night performances are Pay-What-You-Want. The Echo Theater Company, Atwater Village Theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90039; EchoTheaterCompany.com.
July 18–Aug. 25 (including final preview)
• Fridays at 8 p.m.
• Saturdays at 8 p.m.
• Sundays at 4 p.m.
• Mondays at 8 p.m.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Phone: (747) 350-8066. Contact Email: theboxoffice@echotheatercompany.com. Cost: Every Monday: Pay-What-You-Want Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays: $38.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Atwater Village Theatre
3269 Casitas Ave.
Los Angeles, CA.
For more info visit www.echotheatercompany.com. Tuesdays On Acid
TUESDAYS ON ACID
EVERY TUESDAY | 9PM–2AM
MONTY BAR – DTLA
21+ | NO COVER
ALL VINYL. ALL ‘60S.
GARAGE. PSYCH. SOUL. ROCK.
DEEJAY CLIFTON
HOSTED BY B-SIDE JUNKIE
IF YOU KNOW, YOU KNOW.
Category: Misc. Contact Name: Kyoko. Contact Email: kyoko.cole@gmail.com. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 9:00 PM – Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 2:00 AM.
Monty Bar
1222 w 7th St, Los Angeles CA 90017.
Harboring Community: “Ships of the 20th Century in Southern California” Art Exhibit at FoaSouth
The Festival of Arts invites the public to its latest off-site exhibit at foaSouth, Harboring Community: Ships of the 20th Century in Southern California. Featuring several never-before-exhibited works from the Festival of Arts Permanent Art Collection, this exhibit explores Southern California’s enduring connection to the sea through paintings of boats, harbors, and coastal life. Spanning over a century, the collection showcases a range of artistic styles from early California Impressionists to contemporary Festival artists highlighting how maritime subjects have inspired reflection, industry, and community across generations.
The foaSouth exhibit is located at 1006 S. Coast Hwy. Laguna Beach, CA 92651. It is part of an ongoing series of shows that the Festival of Arts is holding at the location year round. The building is open to the public daily from 9am - 9pm. Admission is free. The Festival of Arts is a non-profit organization whose proceeds support the arts in and about Laguna Beach. For more informat…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Name: Active culture. Contact Phone: (949) 494-1145. Cost: free.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
FOASOUTH AT ACTIVE CULTURE
1006 S Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 494-1145.
LEGO® World Parade
The LEGO® World Parade is a high-energy finale to a day of play at the Resort, bringing LEGO magic to life with dazzling floats, fan-favorite characters, and over 50 entertainers. The parade features themes from across the LEGO universe, including LEGO® City, DUPLO® and LEGO® NINJAGO® and now ends with a grand finale in THE LEGO® MOVIE WORLD. The route kicks off in Fun Town, winds past DUPLO® Playtown, and concludes with a celebration that’s as AWESOME as the bricks themselves.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
One LEGOLAND Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008.
Sawdust Art Festival
Celebrate Laguna Beach’s most iconic summer tradition: the 59th annual Sawdust Art Festival. Open daily June 27 through August 31. Be part of a colorful story nearly six decades in the making. Take home original art, enjoy free art classes, create lasting memories and discover unique treasures from more than 185 celebrated local artists. New this year: The Cove...by Starfish! More than just a festival kitchen, The Cove is a vibrant alcove alive with music, color, aroma, and flavor with a menu inspired by the bold and exciting flavors of one of Laguna's favorite restaurants, Starfish.
Hours: Sun-Thurs: 11a-8p and Fri-Sat: 11a-10p.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Festivals / Parades. Contact Phone: 949-494-3030. Contact Email: questions@sawdustartfestival.org. Cost: $12 (Adults) $10 (Seniors 65+) $5 (Youth 6-12) Under 5 are free.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
Sawdust Art Festival
935 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651.
For more info visit sawdustartfestival.org. Kids Fishing Derby
Join us every Wednesday on the green pier for our kids fishing derby. Prizes in two age categories - 10 and under and 11 to 16 - for the biggest fish caught, the most fish caught, and the most unique fish caught. Our local newspaper will publish the winners every week. This is a catch and release derby.
Category: Sports and Recreation. Misc. Contact Name: Constance Rux. Contact Phone: 310-510-0220. Contact Email: crux@cityofavalon.gov. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
On the end of the Green Pier, Catalina Island, Avalon, CA.
For more info visit www.cityofavalon.gov. Ages 4 to 16 will love these SUMMER THEATRE CAMPS FOR KIDS! “A priceless theatre experience”
“One of the best in the country!” Daily Variety
A spectacular all-day theatre camp where young people make friends, expand their imagination and have fun as they act, sing, dance, play theatre games, and work with costumes and make-up, lighting and sound, sets and props, to help create an awesome fully staged original play or musical production written just for them.
‘I couldn’t stop smiling cheek to cheek!” Maia A, after her first session (age 5)
The respected Playhouse Diversity-in-Education Conservatory program for youth, now celebrating its 56th year, combines the fun and excitement of working as a team to create and perform a brand-new play with the joy and fulfillment of a stress-free, creative, arts-oriented environment in which working actors share their love of the craft with young people in all stages of development. Participants learn to share feelings and responsibilities with a group of their “play”-mates in an engaging and fun atmosphere and get a great physical workout, too.
“Our da…
Category: School / Education. Sports and Recreation. Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Santa Monica Playhouse Diversity-in-Education Conservatory. Contact Phone: 310-394-9779. Contact Email: education@SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com. Cost: Dues: $545 per session; multi-session and sibling discounts, and financial assistance are available. Just ask!
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401.
For more info visit www.santamonicaplayhouse.com. SoCal NOMA Architecture Summer Camp - High School
We are happy to share that registration for the annual architectural summer camp is now open for 2025! Our not-for-profit program is designed to expose youth to the built environment. Students are introduced to the people, professions, and ideas that make up the design profession, and we guide students through all stages of design using provoking and fun exercises. They will also investigate through drawing and model building, analyze through diagramming and research, and engage through interviews and site visits. By the program's conclusion, students present a fully essential project that addresses an issue in their city. This is a very popular and successful program that prepares students for a future in architectural design and planning. Spots fill up quickly!
Information about the summer program:
Location: East Los Angeles College
5-day week long program for high school students July 22-26, 9-5 pm.
Registration fee: $100. Lunch will be provided.
Registration Link: https://socalnoma.breezechms.com…
Category: School / Education. Contact Name: SoCal NOMA. Contact Email: admin@socalnoma.org. Cost: $100.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
ELAC (East Los Angeles College).
For more info visit socalnoma.breezechms.com. HOLOCAUST MUSEUM LA PRESENTS ‘ANTISEMITISM’S ECHO: THE IMPACT OF POGROMS’
Holocaust Museum LA presents “Antisemitism’s Echo: The Impact of Pogroms,” an exhibit documenting attacks against Jews, spanning 2,000 years and three continents.
Banners displayed throughout the museum detail the violent and destructive pogroms (organized massacres against the Jewish people), beginning in 66 CE in Alexandria, Egypt. The banners document infamous pogroms throughout history: Strasbourg, France, in 1349; late 19th century Russia and the Habsburg Empire; Nazi-perpetrated Kristallnacht (the “Night of Broken Glass”) in 1938; Baghdad, Iraq, in1941; Tripoli, Libya, in 1945; and Oct. 7 in Israel. The banners feature eyewitness quotes, historical facts and photographs of artifacts from the specific time periods. Survivor testimonies featured include members of the Los Angeles community, historic accounts and reflections by former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury W. Michael Blumenthal.
In addition to reflections from Holocaust survivors, the exhibit includes firsthand testimonies from the USC Sho…
Category: Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Phone: 3236513704. Contact Email: info@hmla.org.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Holocaust Museum LA
100 The Grove Drive
Los Angeles, CA. 90036.
For more info visit www.holocaustmuseumla.org. Persona: Exploring Self-Portraiture
"Persona: Exploring Self-Portraiture” features the work of more than 20 contemporary artists as well as historical self-portraits. The exhibition probes the limits of self-portraiture and examines the concept of visually representing the self. “Persona” features paintings, sculptures, photographs, prints, fused glass, textile art, illustrations, and more!
"Persona" is on view from April 26 through Aug 10, 2025.
Forest Lawn Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm.
Category: Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Phone: 323-340-4782. Contact Email: museum@forestlawn.com. Cost: Free and open to the public.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Forest Lawn Museum
1712 S. Glendale Avenue
Glendale, CA 91205.
For more info visit forestlawn.com. Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt
Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016!
Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer a question or solve a puzzle to receive your next instruction. Compete as a group, individually or create multiple teams and race each other. Almost all of our adventures are designed to be wheelchair and stroller friendly and all are carefully crafted to be entertaining and informative with something to appeal to all ages. Complete the adventure as quickly as possible to win first place or take your time and enjoy the journey. Price is per team, not per person. Groups can be any size, but small groups are recommended for the best experience.
Enter the code EVENTPASS on the payment page for a $10 discount!
Most locations are available daylight hours every day.
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Runs / Walks / Marathons. Sports and Recreation. Misc. Contact Name: Customer Support. Contact Phone: 8884338966. Contact Email: support@puzzlingadventures.com. Cost: $39.95 with $10 EVENTPASS discount - price per team - online registration required.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Puzzling Adventures Start & Finish Location
101 Judge John Aiso St, Los Angeles, CA.
For more info visit puzzlingadventures.com. 59th Annual Sawdust Art Festival
Celebrate Laguna Beach’s most iconic summer tradition: the 59th annual Sawdust Art Festival. Open daily June 27 through August 31. Be part of a colorful story nearly six decades in the making. Take home original art, enjoy free art classes, create lasting memories and discover unique treasures from more than 185 celebrated local artists. New this year: The Cove...by Starfish! More than just a festival kitchen, The Cove is a vibrant alcove alive with music, color, aroma, and flavor with a menu inspired by the bold and exciting flavors of one of Laguna's favorite restaurants, Starfish.
• Sawdust Art Festival is open daily
• Meet 185+ Artists
• Purchase Original Art
• Watch Live Art Demos
• Take Free Art Classes
• Enjoy 3 Stages of Live Music
• Eat & Drink
Hours: Sun-Thurs: 11a-8p and Fri-Sat: 11a-10p.
Category: Festivals / Parades. Contact Name: Liana Miller. Contact Phone: 949-494-3030. Contact Email: lianarhett@gmail.com. Cost: Adults $12, Seniors 65+ $10, Children 6-12 $5.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Sawdust Art Festival, 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651.
For more info visit sawdustartfestival.org. COLA 2025 — Design and Visual Artist Exhibition
The Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery is pleased to present COLA 2025, the artist exhibition of the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Independent Master Artist Project (COLA IMAP) Grant Program. COLA 2025 marks the twenty-eighth edition of the COLA IMAP Grant Program, celebrating the creative visions of nine exceptional Los Angeles-based artists in visual, literary, and performing arts. COLA 2025, includes Carmen Argote, Olivia Booth, Bryan Ida, Flora Kao, and Jemima Wyman, who will debut bold new works ranging from video, sculpture, painting, photography, drawing, and installation with the freedom to center their core artistic impulses.
This non-thematic exhibition presents a diverse assembly of artworks, offering viewers a rich and in-depth exploration of each artist’s individual practice. The works span a wide range of themes, including the history and application of glass, a fever-dream study of Barnsdall Art Park, portraits composed of legal language, visual strategies like camouflage s…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Name: Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery Staff. Contact Phone: (323) 644-6269. Contact Email: lamag@lacity.org. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, 4800 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90027.
For more info visit lamag.org. VHS Dreams: The Art of Ghana’s Mobile Cinema
VHS Dreams: The Art of Ghana’s Mobile Cinema
July 11 – August 23, 2025 | BEYOND THE STREETS
Opening Reception: Friday, July 11, 6–9 PM
Curated by Deadly Prey Gallery
BEYOND THE STREETS
434 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Hours: Wed-Sat, from 11AM to 6PM
A vivid tribute to Ghana’s hand-painted movie poster tradition, VHS Dreams showcases one of the largest collections of original works ever assembled. Painted on recycled flour sacks by artists from Accra and beyond, these bold, surreal posters reimagine global cinema through a distinctly West African lens. Original paintings are available for purchase and can be taken home the same day with new works rotating in throughout the run. Limited edition prints and posters are also available in the BEYOND THE STREETS gift shop and online.
More info at www.beyondthestreets.com.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Museum / Exhibitions.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
BEYOND THE STREETS
434 N La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036
OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, July 11, from 6PM–9PM.
For more info visit beyondthestreets.com. Abigail Raphael Collins: BLACKOUT
Abigail Raphael Collins uses video installation and experimental nonfiction to listen to what is considered unspeakable. Her work begins from a queer, feminist perspective, exploring what is passed on through generations, outside of language: the gaps, silences, and stutters in intimate and historical dialogue. The culmination of seven years of researching, filming, and editing, BLACKOUT is an experimental documentary that unravels relationships between the film and television industry and the US military. Beginning with the artist’s father, a method actor with PTSD frequently cast in military roles, BLACKOUT threads together interviews of individuals working at the mediatized military junction: a combat videographer, a role player for military trainings, a script supervisor in the Army, and a writer for a TV show partially funded by the US military.
Gallery Hours: Wed-Sun, 12-6PM.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
REDCAT, 631 W 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012.
For more info visit www.redcat.org. Hande Sever: Take off your eyes
Hande Sever (Art MFA ‘18) explores cultural and political archives by excavating texts and images that shape historical narratives. Often drawing from her own family’s history of persecution, her work examines the intersection of personal and collective memory, particularly in the context of military violence, surveillance, and censorship. Take off your eyes presents two bodies of work rooted in Southern California collections. To Thread Air (2023) is based on research Sever conducted in the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum, and examines the relationship between the former actor and US President and Kenan Evren, former Turkish President and right-wing leader of the 1980 Turkish coup d’etat. Stemming from an album held in the Ottoman Empire photography collection of the Getty Research Institute, In Search of ‘My Beloved Pauline’ (2025) follows the path of a German soldier who documented sites of colonization throughout and beyond the Ottoman Empire from 1917–1918.
Gallery Hours: Wed-Sun, 12-6PM.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
REDCAT, 631 W 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012.
For more info visit www.redcat.org. Tribute Wednesdays at Festival of Arts
Wednesdays at 5:30pm - 7pm
The Festival of Arts brings some of Southern California’s top tribute bands to the stage, celebrating music legends with unforgettable performances. From iconic hits to fan favorites, these talented musicians will have you singing along and tapping your feet.
Need a midweek boost? Wednesday nights at the Festival of Arts are the perfect way to recharge with great music and good vibes!
Guaranteed seating is available by purchasing a ticket in the reserved section (“Nightclub” VIP seating). This ticket includes admission to the Festival of Arts Fine Art Show and the concert. Reservations must be made prior to 3:30pm the day of the performance. Limited free seating is available for each concert.
General Admission: 10.00
Vip(Reserved Seating): 65.00
July 2 - Pretzel Logic – A Tribute to Steely Dan
July 9 - Scott Wilkie – A Tribute to Brazilian Jazz
July 16 - Savor – A Tribute to Santana
July 23 - Wild Night – A Tribute to Van Morrison
July 30 -…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: festival of arts. Contact Phone: (800) 487-3378. Contact Email: tickets@lagunapageant.com. Cost: 10.00 - 65.00.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Festival of Arts Grounds
650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651.
For more info visit www.foapom.com. Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical JR. | CSUN'S Teenage Drama Workshop (TADW)
ROALD DAHL'S MATILDA THE MUSICAL JR. | CSUN'S TEENAGE DRAMA WORKSHOP (TADW)
The children are rising up. Join the revolt as CSUN's Teenage Drama Workshop (TADW) presents the Broadway Junior adaptation of the Tony Award-winning hit Matilda the Musical!
Rebellion is nigh in this gleefully witty ode to the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the "revolting children" who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson.
CAMPUS THEATRE | CSUN DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE (18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330)
JULY 11 at 7 PM
JULY 19 at 2 PM and 7 PM
JULY 16-18 and 22-24 at 11 AM
TICKETS: $17 General; $12 Children 12 or younger; $12 for groups of 10 or more.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Cost: $17 General; $12 Children 12 or younger; $12 for groups of 10 or more.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Campus Theatre | CSUN Department of Theatre (18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330).
For more info visit www.csun.edu. Summer Concerts in the Park
Get ready to sing, dance, and celebrate summer under the stars! The City of Buena Park is excited to announce the return of its Free Summer Concerts in the Park series—a favorite community tradition that’s back with an incredible lineup for 2025.
Concerts will take place every Wednesday from July 2 to August 6, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, at beautiful Boisseranc Park (7520 Dale St. Buena Park). Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and the whole family for six unforgettable nights of live music, food, and fun!
July 2 – The Dreamboats – Rock ‘n’ roll hits from the ’50s & ’60s
July 9 – Yachty By Nature – Smooth yacht rock of the ’70s & ’80s
July 16 – Soto Band – Latin rhythms and dance favorites
July 23 – Tijuana Dogs – High-energy Top 40’s dance music
July 30 – Bruno and The Hooligans – Tribute to Bruno Mars
August 6 – New Romantics – Tribute to Taylor Swift
Come early and enjoy twilight swim at the pool starting at 5:30 PM — just $1.00 for kids and $1.50 for adults! Plus, savor a variety of delicious bites from…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Mark Sauceda. Contact Phone: (714)5623867. Contact Email: msauceda@buenapark.com. Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Boisseranc Park 7520 Dale St. Buena Park, CA 90620.
For more info visit www.buenapark.com. The Hobbit | CSUN'S Teenage Drama Workshop (TADW)
THE HOBBIT | CSUN'S TEENAGE DRAMA WORKSHOP (TADW)
CSUN's Teenage Drama Workshop (TADW) presents this adaptation of Tolkien’s classic novel, a suspenseful, fast-paced journey through the sometimes dark, sometimes charming, always compelling world of Middle Earth. Bilbo Baggins is a comfortably well-off hobbit with a love for rousing adventure stories. Real adventures, however, are definitely not his cup of tea. So when Gandalf the wizard knocks at Bilbo’s door, bringing with him Thorin Oakenshield, 11 ragged looking dwarfs and a contract for an adventure to recover the lost treasure of Lonely Mountain, Bilbo could not be less interested—at first. But Bilbo’s love of a good story gets the better of him, and before he knows it, he is off on a perilous quest over mountain and under hill through caves and forest and slimy dark places.
LITTLE THEATRE | CSUN DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE (18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330)
JULY 3 & 18 at 7 PM
JULY 12 at 2 PM
JULY 16, 17, 22-24 at 11 AM
TICKETS: $17 G…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Cost: $17 General; $12 Children 12 or younger; $12 for groups of 10 or more.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Little Theatre | CSUN Department of Theatre (18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330).
For more info visit www.csun.edu. Story Salon - Freestyle Mon Amour
Story Salon is an opportunity for Los Angeles area storytellers to get on stage and share!
Each week is filled with 5-7 minute stories on a variety topics and themes. Laugh cry and sigh along with us as we go along with each story teller on stage.
Mon Amour, Mi Amore, My Love... This event is for you!
Storytellers for this week are coming soon!
Don't miss this opportunity to spend the night listening to good stories with good folks. Grab your friends and join us for a night of laughter reflection and unforgettable storytelling!
Come by! And join our fun little community!
Tickets can be purchased at the door or on Eventbrite!
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Cost: 10.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
5302 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Valley Village, CA 91607, United States.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Berta, Berta
The Echo Theater Company presents the West Coast premiere of Berta, Berta, a sensuous love story by Angelica Chéri that was inspired by a prison chain gang song from Parchman Farm. In 1920s Mississippi, Leroy has committed an unforgivable crime and is ready to accept his punishment: incarceration at notorious Parchman Farm. He has just one final wish before he’s caught – a chance to make amends with his long lost love, Berta. Their reunion swells from a quarrelsome conjuring of the past to an impassioned plot to escape their impending fate.July 18-Aug. 25: Fridays at 8 p.m. Saturdays at 8 p.m. Sundays at 4 p.m. Mondays at 8 p.m.; all Monday night performances are Pay-What-You-Want. The Echo Theater Company, Atwater Village Theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90039; EchoTheaterCompany.com.
July 18–Aug. 25 (including final preview)
• Fridays at 8 p.m.
• Saturdays at 8 p.m.
• Sundays at 4 p.m.
• Mondays at 8 p.m.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Phone: (747) 350-8066. Contact Email: theboxoffice@echotheatercompany.com. Cost: Every Monday: Pay-What-You-Want Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays: $38.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Atwater Village Theatre
3269 Casitas Ave.
Los Angeles, CA.
For more info visit www.echotheatercompany.com. Movies on the Beach
Join us every Wednesday on the beach for a community movie night! Bring your beach blanket, chairs, snacks, and beverages. Enjoy your favorite movies on our 20ft blow up movie screen, right on the beach in Avalon.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Misc. Contact Name: Constance Rux. Contact Phone: 310-510-0220. Contact Email: crux@cityofavalon.gov. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
South Beach (Front Street, to the right of the green pier) Catalina Island, Avalon, CA.
For more info visit www.cityofavalon.gov. Online Speed Dating - Single Professionals (33-42 group)
Forget what you know about speed dating - this is a fresh take. We've made it easier (and way more fun) to meet new people!
Skip the endless swiping and crowded events. In just one session, you'll connect with a bunch of potential matches and see who you vibe with. No pressure, just good conversations and a great time.
Simple, social, and actually enjoyable!
Age group: 33 - 42
How it works
Get a ticket online
Login to your The Fun Singles account to check in
- Join a series of relaxed mini dates for 8-12 minutes each
- Contact with your matches right after the event
- Purchase one ticket & attend many events for free
Dress code: dress to impress.
Date live through a series of video chats - a proven format, it's fun, engaging and relaxed. Perfect solution to stay safe and date from home! NO SOFTWARE TO DOWNLOAD! The event is run entirely in your browser on The Fun Singles website.
Dating is like curating a perfect playlist - you know your vibe, what songs (people) fit, and which one…
Category: Misc. Contact Name: Alex Green. Contact Phone: 323-283-8993. Contact Email: alex.green@thefunsingles.com. Cost: 25.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
For more info visit thefun.singles. Harboring Community: “Ships of the 20th Century in Southern California” Art Exhibit at FoaSouth
The Festival of Arts invites the public to its latest off-site exhibit at foaSouth, Harboring Community: Ships of the 20th Century in Southern California. Featuring several never-before-exhibited works from the Festival of Arts Permanent Art Collection, this exhibit explores Southern California’s enduring connection to the sea through paintings of boats, harbors, and coastal life. Spanning over a century, the collection showcases a range of artistic styles from early California Impressionists to contemporary Festival artists highlighting how maritime subjects have inspired reflection, industry, and community across generations.
The foaSouth exhibit is located at 1006 S. Coast Hwy. Laguna Beach, CA 92651. It is part of an ongoing series of shows that the Festival of Arts is holding at the location year round. The building is open to the public daily from 9am - 9pm. Admission is free. The Festival of Arts is a non-profit organization whose proceeds support the arts in and about Laguna Beach. For more informat…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Name: Active culture. Contact Phone: (949) 494-1145. Cost: free.
Thursday, July 24, 2025.
FOASOUTH AT ACTIVE CULTURE
1006 S Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 494-1145.
LEGO® World Parade
The LEGO® World Parade is a high-energy finale to a day of play at the Resort, bringing LEGO magic to life with dazzling floats, fan-favorite characters, and over 50 entertainers. The parade features themes from across the LEGO universe, including LEGO® City, DUPLO® and LEGO® NINJAGO® and now ends with a grand finale in THE LEGO® MOVIE WORLD. The route kicks off in Fun Town, winds past DUPLO® Playtown, and concludes with a celebration that’s as AWESOME as the bricks themselves.
Thursday, July 24, 2025.
One LEGOLAND Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008.
Sawdust Art Festival
Celebrate Laguna Beach’s most iconic summer tradition: the 59th annual Sawdust Art Festival. Open daily June 27 through August 31. Be part of a colorful story nearly six decades in the making. Take home original art, enjoy free art classes, create lasting memories and discover unique treasures from more than 185 celebrated local artists. New this year: The Cove...by Starfish! More than just a festival kitchen, The Cove is a vibrant alcove alive with music, color, aroma, and flavor with a menu inspired by the bold and exciting flavors of one of Laguna's favorite restaurants, Starfish.
Hours: Sun-Thurs: 11a-8p and Fri-Sat: 11a-10p.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Festivals / Parades. Contact Phone: 949-494-3030. Contact Email: questions@sawdustartfestival.org. Cost: $12 (Adults) $10 (Seniors 65+) $5 (Youth 6-12) Under 5 are free.
Thursday, July 24, 2025.
Sawdust Art Festival
935 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651.
For more info visit sawdustartfestival.org. Ages 4 to 16 will love these SUMMER THEATRE CAMPS FOR KIDS! “A priceless theatre experience”
“One of the best in the country!” Daily Variety
A spectacular all-day theatre camp where young people make friends, expand their imagination and have fun as they act, sing, dance, play theatre games, and work with costumes and make-up, lighting and sound, sets and props, to help create an awesome fully staged original play or musical production written just for them.
‘I couldn’t stop smiling cheek to cheek!” Maia A, after her first session (age 5)
The respected Playhouse Diversity-in-Education Conservatory program for youth, now celebrating its 56th year, combines the fun and excitement of working as a team to create and perform a brand-new play with the joy and fulfillment of a stress-free, creative, arts-oriented environment in which working actors share their love of the craft with young people in all stages of development. Participants learn to share feelings and responsibilities with a group of their “play”-mates in an engaging and fun atmosphere and get a great physical workout, too.
“Our da…
Category: School / Education. Sports and Recreation. Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Santa Monica Playhouse Diversity-in-Education Conservatory. Contact Phone: 310-394-9779. Contact Email: education@SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com. Cost: Dues: $545 per session; multi-session and sibling discounts, and financial assistance are available. Just ask!
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401.
For more info visit www.santamonicaplayhouse.com. SoCal NOMA Architecture Summer Camp - High School
We are happy to share that registration for the annual architectural summer camp is now open for 2025! Our not-for-profit program is designed to expose youth to the built environment. Students are introduced to the people, professions, and ideas that make up the design profession, and we guide students through all stages of design using provoking and fun exercises. They will also investigate through drawing and model building, analyze through diagramming and research, and engage through interviews and site visits. By the program's conclusion, students present a fully essential project that addresses an issue in their city. This is a very popular and successful program that prepares students for a future in architectural design and planning. Spots fill up quickly!
Information about the summer program:
Location: East Los Angeles College
5-day week long program for high school students July 22-26, 9-5 pm.
Registration fee: $100. Lunch will be provided.
Registration Link: https://socalnoma.breezechms.com…
Category: School / Education. Contact Name: SoCal NOMA. Contact Email: admin@socalnoma.org. Cost: $100.
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
ELAC (East Los Angeles College).
For more info visit socalnoma.breezechms.com. HOLOCAUST MUSEUM LA PRESENTS ‘ANTISEMITISM’S ECHO: THE IMPACT OF POGROMS’
Holocaust Museum LA presents “Antisemitism’s Echo: The Impact of Pogroms,” an exhibit documenting attacks against Jews, spanning 2,000 years and three continents.
Banners displayed throughout the museum detail the violent and destructive pogroms (organized massacres against the Jewish people), beginning in 66 CE in Alexandria, Egypt. The banners document infamous pogroms throughout history: Strasbourg, France, in 1349; late 19th century Russia and the Habsburg Empire; Nazi-perpetrated Kristallnacht (the “Night of Broken Glass”) in 1938; Baghdad, Iraq, in1941; Tripoli, Libya, in 1945; and Oct. 7 in Israel. The banners feature eyewitness quotes, historical facts and photographs of artifacts from the specific time periods. Survivor testimonies featured include members of the Los Angeles community, historic accounts and reflections by former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury W. Michael Blumenthal.
In addition to reflections from Holocaust survivors, the exhibit includes firsthand testimonies from the USC Sho…
Category: Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Phone: 3236513704. Contact Email: info@hmla.org.
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Holocaust Museum LA
100 The Grove Drive
Los Angeles, CA. 90036.
For more info visit www.holocaustmuseumla.org. Persona: Exploring Self-Portraiture
"Persona: Exploring Self-Portraiture” features the work of more than 20 contemporary artists as well as historical self-portraits. The exhibition probes the limits of self-portraiture and examines the concept of visually representing the self. “Persona” features paintings, sculptures, photographs, prints, fused glass, textile art, illustrations, and more!
"Persona" is on view from April 26 through Aug 10, 2025.
Forest Lawn Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm.
Category: Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Phone: 323-340-4782. Contact Email: museum@forestlawn.com. Cost: Free and open to the public.
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Forest Lawn Museum
1712 S. Glendale Avenue
Glendale, CA 91205.
For more info visit forestlawn.com. Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt
Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016!
Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer a question or solve a puzzle to receive your next instruction. Compete as a group, individually or create multiple teams and race each other. Almost all of our adventures are designed to be wheelchair and stroller friendly and all are carefully crafted to be entertaining and informative with something to appeal to all ages. Complete the adventure as quickly as possible to win first place or take your time and enjoy the journey. Price is per team, not per person. Groups can be any size, but small groups are recommended for the best experience.
Enter the code EVENTPASS on the payment page for a $10 discount!
Most locations are available daylight hours every day.
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Runs / Walks / Marathons. Sports and Recreation. Misc. Contact Name: Customer Support. Contact Phone: 8884338966. Contact Email: support@puzzlingadventures.com. Cost: $39.95 with $10 EVENTPASS discount - price per team - online registration required.
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Puzzling Adventures Start & Finish Location
101 Judge John Aiso St, Los Angeles, CA.
For more info visit puzzlingadventures.com. San Diego Dim Sum Tour
Are you a foodie? Have you tried traditional Cantonese dim sum – The small plate experience, the chopsticks, the steam-heated carts, the stacked steamer baskets, the lively conversations? The Tea!
Perhaps you’ve never had the opportunity to learn the immense history involved with dim sum from a Cantonese-American guide (dim sum = “to touch the heart!”). This is your chance! For a limited time, you can join Wild Foodie Tours and enjoy a truly unique dining experience! We'll brunch on Cantonese-style dim sum, served fresh from traditional push-carts & steamer baskets. You’ll learn about dim sum’s Silk Road roots, flavorful teas, and traditional Southern Chinese etiquette. You’ll pick and choose a variety of classic dim sum specialties like barbecue pork buns, rice crepes, siu mai, and egg tarts -- and become touched by the heart!
After the meal, we'll take you on a walking tour through the heart of the Asian Cultural District of San Diego and end at a popular Asian supermarket for some quick shopping. P…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Reunions. School / Education. Misc. Contact Name: Albert Chan. Contact Phone: 858-951-7470. Contact Email: info@wildfoodietours.com. Cost: 69.
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:15 PM.
Jasmine Seafood Restaurant on 4609 Convoy Street.
59th Annual Sawdust Art Festival
Celebrate Laguna Beach’s most iconic summer tradition: the 59th annual Sawdust Art Festival. Open daily June 27 through August 31. Be part of a colorful story nearly six decades in the making. Take home original art, enjoy free art classes, create lasting memories and discover unique treasures from more than 185 celebrated local artists. New this year: The Cove...by Starfish! More than just a festival kitchen, The Cove is a vibrant alcove alive with music, color, aroma, and flavor with a menu inspired by the bold and exciting flavors of one of Laguna's favorite restaurants, Starfish.
• Sawdust Art Festival is open daily
• Meet 185+ Artists
• Purchase Original Art
• Watch Live Art Demos
• Take Free Art Classes
• Enjoy 3 Stages of Live Music
• Eat & Drink
Hours: Sun-Thurs: 11a-8p and Fri-Sat: 11a-10p.
Category: Festivals / Parades. Contact Name: Liana Miller. Contact Phone: 949-494-3030. Contact Email: lianarhett@gmail.com. Cost: Adults $12, Seniors 65+ $10, Children 6-12 $5.
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Sawdust Art Festival, 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651.
For more info visit sawdustartfestival.org. COLA 2025 — Design and Visual Artist Exhibition
The Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery is pleased to present COLA 2025, the artist exhibition of the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Independent Master Artist Project (COLA IMAP) Grant Program. COLA 2025 marks the twenty-eighth edition of the COLA IMAP Grant Program, celebrating the creative visions of nine exceptional Los Angeles-based artists in visual, literary, and performing arts. COLA 2025, includes Carmen Argote, Olivia Booth, Bryan Ida, Flora Kao, and Jemima Wyman, who will debut bold new works ranging from video, sculpture, painting, photography, drawing, and installation with the freedom to center their core artistic impulses.
This non-thematic exhibition presents a diverse assembly of artworks, offering viewers a rich and in-depth exploration of each artist’s individual practice. The works span a wide range of themes, including the history and application of glass, a fever-dream study of Barnsdall Art Park, portraits composed of legal language, visual strategies like camouflage s…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Name: Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery Staff. Contact Phone: (323) 644-6269. Contact Email: lamag@lacity.org. Cost: Free.
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, 4800 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90027.
For more info visit lamag.org. VHS Dreams: The Art of Ghana’s Mobile Cinema
VHS Dreams: The Art of Ghana’s Mobile Cinema
July 11 – August 23, 2025 | BEYOND THE STREETS
Opening Reception: Friday, July 11, 6–9 PM
Curated by Deadly Prey Gallery
BEYOND THE STREETS
434 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Hours: Wed-Sat, from 11AM to 6PM
A vivid tribute to Ghana’s hand-painted movie poster tradition, VHS Dreams showcases one of the largest collections of original works ever assembled. Painted on recycled flour sacks by artists from Accra and beyond, these bold, surreal posters reimagine global cinema through a distinctly West African lens. Original paintings are available for purchase and can be taken home the same day with new works rotating in throughout the run. Limited edition prints and posters are also available in the BEYOND THE STREETS gift shop and online.
More info at www.beyondthestreets.com.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Museum / Exhibitions.
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
BEYOND THE STREETS
434 N La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036
OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, July 11, from 6PM–9PM.
For more info visit beyondthestreets.com. Women of ACG Summer Luncheon
Women of ACG Los Angeles events bring together women from across the Los Angeles dealmaking community to connect, build relationships, and develop a stronger peer network for business and career development.
Category: Conferences. Galas / Banquets / Luncheons. Reunions. Meetings / Hearings. Contact Name: OLGA GUERENA. Contact Phone: 6199475204. Contact Email: oguerena@acg.org. Cost: ACG Member $155 | Non-member $195 (Onsite starting 7/18, if available, +$20).
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM.
Casa del Mar
1910 Ocean Way
Santa Monica, CA 90405
United States.
For more info visit www.acg.org. Abigail Raphael Collins: BLACKOUT
Abigail Raphael Collins uses video installation and experimental nonfiction to listen to what is considered unspeakable. Her work begins from a queer, feminist perspective, exploring what is passed on through generations, outside of language: the gaps, silences, and stutters in intimate and historical dialogue. The culmination of seven years of researching, filming, and editing, BLACKOUT is an experimental documentary that unravels relationships between the film and television industry and the US military. Beginning with the artist’s father, a method actor with PTSD frequently cast in military roles, BLACKOUT threads together interviews of individuals working at the mediatized military junction: a combat videographer, a role player for military trainings, a script supervisor in the Army, and a writer for a TV show partially funded by the US military.
Gallery Hours: Wed-Sun, 12-6PM.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Cost: Free.
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
REDCAT, 631 W 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012.
For more info visit www.redcat.org. Hande Sever: Take off your eyes
Hande Sever (Art MFA ‘18) explores cultural and political archives by excavating texts and images that shape historical narratives. Often drawing from her own family’s history of persecution, her work examines the intersection of personal and collective memory, particularly in the context of military violence, surveillance, and censorship. Take off your eyes presents two bodies of work rooted in Southern California collections. To Thread Air (2023) is based on research Sever conducted in the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum, and examines the relationship between the former actor and US President and Kenan Evren, former Turkish President and right-wing leader of the 1980 Turkish coup d’etat. Stemming from an album held in the Ottoman Empire photography collection of the Getty Research Institute, In Search of ‘My Beloved Pauline’ (2025) follows the path of a German soldier who documented sites of colonization throughout and beyond the Ottoman Empire from 1917–1918.
Gallery Hours: Wed-Sun, 12-6PM.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Cost: Free.
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
REDCAT, 631 W 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012.
For more info visit www.redcat.org. DHL Celebrates Grand Opening of New Laguna Hills Premier Partner Store with GoGreen Community Event
DHL Express, the world’s leading provider of international express shipping services, is celebrating the grand opening of its new Laguna Hills small business partner retail store with a GoGreen community event.
The celebration will include a GoGreen community event with giveaways and refreshments, as well as a ribbon-cutting ceremony. All giveaways are available until supplies last.
The free, eco-themed event not only recognizes the importance of small business success in the area, but the commitment that DHL and its retail partner have to sustainability.
The new store is part of the DHL Premier Partner program, which supports a number of small, independently owned brick-and-mortar enterprises and authorizes them to offer DHL international and domestic express shipping services. Each Premier Partner is equipped with all of the resources necessary to provide a seamless DHL customer experience.
Special guests include DHL executives and Laguna Hills City Officials, as well as Miss Asia.
Category: Misc. Contact Name: Christopher Montero. Contact Phone: 7865161970. Contact Email: chris.montero@rbbcommunications.com. Cost: Free.
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
25401 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Hills, CA 92653.
Art, Jazz, Wine and Chocolate Series at Festival of Arts
Thursdays at 5:30pm
Chocolate, wine, and all that jazz sweetens up the Festival of Arts this summer! On Thursday nights, indulge your senses at the “Art, Jazz, Wine and Chocolate” series.
Wine and Chocolate Pairings
Sample a wide variety of wines specially selected and paired with gourmet chocolates.
Cost: Does not include Festival of Arts admission or reserved seating
* $30 for three pairings
* $14 for glass of wine
* $3 for single chocolate
* $56 for bottle of wine
July 3 - The Amanda Castro Band
July 10 - Nathan and Noah East
July 17 - Spencer Day
July 24 - Gregg Karukas – GK Soul Jazz Party
July 31 - Tony Guerrero with Lia Booth
August 7 - Alex Mendham and his Orchestra
August 14 - Billy Valentine
August 21 - Raffia Thomas
August 28 - Scott Wilkie Band.
Category: Misc. Contact Name: FOA. Contact Phone: (800) 487-3378. Contact Email: tickets@lagunapageant.com. Cost: 10.00 - 65.00.
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Festival of Arts Grounds
650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651.
For more info visit www.foapom.com. The Hayden Tract Sunset Cinema Series Featuring ELF
Get ready to sleigh your summer with an unforgettable night of holiday cheer under the stars! Join us for a special Christmas in July edition of the Sunset Cinema Series, featuring the beloved holiday classic Elf on the big screen.
✨ Event Highlights:
🍿 Complimentary popcorn & sundae bar (while supplies last)
🍔 Delicious eats from local food trucks
📸 Festive photo ops + Instagram-worthy holiday décor
🎁 Christmas-themed activities for all ages
🎀 Fun holiday items available for purchase — including hair tinsel & more!
🎬 Elf will begin at 8PM, but we recommend arriving early to reserve your spot and soak up all the festive fun, food, and holiday surprises starting at 6PM.
Whether you're channeling your inner elf or just in it for the syrup-topped sundaes, this event is full of merry moments. Wear your best holiday attire (Santa hats, elf ears, and ugly sweaters welcome—even in July!) and bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and holiday spirit.
Category: Misc. Contact Name: Ryann. Contact Email: ryann@blndpr.com. Cost: Free.
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Hayden Tract
3528 Hayden Ave, Culver City, CA 90232.
For more info visit partiful.com. HOLOCAUST MUSEM LA PRESENTS A SCREENING OF 'ENEMIES, A LOVE STORY'
Holocaust Museum LA presents a screening of
"Enemies, A Love Story."
Nominated for three Academy Awards, the film was directed by Paul Mazursky and stars Ron Silver, Lena Olin and Oscar-winner Angelica Huston and is based on a novel by Isaac Bashevis Singer. “Enemies, A Love Story” is the tale of a Holocaust survivor living in New York City and struggling with depression after his ordeals in the war, makes his living ghostwriting for a rabbi. Herman is married but is also having an affair with Masha, a married woman, when his first wife, who he thought had died in the war, shows up in New York as well. The film has been called “rich in characterization, texture, mood, tone and meaning.”
A discussion will follow the screening.
Category: Museum / Exhibitions. Misc. Contact Phone: 3236513704. Contact Email: info@hmla.org. Cost: Free to Museum Members; $15 for non-members.
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
AMC THE GROVE 14
189 The Grove Drive
Los Angeles, CA. 90036.
For more info visit www.holocaustmuseumla.org. Midsummer on Magnolia
LA's longest running improv theater presents Shakespeare's classic summer fling, set in the heart of Burbank, where a troop of actors set about recreating the play, A Midsummer Night's Dream, as well as the play within the play. Directed by Sue Gisser & Russ Gooberman.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Cost: $20.
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
LA Connection Comedy Theatre
3435 Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505, United States.
For more info visit allevents.in. Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical JR. | CSUN'S Teenage Drama Workshop (TADW)
ROALD DAHL'S MATILDA THE MUSICAL JR. | CSUN'S TEENAGE DRAMA WORKSHOP (TADW)
The children are rising up. Join the revolt as CSUN's Teenage Drama Workshop (TADW) presents the Broadway Junior adaptation of the Tony Award-winning hit Matilda the Musical!
Rebellion is nigh in this gleefully witty ode to the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the "revolting children" who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson.
CAMPUS THEATRE | CSUN DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE (18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330)
JULY 11 at 7 PM
JULY 19 at 2 PM and 7 PM
JULY 16-18 and 22-24 at 11 AM
TICKETS: $17 General; $12 Children 12 or younger; $12 for groups of 10 or more.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Cost: $17 General; $12 Children 12 or younger; $12 for groups of 10 or more.
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Campus Theatre | CSUN Department of Theatre (18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330).
For more info visit www.csun.edu. The Hobbit | CSUN'S Teenage Drama Workshop (TADW)
THE HOBBIT | CSUN'S TEENAGE DRAMA WORKSHOP (TADW)
CSUN's Teenage Drama Workshop (TADW) presents this adaptation of Tolkien’s classic novel, a suspenseful, fast-paced journey through the sometimes dark, sometimes charming, always compelling world of Middle Earth. Bilbo Baggins is a comfortably well-off hobbit with a love for rousing adventure stories. Real adventures, however, are definitely not his cup of tea. So when Gandalf the wizard knocks at Bilbo’s door, bringing with him Thorin Oakenshield, 11 ragged looking dwarfs and a contract for an adventure to recover the lost treasure of Lonely Mountain, Bilbo could not be less interested—at first. But Bilbo’s love of a good story gets the better of him, and before he knows it, he is off on a perilous quest over mountain and under hill through caves and forest and slimy dark places.
LITTLE THEATRE | CSUN DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE (18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330)
JULY 3 & 18 at 7 PM
JULY 12 at 2 PM
JULY 16, 17, 22-24 at 11 AM
TICKETS: $17 G…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Cost: $17 General; $12 Children 12 or younger; $12 for groups of 10 or more.
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Little Theatre | CSUN Department of Theatre (18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330).
For more info visit www.csun.edu. Speed Roommating
Are you looking for a roommate or have a room to rent? Speed Roommating is a fun FREE mixer is designed to take the stress out of your roommate search. Meet loads of potential roommates, while enjoying a drink (on us!) and making new friends in the city.
*This event is suitable for anyone over 18 looking for a room or roommate in Los Angeles.
Category: Misc. Contact Name: Ella Chisholm. Contact Phone: 07970696160. Contact Email: media@spareroom.com. Cost: 0.
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Sassafras Saloon, 1233 N. Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA 90038.
For more info visit spareroom.link. “Kiki Yeung Cantonese Mom!” 6 shows only before its Hong Kong International Comedy Festival debut
“Kiki Yeung is a comedy pioneer!” - NBCLA
Kiki Yeung is a Hong Kong and LA based comedian, actress, and producer, whose shows always sell out fast! Kiki blends her American upbringing and Cantonese sharp wit into a hilarious combination of sassy humor and animated act outs. Kiki is the founder of Crazy Woke Asians, the award winning, nationally touring comedy show featuring the funniest Asian American comedians. Creator of “Kiki Funny Mama's Night Out” docu-series featuring the funniest Asian American female comedians.
Kiki and Santa Monica Playhouse Artistic Directors Chris DeCarlo and Evelyn Rudie curated the first Asian-American Solo Festival in Los Angeles, an event that continues annually.
Ms. Yeung has been featured in Elizabeth Bank's Whohaha's Comedy Callout, LA Times, The Seattle Times, Time-out New York, NBC LA, CBS and more. Watch Kiki on ABC's The Parent Test. She performed at The Netflix is a Joke Fest, and headlined to sold out crowds at the New York Comedy Festival, Carolines on B…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Santa Monica Playhouse Box Office. Contact Phone: 3103949779. Contact Email: theatre@SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com. Cost: Thursdays, July 17 & 24 at 8pm; Saturdays, July 19 & 26 at 7pm; Sundays, July 20 & 27 at 6pm $25 gen adm advanced sales; $35 VIP advanced sales; tx include a non-alcoholic beverage or a glass of wine.
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:15 PM.
Santa Monica Playhouse - The Other Space, 1211 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401.
For more info visit www.santamonicaplayhouse.com. Berta, Berta
The Echo Theater Company presents the West Coast premiere of Berta, Berta, a sensuous love story by Angelica Chéri that was inspired by a prison chain gang song from Parchman Farm. In 1920s Mississippi, Leroy has committed an unforgivable crime and is ready to accept his punishment: incarceration at notorious Parchman Farm. He has just one final wish before he’s caught – a chance to make amends with his long lost love, Berta. Their reunion swells from a quarrelsome conjuring of the past to an impassioned plot to escape their impending fate.July 18-Aug. 25: Fridays at 8 p.m. Saturdays at 8 p.m. Sundays at 4 p.m. Mondays at 8 p.m.; all Monday night performances are Pay-What-You-Want. The Echo Theater Company, Atwater Village Theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90039; EchoTheaterCompany.com.
July 18–Aug. 25 (including final preview)
• Fridays at 8 p.m.
• Saturdays at 8 p.m.
• Sundays at 4 p.m.
• Mondays at 8 p.m.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Phone: (747) 350-8066. Contact Email: theboxoffice@echotheatercompany.com. Cost: Every Monday: Pay-What-You-Want Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays: $38.
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Atwater Village Theatre
3269 Casitas Ave.
Los Angeles, CA.
For more info visit www.echotheatercompany.com. Moorpark College Presents A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
Moorpark College Theatre Arts presents A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.
This wickedly clever musical comedy follows the charming and cunning Monty Navarro as he discovers he’s ninth in line to inherit a fortune—and sets out to eliminate the eight unsuspecting heirs standing in his way. Full of outrageous characters, hilarious twists, and toe-tapping tunes, this Tony Award-winning show is murderously fun from start to finish! 2pm Matinees on Sundays and 8pm Evening performances, Thursdays-Saturdays, July 17-August 3. Tickets on Sale July 1: $20 for Adults and $15 for Seniors & Students. ORDER ONLINE save 20% at moorparkcollege.edu/pac
Moorpark College PAC 7075 Campus Rd, Moorpark, CA 93021 mcboxoffice@vcccd.edu or call us at 805-378-1485.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Moorpark College Box Office. Contact Phone: 805-378-1485. Contact Email: mcboxoffice@vcccd.edu. Cost: $20 for Adults and $15 for Seniors & Students. ORDER ONLINE save 20% at moorparkcollege.edu/pac.
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
Moorpark College PAC
7075 Campus Rd,
Moorpark, CA 93021.
BBQ Music Fest - July 25-27, 2025
Get Ready to Fire Up the Fun at the 2025 BBQ Music Fest! Join us July 25–27, 2025, for a sizzling summer celebration of mouthwatering barbecue, incredible live music, and non-stop entertainment at the BBQ Music Fest! Taste award-winning flavors from top pitmasters, dance the night away with live performances from popular artists, and hit the dance floor for DJ sets, dance lessons, and country line dancing. Free General Parking!
This three-day extravaganza features something for everyone — from carnival rides and games to interactive Cool Critter Shows, local artisan shopping, live reptile interactive experience and a delicious food court packed with savory eats, sweet treats, and drinks. Don’t forget to stop by for your free souvenir e-photo and relax in style at the exclusive VIP Lounge or the Wild Fork BBQ Lounge. AND MORE!
Whether you're a foodie, music lover, or thrill-seeker, BBQ Music Fest 2025 is your ticket to summer’s hottest party. Don’t miss it!
Fri. 5-10PM, Sat. 12-10PM, Sun. 12-8PM
General Admiss…
Category: Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Festivals / Parades. Contact Name: Customer Service. Contact Phone: 562-495-5959. Contact Email: support@bbqmusicfest.com. Cost: $5 to $10 — Kids 12 yrs and under Free.
Friday, July 25, 2025 – Sunday, July 27, 2025.
Oso Viejo Community Park, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA 92692.
For more info visit www.bbqmusicfest.com. Harboring Community: “Ships of the 20th Century in Southern California” Art Exhibit at FoaSouth
The Festival of Arts invites the public to its latest off-site exhibit at foaSouth, Harboring Community: Ships of the 20th Century in Southern California. Featuring several never-before-exhibited works from the Festival of Arts Permanent Art Collection, this exhibit explores Southern California’s enduring connection to the sea through paintings of boats, harbors, and coastal life. Spanning over a century, the collection showcases a range of artistic styles from early California Impressionists to contemporary Festival artists highlighting how maritime subjects have inspired reflection, industry, and community across generations.
The foaSouth exhibit is located at 1006 S. Coast Hwy. Laguna Beach, CA 92651. It is part of an ongoing series of shows that the Festival of Arts is holding at the location year round. The building is open to the public daily from 9am - 9pm. Admission is free. The Festival of Arts is a non-profit organization whose proceeds support the arts in and about Laguna Beach. For more informat…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Name: Active culture. Contact Phone: (949) 494-1145. Cost: free.
Friday, July 25, 2025.
FOASOUTH AT ACTIVE CULTURE
1006 S Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 494-1145.
LEGO® World Parade
The LEGO® World Parade is a high-energy finale to a day of play at the Resort, bringing LEGO magic to life with dazzling floats, fan-favorite characters, and over 50 entertainers. The parade features themes from across the LEGO universe, including LEGO® City, DUPLO® and LEGO® NINJAGO® and now ends with a grand finale in THE LEGO® MOVIE WORLD. The route kicks off in Fun Town, winds past DUPLO® Playtown, and concludes with a celebration that’s as AWESOME as the bricks themselves.
Friday, July 25, 2025.
One LEGOLAND Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008.
Pasadena Bead & Design
Join over 300 artists, makers, and tradespeople for a three-day celebration of handcraft, creativity, and community at the Pasadena Convention Center. Now in its 17th year, Pasadena Bead & Design is a juried marketplace featuring artisan jewelry, beads, gemstones, textiles, wearable art, vintage materials, and design supplies.
Attendees can explore handcrafted works, shop for rare materials, and participate in hands-on workshops and live demonstrations in jewelry-making, metalwork, enameling, and more. From traditional techniques to contemporary artwear, the event offers something for artists, collectors, and curious beginners alike.
Dates & Hours:
July 25–27, 2025
10am–5pm daily (Friday–Sunday)
Location:
Pasadena Convention Center
300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101
Tickets:
$8 online / $10 at the door (good for all 3 days)
More Info & Workshop Registration:
beadanddesign.com.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Community Events / Volunteerism. Conferences. Contact Name: Josie Leiva. Contact Phone: 5302637170. Contact Email: josiemwood@gmail.com. Cost: $8 online.
Friday, July 25, 2025 – Sunday, July 27, 2025.
Pasadena Convention Center. 300 E Green St.
For more info visit www.beadanddesign.com. Sawdust Art Festival
Celebrate Laguna Beach’s most iconic summer tradition: the 59th annual Sawdust Art Festival. Open daily June 27 through August 31. Be part of a colorful story nearly six decades in the making. Take home original art, enjoy free art classes, create lasting memories and discover unique treasures from more than 185 celebrated local artists. New this year: The Cove...by Starfish! More than just a festival kitchen, The Cove is a vibrant alcove alive with music, color, aroma, and flavor with a menu inspired by the bold and exciting flavors of one of Laguna's favorite restaurants, Starfish.
Hours: Sun-Thurs: 11a-8p and Fri-Sat: 11a-10p.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Festivals / Parades. Contact Phone: 949-494-3030. Contact Email: questions@sawdustartfestival.org. Cost: $12 (Adults) $10 (Seniors 65+) $5 (Youth 6-12) Under 5 are free.
Friday, July 25, 2025.
Sawdust Art Festival
935 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651.
For more info visit sawdustartfestival.org. Stars Aligned at The Oasis at Death Valley
The Oasis at Death Valley is a secluded desert paradise offering two distinct hotel experiences amidst the arid weather and low elevation of Death Valley National Park, the country’s largest Dark Sky National Park, making it the perfect spot for a rejuvenating trip of self-discovery. The Oasis is hosting the Stars Aligned Weekend from Friday, July 25 - Sunday, July 27, featuring yoga, astrology workshops, stargazing, reiki, and more. Hosted in collaboration with Arcadia Yoga & Wellness, the Stars Aligned event will feature activities including Vinyasa Yoga and Yin Yoga sessions, Astrology workshops focused on birth chart readings and discovering your “Big 4,” Personalized tarot sessions, Reiki, and massages, stargazing led by expert speaker and astronomer “Star Dude,” and more. Guests staying at The Inn at Death Valley or The Ranch at Death Valley can join all sessions for $100 extra per person. A la carte sessions can be booked for $50 each.
Category: Misc. Contact Name: The Oasis at Death Valley. Contact Phone: (760) 786-2345. Contact Email: info-oasis@xanterra.com. Cost: Cost of hotel stay + $100 or $50 for a la carte sessions.
Friday, July 25, 2025 – Sunday, July 27, 2025.
The Oasis at Death Valley.
For more info visit www.oasisatdeathvalley.com. Summer Dine LA Restaurant Week
Summer Dine LA Restaurant Week, produced by LA Tourism, will take place from Friday, July 25 through Friday, August 8, 2025. Dine LA exists to discover, support, and promote Los Angeles’s dynamic culinary scene by offering locals and visitors a way to experience the best of the city’s dining at flexible price points, ranging from $15-$65 and above for lunch or dinner. Taking place twice a year, the event continues to bring new diners and business to local restaurants and drives regional and national visitation throughout LA County by showcasing the city as one of the world’s leading dining capitals. For more information, news, and updates, visit DineLA.com and follow @dinela on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
Category: Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Contact Name: DineLA. Contact Email: info@DineLA.com. Cost: $15-$65.
Friday, July 25, 2025 – Thursday, July 31, 2025.
Various Locations.
For more info visit www.dinela.com. Ages 4 to 16 will love these SUMMER THEATRE CAMPS FOR KIDS! “A priceless theatre experience”
“One of the best in the country!” Daily Variety
A spectacular all-day theatre camp where young people make friends, expand their imagination and have fun as they act, sing, dance, play theatre games, and work with costumes and make-up, lighting and sound, sets and props, to help create an awesome fully staged original play or musical production written just for them.
‘I couldn’t stop smiling cheek to cheek!” Maia A, after her first session (age 5)
The respected Playhouse Diversity-in-Education Conservatory program for youth, now celebrating its 56th year, combines the fun and excitement of working as a team to create and perform a brand-new play with the joy and fulfillment of a stress-free, creative, arts-oriented environment in which working actors share their love of the craft with young people in all stages of development. Participants learn to share feelings and responsibilities with a group of their “play”-mates in an engaging and fun atmosphere and get a great physical workout, too.
“Our da…
Category: School / Education. Sports and Recreation. Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Santa Monica Playhouse Diversity-in-Education Conservatory. Contact Phone: 310-394-9779. Contact Email: education@SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com. Cost: Dues: $545 per session; multi-session and sibling discounts, and financial assistance are available. Just ask!
Friday, July 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401.
For more info visit www.santamonicaplayhouse.com. SoCal NOMA Architecture Summer Camp - High School
We are happy to share that registration for the annual architectural summer camp is now open for 2025! Our not-for-profit program is designed to expose youth to the built environment. Students are introduced to the people, professions, and ideas that make up the design profession, and we guide students through all stages of design using provoking and fun exercises. They will also investigate through drawing and model building, analyze through diagramming and research, and engage through interviews and site visits. By the program's conclusion, students present a fully essential project that addresses an issue in their city. This is a very popular and successful program that prepares students for a future in architectural design and planning. Spots fill up quickly!
Information about the summer program:
Location: East Los Angeles College
5-day week long program for high school students July 22-26, 9-5 pm.
Registration fee: $100. Lunch will be provided.
Registration Link: https://socalnoma.breezechms.com…
Category: School / Education. Contact Name: SoCal NOMA. Contact Email: admin@socalnoma.org. Cost: $100.
Friday, July 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
ELAC (East Los Angeles College).
For more info visit socalnoma.breezechms.com. HOLOCAUST MUSEUM LA PRESENTS ‘ANTISEMITISM’S ECHO: THE IMPACT OF POGROMS’
Holocaust Museum LA presents “Antisemitism’s Echo: The Impact of Pogroms,” an exhibit documenting attacks against Jews, spanning 2,000 years and three continents.
Banners displayed throughout the museum detail the violent and destructive pogroms (organized massacres against the Jewish people), beginning in 66 CE in Alexandria, Egypt. The banners document infamous pogroms throughout history: Strasbourg, France, in 1349; late 19th century Russia and the Habsburg Empire; Nazi-perpetrated Kristallnacht (the “Night of Broken Glass”) in 1938; Baghdad, Iraq, in1941; Tripoli, Libya, in 1945; and Oct. 7 in Israel. The banners feature eyewitness quotes, historical facts and photographs of artifacts from the specific time periods. Survivor testimonies featured include members of the Los Angeles community, historic accounts and reflections by former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury W. Michael Blumenthal.
In addition to reflections from Holocaust survivors, the exhibit includes firsthand testimonies from the USC Sho…
Category: Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Phone: 3236513704. Contact Email: info@hmla.org.
Friday, July 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Holocaust Museum LA
100 The Grove Drive
Los Angeles, CA. 90036.
For more info visit www.holocaustmuseumla.org. Persona: Exploring Self-Portraiture
"Persona: Exploring Self-Portraiture” features the work of more than 20 contemporary artists as well as historical self-portraits. The exhibition probes the limits of self-portraiture and examines the concept of visually representing the self. “Persona” features paintings, sculptures, photographs, prints, fused glass, textile art, illustrations, and more!
"Persona" is on view from April 26 through Aug 10, 2025.
Forest Lawn Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm.
Category: Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Phone: 323-340-4782. Contact Email: museum@forestlawn.com. Cost: Free and open to the public.
Friday, July 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Forest Lawn Museum
1712 S. Glendale Avenue
Glendale, CA 91205.
For more info visit forestlawn.com. Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt
Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016!
Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer a question or solve a puzzle to receive your next instruction. Compete as a group, individually or create multiple teams and race each other. Almost all of our adventures are designed to be wheelchair and stroller friendly and all are carefully crafted to be entertaining and informative with something to appeal to all ages. Complete the adventure as quickly as possible to win first place or take your time and enjoy the journey. Price is per team, not per person. Groups can be any size, but small groups are recommended for the best experience.
Enter the code EVENTPASS on the payment page for a $10 discount!
Most locations are available daylight hours every day.
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Runs / Walks / Marathons. Sports and Recreation. Misc. Contact Name: Customer Support. Contact Phone: 8884338966. Contact Email: support@puzzlingadventures.com. Cost: $39.95 with $10 EVENTPASS discount - price per team - online registration required.
Friday, July 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Puzzling Adventures Start & Finish Location
101 Judge John Aiso St, Los Angeles, CA.
For more info visit puzzlingadventures.com. San Diego Dim Sum Tour
Are you a foodie? Have you tried traditional Cantonese dim sum – The small plate experience, the chopsticks, the steam-heated carts, the stacked steamer baskets, the lively conversations? The Tea!
Perhaps you’ve never had the opportunity to learn the immense history involved with dim sum from a Cantonese-American guide (dim sum = “to touch the heart!”). This is your chance! For a limited time, you can join Wild Foodie Tours and enjoy a truly unique dining experience! We'll brunch on Cantonese-style dim sum, served fresh from traditional push-carts & steamer baskets. You’ll learn about dim sum’s Silk Road roots, flavorful teas, and traditional Southern Chinese etiquette. You’ll pick and choose a variety of classic dim sum specialties like barbecue pork buns, rice crepes, siu mai, and egg tarts -- and become touched by the heart!
After the meal, we'll take you on a walking tour through the heart of the Asian Cultural District of San Diego and end at a popular Asian supermarket for some quick shopping. P…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Reunions. School / Education. Misc. Contact Name: Albert Chan. Contact Phone: 858-951-7470. Contact Email: info@wildfoodietours.com. Cost: 69.
Friday, July 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:15 PM.
Jasmine Seafood Restaurant on 4609 Convoy Street.
59th Annual Sawdust Art Festival
Celebrate Laguna Beach’s most iconic summer tradition: the 59th annual Sawdust Art Festival. Open daily June 27 through August 31. Be part of a colorful story nearly six decades in the making. Take home original art, enjoy free art classes, create lasting memories and discover unique treasures from more than 185 celebrated local artists. New this year: The Cove...by Starfish! More than just a festival kitchen, The Cove is a vibrant alcove alive with music, color, aroma, and flavor with a menu inspired by the bold and exciting flavors of one of Laguna's favorite restaurants, Starfish.
• Sawdust Art Festival is open daily
• Meet 185+ Artists
• Purchase Original Art
• Watch Live Art Demos
• Take Free Art Classes
• Enjoy 3 Stages of Live Music
• Eat & Drink
Hours: Sun-Thurs: 11a-8p and Fri-Sat: 11a-10p.
Category: Festivals / Parades. Contact Name: Liana Miller. Contact Phone: 949-494-3030. Contact Email: lianarhett@gmail.com. Cost: Adults $12, Seniors 65+ $10, Children 6-12 $5.
Friday, July 25, 2025, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Sawdust Art Festival, 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651.
For more info visit sawdustartfestival.org. COLA 2025 — Design and Visual Artist Exhibition
The Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery is pleased to present COLA 2025, the artist exhibition of the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Independent Master Artist Project (COLA IMAP) Grant Program. COLA 2025 marks the twenty-eighth edition of the COLA IMAP Grant Program, celebrating the creative visions of nine exceptional Los Angeles-based artists in visual, literary, and performing arts. COLA 2025, includes Carmen Argote, Olivia Booth, Bryan Ida, Flora Kao, and Jemima Wyman, who will debut bold new works ranging from video, sculpture, painting, photography, drawing, and installation with the freedom to center their core artistic impulses.
This non-thematic exhibition presents a diverse assembly of artworks, offering viewers a rich and in-depth exploration of each artist’s individual practice. The works span a wide range of themes, including the history and application of glass, a fever-dream study of Barnsdall Art Park, portraits composed of legal language, visual strategies like camouflage s…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Name: Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery Staff. Contact Phone: (323) 644-6269. Contact Email: lamag@lacity.org. Cost: Free.
Friday, July 25, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, 4800 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90027.
For more info visit lamag.org. VHS Dreams: The Art of Ghana’s Mobile Cinema
VHS Dreams: The Art of Ghana’s Mobile Cinema
July 11 – August 23, 2025 | BEYOND THE STREETS
Opening Reception: Friday, July 11, 6–9 PM
Curated by Deadly Prey Gallery
BEYOND THE STREETS
434 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Hours: Wed-Sat, from 11AM to 6PM
A vivid tribute to Ghana’s hand-painted movie poster tradition, VHS Dreams showcases one of the largest collections of original works ever assembled. Painted on recycled flour sacks by artists from Accra and beyond, these bold, surreal posters reimagine global cinema through a distinctly West African lens. Original paintings are available for purchase and can be taken home the same day with new works rotating in throughout the run. Limited edition prints and posters are also available in the BEYOND THE STREETS gift shop and online.
More info at www.beyondthestreets.com.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Museum / Exhibitions.
Friday, July 25, 2025, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
BEYOND THE STREETS
434 N La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036
OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, July 11, from 6PM–9PM.
For more info visit beyondthestreets.com. Abigail Raphael Collins: BLACKOUT
Abigail Raphael Collins uses video installation and experimental nonfiction to listen to what is considered unspeakable. Her work begins from a queer, feminist perspective, exploring what is passed on through generations, outside of language: the gaps, silences, and stutters in intimate and historical dialogue. The culmination of seven years of researching, filming, and editing, BLACKOUT is an experimental documentary that unravels relationships between the film and television industry and the US military. Beginning with the artist’s father, a method actor with PTSD frequently cast in military roles, BLACKOUT threads together interviews of individuals working at the mediatized military junction: a combat videographer, a role player for military trainings, a script supervisor in the Army, and a writer for a TV show partially funded by the US military.
Gallery Hours: Wed-Sun, 12-6PM.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Cost: Free.
Friday, July 25, 2025, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
REDCAT, 631 W 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012.
For more info visit www.redcat.org. Hande Sever: Take off your eyes
Hande Sever (Art MFA ‘18) explores cultural and political archives by excavating texts and images that shape historical narratives. Often drawing from her own family’s history of persecution, her work examines the intersection of personal and collective memory, particularly in the context of military violence, surveillance, and censorship. Take off your eyes presents two bodies of work rooted in Southern California collections. To Thread Air (2023) is based on research Sever conducted in the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum, and examines the relationship between the former actor and US President and Kenan Evren, former Turkish President and right-wing leader of the 1980 Turkish coup d’etat. Stemming from an album held in the Ottoman Empire photography collection of the Getty Research Institute, In Search of ‘My Beloved Pauline’ (2025) follows the path of a German soldier who documented sites of colonization throughout and beyond the Ottoman Empire from 1917–1918.
Gallery Hours: Wed-Sun, 12-6PM.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Cost: Free.
Friday, July 25, 2025, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
REDCAT, 631 W 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012.
For more info visit www.redcat.org. Youth Art Classes at Festival of Arts
Fridays – Sundays, 12:30
July 5 – August 24, 2025
Bring out that creative spark in your young artist at the Youth Arts Classes this summer at the Festival of Arts. Kids ages 5 to 12 will enjoy art classes taught by professional artists in mixed-media, ceramics, sculpture and more. Meanwhile, parents will have free time to view the artwork on display throughout the Festival grounds.
Art instructors will share some of their creative techniques in a fun and friendly environment that will inspire your kids to come back every week!
Class details:
Class registration fees $25.
Classes are approximately 1 hour.
Reservations are required. Class sizes are limited- so reserve early!
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Name: festival of arts. Contact Phone: (800) 487-3378. Contact Email: tickets@lagunapageant.com. Cost: 25.
Friday, July 25, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Festival of Arts Grounds
650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651.
For more info visit www.foapom.com. Teen and Adult Art Classes at Festival of Arts
Fridays – Sundays at 3pm
July 5 – August 24, 2025
Let your creativity run wild this summer in Laguna Beach! Discover your inner artist at the Festival of Art’s Adult and Teen Art Workshops! Award-winning talented artists will lead you step-by-step through the process of creating your own masterpiece.
These classes are perfect for vacationers and locals alike looking to try something new, have fun, and soak in the artistic atmosphere.
Class Details
Cost is $45 and includes supplies and Festival admission.
Classes begin at 3pm Friday – Sunday. All classes are 2.5 hours.
Participants must be 13 and over.
Reservations are required. Class size is limited to 12 participants (8 participants for ceramics)- so reserve early!
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Name: festival of arts. Contact Phone: (800) 487-3378. Contact Email: tickets@lagunapageant.com. Cost: 45.
Friday, July 25, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Festival of Arts Grounds
650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651.
For more info visit www.foapom.com. Weekend Starter at Saint & Second Woodland Hills - All Summer Long
Ease into the weekend with Weekend Starter, Saint & Second’s new summer series designed to help you unwind, sip, and soak in golden hour vibes. Hosted exclusively on our Woodland Hills patio every Friday from 3 to 8 PM, the event features live music from 4 to 8 PM, a complimentary glass of white wine sangria to kick things off, and our Summer Social Hour menu small bites and cocktails to keep the good times flowing.
Snap a memory with free branded photocards, and stay tuned, there just might be a few surprises along the way.
Let your weekend begin here.
Dates:
Friday, July 11th
Friday, July 18th
Friday, July 25th
Friday, August 1st
Friday, August 8th
Friday, August 15th
Friday, August 22nd
Friday, August 29th
Friday, September 5th
Friday, September 12th
Friday, September 19th
*Tickets are not required for admission, and reservations are recommended. Reserve your spot at the official event link*.
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Cost: Free.
Friday, July 25, 2025, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Saint & Second Woodland Hills - 6220 California 27 #Suite 1480 Los Angeles, CA 91367.
For more info visit saintandsecond.com. Southern Nights: Country & Blues Music Series at Festival of Arts
Fridays at 5:30pm
Get ready for warm summer nights filled with the sounds of country and blues! Featuring talented musicians and a relaxed summer setting, it’s the perfect way to kick off the weekend. This music series promises unforgettable performances!
July 11-The Salty Suites
July 18 -The Sea Monks
July 25 -Victoria Bailey – Honky Tonk Woman
August 1 -Blue Days, Black Nights – The Music of Johnny Cash, Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison
August 8 -Shawn Jones Big Band
August 15 -Eric Lindell and the Westside Summer League
August 22 -Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88’s
August 29 -The Great North Special.
Category: Misc. Contact Name: Festival of Arts. Contact Phone: (800) 487-3378. Contact Email: tickets@lagunapageant.com. Cost: 15.00.
Friday, July 25, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Festival of Arts Grounds
650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651.
For more info visit www.foapom.com. OC Parks Sunset Cinema
OC Parks Sunset Cinema film series brings recent blockbusters and beloved classic films to scenic parks across Orange County. Experience 12 free movie screenings Friday nights, beginning June 6 through Aug. 29, at Carbon Canyon Regional Park, Craig Regional Park, Mason Regional Park, Yorba Regional Park, Laguna Niguel Regional Park, Irvine Regional Park and Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach. Guests of all ages are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy lively pre-show entertainment such as character meet-and-greets, DJ-led games and more. Cinema events begin at 6 p.m. with screenings starting after sundown, at approximately 8 p.m.
Friday movie nights kick off June 6 and include Despicable Me 4 (2024), Charlie’s Angels (2000), Inside Out 2 (2024), Hercules (1997), Mufasa: The Lion King (2024), Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024), Miss Congeniality (2000), Twisters (2024), The Greatest Showman (2017), Elemental (2023), Shrek (2001) and Moana 2 (2024).
OC Parks Sunset Cinema film series are open to the public of all ages…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Cost: Free.
Friday, July 25, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Yorba Regional Park.
For more info visit www.ocparks.com. Funky Fridays
Join us every Friday, downtown Avalon for a family friendly dance party. With foam cannon, bubbles, music, and a street wide line dance.
Category: Misc. Contact Name: Constance Rux. Contact Phone: 310-510-0220. Contact Email: crux@cityofavalon.gov. Cost: Free.
Friday, July 25, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Wrigley Stage - Catalina Island, Avalon, CA.
For more info visit www.cityofavalon.gov. Funky Fridays
Join us every Friday, downtown Avalon for a family friendly dance party. With foam cannon, bubbles, music, and a street wide line dance.
Category: Misc. Contact Name: Constance Rux. Contact Phone: 310-510-0220. Contact Email: crux@cityofavalon.gov. Cost: Free.
Friday, July 25, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Wrigley Stage - Catalina Island, Avalon, CA.
For more info visit www.cityofavalon.gov. The Music Center’s Dance DTLA
Feel the rhythm this summer at The Music Center’s free Dance DTLA series in Downtown L.A.! Join thousands of fellow Angelenos and dancing fanatics at L.A.’s performing arts center who are ready to move and groove under the stars on Jerry Moss Plaza. On six select Friday nights, learn new dance styles—Bollywood, Afrobeats, Salsa, Cumbia, Reggaeton and Disco—with free, easy-to-follow beginner dance lessons taught by top L.A. dance artists and instructors. After each lesson, hit the open dance floor to practice new moves, keep the summer vibe going and dance the night away to live DJ sets. Absolutely no dance experience necessary!
June 20, 2025 – Bollywood
June 27, 2025 – Afrobeats
July 11, 2025 – Salsa
July 18, 2025 – Cumbia
July 25, 2025 – Reggaeton
August 1, 2025 - Disco.
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Misc. Cost: Free.
Friday, July 25, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center.
Los Angeles Football Club vs. Portland Timbers
BMO Stadium has a strict Clear Bag Policy. No bags will be allowed inside the stadium that do not meet the guideline. For more information please visit https://www.lafc.com/stadium/clear-bag-policy For parking information please visit https://www.lafc.com/stadium/parking.
Category: Sports and Recreation. Contact Name: LAFC. Contact Phone: (213) 419-9415. Contact Email: tickets@lafc.com. Cost: $34 +.
Friday, July 25, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
BMO Stadium
3939 S. Figueroa St
Los Angeles, CA.
For more info visit www.lafc.com. The Opposite of Love
An intimate story about a trust fund baby and a down on his luck hustler who form an unlikely bond, the hit Off-Broadway play The Opposite of Love will have its west coast premiere opening July 25 at the Hudson Backstage Theatre and continues through August 31, with a preview performance on July 24. Featuring original star and Los Angeles native Ashley Griffin (Playwright and co-stars as Eloise) making her long awaited Los Angeles theatrical return, co-starring with actor Evan Strand (co-stars as Will). When Eloise hires Will to help her move past her sexual trauma, their search for intimacy must survive darker inclinations in a world where love is a commodity.
Presented by Neil Gooding Productions (Back to the Future, Gypsy, Operation Mincemeat, Sunset Blvd.) and directed by Melora Marshall, an actress in her own right and director renowned for her dynamic contributions to the stage, particularly at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum in Topanga Canyon. A longtime company member, she has performed in count…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: OnStage 411. Contact Phone: (323) 856-4249. Cost: $29-$45.
Friday, July 25, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:15 PM.
Hudson Backstage Theatre
6539 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90038.
For more info visit www.onstage411.com. Berta, Berta
The Echo Theater Company presents the West Coast premiere of Berta, Berta, a sensuous love story by Angelica Chéri that was inspired by a prison chain gang song from Parchman Farm. In 1920s Mississippi, Leroy has committed an unforgivable crime and is ready to accept his punishment: incarceration at notorious Parchman Farm. He has just one final wish before he’s caught – a chance to make amends with his long lost love, Berta. Their reunion swells from a quarrelsome conjuring of the past to an impassioned plot to escape their impending fate.July 18-Aug. 25: Fridays at 8 p.m. Saturdays at 8 p.m. Sundays at 4 p.m. Mondays at 8 p.m.; all Monday night performances are Pay-What-You-Want. The Echo Theater Company, Atwater Village Theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90039; EchoTheaterCompany.com.
July 18–Aug. 25 (including final preview)
• Fridays at 8 p.m.
• Saturdays at 8 p.m.
• Sundays at 4 p.m.
• Mondays at 8 p.m.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Phone: (747) 350-8066. Contact Email: theboxoffice@echotheatercompany.com. Cost: Every Monday: Pay-What-You-Want Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays: $38.
Friday, July 25, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Atwater Village Theatre
3269 Casitas Ave.
Los Angeles, CA.
For more info visit www.echotheatercompany.com. Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story by Musical Theatre West
Musical Theatre West is turning up the volume this summer with its next highly anticipated production, Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story, running select dates from July 11 through July 27, 2025, at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center. This electrifying musical isn’t just a show, it’s a full-blown concert experience, with actors performing every note live on stage as they bring Buddy Holly’s legendary music to life.
Written by Alan Janes, Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story charts the rise of one of rock ‘n’ roll’s earliest icons, from his small-town Texas roots to becoming a cultural phenomenon. Featuring timeless hits like “Peggy Sue,” “That’ll Be the Day,” and “Everyday,” this toe-tapping musical will have audiences dancing in their seats while gaining insight into the man behind the music.
MTW alumnus Will Riddle stars as Buddy Holly, returning to the stage after his acclaimed performance as Carl Perkins in Million Dollar Quartet in 2024. Known for his magnetic presence and rockin’ guitar prowess,…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Musical Theatre West. Contact Phone: (562) 856-1999. Contact Email: tickets@musical.org. Cost: 20.00+.
Friday, July 25, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:45 PM.
Carpenter Performing Arts Center
6200 E. Atherton Street
Long Beach, CA 90815.
For more info visit musical.org. Moorpark College Presents A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
Moorpark College Theatre Arts presents A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.
This wickedly clever musical comedy follows the charming and cunning Monty Navarro as he discovers he’s ninth in line to inherit a fortune—and sets out to eliminate the eight unsuspecting heirs standing in his way. Full of outrageous characters, hilarious twists, and toe-tapping tunes, this Tony Award-winning show is murderously fun from start to finish! 2pm Matinees on Sundays and 8pm Evening performances, Thursdays-Saturdays, July 17-August 3. Tickets on Sale July 1: $20 for Adults and $15 for Seniors & Students. ORDER ONLINE save 20% at moorparkcollege.edu/pac
Moorpark College PAC 7075 Campus Rd, Moorpark, CA 93021 mcboxoffice@vcccd.edu or call us at 805-378-1485.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Moorpark College Box Office. Contact Phone: 805-378-1485. Contact Email: mcboxoffice@vcccd.edu. Cost: $20 for Adults and $15 for Seniors & Students. ORDER ONLINE save 20% at moorparkcollege.edu/pac.
Friday, July 25, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
Moorpark College PAC
7075 Campus Rd,
Moorpark, CA 93021.
Paint and Sip Art Classes at Festival of Arts
Fridays at 8:30pm
July 11 – August 22, 2025
Uncork your creativity this summer at the Festival of Arts!
Enjoy a fun painting workshop, while surrounded by beautiful art. Learn easy painting step-by-step processes, as taught by Nikita Young.
Beginners and all levels are invited – take home your finished masterpiece!
Class details
Cost is $50 and includes supplies, complimentary wine or beverage and Festival admission.
All classes begin at 8:30pm and are 2 hours.
Students should plan on arriving at least one hour early to allow for parking, check-in and time to enjoy the Festival Art Exhibit.
Participants must be 21 and older.
Reservations are required. Class size is limited to 12 participants- so reserve early!
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Name: Festival of arts. Contact Phone: (800) 487-3378. Contact Email: tickets@lagunapageant.com. Cost: 50.
Friday, July 25, 2025, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
Festival of Arts Grounds
650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651.
For more info visit www.foapom.com.