Welcome to the weekend!
A look at what’s going on this weekend — and your Eastside weekend weather.
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⭐ Featured Events
Chicken Little Shop of Horrors. The critically acclaimed Occidental Children’s Theater will celebrate 31 years in the Bowl with a seven-week outdoor run of CHICKEN LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS in the Remsen Bird Hillside Theater on the Occidental campus. July 18-Aug. 15. Details
You Destroy We Create: The War on Ukraine’s Culture. Step inside the War in Ukraine, where young creatives rave at night while bombs fall by day. This immersive VR documentary explores the courageous, hands-on efforts of local artist and musicians. Thursday, July 31. Details
RiverFest 2026. This year’s RiverFest will feature lots of local artists, thrilling live performances, an environmental art gallery and a bustling marketplace. Free/Registration Required. Sunday, Aug. 9. Details
Thursday, July 30
East L.A.—Sounds of LA County is hosting The Citie – A Night of chicano surf punk, shoegaze, and classic indie rock at Ruben F. Salazar Park. Catch Chicano Mosh, Lucys, Wayword and Nasmar. 🌳🎶🤘
East L.A.—If Latin jazz and salsa is more your style, head to Belvedere Community Regional Park for a live performance from Lily H Clark featuring Guicho y La Tribu. 🌳🎶💃
Griffith Park—Dance salsa with live music from Chino Espinoza & Los Dueños del Son at The Autry’s Sizzling Summer Nights event. 🎶💃🕺
Highland Park—Show your support for local small businesses at Scribble’s Save Our Small Businesses information event. 🗣️
Friday, July 31
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Debs Park—Go on a hike and catch a free movie at the Audubon Center. Bring a blanket and pack a picnic for Community Movie Night and see a screening of Jurassic Park. 🎬🍿🦖
East Hollywood—Pack a picnic and see the sunset at Barnsdall Friday Wine Night. Sip on wine, listen to groovy DJ sets and see art exhibits. 🍷🌇
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East L.A.—Enjoy an evening with sounds of cumbia, bolero, and alternative rock at Eugene A. Obregon Park for their Sounds of LA County event, Sueño Team / Sal Roses – So Sweet Summer.
Griffith Park—Get down at Zoo After Dark for Line Dancing Night. Grab your country boots and dance to live music from Pulp Vixen. 🤠🐆🐊
Saturday, August 1
Boyle Heights—Stop by Las Fotos Project’s annual Community Kickback. There will be a photo booth, live music, hot dogs, art making activities and a youth vendor market. 📸🎶🎨
5 – 9pm | Free | Ages 14-26
Boyle Heights—Listen to ghostly stories while on a walk around the neighborhood with a local historian at Boyle Heights: Most Haunted. 👻👟
Eagle Rock—Join the Women’s 20th Century Club for I’ll Have What Cheese Having and go on a wine and cheese pairing adventure. 🧀🍷
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Griffith Park—Street Food Cinema is back at The Autry, and this time with the animated flick, Cars (2006). Bring the family for a fun movie night out, picnic-style. 🎬🍿🚗
Sunday, August 2
East L.A.—Gather your crew for a Loteria Sip & Paint Sunday Brunch at La Bufadora Bar. 🍷🎨
Echo Park—Head to The Majic Factory for an intimate theater experience as Everfound Arts Presents Tunnel of Love with Blue Pen Theatre. See love stories play out in the tunnel of love. 🎭💕
Elysian Valley—Work up a sweat at The Elysian’s VHS Workout Class. Bring a yoga mat and exercise to Richard Simmons’ Mega Mix Work Out tape. 🏋️🎶📼
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