Start Your Weekend Here!
A look at what’s going on around the Eastside this weekend — and your Eastside 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. 22. 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
Moveable Feast: Gronk in Conversation with Paul Holdengräber. Explore Los Angeles arts and culture with a special presentation featuring renowned visual and performance artist Gronk. Thursday, Aug. 27. Details
Take Charge Community Webinar. Learn about Take Charge and its on the ground efforts in East LA. Get updates on planned EV charging stations in your community. Ask questions and get real, practical answers. Saturday, Aug. 8. Details
Saturday, August 8
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Boyle Heights—Show your support for the preservation of Japanese American foundational history. Stop by Otomisan Restaurant for their 70th anniversary and the 5th Annual Nikkei Celebration. There will be a parade, performances, presentations and a traditional sing-along. 🇯🇵🎉
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Cypress Park—Catch a live performance from garage-rock band The Woggles at Permanent Records Roadhouse. Plus, see acts from Black Honey Cult and The Fantastic Fellinis. 🎶
East L.A.—See a touring lineup of bands from Mexico and Los Angeles at the Mexican Ska Festival LA Edition taking place at Don Quixote. 🇲🇽🎶
Elysian Valley—Bring a friend or a date to Zebulon for the Pyramid Scheme International Dance Party. No scamming will take place, just music and dancing featuring house and techno. 🎶🎛️🪩
Griffith Park—Street Food Cinema is hosting the Official “Wet Hot American Summer” (2001) 25th Reunion at The Autry. Catch the film and an exclusive panel discussion with the writer and actors. 📽️🍿
6–11 pm | Check WebsiteSunday, August 9
🧑🧑🧒🧒 D.T.L.A.—Get “A Taste of Ecuador” at their 25th Annual Food Festival at Placita Olvera. 🇪🇨🍽️
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Elysian Park—Run through one of the oldest parks in Los Angeles by participating in the Team AIM 5k / Kiddie Sports Run. 👟🏅🌳
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Highland Park—Bring the kids to North Figueroa Bookshop for Kids Story Hour! 🧒📖
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