Plus, a “Chad Powers” catfish food truck and Pacific Electric’s new outdoor space
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Pacific Electric, the live music venue in Chinatown, unveils a new open-air space open to guests of all ages whether or not the indoor stage has a show going on. Opening weekend features TUMBAO, a Miami-inspired Afro-Latin nightlife experience, presented with Adidas on Aug. 5.
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In celebration of the premiere of Chad Powers season 2, Hulu rolls into Venice with a catfish food truck serving up a catfish po’boy with coleslaw, pickles and hot sauce and loaded fries with cheese, jalapeño and scallions. The food truck stops at Windward Ave from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and The Brig on Abbot Kinney from 5 to 9:30 p.m.
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Ahead of the one-day Sun Soaked 2026 festival, Kaskade treats Los Angeles to his Origin set, bringing his Coachella performance right to the Santa Monica pier.
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Westfield Century City hosts the two-day Reloved Market experience featuring vintage enthusiasts, collectors and creators and immersive installations, including a photo booth, library curation, vinyl selection and plenty of denim.
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The Maya hotel in Long Beach swings into Labor Day weekend fun with a Friday SoFar Sounds event along its waterfront Jardin de Palmeras space. For pool party fun, head over on Sunday between 5 to 8 p.n. when Casamigos takes over. The evening also features barbecue specials, cocktails and a DJ.
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The Santa Monica Proper Hotel takes its last breath of summer with a Proper Presents rooftop DJ set by St. Lucia from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.. The evening is made complete by cocktails and panoramic ocean views.
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Hosted by Yama Sushi Marketplace, Story Boldly and Sawtelle Sake, Lumen in West L.A. becomes a sake haven featuring food pairings, sushi, local vendors, sake seminars and sips, a live DJ, games and more from 4 to 8 p.m.
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Just ahead of the premiere of The Drop: A Snowfall Saga, FX drops into Somerville for a celebration featuring live performances curated by Big Boy, a marketplace of Black-owned brands put together by Black on the Block, food trucks and a screening of the first episode.