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August skips the big holidays but delivers peak summer fun. If you are looking to fix an item collecting dust, are seeking seasonal bites, up for neighborhood festivals, or want to catch an outdoor movie, there’s something for families, date nights, and yes—singles too.
Here are some events you’ll want on your August to-do list.
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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
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Please check with event organizers for any last-minute changes or cancellations. Now, read on!
Friday, August 7
Echo Park—Head to the Echo Park Farmer’s Market for the Stone Fruit Festival. Taste seasonal fruits, take a still-life drawing class, enjoy live music and more! 🍑🥭🍒
Saturday, August 8
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. 📽️🍿
Sunday, August 9
Chinatown—Riverfest is back at LA State Historic Park. Join Friends of the LA River for a fun community get together celebrating the river! ♻️🏞️🎊
D.T.L.A.—Get “A Taste of Ecuador” at their 25th Annual Food Festival at Placita Olvera. 🇪🇨🍽️
Wednesday, August 12
Highland Park—Bring something in need of fixing to the Cheerio Collective Repair Fair. Whether it’s carpentry, sewing, or electrical, an expert can help. ⚒️🪡🧑🔧
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Saturday, August 15
Highland Park—Single and looking to mingle? Get tickets to the Roadkill Dating Game.Estelle is playing matchmaker with special guests and puppets at the Bob Baker Marionette Theater. 🎭🦝💕
Los Feliz—See artists transform walls around Hollywood Boulevard into large-scale murals at the The Los Feliz Mural Festival. 🎨🧑🎨
Wednesday, August 19
East Hollywood—This month’s Lens on Life film screening series showcases “Solidarity,” a film set in the L.A. fashion district involving cross-cultural immigrants at the Barnsdall Gallery Theatre. 📽️
Friday, August 21
Elysian Valley—Stop by the Somos NELA Summer Block Party. Stroll the street, make crafts, seek community resources and shop from 50+ local vendors. 🛍️🎶☀️
Saturday, August 22
Griffith Park—Haven’t caught this year’s horror hit or fell in love with it and want to watch again? Head to The Autry for Street Food Cinema’s screening of “Obsession” (2025). 📽️🍿
Lincoln Heights—It’s Watermelon Fest at Benny Boy Brewing. Enjoy watermelon themed eats, a Water Yer Melon cider, country music and more. 🍉🍺
Friday, August 28
Debs Park—It’s the end of summer and the Audubon Center is hosting a bird-themed Community Movie Night. Pack a picnic and watch a documentary on bird migration plus a live performance from The Velvet Ants. 🐦📽️🍿
Saturday, August 29
Griffith Park—Hee Hee! The King of Pop is making his screening debut at Street Food Cinema. Bring a low chair or a blanket for an outdoor screening of “Michael” (2026) on the Autry lawn. 📽️🍿
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