{"id":418857,"date":"2026-07-31T02:05:57","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T02:05:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/418857\/"},"modified":"2026-07-31T02:05:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T02:05:57","slug":"weekend-events-in-echo-park-highland-park-silver-lake-eastsider-on-the-go-12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/418857\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekend events in Echo Park, Highland Park, Silver Lake | Eastsider on the Go"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"Eastside Events Cover\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full default\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>        Welcome to the weekend!<\/p>\n<p>A look at what&#8217;s going on this weekend &#8212; and your Eastside\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theeastsiderla.com\/weather\/?weather_zip=90026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">weekend weather<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                Success! An email has been sent to  with a link to confirm list signup.&#13;\n            <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                Error! There was an error processing your request.&#13;\n            <\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udce8\u00a0Stay on top of Eastside events with the <a href=\"https:\/\/lp.constantcontactpages.com\/sl\/ErBcgLP\/EastisdeEvents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Eastsider on The Go<\/a> newsletter. Delivered to your inbox on Mondays &amp; Thursdays. Free. Can cancel anytime. <a href=\"https:\/\/lp.constantcontactpages.com\/sl\/ErBcgLP\/EastisdeEvents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sign up here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Please check with event organizers for any last-minute changes or cancellations. Now, read on!<\/p>\n<p>\u2b50 Featured Events<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theeastsiderla.com\/local-events\/#\/details\/occidental-college-childrens-theater-chicken-little-shop-of-horrors\/19424724\/2026-07-17T01\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Chicken Little Shop of Horrors<\/a>. The critically acclaimed Occidental Children&#8217;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. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theeastsiderla.com\/local-events\/#\/details\/occidental-college-childrens-theater-chicken-little-shop-of-horrors\/19424724\/2026-07-17T01\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Details<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theeastsiderla.com\/local-events\/#\/details\/you-destroy-we-create-the-war-on-ukraine-s-culture\/19492116\/2026-07-31T10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">You Destroy We Create: The War on Ukraine&#8217;s Culture.<\/a> Step inside the War in Ukraine, where young creatives rave at night while bombs fall by day.\u00a0 This immersive VR documentary explores the courageous, hands-on efforts of local artist and musicians. Thursday, July 31. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theeastsiderla.com\/local-events\/#\/details\/you-destroy-we-create-the-war-on-ukraine-s-culture\/19492116\/2026-07-31T10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Details<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theeastsiderla.com\/local-events\/#\/details\/riverfest-2026\/19499183\/2026-08-09T14\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">RiverFest 2026<\/a>. This year&#8217;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. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theeastsiderla.com\/local-events\/#\/details\/riverfest-2026\/19499183\/2026-08-09T14\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Details<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Thursday, July 30<\/p>\n<p>East L.A.\u2014Sounds of LA County is hosting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundsoflacounty.com\/schedule\/ruben-f-salazar-park-thurs-07\/30\/26-the-citie-a-night-of-chicano-surf-punk-shoegaze-and-classic-indie-rock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Citie &#8211; A Night of chicano surf punk, shoegaze, and classic indie rock<\/a> at Ruben F. Salazar Park. Catch Chicano Mosh, Lucys, Wayword and Nasmar. \ud83c\udf33\ud83c\udfb6\ud83e\udd18<\/p>\n<p>East L.A.\u2014If Latin jazz and salsa is more your style, head to Belvedere Community Regional Park for a live performance from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundsoflacounty.com\/schedule\/belvedere-community-regional-park-thurs-07\/30\/26-lily-h-clark-featuring-guicho-y-la-tribu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Lily H Clark featuring Guicho y La Tribu<\/a>. \ud83c\udf33\ud83c\udfb6\ud83d\udc83<\/p>\n<p>Griffith Park\u2014Dance salsa with live music from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theautry.org\/events\/family-activities\/sizzling-summer-nights-chino-espinoza-los-duenos-del-son\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Chino Espinoza &amp; Los Due\u00f1os del Son<\/a> at The Autry\u2019s Sizzling Summer Nights event. \ud83c\udfb6\ud83d\udc83\ud83d\udd7a<\/p>\n<p>Highland Park\u2014Show your support for local small businesses at Scribble\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theeastsiderla.com\/local-events\/#\/details\/save-our-small-businesses\/19474363\/2026-07-30T19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Save Our Small Businesses<\/a> information event. \ud83d\udde3\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p>Friday, July 31<\/p>\n<p>\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd2\u200d\ud83e\uddd2 Debs Park\u2014Go on a hike and catch a free movie at the Audubon Center. Bring a blanket and pack a picnic for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theeastsiderla.com\/local-events\/#\/details\/2026-community-movie-night-noches-comunitarias-de-peliculas\/19341654\/2026-07-31T15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Community Movie Night<\/a> and see a screening of Jurassic Park. \ud83c\udfac\ud83c\udf7f\ud83e\udd96<\/p>\n<p>East Hollywood\u2014Pack a picnic and see the sunset at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theeastsiderla.com\/local-events\/#\/details\/barnsdall-fridays-wine-nights-continues\/19403938\/2026-07-31T17\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Barnsdall Friday Wine Night<\/a>. Sip on wine, listen to groovy DJ sets and see art exhibits. \ud83c\udf77\ud83c\udf07<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                Success! An email has been sent to  with a link to confirm list signup.&#13;\n            <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                Error! There was an error processing your request.&#13;\n            <\/p>\n<p>East L.A.\u2014Enjoy an evening with sounds of cumbia, bolero, and alternative rock at Eugene A. Obregon Park for their Sounds of LA County event, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundsoflacounty.com\/schedule\/eugene-a-obregon-park-fri-07\/31\/26-sueo-team-\/-sal-roses-so-sweet-summer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sue\u00f1o Team \/ Sal Roses &#8211; So Sweet Summer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Griffith Park\u2014Get down at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theeastsiderla.com\/local-events\/#\/details\/zoo-after-dark-line-dancing-night\/19021752\/2026-07-31T18\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Zoo After Dark for Line Dancing Night<\/a>. Grab your country boots and dance to live music from Pulp Vixen. \ud83e\udd20\ud83d\udc06\ud83d\udc0a<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, August 1<\/p>\n<p>Boyle Heights\u2014Stop by Las Fotos Project\u2019s annual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasfotosproject.org\/events\/kickback26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Community Kickback<\/a>. There will be a photo booth, live music, hot dogs, art making activities and a youth vendor market. \ud83d\udcf8\ud83c\udfb6\ud83c\udfa8<\/p>\n<p>5 &#8211; 9pm | Free | Ages 14-26<\/p>\n<p>Boyle Heights\u2014Listen to ghostly stories while on a walk around the neighborhood with a local historian at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/boyle-heights-most-haunted-tickets-1709736551049?aff=eprofsaved\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Boyle Heights: Most Haunted<\/a>. \ud83d\udc7b\ud83d\udc5f<\/p>\n<p>Eagle Rock\u2014Join the Women\u2019s 20th Century Club for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theeastsiderla.com\/local-events\/#\/details\/i-ll-have-what-cheese-having\/19454067\/2026-08-01T13\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">I&#8217;ll Have What Cheese Having<\/a> and go on a wine and cheese pairing adventure. \ud83e\uddc0\ud83c\udf77<\/p>\n<p>\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd2\u200d\ud83e\uddd2 Griffith Park\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theautry.org\/events\/community-partner-events\/street-food-cinema-cars-2006\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Street Food Cinema<\/a> 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. \ud83c\udfac\ud83c\udf7f\ud83d\ude97<\/p>\n<p>Sunday, August 2<\/p>\n<p>East L.A.\u2014Gather your crew for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/loteria-sip-paint-sunday-brunch-in-the-friendliest-bar-in-the-east-side-tickets-1994754811338?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Loteria Sip &amp; Paint Sunday Brunch<\/a> at La Bufadora Bar. \ud83c\udf77\ud83c\udfa8<\/p>\n<p>Echo Park\u2014Head to The Majic Factory for an intimate theater experience as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theeastsiderla.com\/local-events\/#\/details\/everfound-arts-presents-tunnel-of-love-with-blue-pen-theatre\/19390011\/2026-08-02T19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Everfound Arts Presents Tunnel of Love with Blue Pen Theatre<\/a>. See love stories play out in the tunnel of love. \ud83c\udfad\ud83d\udc95<\/p>\n<p>Elysian Valley\u2014Work up a sweat at The Elysian\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theeastsiderla.com\/local-events\/#\/details\/vhs-workout-class-skunk-room-\/18902291\/2026-08-02T14\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">VHS Workout Class<\/a>. Bring a yoga mat and exercise to Richard Simmons&#8217; Mega Mix Work Out tape. \ud83c\udfcb\ufe0f\ud83c\udfb6\ud83d\udcfc<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>                Support Eastside Community News \u2014 Now Tax-Deductible<\/p>\n<p>You can now make a tax-deductible contribution to support The Eastsider\u2019s civic and accountability coverage on the Eastside.<\/p>\n<p>Choose what works for you: <\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Become a monthly supporter and help us reach 500 neighbors funding daily reporting<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Make a single gift to our new Eastside Community News Fund<\/p>\n<p>Strong local news keeps residents informed and leaders accountable.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for your consideration.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014Jes\u00fas Sanchez, Publisher<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/givebutter.com\/the-eastside-community-news-fund-bottom-article-appeal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n                Contribute for more and better Eastside news!<br \/>\n            <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Welcome to the weekend! 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