Photo by Sandy Driscoll for the Eastsider\u25b2<\/p>\n
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\u2019s something for families, date nights, and yes\u2014singles too.<\/p>\n
Here are some events you\u2019ll want on your August to-do list.<\/p>\n
\u2b50 Featured Events<\/p>\n
Chicken Little Shop of Horrors<\/a>. 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<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n RiverFest 2026<\/a>. 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<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udce8\u00a0Stay on top of Eastside events with the\u00a0Eastsider on The Go<\/a>\u00a0newsletter. Delivered to your inbox on Mondays & Thursdays. Free. Can cancel anytime.\u00a0Sign up here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Please check with event organizers for any last-minute changes or cancellations. Now, read on!<\/p>\n Friday, August 7<\/p>\n Echo Park\u2014Head to the Echo Park Farmer\u2019s Market for the Stone Fruit Festival<\/a>. Taste seasonal fruits, take a still-life drawing class, enjoy live music and more! \ud83c\udf51\ud83e\udd6d\ud83c\udf52<\/p>\n Saturday, August 8<\/p>\n Griffith Park\u2014Street Food Cinema is hosting the Official \u201cWet Hot American Summer\u201d (2001) 25th Reunion<\/a> at The Autry. Catch the film and an exclusive panel discussion with the writer and actors. \ud83d\udcfd\ufe0f\ud83c\udf7f\u00a0<\/p>\n Sunday, August 9<\/p>\n Chinatown\u2014Riverfest<\/a> is back at LA State Historic Park. Join Friends of the LA River for a fun community get together celebrating the river! \u267b\ufe0f\ud83c\udfde\ufe0f\ud83c\udf8a<\/p>\n D.T.L.A.\u2014Get \u201cA Taste of Ecuador\u201d<\/a> at their 25th Annual Food Festival at Placita Olvera. \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f<\/p>\n Wednesday, August 12<\/p>\n Highland Park\u2014Bring something in need of fixing to the Cheerio Collective Repair Fair<\/a>. Whether it\u2019s carpentry, sewing, or electrical, an expert can help. \u2692\ufe0f\ud83e\udea1\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83d\udd27<\/p>\n Saturday, August 15<\/p>\n Highland Park\u2014Single and looking to mingle? Get tickets to the Roadkill Dating Game<\/a>.Estelle is playing matchmaker with special guests and puppets at the Bob Baker Marionette Theater. \ud83c\udfad\ud83e\udd9d\ud83d\udc95<\/p>\n Los Feliz\u2014See artists transform walls around Hollywood Boulevard into large-scale murals at the The Los Feliz Mural Festival<\/a>. \ud83c\udfa8\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83c\udfa8<\/p>\n Wednesday, August 19<\/p>\n East Hollywood\u2014This month\u2019s Lens on Life film screening<\/a> series showcases \u201cSolidarity,\u201d a film set in the L.A. fashion district involving cross-cultural immigrants at the Barnsdall Gallery Theatre. \ud83d\udcfd\ufe0f<\/p>\n Friday, August 21<\/p>\n Elysian Valley\u2014Stop by the Somos NELA Summer Block Party<\/a>. Stroll the street, make crafts, seek community resources and shop from 50+ local vendors. \ud83d\udecd\ufe0f\ud83c\udfb6\u2600\ufe0f<\/p>\n Saturday, August 22<\/p>\n Griffith Park\u2014Haven\u2019t caught this year\u2019s horror hit or fell in love with it and want to watch again? Head to The Autry for Street Food Cinema\u2019s screening of \u201cObsession\u201d (2025)<\/a>. \ud83d\udcfd\ufe0f\ud83c\udf7f<\/p>\n Lincoln Heights\u2014It\u2019s Watermelon Fest<\/a> at Benny Boy Brewing. Enjoy watermelon themed eats, a Water Yer Melon cider, country music and more. \ud83c\udf49\ud83c\udf7a<\/p>\n Friday, August 28<\/p>\n Debs Park\u2014It\u2019s the end of summer and the Audubon Center is hosting a bird-themed Community Movie Night<\/a>. Pack a picnic and watch a documentary on bird migration plus a live performance from The Velvet Ants. \ud83d\udc26\ud83d\udcfd\ufe0f\ud83c\udf7f<\/p>\n Saturday, August 29<\/p>\n Griffith Park\u2014Hee 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 \u201cMichael\u201d (2026)<\/a> on the Autry lawn. \ud83d\udcfd\ufe0f\ud83c\udf7f<\/p>\n \ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Don’t see your event? Add your event into\u00a0TheEastsiderLA.com Events Calendar<\/a>\u00a0to be considered.<\/p>\n