{"id":431920,"date":"2026-08-13T17:18:23","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T17:18:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/431920\/"},"modified":"2026-08-13T17:18:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T17:18:23","slug":"l-a-weekend-guide-karol-g-kcon-2026-dine-la","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/431920\/","title":{"rendered":"L.A. Weekend Guide: Karol G, KCON 2026, Dine LA"},"content":{"rendered":"

Plus, score free jeans at Fabletics and celebrates Japanese-American culture at Nisei Week<\/p>\n

Every Thursday,\u00a0Los Angeles\u00a0magazine<\/a>\u00a0curates a list of the best events in and around Los Angeles. Craft a great last-minute schedule with our\u00a0Weekend Guide<\/a>\u00a0to L.A., and don\u2019t forget to sign up to have the guide delivered to your inbox every week by clicking\u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"BlueCredit: Courtesy of Blue Elephant<\/p>\n

The South Korean eyewear brand makes its U.S. brick-and-mortar debut with\u00a0the opening of\u00a0a\u00a0stylish\u00a07,000-square-foot\u00a0Beverly Hills flagship that offers a collection exclusive to L.A. and other\u00a0frames.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"InglewoodCredit: Walter Cicchetti via Adobe Stock<\/p>\n

Grammy winner and global superstar Karol G brings her\u00a0Viajando\u00a0Por El Mundo\u00a0Tropitour\u00a0show to SoFi Stadium for an astounding Latin music\u00a0showcase\u00a0spectacular.\u00a0And\u00a0whether or not you have tickets to the show, fans can head to the Karol G x Cash\u00a0App\u00a0immersive pop-up experience at\u00a0Rolling Green DTLA.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Connie & Stewart Photography<\/p>\n

San Pellegrino brings the spirit of the Amalfi Coast to The Americana by setting up a weekend-long lounge with Riviera-inspired moments and samples of the sparkling water\u2019s new CIAO! Limoncello\u00a0flavor.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\"\"American Beauty Venice is a Dine LA particiipantCredit: Wonho Frank Lee<\/p>\n

From classic L.A. landmarks to Michelin-starred establishments, hundreds of restaurants<\/a> join in on this citywide culinary showcase that offers prix fixe menu deals <\/a>at lunch and dinner.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Courtesy Olive Young Festa<\/p>\n

KCON L.A. takes over Downtown Los Angeles with a weekend featuring all things Korean music,\u00a0dance\u00a0and beauty, including a K-beauty playground featuring 55 Korean beauty and lifestyle brands, interactive activations, personalized beauty\u00a0services\u00a0and the latest K-beauty innovations. Attendees looking for a nearby\u00a0reprieve\u00a0can head to Spire 73 at the InterContinental LA for 15% off their total bill (with a ticket or wristband) and a themed beverage, the Berry\u00a0Seoulful.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"FableticsCredit: Courtesy Fabletics<\/p>\n

Select\u00a0Fabletics\u00a0stores \u2014 including Westfield Century\u00a0City, Los Cerritos\u00a0Center\u00a0and Del Amo Fashion Center \u2014 hand out a free pair of jeans\u00a0to the first 50 customers who trade in an old pair. Those who come after can still snag an\u00a0ultra-discounted\u00a0pair\u00a0for $29 with trade, and Westfield Century City visitors can enjoy complimentary onsite denim embroidery,\u00a0snacks\u00a0and gifts with purchase.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ferragosto \u2014 Aug. 15<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Dolcenero Gelato<\/p>\n

Pasta Sisters and Helms Design District host Ferragosto, Italy\u2019s beloved summer holiday, right in Culver City. From 1 to 6 p.m., the free family-friendly event features local food and beverage vendors, entertainment, a beer garden, pasta-making demos and other family activities.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Courtesy LAWLESS x Whata Peach<\/p>\n

LAWLESS Beauty heads to\u00a0Whata\u00a0Peach (all locations) for a sweet takeover featuring the\u00a0limited edition\u00a0LAWLESS Sweet Peach smoothie. Throughout the weekend, guests who\u00a0purchase\u00a0the smoothie receive a complimentary LAWLESS Forget\u00a0The\u00a0Filler Lip Plumping Gloss while supplies last. Plus, on Aug. 15, LAWLESS Beauty\u00a0hits\u00a0Whata\u00a0Peach Studio City for a fun event\u00a0where the first 50 guests will receive a complimentary LAWLESS Sweet Peach smoothie and LAWLESS lip gloss.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"The 1949 Nisei Week queen and her courtCredit: Toyo Miyatake Studios<\/p>\n

The 84th\u00a0annual celebration\u00a0of\u00a0Japanese-American\u00a0culture invigorates\u00a0Little Tokyo with food, performances, a parade and family-friendly activities like an anime marketplace, cultural\u00a0exhibits\u00a0and a street dance party.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Courtesy of WSS<\/p>\n

WSS,\u00a0Nike\u00a0and influencer Noe Murillo welcome families to the WSS in Van Nuys for free school supplies and the chance to\u00a0win\u00a0a shopping spree.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"RooftopRooftop Cinema Club fireside filmsCredit: Eric Scire<\/p>\n

The outdoor movie experience commemorates National Date Night at the Movies Day with Saturday screenings of\u00a050 First Dates\u00a0and\u00a0Twilight.\u00a0Then, on Sunday, catch a 25th\u00a0anniversary showing of\u00a0The Princess Diaries.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Courtesy Freaks of Nature<\/p>\n

Kelly Slater\u2019s Freaks of Nature joins forces with Akila Eyewear for a pool part<\/a>y at Silver Lake Pool & Inn\u00a0from 1 to 5 p.m., featuring music by Winn\u00a0Winn.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Courtesy Poppi<\/p>\n

Venice candy shop Lil Sweet Treat welcomes Poppi\u2019s celebration of its limited-edition Sour Apple flavor. Stop by for complimentary sips, candy bags,\u00a0stickers\u00a0and\u00a0gummies.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"PantagesHollywood Pantages TheatreCredit: Christian Dionne via Wikimedia Commons<\/p>\n

Disney\u2019s beloved love story about bookworm Belle and a cursed beast in 18th-century France glides on the Hollywood stage for a multi-week run.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"NightNight on Earth Credit: Rob Campbell<\/p>\n

Night on Earth<\/a>\u00a0debuts a new drink menu featuring a can\u2019t-beat deal of $13 cocktails and $8 bites. It all kicks off with a Thursday night party, 6-9 p.m.,\u00a0where\u00a0guests can enjoy a free hot dog with any full-sized cocktail from the menu and music by DJ\u00a0Tenspeed.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

At its DTLA location,\u00a0Joint Seafood<\/a>\u00a0kicks off its new offering on Aug. 14: a 10-course tasting experience by Liwei Liao that\u00a0showcases\u00a0fish butchery and dry-aging techniques.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In Hollywood,\u00a0Udatsu<\/a>\u00a0teams up with House of Suntory on a spirit-led,\u00a0seven-course\u00a0omakase experience\u00a0featuring four paired cocktails from Aug. 14-16.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

On Aug. 15 from noon to 5 p.m. at Westfield Topanga Mall,\u00a0North Italia<\/a>\u00a0teams up with the\u00a0Flavas\u00a0by Ed ice cream truck\u00a0for a summer afternoon of zero-proof mocktail versions of North Italia\u2019s Summer Sips beverages and\u00a0Flavas\u2019\u00a0soft serve swirls, a live air-brushed t-shirt activation and swag giveaway.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Also on Aug. 15,\u00a0Joimo<\/a>\u00a0opens its doors from noon to 2 p.m.\u00a0for an afternoon of guided kombucha tastings and brewery tours. Guests can also browse merch,\u00a0Joimo\u00a0bottles\u00a0and other products.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For Mexican-inspired eats,\u00a0First of All<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 the\u00a0WeHo\u00a0sister concept to Beachwood Cafe \u2014 now offers dinner service. Menu highlights red snapper ceviche,\u00a0charred mushroom mole\u00a0and\u00a0slow-braised\u00a0costillas\u00a0de res.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

And for\u00a0one night only,\u00a0Little Dom<\/a>\u2019s\u00a0revives the original Sunday Supper of its\u00a0predecessor, Dominick\u2019s, on Aug. 16. Secure a reservation for\u00a0the\u00a0$21 menu featuring a green\u00a0salad, beef braciole\u00a0and\u00a0a gelato sundae.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Plus, score free jeans at Fabletics and celebrates Japanese-American culture at Nisei Week Every Thursday,\u00a0Los Angeles\u00a0magazine\u00a0curates a list…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":431921,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[106202,109219,48,52,51,16437,47,50,49,95476,8124],"class_list":["post-431920","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-los-angeles","tag-abbot-kinney","tag-karol-g","tag-la","tag-la-headlines","tag-la-news","tag-little-tokyo","tag-los-angeles","tag-los-angeles-headlines","tag-los-angeles-news","tag-pantages-theatre","tag-weekend-guide"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/431920","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=431920"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/431920\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/431921"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=431920"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=431920"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=431920"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}