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Best things to do this weekend in Los Angeles and Southern California: August 16 - 18
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Courtesy Echo Park Rising
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It feels like we’re all trying to squeeze every last minute out of this summer, and with something going on every night (and usually about 20 things going on), choosing just how to fill these warm end of August days is no small challenge.
Take this weekend, for example. Many summer concert series are wrapping up for the season, so get out there while you still can, whether it’s to the Music Center for a celebration with Sister Sledge or up to the Skirball Center for the dance party with Tosstones and Jauretsi. There’s also a live RuPaul’s Drag Race show at the Orpheum, a chill networking event in Santa Monica, and a big volleyball tournament in Manhattan Beach.
Events
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Sat, Aug 17Echo Park Rising
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Various venues across Echo Park
Echo Park Rising is back with free music all day long at venues across the neighborhood.
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Various venues across Echo Park
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Thu, Aug 15Lego DREAMzz
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Los Angeles Zoo
5333 Zoo Dr., Griffith Park
Huge LEGO sculptures will welcome visitors to the L.A. Zoo this weekend.
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Los Angeles Zoo
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Sun, Aug 18Brodyfest 2024
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The Comedy Store
8433 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood
The comedy community in L.A. comes together to push for better mental health awareness.
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The Comedy Store
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Sun, Aug 18Counterpoint Records Founder's Day Event & Sale
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Counterpoint Records and Books
5911 Franklin Ave, Hollywood
A staple of the Franklin Village strip, Counterpoint Records & Books is celebrating the life of its founder, John Polifronio, with a special event and sale this weekend.
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Counterpoint Records and Books
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Fri, Aug 16Sunset Concerts at the Skirball
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Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Brentwood
The Skirball closes out its summer concert series with a free dance party for all ages.
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Skirball Cultural Center
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Sat, Aug 17RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Live
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The Orpheum Theatre
842 S. Broadway, Downtown L.A.
Sashay your way to the Orpheum to see Drag Race Queens.
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The Orpheum Theatre
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Sat, Aug 17Sister Sledge
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Jerry Moss Plaza
135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles
Everyone is family at a Sister Sledge concert!
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Jerry Moss Plaza
Outdoor Pick
Viewing Pick
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Sat, Aug 17Wish
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Free Movies at Warner Park
5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills
Disney’s Wish is the outdoor movie at Warner Park’s free movie night.
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Free Movies at Warner Park
Dine & Drink Deals
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Sat, Aug 17Watts Culture Fest
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Watts Labor Community Action Committee campus
10950 S. Central Ave. , Watts
Take the opportunity to explore the food and small businesses of Watts at the monthly Watts Culture Fest.
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Watts Labor Community Action Committee campus
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Sat, Aug 17Vino & Vibes
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The 1917 Wine Bar & Bistro
737 Lamar St., Lincoln Heights
L.A.’s own San Antonio Winery is hosting a food, wine, and music pairing dinner with fourth generation family winemaker Dante Riboli-Colombatti.
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The 1917 Wine Bar & Bistro
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Sun, Aug 18Ice Cream Dreams Paint & Scoop
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Grand Central Market
317 S Broadway, Downtown L.A.
If you’ve been inspired by the cake paintings of Wayne Thiebaud or just dream of having a sundae on your kitchen wall, make a beeline for the Paint & Scoop event at Grand Central Market.
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Grand Central Market
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Sat, Aug 178one8Brewing 9th Anniversary
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8one8 Brewing
8953 De Soto Ave., Canoga Park
To celebrate nine years of 8one8 Brewing in Canoga Park, the brewery is hosting a free party.
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8one8 Brewing
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Sun, Aug 18818 Day Topanga Social
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Westfield Topanga
6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills
Keep celebrating in the Valley with 818 Day festivities and deals at Topanga Social at Westfield Topanga.
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Westfield Topanga
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