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Best things to do this weekend in Los Angeles and Southern California: July 5 - 7
The Los Angeles roaming burger pop-up, Yellow Paper Burger, will be just one of the many burger makers in attendance at the Smorgasburg LA at the LAist Tournament of Cheeseburgers celebration on Sunday, July 7th.
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The scents of barbeques and fireworks are wafting over the city all weekend long as we ride out this summer heatwave. Make the most of your holiday weekend by saving room for more cheeseburgers at LAist's Tournament of Cheeseburgers, wind your way to the beach (the ocean is almost not freezing finally), or catch one of the all-time best summer movies, Top Gun, on the roof at the Westfield in Sherman Oaks on Saturday night.
To really make being home feel like a staycation, get your festival gear on for Brunch Electronik, find the hottest (err, coolest?) new ice cream fix-up in Malibu, or check out the L.A. Sparks game (bonus for the excellent a/c) at Crypto.com Arena.
For more to explore, visit LAist.com, where you can get a sneak peek at the Endeavour’s new home, find out how to book a sleepover in one of L.A. County’s parks, or discover the best place to see a movie in every L.A. neighborhood this summer.
Events
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Sun, Jul 7LA Sparks vs. Phoenix Mercury
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Crypto.com Arena
1111 S. Figueroa St., Downtown L.A.
L.A. Sparks game might be the most fun you can have at a sports event for less than $20.
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Crypto.com Arena
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Fri, Jul 5Lana Del Rey Night
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El Cid
4212 Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake
It’s hard to believe Lana Del Rey’s third dreamy pop record, Ultraviolence, came out ten years ago, but here we are, with the El Cid tribute night to prove it.
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El Cid
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Sat, Jul 6Brunch Electronik: Los Angeles
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Exposition Park
701 State Dr., Exposition Park
Exposition Park will turn into one big sunny dance party, with performances from Colyn, DJ Harvey, Maya Jane Coles, Stavroz, Will Clarke, and Manics.
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Exposition Park
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Sun, Jul 7LA Summer Dressage
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Los Angeles Equestrian Center
480 Riverside Dr., Burbank
Head up to the L.A. Equestrian Center in Griffith Park to experience this two-day showcase of the best riders in Los Angeles and the beauty of dressage.
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Los Angeles Equestrian Center
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Sun, Jul 14Dance at the Odyssey: Summer Edition
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Odyssey Theatre
2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., West L.A.
Dance returns to the Odyssey for the Westside theater’s summer showcase
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Odyssey Theatre
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Mon, Jul 15Leica Gallery
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Leica Gallery
8783 Beverly Blvd., West Hollywood
A striking black-and-white photography show is on view at the Leica Gallery in West Hollywood for one more week, so catch it before it’s gone.
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Leica Gallery
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Sun, Jul 7The Handbuilt Invitational
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DTLA Auto Storage
1219 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles
See more than 50 handbuilt motorcycles and custom cars from collectors and makers, including bike enthusiast Jay Leno.
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DTLA Auto Storage
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Sat, Jul 6Cartoonist Izzi Lee pop-up
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A Good Used Book
307 Glendale Blvd., Historic Filipinotown
A Good Used Book hosts one of the quirkiest artists on Instagram, Izzi Lee, for a pop-up featuring custom cartoons.
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A Good Used Book
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Outdoor Pick
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Sat, Jul 6Abalone Cove Reserve Volunteer Day
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Abalone Cove
5970 Palos Verdes Dr. South, Rancho Palos Verdes
Make some new friends and help clean up the beautiful Palos Verdes Coastline.
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Abalone Cove
Viewing Pick
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Sat, Jul 6Movies on the Roof: 'Top Gun'
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Westfield Fashion Square
14006 Riverside Dr., Sherman Oaks
Grab your Goose and head to the Valley for a screening of Top Gun on the roof of the Westfield Fashion Square.
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Westfield Fashion Square
Dine & Drink Deals
Sunday, July 7th, 2024 at 10:00 AM
LAist Tournament of Cheeseburgers
Smorgasburg L.A. @ The Row
777 S Alameda St., Downtown L.A.
COST: FREE ENTRY ; MORE INFO
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Join LAist and Smorgasburg L.A. to celebrate the Tournament of Cheeseburgers, a battle royale contest to determine the most beloved cheeseburger in SoCal. Try some of the most beloved cheeseburgers from our Tasty 8 and burger specials from some Smorgasburg vendors. Listen to the tunes provided by music provided by Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Angeles, along with our friends at Dublab, who will be spinning tunes throughout the day. Also, for kids, LAist Land features lots of activities for the whole family.
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Sat, Aug 31Shutters' half-off pizzas
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Shutters on the Beach
1 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica
On Fridays all summer, you can enjoy their St. Germain cocktail pop-up and get half-off pizzas!
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Shutters on the Beach
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Sun, Jul 7KITH Treats Malibu opening weekend
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KITH Treats - Malibu
23465 Civic Center Way, Malibu
L.A. County is getting a version of the luxury brand KITH in Malibu, complete with a KITH Treats cereal-milk dessert bar.
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KITH Treats - Malibu
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