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Best things to do this weekend in Los Angeles and Southern California: July 5 - 7

Laura Hertzfeld
Laura Hertzfeld
Published Jul 4, 2024 5:00 AM
A cheeseburger topped with a thin slice of red tomato, shredded light green iceberg lettuce, a cooked burger patty covered with a thin layer of yellow American cheese, held by two hands wearing black rubber latex gloves.
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

  • LA sparks' : Rickea Jackson player #2 shooting the ball against Stefanie Dolson
    Sun, Jul 7

    LA Sparks vs. Phoenix Mercury

    • 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.
  • Lana De Rey singing on stage with a pianist behind her is a monitor displaying lana
    Fri, Jul 5

    Lana Del Rey Night

    • 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.

  • Close up of a women holding a hand fan in a crowd of people.
    Sat, Jul 6

    Brunch Electronik: Los Angeles

    • 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.
  • A female rider on a white dressage horse as it jumps over two posts in a riding arena.
    Sun, Jul 7

    LA Summer Dressage

    • 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.

  • Group of dancers carrying a woman in a room illuminated with orange lights.
    Sun, Jul 14

    Dance at the Odyssey: Summer Edition

    • Odyssey Theatre
      2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., West L.A.

    Dance returns to the Odyssey for the Westside theater’s summer showcase
  • black and gray film camera near printed photos
    Mon, Jul 15

    Leica Gallery

    • 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.
  • Open room filled with over 20 motorcycles and people walking by
    Sun, Jul 7

    The Handbuilt Invitational

    • 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.
  • A hand-drawn poster for "Party Favors" and a "Live Event" with cartoonist Izzi Lee. It features doodles of a woman with a flower on her head, a walking book, a red heart wearing two party hats and a turtle celebrating.
    Sat, Jul 6

    Cartoonist Izzi Lee pop-up

    • 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.

Outdoor Pick

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Viewing Pick

  • A still from Top Gun (1986). Tom Cruise looks past the camera while dressed in character. Behind him, three other men are sitting out of focus.
    Sat, Jul 6

    Movies on the Roof: 'Top Gun'

    • 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.

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

Promotional graphic that showcases several illustrated cheeseburgers in sports related physical activity positions. At the top is the LAist logo, followed by the words, "Tournament of Cheeseburgers" in red. Below is a logo for Smorgasburg Los Angeles.
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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 31

    Shutters' half-off pizzas

    • 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!
  • An interior photo of the KITH Treats dessert bar at KITH Malibu. It's a tile and light wood design, with a wood countertop and low stools lining the outside curve of the bar.
    Sun, Jul 7

    KITH Treats Malibu opening weekend

    • 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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