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Best things to do this weekend in Los Angeles and Southern California: September 5-7
An skateboarder rides at the public Venice Beach skateboard park.
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If you’d asked me in high school whether I thought an Oasis reunion tour would be the biggest ticket of the summer in 2025, I’d have told you that you were crazy. I’ve been an Anglophile since the get-go, and I wore out my CD of What’s the Story, Morning Glory? — but I thought I was so indie and cool for listening to this random British band.
Well, joke’s on me. Good luck getting a ticket to the hottest show in town, Oasis’ two nights at the Rose Bowl. Luckily, you can at least still dance your face off to all your Britpop favorites at Gold-Diggers’ "Live Forever" night on Friday, and that’s only $6. Or, head to the Palladium Friday night for another Britpop favorite, Supergrass.
No idea what I’m talking about? No worries. Trek out to Pappy & Harriet’s in Pioneertown for a special Arrested Development show supporting the Keep a Breast Foundation, or check out Sunday’s second annual free Hungry Ghost Festival in Chinatown.
More from LAist: learn about the L.A. Breakfast Club, apply for a new artist residency in Tujunga, or pay a visit to the newly resurrected Norman the Werewolf in Altadena.
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Events
Saturday, September 6, 7:30 p.m.
Jenny Hagel Gives Advice with special guest Joel Kim Booster
The Lyric Hyperion
2106 Hyperion Ave., Silver Lake
COST: FROM $17.85; MORE INFO
You might know Jenny Hagel from her hilarious long-running bit on Late Night With Seth Meyers alongside Amber Ruffin, “Jokes Seth Can’t Tell,” a skewering of political correctness that was always a favorite segment. Hagel brings more Agony Aunt advice to the stage in her comedy show, with special guest Joel Kim Booster (Fire Island).
Friday, September 5, 10:30 p.m.
Live Forever: Britpop night
Gold-Diggers
5632 Santa Monica Blvd., East Hollywood
COST: $6.18; MORE INFO
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This is my jam. Bands of the golden age of Britpop like Stone Roses, London Suede, Manic Street Preachers, Blur, Pulp and of course Oasis will surely be on the turntables at Gold-Diggers’ "Live Forever" dance party. It's timed to definitely maybe not coincidentally match up with Oasis' major stadium shows at the Rose Bowl.
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Sunday, September 7, 1:30 p.m.
Ryan Coogler in conversation with Sev Ohanian
Armenian Film Society
Alex Theatre
216 N Brand Blvd., Glendale
COST: FROM $25; MORE INFO
Ryan Coogler, the creative genius behind this summer’s hit film Sinners, plus Black Panther, Creed and more, joins his longtime producing partner Sev Ohanian for a chat with the Armenian Film Society in Glendale.
Sunday, September 7, 5 p.m.
Copa Guate Banrural
BMO Stadium
3939 S. Figueroa St., Exposition Park
COST: FROM $26; MORE INFO
Guatemalan soccer takes the field at BMO for a friendly match at the Copa Guate Banrural. The Cremas of the Comunicaciones Soccer Club will take on the Rojos of the Municipal Social and Sports Club. Ole!
Saturday, September 6, 7:30 p.m.
d. Sabela grimes: Parable of Portals
Sierra Madre Playhouse
87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre
COST: FROM $12; MORE INFO
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Octavia Butler is really having a moment, one that's far overdue. Parable of Portals, a new performance piece based on Butler’s writing, blends dance, sound and visual media. Storyteller and movement composer d. Sabela grimes’ work is on for one night only at the Sierra Madre Playhouse.
Sunday, September 7, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
L.A. Kids Book Festival
West Hollywood Park
647 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood
COST: FREE; MORE INFO
Enjoy a free day of books and stories, music, and a celebration of the love of reading and bilingualism at the L.A. Kids Book Festival in West Hollywood. Plus, Blippi and Meekah will be there! Oh, yeah, and LAist, too!
Outdoor Pick
September 5-7
Red Bull Origin
Windward Plaza
1 Windward Ave., Venice
COST: FREE; MORE INFO
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Dogtown is the logical place for Red Bull Origin, a skateboarding event taking place this weekend in Venice Beach. Top-tier skateboarders, including Olympic medalists Sky Brown and Jagger Eaton, plus legends like Ryan Sheckler, Mark Gonzalez and Tony Alva will be on hand for public skateboarding sessions, contests, demos and more.
Viewing Pick
Saturday, September 6, 8 p.m.
Cinespia: This Is Spinal Tap 41st Anniversary with Rob Reiner
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood
COST: $29.99; MORE INFO
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Before The Office, before Parks & Rec, before Borat, there was Spinal Tap. Christopher Guest and Rob Reiner’s behind-the-scenes comedy about a fake band going on the road wasn’t the first mockumentary, but it was genre-defining, spurring quotable lines and Guest’s much-loved follow-up films like Best in Show, Waiting for Guffman, and A Mighty Wind. So, crank it to 11 and bring your cemetery picnic A-game to Hollywood Forever for an epic night. Did I mention Rob Reiner will be there in person?
Dine & Drink Deals
Ongoing
Yogurt with a free waffle
Thor’s Skyr - Silver Lake
1639 1/2 Silver Lake Blvd., Silver Lake
COST: FREE WITH PURCHASE, MORE INFO
Protein is all the rage, and Thor’s Skyr, an Icelandic yogurt brand that’s opened a brick-and-mortar spot in Silver Lake, makes getting your extra grams of protein in delicious. They also give you a free hot waffle with your skyr, so that sweetens the deal.
Through Monday, September 22 and Tuesday, September 30
High Holiday food orders
Gelson’s Markets
Multiple locations
COST: $90 DINNERS FOR FOUR, MORE INFO
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The Jewish fall holidays are swiftly coming at us, so be ready for guests with chef-prepared dinners and a la carte options for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Gelson’s offers five dinners for four, each priced at $90, including rotisserie chicken dinners and brisket dinners with traditional sides like roasted potatoes, tzimmes and kugel.
Rosh Hashanah orders are available through Sept. 22. Yom Kippur orders are accepted through Sept. 30.
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