Christine N. Ziemba

Listen in on a conversation with Idina Menzel. Prep for Burning Man at Skybar’s Night Market. Watch Herbie Hancock and all-stars celebrate Wayne Shorter at the Hollywood Bowl.

Salute the 818 at a weekend-long experience. Attend 18th & Grand: The Olympic Auditorium Opening Celebration. Listen to live music by Quetzal. Take part in the largest fan celebration of Korean culture and music.

Scope out an international mural festival in Long Beach. Check out a night of music and performance at Tuesday Night Cafe. Attend one of The Airborne Toxic Event’s hometown shows. Listen to Killer Mike (of Run the Jewels) talk about his life and career.

Celebrate Nisei Week in Little Tokyo. Tour the former haunts of a “dirty old man.” Shop for props and ephemera at the Geffen. Ride in the Tour de Carson or at CAAM’s community ride.

Watch the best cat videos on the big screen. See sketch comedians interpret one-star reviews off the internet. Catch the Aqualillies in action at their summer show.

Mingle with other cat lovers at CatCon. Attend any number of music festivals — Hard Summer, Head in the Clouds, Boogie Nights. Screen Night of the Living Dead. View the CRAZY4CULT art show.

Watch the Women of Wrestling take it to the mat. Listen to Killer Mike backed by a full Gospel choir. Dream a dream at the latest staging of Les Miz. Plus, take in a little hip hop history at On Point LIVE.

Prep for Halloween at the Midsummer Scream. Watch an improvised Shakespearean-style play. Celebrate Quincy Jones’ 90th birthday. Play in the Venice Beach games.

Watch FIFA women’s soccer teams compete in the World Cup — or Champions League pro teams take to the pitch right here in SoCal. View an art show inspired by Pokemon. Listen to Cuban rap pioneer Telmary perform under the stars.

Catch Café Tacvba with the LA Phil. Check out FoLAR’s 2nd Annual River Fest. Play in Cardboard City. Celebrate house music in Grand Park.

Catch Haim at one of their hometown shows. Listen to risky stories. Watch PowerPoints that won’t numb your skull. Choose from several free outdoor movies and concerts.

Watch LGBTQ+ films at Outfest (in air-conditioned theaters). Explore action sports, farm exhibits and fried foods at the OC Fair. Attend the Colorado Bridge Party. Catch Sparks at their hometown show with They Might Be Giants.