Jessica McQueen

Want to shoot like a pro? On August 12, National Geographic Traveler will give you the change to with their "Simply Beautiful Photographs" all-day seminar at the Skirball Cultural Center.

We found plenty to do in L.A. tonight. Check out short films by local directors at the Egyptian Theatre, laugh for a good cause at the Laugh Factory, or rock out to Ava Luna at the Echo. You can also taste samples from restaurants in downtown Long Beach, indulge in Lexington Social House's happy hour, or listen to author Charles Yu read his humorous short stories.

No outdoor music festival is complete without an impressive lineup, bustling vendor booths, a fleet of food trucks, and a promising comedy lineup. FYF Fest attendees can now rest assured that the two-day festival will deliver all of these things. The comedy lineup was recently announced, and it promises weary festival goers lots of laughs.

L.A. has something for everyone tonight. Bookworms can go to the Hammer for a literary fellowship presentation or listen to stories at Avenue 50 Studio. Art appreciators can take a drawing class or learn about L.A.'s neon signs. Foodies can see Snooki at Rocket Fizz or take part in a patriotic happy hour, and music and film fans can view a Belgian film or relive LCD Soundsystem's final concert. Read on for details.

Summer is a time for county fairs and music, food, and film festivals, but Renegade Craft Fair has crafted a different approach to outdoor fun. The 4th Annual Renegade Craft Fair, a DIY and indie artist marketplace, will come to L.A.’s State Historic Park on July 28 and 29.