Laura Hertzfeld

'Bat Boy: The Musical' opens in Santa Monica, Nights of Jack returns, Hispanic Heritage Month continues with an art show in Santa Ana, and try (gasp!) not driving to celebrate SoCal Transit Week.

A 'Hairspray' reunion at the Wallis, Norwegian jazz at Zebulon, the annual L.A. Korean Festival, National Dumpling Day and more.

A super moon hike, National Cheeseburger Day, The Babies and more.

Tour the harbor by boat, see P!nk live, get a first look at the PST exhibits, take a surf class and more.

Sleater-Kinney, Sarah Silverman at Dynasty Typewriter, a Hispanic theater festival, ceramics in Frogtown and more.

An ‘Only Murders In the Building’ escape room, take a trip to Paris via Venice Beach, L.A. Dance Project, Frogtown First Fridays, and more.

'Memnon' opens at Getty Villa, Tycho plays the reopened Roxy, Salt & Straw debuts fall flavors and more.

Classic films screen at Cinecon, Japanese car enthusiasts head to the Petersen, Fool in Love features big music names at Hollywood Park and more.

Free comedy night at NeueHouse, Alison Saar at the Getty, Bayou jams in San Juan Capistrano, and more.

Hungry Ghost Festival in Chinatown, Michael Feinstein conducts California favorites, a Beatles talk, half-off burgers at Barney’s Beanery, and more.

Hello Kitty night at Dodger Stadium, Mike Birbiglia at the Largo, a new show at Gabba Gallery, Eagle Rock Brewery Battle of the Bands, and more.

Echo Park Rising, Sister Sledge at the Music Center, an all-ages dance party at Skirball, LEGO creatures invade the Zoo, and more.