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In view for this August 4-8 in Los Angeles, you’ll find Moonlight Movies on the Beach in Long Beach, a free edition of F*ck this Month improv, the 2025 finale of Sunset Concerts at the Skirball, Astronomy on Tap in Pasadena, a Secret Pizza Pupperoni Party in El Sereno, Prelude: Cinema Classical at Grand Performances and more.
Things To Do This Week
M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission, TP = Top Pick
Astronomy on Tap – M FA > Astronomy on Tap returns on Monday with a pair of scientific talks (helped along by trivia, live music, and beer) at Dog Haus Biergarten in Pasadena. For the August event, catch talks on. Exploring Saturn’s Moon Titan with the Dragonfly Mission” by NASA JPL scientist Morgan Cable, followed by “Furtive Nudges and Gravity Bombs: Yet Another Talk on Exploding Stars” presented by Carnegie Observatories Postdoctoral Fellow David Vartanyan. Event starts at 7:30 p.m. Free to attend, but seating is first-come, first-served. More info here.
Moonlight Movies on the Beach – FA > Long Beach’s signature beachside summer cinema series continues this this Tuesday with a Grease sing-along at Granada Beach. Movie starts around sunset (8 to 8:30 p.m.). Free to attend, and parking is free after 6 p.m., though spots are limited. More info here.
City of San Gabriel 31st annual National Night Out – FA > This Tuesday, the 31st annual National Night Out turns the historic Mission District into a block party with live music, food and games all in an effort to promote public safety. Runs 5 to 8 p.m. More info here.
RUNWAY Sunset Yoga – FA > On Tuesday, RUNWAY Playa Vista hosts a free a 60-minute sunset flow with Sweat Yoga, held on the lawn. The session begins at 6 p.m. and is free to attend. More info here.
F*ck this Month – FA > F*ck this Month is a recurring comedy set that takes the crappiest stories of woe from audience members (all taken place in the previous calendar month) and spins them into improv gold. This Wednesday, you can catch a free edition of the show at DSP Studios on Riverside Drive (a stone’s throw from the Elysian Theater) beginning at 7:30 p.m. Space is limited. Get more info here.
Shakespeare in the Park – FA > The second half of the Independent Shakespeare Co.’s summer theater festival in Griffith Park kicks this Wednesday, as the ISC brings performances of Christopher Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus. Shows will run Wednesday to Saturday through August 31, all beginning at 7 p.m. Make sure to arrive early to grab a spot. Picnics encouraged. More info here.
Dance at the Museum -> The Museum of Latina American Art in Long Beach is hosting series of dance classes bringing art and movement come together, with an assist from the professional instructors at Cielo Dance Events. Next up, this Wednesday they’ll offer an evening of Bachata. Good for both beginners or experienced dancers. Event starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20. Space is limited. More info here.
Secret Pizza Pupperoni Party – FA TP > Secret Pizza and Dogs Only Social Club are teaming up this Thursday for a special Pupperoni Party featuring beer and wine, pizza for sale by the slice, and complimentary pup cups and dog treats. Runs 6 to 8 p.m. in El Sereno. Get more and info and RSVP here.
Sunset Concerts at the Skirball – FA > The Skirball Cultural Center’s annual Sunset Concert comes to a close this Thursday evening with Ghanaian born, LA-based artist, healer, and musician JOJO ABOT and funk group Say She She. Free walk-up tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking is available for $20. Doors open at 6 p.m. More info here.
Sizzling Summer Nights at The Autry -> Every Thursday in August, The Autry museum hosts some of L.A.’s best salsa and Latin fusion bands with free salsa lessons, access to the museum galleries and a separate children’s dance floor. Admission cost $22 per person. More info here.
Beach Movie Nights at Dockweiler – FA > LA County Beaches & Harbors has been hosting free summer movie nights at Dockweiler Youth Center every Friday evening, and the series continues this week with a screening of The Garfield Movie at 8 p.m. All seating is first-come, first-served. Blankets and low-back chairs welcome. More info here.
Summer of Salsa – M FA > LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes’ Summer of Salsa offers monthly dance parties one Friday per month through September. This Friday, Latin music ensemble Arsenio Rodriguez Project will take the stage, with Super DJ Robby spinning tunes to support. Free salsa dance classes run from 6 to 7 p.m. by Dancing 101 with Roberto. Free to attend. More info here.
Prelude: Cinema Classical at Grand Performances – M FA > This Friday, Grand Performances hosts a night of music showcasing modern film score composers who took classical inspiration to create their scores. The program will be led by KUSC host Solomon Reynolds and students from the Colburn School of Music. Pre-show starts at 6 p.m. Program begins at 7 p.m. Free to attend. More info here.
Ivy Station Night Market: Summer Rewind – M FA > Ivy Station’s monthly Friday night market is back this week with a late summer fiesta featuring carnival game with Something New, adoptable dogs from A Purposeful Rescue, custom typewritten poetry from Typoetica, DJ-spun tunes and 30+ vendors/makers onsite to shop. It all runs from 5 to 10 p.m. Free to attend. More info here.
The Lumineers at Kia Forum -> The Lumineers bring their brand of folky alt rock to the Kia Forum this Friday and Saturday as part of The Automatic World Tour. Saturday’s show is already sold out, but there are still tickets available for Friday starting at $61.70. Get more info here.
Dining & Drinking
(picks by Christina Champlin)
Levain Bakery Celebrates New Beverly Hills Opening + National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day (August 4 & 8) -> Levain Bakery opens its newest L.A. location in Beverly Hills on Friday, August 8, and they’re kicking things off with a sweet two-part celebration. On Monday, August 4, catch a special cookie cart outside The Maybourne Café from 2 to 4 p.m., where Levain and The Maybourne will give away free chocolate chip cookies while supplies last. Then on Friday, August 8, the bakery officially opens with a ribbon-cutting at 8 a.m. The first 100 people in line will receive a limited edition Levain Beverly Hills tote filled with bakery swag. To mark the occasion, Levain will debut a brand new Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Chip cookie available exclusively at the Beverly Hills shop. Proceeds from opening day sales will benefit Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles.
DineLA Restaurant Week (Through August 8) -> DineLA’s summer edition wraps up this week, offering your final chance to explore prix-fixe menus at restaurants across Los Angeles County. Prices range from $15 to $65+, with options that span quick lunches to fine dining tasting menus. Standouts include a $65 three-course French dinner at Perle in Pasadena, a 16-piece $185 omakase at Sushi by Scratch (Beverly Hills & Encino), a $68 Chinese tasting from newcomer firstborn in Chinatown, a $65 steakhouse-style menu at Dear John’s in Culver City, and a $35 seafood lunch at Connie & Teds in West Hollywood. Menus vary by day and location—check the official DineLA site for full details.
Fig Tree Venice Happy Hour (Weekdays, 3–5 p.m.) -> Fig Tree in Venice brings beachy South American vibes to its weekday happy hour lineup. Snack on $3 oysters, $10 fishcakes, $6 chips and salsa, or a $15 smash burger. Drink specials include $12 cocktails—like a spicy margarita—and $6 draft beers. More info here.
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