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If you need plans for the weekend, we’ve got a few solid leads for you.
On deck this June 27-29 in Los Angeles, you’ll find a day of celebration and music at LA Plaza, the reopening of the Getty Villa, a Dr. Dre tribute at Grand Performances, the Mid City Arts + Music Festival, the East Side Print Fair, Day of the Ancestors: Festival of Masks at Leimert Park, and more.
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Make Metro Part of Your Weekend
Opening Celebration + KCRW Summer Nights at LA Plaza -> This Saturday, LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes celebrates the opening of their new exhibition A Great Day in East L.A.: Celebrando the Eastside Sound with an afternoon of family activities, including artmaking, a percussion jam session, and curator led tours. The celebration carries into the evening as KCRW Summer Nights partners for a community concert featuring The Altons. The exhibition celebration begins at noon. Summer Nights starts at 6 p.m. Both are free to attend. More info here.
Go Metro: Take the A, B or D Lines to Union Station.
Things To Do This Weekend
M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission, TP = Top Pick
Getty Villa Reopening -> After a six month long closure due to the Palisades Fire, The Getty Villa is officially reopening to the public this Friday. In conjunction with the reopening, the museum will debut a new exhibition titled The Kingdom of Pylos which features more than 230 works of Messenian art and artifacts. Admission is free, but timed reservations are required and the museum will be open on a temporary Friday to Monday schedule. More info here.
Dance DTLA – FA > Free evening dance parties return to The Music Center’s Jerry Moss Plaza every Friday night through August 16. At Dance DTLA, instructors will be on hand to teach guests easy-to-follow steps, allowing everyone to get into the groove right from the jump. Next up on the 2025 schedule is an evening of Afrobeats this week, led by instructor Kara Jenelle. Runs 7 to 11 p.m. Free to attend, as always. More info here.
PRIDE Weekend at Benny Boy Brewing -> Benny Boy Brewing throws down for PRIDE with three days of fun, flavor, and fierce competition. The celebration kicks off Friday with a high-energy dance party, continues Saturday with a Bikini Beach Day bash followed by Hi Hoe Karaoke, and culminates Sunday with the Chef Sandwich Showdown hosted by the Queer Food Foundation. Queer chefs—both rising stars and established names—go head-to-head with their boldest creations. Tickets for Sunday’s showdown are $25 and include sandwich samples and a voting ballot. Friday and Saturday events are free to attend. More info here.
Shakespeare By the Sea – FA > Now in its 28th anniversary season, Shakespeare By the Sea continues this Friday with a performance of As You Like It at Sepulveda Garden Center in Encino. Then on Saturday and Sunday at Rush Park in Rossmoor, catch performances of Julius Caesar and As You Like It. All shows start at 7 p.m. and are free to attend, but donations are gladly accepted. Performances run at locations throughout L.A. and Orange County through July 26. More info here.
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Movie Night at Ivy Station – FA > Culver City’s Ivy Station is hosting a summer movie night on the lawn this Friday with a showing of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off beginning at 8:30 p.m. Blankets and low-back chairs are fine, but remember seating is first-come, first-served. Lawn opens at 7:30 p.m. Free to attend. More info here.
Outdoor Movies at the Skirball -> Inspired by the exhibition Jack Kirby: Heroes and Humanity, this year’s Outdoor Movies at the Skirball seriess continues on Friday with a screening of Captain America: The First Avenger. Movie starts at 8:30 p.m., but you can arrive as early as 6 p.m. to scope out the exhibitions beforehand. Tickets start at $18. More info here.
One Night in the Valley – > This Friday, the Valley Relics Museum is hosting a comedy benefit for those those impacted of California wildfires. The One Night in the Valley standup benefit includes a sterling lineup of local faves, including like Dana Gould, Aparna Nancherla, and Chris Estrada. There will also be a complimentary open bar and treats from Leonardoughs, and net proceeds from the evening will go to the Eaton Canyon Fire Relief Fund through the Pasadena Community Foundation. 21+ only. Tickets are $55. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. More info here.
Grease Sing-A-Long at The Bowl -> Danny, Sandy, and the gang take over the Hollywood Bowl this Friday as Grease plays with the lyrics shown on the screen, and the audience joining in the vocal fun. Movie starts at 8 p.m. Tickets available as low as $18. More info here.
LA Design Festival Block Party – FA > LA Design Festival (running June 26-29), catch a free block party celebration at ROW DTLA this Friday night. Programming includes tunes from The Don Brown Collective jazz band, special food plates and vendors, and the new ‘ANCESTRAL FUTURES: On Memory exhibition opening night at Friday Gallery. Event runs 7 to 9 p.m. Get more info here.
Good Boy & Friends 2025 -> Good Boy Wine’s annual celebration of natural wines returns this Saturday to the Arts District, anticipating more than 1,000 wine lovers to join for an evening of vino and vibes. Expect unlimited tastings from over 40+ natural winemakers from across California, DJ sets, food vendors, a community raffle, and more. Runs 5 p.m. to midnight. GA tickets are $65. More info here.
Grand Performances – M FA TP > Grand Performances is back this Saturday with a special tribute to the iconic Dr. Dre called CALIFORNIA LOVE. Grammy award-winning producer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Sly5thAve leads a 30 piece orchestra to some of Dre’s biggest hits. Show starts at 6 p.m. Free to attend as always. More info here.
Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles Concerts – FA > Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles starts this Saturday (after a postponement of their opener last weekend) headlined by Cambodian rockers Dengue Fever. Spaghetti Cumbia, Hollywood Highsteppers, and Al Lover’s World Party Show will also play sets. Concert starts at 7 p.m. Free to attend. More info here.
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The Black Cat Pride 2025 – FA > The Black Cat hosts a pride festival this Saturday where you’ll find three hours of performances from 20 local queer artists, a comedy showcase, and neighborhood vendors. Runs 3 to 8 p.m. Free to attend. 21+ only. More info here.
Mid City Arts + Music Festival – FA > On Saturday, the 4th annual Mid City Arts + Music Festival brings a free, all-ages community celebration to the neighborhood adjacent to the intersection of Washington Blvd and West Blvd. Over 7,000 guests are expected to attend an event featuring multiple stages of live music and performance, plus a roller rink pop-up, beer garden, food trucks, vendors, a kid’s space, and more. Programming runs from noon to 7 p.m. Free to attend. More info here.
East Side Print Fair – FA > The East Side Print Fair returns to Plaza de la Raza this Saturday for their Biennial Printmaking celebration, all centered around the theme of Joy as Resistance. Support local artists, who will be vending onsite while enjoying live performances, printmaking activations, workshops, poetry, and more. Runs noon to 5 p.m. Free to attend. More info here.
Pier 360 – M FA > Pier 360 returns to the Santa Monica Pier returns this Saturday and Sunday for a two-day, all-ages, free festival featuring ocean sports competitions, interactive games, a beer garden and plenty of live music on both days. Runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. More info here.
EEEEEATSCON -> This Saturday and Sunday, The Infatuation’s signature food fest comes to the Santa Monica Barker Hangar with a bevy of top restaurants from L.A. and the East Coast under one roof, plus live music and plenty of panels. GA tickets start at $25, but you’ll still have to pay for food samples once you’re inside. Get more info here.
Concerts in the Dome – > This Sunday, Mount Wilson Observatory continues its 2025 season of concerts hosted inside the historic 100-inch telescope dome, where the acoustics are said to be some of the finest in the world. For June, cellists Cécilia Tsan and Allan Hon will perform two concerts, one at 3 p.m. and the other at 5 p.m., with a reception sandwiched in between. Tickets are $60. Get more info here.
Day of the Ancestors: Festival of Masks – M FA TP > This Sunday, Day of the Ancestors: Festival of Masks brings a day of ancestral celebration and community healing to Leimert Park. The afternoon affair will include a libation ceremony and procession, followed by a lineup of dance and musical performances. Programming begins at noon. Free to attend. More info here.
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Art Beyond the Glass -> The 13th Art Beyond the Glass is back at Catch One nightclub on Pico Blvd this Sunday. The annual immersive event highlights L.A.’s bartender community, who will create dozens of custom cocktails as both a celebration of artistry, and to raise funds for the 2025 featured non-profit beneficary Musicares. Tickets are $81.41 including fees. Event runs 3 to 7 p.m. More info here.
Dining & Drinking
(picks by Christina Champlin)
Tomat’s New Rooftop Menu -> Westchester’s Tomat has unveiled its full rooftop menu, serving up fresh bites and breezy vibes just in time for summer. Highlights include Persian flatbreads topped with ribeye and chimichurri, refreshing salads like a Shirazi with preserved lemon, and savory British-style pasties stuffed with beef or aloo gobi. Sip on cocktails, beer, or wine—all offered at approachable price points. The rooftop is walk-in only and open Wednesday through Sunday from 5 to 8:30 p.m.
Bopomofo Celebrates “626 Day” -> Bopomofo in San Gabriel rings in 626 Day with $6.26 drinks all day on Thursday. The celebration continues Friday from 5–8 p.m. with a lively party featuring free ice cream samples from 626 Hospitality Group, a Mando- and Canto-pop DJ set by DJ Mish (6–8 p.m.), and giveaways throughout the night. More info here.
The Cat & Fiddle’s New British-Themed Outdoor Brunch Menu -> Hollywood’s iconic British pub The Cat & Fiddle launches a new UK-inspired brunch this Saturday, June 28, served al fresco in their charming courtyard. Dig into classic dishes like the Full English Breakfast, Bubble & Squeak, Egg Soldiers, and freshly baked scones with homemade jam. Don’t miss the signature Cat & Fiddle English Sandwich—stacked with a fried egg, Gloucester cheese, English bacon, and chive butter.
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