Aug1Sat
2026 Los Angeles Brewsology
Local craft breweries and cideries take over the Science Center after hours.
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August 2026
30 events
Aug1Sat
Collect-A-Con Los Angeles
500+ dealers of collectibles, with celebrities, box breaks, sports cards, comics and vintage toys.
Aug1Sat
Dark Shadows 60th Anniversary Weekend
Actor performances, autographs, Q&A, a luncheon, a memorabilia sale, a costume contest and rare screenings.
Aug1Sat
Fourth Annual Afro-Latino Culture Fest
A free open-air festival of music, food, art and community.
Aug1Sat
HARD Summer
Two days of electronic and live acts.
Aug1Sat
International Surf Festival
A South Bay celebration of surf, lifeguard service and fitness.
Aug1Sat
KCRW Summer Nights
Free, all-ages outdoor performances by emerging artists and KCRW DJs at venues including CAAM, the Wende Museum, Union Station, Downtown Long Beach, the Bowers Museum...
Aug1Sat
Pride of the Valley 5K & 10K
The 31st annual run/walk with 19 age categories and medals for 1st through 3rd place.
Aug1Sat
SheroCon 2026
A free celebration of women in comics, gaming, film, manga/anime and creative technology.
Aug1Sat
Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks
Troupe Vertigo joins an annual weekend of Russian Romanticism and pyrotechnics.
Aug2Sun
KCRW Festival at the Bowl
Music from the Films of Wes Anderson (7/12), Bob Moses and Cannons (7/19), Boris Brejcha with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra (7/26) and St. Vincent with the Hollywood Bo...
Aug2Sun
Run LA 10 Miler
The 4th annual 10 miler, 10K and 5K through historic Griffith Park.
Aug7Fri
Dance DTLA: Dance Downtown
Free beginner dance lessons then open dancing to live DJ sets. Salsa (7/10), Reggaeton (7/17), Disco (7/24), Cumbia (7/31), Afrobeats (8/7), Bollywood (8/14).
Aug7Fri
International Pop Overthrow
A pop music festival featuring the best pop bands from around the world.
Aug7Fri
Midsummer Scream
350 spooky vendors, Halloween attraction previews, panels and 12+ haunted attractions.
Aug8Sat
Downey Pride 2026
A celebration of the culture, history and diversity of the LGBTQ+ community in Southeast LA.
Aug8Sat
Head in the Clouds
Performances from KATSEYE, XG, Dabin.kr, Rich Brian and more.
Aug9Sun
25th Annual Taste of Ecuador Food Festival & Street Parade
Ecuadorian cuisine, crafts, music, folklore and carnival games.
Aug9Sun
Caribbean Heritage Day Party and Concert
A Caribbean heritage celebration with live performances.
Aug14Fri
AVP Manhattan Beach Open
The iconic beach volleyball tournament, established in 1960.
Aug14Fri
KCON LA
The interactive K-pop experience featuring NCT127, ZEROBASEONE, TOMORROW X TOGETHER and more.
Aug15Sat
2026 El Segundo Main Street Car Show
Hundreds of cars, live music, restaurants, breweries and shopping.
Aug15Sat
Nisei Week Japanese Festival
A grand parade, public street dancing and a family-friendly Plaza Festival with food, games and live entertainment.
Aug16Sun
Los Angeles County Bridal Expo
Signature cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and hand-selected vendors for planning your big day.
Running all season
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Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival: Comedy of Errors
Shakespeare's comic masterpiece with wordplay, slapstick and an original rock score. Free.
SeasonMulti-week
Disney's Beauty and the Beast at the Pantages
The 30th anniversary of the breathtaking musical.
SeasonMulti-week
Dine LA Restaurant Week
Special lunch and dinner menus at hundreds of local restaurants.
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