LA Weekend Guide: 4 Standout, Classic Car Shows; Hatch Chile Roast

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA — To keep your weekend fun and lively, Patch has rounded up some entertaining events going on throughout Greater Los Angeles — from the Westside, South Bay and beaches, through DTLA, the East Side, San Gabriel and San Fernando valleys to the Ventura County line.

Some are free. Some have a fee.

Whether you opt for an activity close to home or a mini day trip, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, Aug. 26 to Sunday, Aug. 27.

Among standout events: Police Officers Association "Coastin’ To The West Coast" classic car show at Santa Monica pier;"60 Years Of Porsche 911" celebration at LA's Petersen Automotive Museum; the San Marino Motor Classic; Throw Down Festival cornhole tournament and car show at Ventura fairgrounds; and Hatch chile roasting and tastings at Gelson's Market, Westlake Village.

Always check with organizers that events are proceeding as planned.

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DTLA & EAST SIDE:

Paintings Of The Refugee Journey, Echo Park

Justin Tuell at The Hotel Cafe, Hollywood

Shakespeare Festival 'Midsummer Night's Dream': Griffith Park, Los Angeles

'Explore Vatican' Immersive Experience: Los Angeles

LA Bubble World: An Immersive Experience: Los Angeles/Montebello

'Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience': Los Angeles/Montebello

Popsicles & Ice Cream Making, Lazy Acres, Los Feliz, Los Angeles

Changüí Majadero & DJ Jedi, Summer Sounds Free Concert, West Hollywood

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LONG BEACH & NEARBY NEIGHBORHOODS:

'The FRIENDS Experience': Lakewood/Long Beach

Experience SYNCRA, Los Angeles

Native Plant Sales, San Pedro

Outdoor Volunteer Day, White Point Nature Preserve, San Pedro

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SAN FERNANDO VALLEY & VENTURA COUNTY:

Texas Hold'Em Tournament Fundraiser: VFW Post 2323, Granada Hills

Free, Peruvian Ensemble INCA Performance: Granada Hills

Wading Room Presents: Live From the Sherry Theater, North Hollywood

Dog Days at Parachute, Shops at Sportsmen’s Lodge, Studio City

Shops at Sportsmen’s Lodge Fitness & Wellness Sunset Sessions, Studio City

Realize Wholeness Through Prayer, Ventura

'Throw Down Festival' Cornhole Tournament, Concerts & Car Show: Fairgrounds, Ventura

Saturday Concert in the Park, Westlake Village

Hatch Chile Live Roasting & Tastings: Gelson's Market, Westlake Village

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SAN GABRIEL VALLEY & NEARBY:

Pasadena Lapidary Society 63rd Annual Gem & Mineral Show, Arcadia

'Midsummer Night's Garden Party': Los Angeles County Arboretum, Arcadia

Speedway Motorcycle Racing AMA CA State Championship: City Of Industry

'Priceless Pets' No-Kill Rescue Grand Opening: City Of Industry

Catfish Derby: Ontario, San Bernardino & Victorville

End Of Summer Festival: One Colorado, Pasadena

Chess In The Sculpture Garden: Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena

Storytime LIVE, Kiddie Academy, Pasadena

Pinners Conference & Expo, Fairplex, Pomona

'San Marino Motor Classic' Car Show: Lacy Park, San Marino

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SANTA CLARITA VALLEY:

Boat Cinema: Castaic Lake, Castaic
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SOUTH BAY, BEACHES & PENINSULA:

Summer Sunday Sounds Free Concert Series: Eric Rigler Trio, Palos Verdes Estates

Outdoor Volunteer Day at Alta Vicente Reserve, Rancho Palos Verdes

Veteran's Pancake Breakfast: Elks Lodge, Redondo Beach

“emerge & see” at allcove BeachCities, Redondo Beach

Antique Street Faire, Torrance

Planning Meeting for Teddy Bear Ball for Sick & Homeless Children, Torrance

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WESTSIDE:

'Much Ado About Pooh' Free Shakespeare For Families: Culver City

'60 Years Of Porsche 911' Celebration: Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles

Off the 405: Alabaster DePlume, The Getty, Los Angeles

Making Scents of the Ancient World: Rome, The Getty Villa, Los Angeles

Church On A Boat! | Free Brunch & Live Music, Marina Del Rey

Palisades Village Green 50 Year Anniversary Celebration, Pacific Palisades

Health & Wellness Fair, YMCA & Malibu Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce, Pacific Palisades

Imagination Nation Super Station: Playhouse, Santa Monica

Police ‘Coastin’ To The West Coast’ Classic Car Show: Pier, Santa Monica

'Elephant Parade' Exhibit: Santa Monica

'A Walk Through Pier History' Walking Tour: Santa Monica

Endless Summer C.A.M.P. (Community | Art | Music | Picnic) at Tongva Park, Santa Monica

'World Of Barbie' Immersive Experience: Santa Monica

Chess Sundays: Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica

Congregation Kehillat Ma'arav Open House, Santa Monica

Ash Grove Alumni Reunion of Chambers Family Singers, McCabe's Guitar Shop, Santa Monica

14th Annual MixMatch Dance Festival, Santa Monica

Chuck Lorre Rose Avenue Health and Wellness Center Open House, Venice

Artist's “Bon Voyage” Art, Plants & Furniture Sale, Venice

Library Book Sale, Venice

VeniceBall Legends Day: Ocean Front Walk Courts, Venice

Kids FREE Hip Hop Open House, West LA

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ALSO SEE: Oktoberfest 2023: LA Guide To The Best Of Bavarian Fests

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HITTING THE ROAD?

• Inland Empire Weekend: Carnival Night; Park BBQ; Street Eats; Rodeo; Model Trains
• San Diego Weekend: Nighttime Zoo; Dukes & Boots Party; Rodeo; X-Fest
• Orange County Weekend: A Rescue Kitty's Party; 626 Night Market; Tortilla Class
• San Francisco Bay Area Weekend: USS Hornet Paranormal Overnight; Chinatown Fest

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