Community Corner
LA Weekend: 5 Immersive Experiences; Pier History Tour; Pride Parade
Looking for some cool things to do this weekend, Aug. 5-6, throughout Los Angeles County? Patch has you covered.
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. 5 to Sunday, Aug. 6.
Find out what's happening in Los Angelesfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Among standout events are: "A Walk Through Pier History" walking tour in Santa Monica; Pride parade & fest in Long Beach; and immersive "Van Gogh," "Barbie," Friends," "Vatican" and "Bubble World" experiences.
Always check with organizers that events are proceeding as planned.
Find out what's happening in Los Angelesfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
"Hollywood Legends Day" - Hollywood
Avocado Fest, Angel City Brewery, Los Angeles
'Explore Vatican' Immersive Experience: Los Angeles
Butterfly Pavilion: Natural History Museum Of LA County, Los Angeles
LA Bubble World: An Immersive Experience: Los Angeles/Montebello
'Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience': Los Angeles/Montebello
El Martillo Press @ Midnight Books, Whittier
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LONG BEACH & NEARBY NEIGHBORHOODS:
"Catalinaville" Beach Party to Benefit Catalina Island Medical Center Foundation, Avalon, Catalina
'The FRIENDS Experience': Lakewood/Long Beach
I'd Rather Be Lightning: Book Launch, Long Beach
Annual Pride Celebration, Parade & Festival: Long Beach
Pride Brunch & LGBTQ+ Mariachi Band: Fuego, Hotel Maya, Long Beach
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SAN FERNANDO VALLEY & VENTURA COUNTY:
Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night, Brews Brothers Brewpub, Burbank
'The Music Man': Performing Arts Education Center, Calabasas
Glendale Arts - Summer Soiree, Glendale
Magnolia Marketplace, Sherman Oaks
Christian Singles Worship Music Concert and Mixer Party, Sherman Oaks
Auschwitz Exhibition: Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum, Simi Valley
Candle Pop-Up featuring Glow Up by Lena D’Amour at Parachute Home, Studio City
Rev. Heidi Alfrey "The Power of Prayer" - Ventura
Ventura County Fair: Ventura
Live Music @ All American BBQ, West Hills
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SAN GABRIEL VALLEY & NEARBY:
'Exploring Pasadena On Foot' Walking Tour: Altadena
Cactus & Succulent Show & Sale: LA County Arboretum, Arcadia
Books & Brews: First Adult Book Fair, Arcadia
Valleydale Park- "Back to School Rally"- Azusa
AMA National Series Round 2, Speedway, City of Industry
Friends of Library Wine Soiree, Diamond Bar
Pacific Opera Project 'Hansel & Gretel': Descanso Gardens, La Cañada Flintridge
'The Sound Of Music': Highlands Church, La Crescenta
El Martillo Press Authors Signing, Barnes & Noble, Montclair Place, Montclair
Sixth Sense: Meditation & Wisdom with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Ontario
Catfish Derby: Ontario, San Bernardino & Victorville
Brella Grand Opening, Pasadena
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SOUTH BAY, BEACHES & PENINSULA:
Free Pizza & Swag at Oath Pizza Grand Opening, El Segundo
Summer Swing Nights, El Segundo
Art of the Peninsula, Rancho Palos Verdes
'Flora & Fauna, Fun & Friends' Tea: Palos Verdes Art Center, Rancho Palos Verdes
Meet Our Gallery Artists, Rancho Palos Verdes
George F Canyon Guided Family Nature Preserve Walk, Rolling Hills Estates
The Hills Are Alive 5K/10K - Run/Walk, Rolling Hills Estates
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WESTSIDE:
ILYSM LIVE with Kenzie Elizabeth, Century City
Hey, Sunshine Kitchen Grand Opening, Culver City
Free Dance Party at Veteran's Park, Culver City
Pretty Beast, Fanatic Salon Theater/Comedy Club, Culver City
Foreclosure Forum, Los Angeles/Westside
Garden Concerts for Kids: Renee & Jeremy, The Getty, Los Angeles
Friends of Library Book Sale, Mar Vista
PaliDems Democratic Club Summer Garden Party: Pacific Palisades
'A Walk Through Pier History' Walking Tour: Santa Monica
'World Of Barbie' Immersive Experience: Santa Monica
Chess Sundays: Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica
GRLSWIRL Swirl SurfSkate Fest, Venice
Nishikawa Night Market Culinary Event: West LA
Kentwood Players 'Moon Over Buffalo': Westchester/Westside LA
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HITTING THE ROAD?
- Inland Empire Weekend: Storm Stadium Music Fest; Victorian Steampunk Tea Party
- San Diego Weekend: Lunch For Swifties; Puppy Yoga; Soul Food Fest
- OC Weekend: Melon Tour; Hatch Chile Roast; Free 'Under Sea' Symphony
- San Francisco Bay Area Weekend: Strawberry Festival; 2 County Fairs; Italian Festa
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