LA Weekend: Elephant Parade; Boat Cinema; 'Shakes' In Parks; Air Show

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. 19 to Sunday, Aug. 20.

Among standout events are: the "Elephant Parade" sculpture exhibit in Santa Monica; Boat Cinema at Castaic Lake; the "Wings Over Camarillo" air show in Camarillo; and Shakespeare fests in Culver City and Griffith Park.

Always check with organizers that events are proceeding as planned.

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DTLA & EAST SIDE:

Fundraiser at St. Marcellinus For Our Lady of Guadalupe Annual Procession, Commerce

HollyShorts Film Festival: Hollywood

Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Sunday Sessions, Los Angeles

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

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LONG BEACH & NEARBY NEIGHBORHOODS:

'The FRIENDS Experience': Lakewood/Long Beach

'Art Renzei & Long Beach Walls' Art Festival: Long Beach

The Devil's Den Live Band and Burlesque, Long Beach

Hatch Chile Live Roasting & Tastings: Gelson's Market, Long Beach

Reading And Conversation: Tom Laichas, "300 Streets of Venice, California" - San Pedro

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SAN FERNANDO VALLEY & VENTURA COUNTY:

Jumping Jack Flash- Rolling Stones Tribute, Agoura Hills

'Wings Over Camarillo' Air Show: Camarillo

NoHo Comedy Festival: Ha Ha Comedy Club, North Hollywood

A Faery Hunt Astonishing Adventure, Simi Valley

Stevie Sister for Afair De Musica at The Shops at Sportsmen’s Lodge, Studio City

Grand Union Hotel Fiesta & Dance: Stagecoach Inn Museum, Thousand Oaks

CARL’s Pooch Parade, Ventura

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SAN GABRIEL VALLEY & NEARBY:

Flashback Classic Car Show & Concerts: Glendora

Pasadena Model Railroad Museum Open House: Los Angeles

Catfish Derby: Ontario, San Bernardino & Victorville

Hardboiled: The Comedy Show @ 1881 Bar, Pasadena

'Jazz To The MAX' Fundraiser For Musician Nick Mancini Family, Pasadena

Chess In The Sculpture Garden: Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena

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SANTA CLARITA VALLEY:

Boat Cinema: Castaic Lake, Castaic

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SOUTH BAY, BEACHES & PENINSULA:

West Basin Recycled Water Facility Tour, El Segundo

Summer Sunday Sounds Free Concert: Erik Rigler and Dirk Freymuth, Palos Verdes Estates

Outdoor Volunteer Day at Abalone Cove Reserve, Rancho Palos Verdes

Elvis Presley Tribute Show, Redondo Beach

Concert in the Park, Rolling Hills Estates

Guided Family Nature Walk at White Point Nature Preserve, San Pedro

Reading And Conversation: Tom Laichas, "300 Streets of Venice, California" - San Pedro

Clean Up Beach w/ Bubbies Ice Cream and Heal the Bay, Torrance

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WESTSIDE:

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

Garden Concerts for Kids, The Getty, Los Angeles

CineMalibu Outdoor Movie Night: Malibu

Wayback Daddies 'Summer Of Rock' Concert: Warehouse Restaurant, Marina Del Rey

'Elephant Parade' Exhibit: Santa Monica

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

'World Of Barbie' Immersive Experience: Santa Monica

Chess Sundays: Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica

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

Run with Jeffrey Binney, Venice

VAMP - "The Heat" -Nonfiction Storytelling Show, West Hollywood

Changüí Majadero and DJ Jedi at Summer Sounds, West Hollywood

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HITTING THE ROAD?

• Inland Empire Weekend: Taco Fest; Flick N Float; Pints In Pines; Honey 5K
• Orange County Weekend: Free Train Rides; PlumFest; Festival Of Arts Fashion Show
• San Diego Weekend: Uncorked Wine Fest; TwainFest; Model Railroad 'Thomas' Day
• San Francisco Bay Area Weekend: Greek Fest; Pesto Festo; 'Menu For Maui' Brunch

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