Happy WEEKEND!!! Here's a few things happening that we wanted to share...OH and the weather will be a tad cooler in some spots...
FREEWAY SERIES!
Angels AT Dodger Stadium Fri 7:10, Sat 6:10 & Sun 1:10
The new 'Suicide Squad' movie is out this weekend...reviews are good...but remember..'it's not a sequel OR a reboot' ;/ huh? 😂its available on HBO Max AND in theatres...
The government sends the most dangerous supervillains in the world -- Bloodsport, Peacemaker, King Shark, Harley Quinn and others -- to the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese. Armed with high-tech weapons, they trek through the dangerous jungle on a search-and-destroy mission, with only Col. Rick Flag on the ground to make them behave. Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, John Cena and more...
Friday / All Weekend
Fireworks at the Bowl-> This Friday and Saturday, the Hollywood Bowl brings back its annual fireworks spectacular as Bramwell Tovey conducts the LA Phil in works by Tchaikovsky, capped by the 1812 Overture, and the USC Trojan Marching Band, backed by dazzling pyrotechnics. More info and tickets here.
Dodger Fan Fest Market in Inglewood-> Over a dozen vendors will offer Dodger-inspired goods while T.V.’s will be set up to broadcast Friday’s game versus the Angels. Pet friendly and family friendly. Free to attend at Angel City Market Bar & Restaurant...more info here.
Immersive Van Gogh JUST opened in Hollywood this week!! SO COOL! We gave away a bunch of tickets...it in the old iconic Amoeba Records space on Sunset Blvd thru Jan https://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/art/immersive-van-gogh
Parks After Dark Movies-> LA Parks After Dark the public can take advantage of a wide range of free community program this summer across 33 parks. Friday night movies, arts and health workshops, and Saturday night concerts are all parts of the program. This Friday’s lineup includes Trolls World Tour at Athens Park, Godzilla vs. Kong at Amigo Park in Whittier, and Wonder Woman 1984 at Allen J. Martin Park in La Puente.
Electric Dusk Drive-In-> The slate of drive-in flicks for this weekend includes Godzilla vs. Kong on Friday, Black Panther on Saturday, and Raya and the Last Dragon on Sunday. And just for this weekend, you can use promo codes “DATENIGHT” for 2 tickets for $30 or “FAMILYNIGHT” for 4 tickets for $50. Purchase tickets here.
Natural History Museum -> Every Friday now through Aug. 6, Natural History Museum will offer extended Friday hours (from 5 to 8 p.m.) that feature a live DJ in the Nature Gardens along with do-it-yourself family activities and food for purchase from the NHM grill. Admission is $15 for adults and $7 for children. More details here.
Long Beach Burger Week-> From Aug 1-8, Long Beach Food & Beverage with partnering with local eateries to offer dozens of burger specials at restaurants all over the city of Long Beach, with prices ranging from $5 to $20. Browse the available burger options here.
OC Fair...just a little over a week left til it ends Sunday Aug. 15th https://ocfair.com/
Saturday
Hypland x Hello Kitty Carnival Pop-Up -> Streetwear brand Hypland is teaming up with Hello Kitty for a new apparel line, and they’re launching it with a special pop-up carnival this Saturday and Sunday in Santa Monica. The event features eight multi-dimensional installations for photo-ops, but Hello Kitty herself will be making a special appearance. Events runs 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on both days. More info here.
Shakespeare in the Park -> The Independent Shakespeare Co. is bringing back free, live theater to Griffith Park starting Aug. 7 with performances of The Tempest. Shows will run Wednesdays to Sundays through Sep. 5. For health and safety reasons, online reservations are required to ensure capacity limits are held. This weekend’s performances are wait-list only as of now, but tickets for futures shows are released 7 days in advance of each performance, so be sure to check the ISC’s website if you want to reserve a slot for a future show. Get more info and make a reservation here.
Movies on Location: Cars-> This Saturday, Movies On Location heads to the Pink Motel in Sun Valley for a family-friendly screening of Disney’s Cars. The event will feature a life-sized replica of the Lighting McQueen, a Hot Wheels Racing Track and a concession stand with treats for purchase. GA tickets start at $20. More info here.
Sunday
The Rose Bowl Flea Market-> Hundreds of vendors take over The Rose Bowl every second Sunday of the month. General admission is $10. More info here.
Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns -> This Sunday, catch an evening of smooth summer jazz at the Hollywood Bowl headlined by saxophonist Dave Koz and joined by Tower of Power. Seats still available as low as $9. More info here
Thanks to welikela.com & timeout for ideas! Get more stuff here