The Best Events Happening This Weekend in Los Angeles | July 28 – July 30

Summer in Los Angeles is sizzling with many must-attend events happening this weekend! To name a few: Experience Summer Nights at the Tar Pits, where you can sip drinks from the Tar Bar, explore the museum after hours, and groove to music courtesy of DJs. Celebrate Quincy Jones’ 90th Birthday Tribute at the Hollywood Bowl with stars like George Benson and Jennifer Hudson performing timeless hits. Then, join the action-packed Venice Beach Games featuring over 80 sports and fitness events, from parkour to hula hooping. But that’s not all! Our curated list is filled with plenty more exciting events that will keep your summer vibes soaring in the City of Angels! Don’t miss out on these thrilling happenings and make the most of your time under the LA sun!

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Summer Nights at the Tar Pits
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
Friday, July 28; 5 – 8 p.m.
Spend a summer night at the Tar Pits, relaxing as the sun goes down while sipping on drinks from the Tar Bar, nibbling on foods from food trucks or exploring the museum after hours. Chat with scientists about the collections, take a tour, watch and enjoy music courtesy of DJs from the Beat Junkie Institute of Sound and Ladies of Sound. If you can’t make it this week, there’s another Summer Night planned for Aug. 4.

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Pop Cultured with Jimmy Pardo (SAG & WGA benefit show)
The Lyric Hyperion Theater
Friday, July 28; 7:30 p.m.
The pop culture-comedy game show returns with comedians competing in improvised games vying to become the Pop Cultured champion. Hosted and judged by comedian Jimmy Pardo, this week’s contestants include Jared Logan, Jonah Ray and special guests. Proceeds from the show benefit the SAG and WGA strike funds.

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Quincy Jones’ 90th Birthday Tribute: A Musical Celebration
Hollywood Bowl
Friday, July 28 – Saturday, July 29; 8 p.m.
Jules Buckley conducts the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra along with a star-studded guest lineup — George Benson, Jennifer Hudson, John Mayer, Angélique Kidjo, Patti Austin, Ibrahim Maalouf among them — that pays tribute to composer, arranger and record producer Quincy Jones. Listen to hits over two nights, from “P.Y.T.” and “Thriller” to ”Give Me the Night” and “Fly Me To The Moon,” performed by the guest artists.

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Off the 405: Rahill
Getty Center
Saturday, July 29; 6 p.m.
The Getty’s free concert series “Off the 405” continues this weekend with multidisciplinary artist Rahill — a founding member of Brooklyn’s psych-pop outfit Habibi. Her debut solo LP reflects her penchant for heavy pop music as well as her Iranian heritage, culture and music. Arrive early to visit the museum’s current exhibitions, picnic, or purchase food and drinks onsite. DJ set by Nassir Nassirzadeh at 6 p.m.

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Black Market Flea
The Beehive
Saturday, July 29; 11 a.m.
Shop from Black-owned businesses and meet a creative community down at The Beehive. Find vintage clothing, candles, jewelry and food from 200 vendors. Plus, a full bar is available for those 21+ with ID. This month’s flea features a live performance from Jordan Ward and DJ sets from local favs. The market is open to all ages.

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Pancakes & Booze Art Show
Catch One
Saturday, July 29; 8 p.m.
The underground pop-up art show returns to L.A., showcasing more than 700 works by 100+ local artists. Plus, true to its name, there are all-you-can-eat pancakes, DJs, live art and a full bar available. Ages 21+.

Aztlan XC Classic Run
Elysian Park
Saturday, July 29; 8 a.m.
The L.A. Parks Run series continues with a cross-country 5 or 10K run/walk through Elysian Park. Take in the sights, sounds (and hills) of the park while hurdling haystacks and other natural barriers associated with cross-country running. (Newbies, walkers and weekend warriors will have the option to skip the hurdles.) A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Los Angeles Parks Foundation. The races are open to all levels of ability and all ages. Pets must be on a leash.

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Venice Beach Games
Venice Beach Rec Center
Saturday, July 29; 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The beachfront festival is a celebration of sports, fitness, competition and camaraderie that features more than 80 events, including competitions, classes, meditations, cold plunges, yoga and more fun. Participate in everything from parkour to paddle tennis and boxing to hula hooping.

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Pickleball Tournament and Open Play
Santa Monica Pickle Ball Center
Saturday, July 29; 1pm – 4pm
To celebrate its first birthday, The New Bar, an alcohol-free drinks destination, is throwing a pickleball tournament and open-play party at the Santa Monica Pickleball Center. The tournament starts at noon, and casual open play takes place from 1 to 4 p.m. Get tips on your game from pickleball pro and coach Matt Manasse, listen to music, snack on bites and drink from an open bar. Brands joining the festivities with complimentary drinks and fun giveaways include HOP WTR, Best Day Brewing, Proxies and Vacation Inc.

Enjoy the weekend!

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