Looking for things to do in Los Angeles this weekend? From farewell celebrations and community festivals to rooftop parties and museum vibes, hereβs your go-to guide for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in LA.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1
π₯ Pickle Party at Coleβs French Dip (FREE)
Celebrate the final weeks of this historic LA sandwich spot with pickles, music, and beloved French dips.
π 1β―PMβ9β―PM
π Downtown LA
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π KCRW Summer Nights at CAAM (FREE, All Ages)
A dynamic outdoor dance party featuring DJs Linafornia and Tyler Boudreaux, plus food trucks and museum access.
π 7β―PMβ11β―PM
π California African American Museum
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πΊ Dance DTLA: Disco Night Finale (FREE, All Ages)
The final festival night of the Music Centerβs summer dance series, this time with a disco twist led by Andrew Vaca.
π 7β―PMβ11β―PM
π Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center
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ποΈ Grand Performances: Yesika Salgado Poetry Night (FREE, all ages)
An evening of spoken-word performance closing out the She Speaks series.
π 6β―PM
π California Plaza
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 2
π± CatCon Pasadena (Ticketed GA ~$48)
A cat-themed expo featuring panels, pet adoptions, and feline merch galore.
π All day
π Pasadena Convention Center
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π¨ Negritude Festival at LA Plaza (FREE)
A cultural celebration centering queer femme and Afro-diasporic expression through live performances, talks, and installations.
π 2β―PMβ8β―PM
π LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes
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π§ Summer Night Market β Mandarin Plaza (Chinatown) (FREE)
Evening market experience featuring tea cocktails, local vendors, and music curated by Aura Studios.
π Starting at 5β―PM
π Chinatown
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π₯ CatVideoFest at Vidiots (Eagle Rock) (Ticketed ~$13)
The internetβs best cat videos projected on the big screen, benefiting local rescue orgs.
π Vidiots Theater
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πΈ Grand Performances Γ KCRW β Concert w/ Adrian Quesada (FREE)
Latin soul and music magic with Adrian Quesada leading a vocal-driven set.
π 6β―PM
π California Plaza
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π· Levitt Pavilion LA Concert (FREE, all ages)
Live sets by Eddie Chacon & Thee Heart Tones and Hello Stranger under the stars.
π 7β―PM
π MacArthur Park
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πΆ LACMA Latin Sounds: Chino Espinosa y Los DueΓ±os del Son (FREE)
Latin rhythms for the soul at Hancock Park, part of LACMAβs outdoor concert series.
π 5β7β―PM
π LACMA, Hancock Park
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π Corporate Cookout West @ Desert 5 Spot (FREE)
Retro rooftop party hosted by Vacation sunscreen with tacos, DJs, rooftop dips, and a mechanical bull.
π 2β―PMβ6β―PM
π Hollywood
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 3
π FoLARβs River Fest (FREE w/ registration)
Celebrate the LA River with performances, eco-activations, family-friendly games, and art.
π 2β―PMβ8β―PM
π Griffith Park
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π₯ Angel City Brewery Avocado Fest (FREE)
A day-long avocado-themed party with seasonal ales, food, music, and games.
π 11β―AMβ6β―PM
π Angel City Brewery, DTLA
π Click here for more info
Looking for the best things to do in Los Angeles this weekend August 1β3, 2025? From vibrant cultural festivals and family-friendly outdoor events to exclusive music performances and community celebrations, this weekend in LA has it all. Whether you’re into live music, art markets, or tasty food fests, youβll find plenty to explore and enjoy.
Things to do in Los Angeles this weekend August 1β3, 2025 include the farewell Pickle Party at Coleβs French Dip, KCRW Summer Nights at CAAM, CatCon Pasadena, Negritude Festival, FoLARβs River Fest, Angel City Brewery Avocado Fest, and more exciting happenings around the city.
For the full lineup of events, details, and RSVP links, stay connected and never miss out on LAβs best experiences by visiting MyUnboundedLife.com.