LA Events This Week: August 24–30, 2026 — The Full Guide to Things to Do in Los Angeles

Looking for LA events this week? From August 24 through August 30, 2026, Los Angeles has a packed back-to-school-season lineup: the first-ever One Piece Fest at Cosm LA, Jeff Goldblum’s jazz project at Blue Note, Echo Park Rising’s return to a full two-day format, and a stacked pop-up weekend from Dolce&Gabbana Beauty, HIRONO x The Hundreds, and Hot Wheels. This guide covers it day by day — Los Angeles proper only.

Every link below goes straight to the venue, organizer, or official ticketing page.

Tuesday, August 25 – Wednesday, August 26

• ONE PIECE Fest 2026 — The first-ever US edition of Toei Animation’s One Piece franchise celebration, at Cosm Los Angeles in Inglewood. Two sessions each day (10am–2pm and 4pm–8pm), featuring an immersive “Elbaph Experience” on Cosm’s 87-foot LED dome, panels, live performances, and exclusive merch. Tickets are sold in pairs; the advance lottery has closed, but tickets may still be available on-site at designated access windows. Paid — $109/pair.
• Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra: Night Blooms Tour — Goldblum brings his jazz project to Blue Note LA for two intimate club shows, in support of his new album Night Blooms. Paid.

Thursday, August 27 – Sunday, August 30

• Dolce&Gabbana Beauty x La La Land Café Pop-Up — A themed weekend at La La Land Café celebrating the brand’s new Fresh Makeup Collection, with a signature drink, free mini beauty samples with purchase, and gifts with purchase. Free to enter; drink/purchase required for samples.

Friday, August 28 – Sunday, August 30

• HIRONO x The Hundreds Pop-Up — Complex LA hosts this limited-edition streetwear collaboration, with exclusive collectible figures and apparel. Free to enter; merch sold separately.
• Hot Wheels: Challenge Accepted Pop-Up — Three-day brand activation at The Brig in Venice (1515 Abbot Kinney Blvd), with immersive brand moments and iconic vehicle displays. Fri 12–5pm, Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 10am–3pm. Free.

Saturday, August 29 – Sunday, August 30

• Echo Park Rising — LA’s free neighborhood music and comedy festival returns to its full two-day format for the first time since the pandemic, its 16th year running. Hundreds of performers across Echo Park venues including the Echo, Echoplex, Stories Books & Cafe, and P.F. Candle Co. Free.
• KNEMO SweetClean Gelato Cleanser Pop-Up — KNEMO Beauty celebrates the launch of its SweetClean Gelato Cleanser at Wanderlust Creamery on Lincoln Blvd, with full-sized skincare product and gift giveaways. Free.

Saturday, August 29

• WSS Back to School: Cuco x PUMA Meet and Greet — Meet artist Cuco at WSS on South Figueroa, with music, exclusive giveaways, and free Puma Suedes for the first 75 people in line. Free.
• Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty — The classic tale retold through dance with glow-in-the-dark costumes, at The Broad Stage in Santa Monica. Paid — tickets from ~$67.
• Pickle for a Purpose — An inaugural charity pickleball tournament benefiting The Salvation Army LA Metro’s housing, youth, senior, and food-assistance programs, hosted by The Salvation Army Echelon Los Angeles. 5–8pm at Peninsula Racquet Club in Rancho Palos Verdes. Paid — registration required; exact fee listed at sign-up.

Sunday, August 30

• John Carpenter & Sandy King: Cathedral Book Signing — The horror icon and his longtime creative partner sign copies of their debut graphic novel Cathedral and its companion album, at Barnes & Noble at The Grove. Free to attend; book purchase separate.

Coming Soon (Date Not Yet Confirmed)

• Meow Wolf LA Grand Opening — Meow Wolf’s sixth permanent location, housed in a former movie theater in LA, has been widely reported as opening “late 2026,” but as of this writing Meow Wolf’s own site has not published a confirmed opening date. Some event calendars list September 1 as a placeholder — treat that date as unconfirmed until Meow Wolf announces officially. We’ll update this guide the moment a real date drops.

More Things to Do in LA This Week

Still deciding where to go? Here’s how to pick from this week’s Los Angeles events based on what you’re in the mood for:

• Free and family-friendly: Echo Park Rising and the WSS x Cuco x PUMA meet and greet both cost nothing to attend.
• First-of-its-kind: ONE PIECE Fest is a genuine first — Toei has never brought this event to the US before, and tickets are already tight.
• Something intimate: Jeff Goldblum’s two nights at Blue Note LA are among the smallest-venue stops on his entire tour.
• Shopping and pop-up culture: Dolce&Gabbana Beauty, HIRONO x The Hundreds, and Hot Wheels all overlap this weekend, so a Fairfax-to-Venice pop-up crawl is doable in a single day if you plan the route.

This LA events calendar is updated weekly — bookmark this page and check back for the latest things to do in Los Angeles, including concerts, pop-ups, festivals, and free events happening across the city. Every listing links directly to the venue or official ticketing source, so you always get accurate times, prices, and availability before you head out.

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