Looking for things to do in Los Angeles this weekend? From farewell celebrations and community festivals to rooftop parties and museum vibes, here’s your go-to guide for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in LA.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1
🥒 Pickle Party at Cole’s French Dip (FREE)
Celebrate the final weeks of this historic LA sandwich spot with pickles, music, and beloved French dips.
🕐 1 PM–9 PM
📍 Downtown LA
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💃 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.
🕖 7 PM–11 PM
📍 California African American Museum
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🕺 Dance DTLA: Disco Night Finale (FREE, All Ages)
The final festival night of the Music Center’s summer dance series, this time with a disco twist led by Andrew Vaca.
🕖 7 PM–11 PM
📍 Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center
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🎙️ Grand Performances: Yesika Salgado Poetry Night (FREE, all ages)
An evening of spoken-word performance closing out the She Speaks series.
🕕 6 PM
📍 California Plaza
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 2
🐱 CatCon Pasadena (Ticketed GA ~$48)
A cat-themed expo featuring panels, pet adoptions, and feline merch galore.
🕘 All day
📍 Pasadena Convention Center
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🎨 Negritude Festival at LA Plaza (FREE)
A cultural celebration centering queer femme and Afro-diasporic expression through live performances, talks, and installations.
🕑 2 PM–8 PM
📍 LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes
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🧃 Summer Night Market – Mandarin Plaza (Chinatown) (FREE)
Evening market experience featuring tea cocktails, local vendors, and music curated by Aura Studios.
🕔 Starting at 5 PM
📍 Chinatown
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🎥 CatVideoFest at Vidiots (Eagle Rock) (Ticketed ~$13)
The internet’s best cat videos projected on the big screen, benefiting local rescue orgs.
📍 Vidiots Theater
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🎸 Grand Performances × KCRW – Concert w/ Adrian Quesada (FREE)
Latin soul and music magic with Adrian Quesada leading a vocal-driven set.
🕕 6 PM
📍 California Plaza
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🎷 Levitt Pavilion LA Concert (FREE, all ages)
Live sets by Eddie Chacon & Thee Heart Tones and Hello Stranger under the stars.
🕖 7 PM
📍 MacArthur Park
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🎶 LACMA Latin Sounds: Chino Espinosa y Los Dueños del Son (FREE)
Latin rhythms for the soul at Hancock Park, part of LACMA’s outdoor concert series.
🕔 5–7 PM
📍 LACMA, Hancock Park
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🏕 Corporate Cookout West @ Desert 5 Spot (FREE)
Retro rooftop party hosted by Vacation sunscreen with tacos, DJs, rooftop dips, and a mechanical bull.
🕑 2 PM–6 PM
📍 Hollywood
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 3
🌊 FoLAR’s River Fest (FREE w/ registration)
Celebrate the LA River with performances, eco-activations, family-friendly games, and art.
🕑 2 PM–8 PM
📍 Griffith Park
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🥑 Angel City Brewery Avocado Fest (FREE)
A day-long avocado-themed party with seasonal ales, food, music, and games.
🕚 11 AM–6 PM
📍 Angel City Brewery, DTLA
👉 Click here for more info
Looking for the best things to do in Los Angeles this weekend August 1–3, 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, you’ll find plenty to explore and enjoy.
Things to do in Los Angeles this weekend August 1–3, 2025 include the farewell Pickle Party at Cole’s French Dip, KCRW Summer Nights at CAAM, CatCon Pasadena, Negritude Festival, FoLAR’s 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 LA’s best experiences by visiting MyUnboundedLife.com.
