Looking for things to do in Los Angeles this weekend? Whether you’re into pool parties, family fun, free events, or pop-up experiences, we’ve broken it all down for you by date and vibe. This weekend is full of music, culture, art, and summer fun — including free concerts, rooftop day parties, and global festivals you won’t want to miss. Scroll through and find your perfect LA experience.

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📅 FRIDAY, JULY 18

🕺 POOL PARTY + 🎟️ FREE

  • Sunset Social at the Pool (Skybar)
    📍 Skybar at Mondrian, 8440 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood
    🍹 Rooftop pool party with handcrafted cocktails, music by Taji Dio. RNB + Afrobeats.
    ⏰ 1 PM – 6 PM
    🎟️ FREE with RSVP
    🔗 RSVP Here

🕺 DANCE + 🎶 LIVE MUSIC + 🎟️ FREE

  • Dance DTLA – Cumbia Night – M FA
    📍 Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center
    Free open-air dance party featuring Cumbia with Enrique Cruz.
    ⏰ 7 PM – 11 PM
    🔗 musiccenter.org
  • Summer Salsa Nights at Ivy Station – M FA
    📍 Ivy Station, Culver City
    Free salsa class with Pepe Gonzalez, then live band Fermin Fusion Salsa.
    ⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM
    🔗 Get Tickets Here

🎨 FAMILY + SCIENCE + 🎟️ FREE

  • Mount Wilson Observatory – LAAS Star Party – FA
    📍 Mt. Wilson Observatory
    Telescope viewing of nebulae, galaxies & more with LA Astronomical Society.
    ⏰ Sunset – 1 AM

📅 SATURDAY, JULY 19

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FAMILY + 🎨 CULTURE + 🎟️ FREE

  • Afro-Latino Culture Fest at LA Plaza – M FA
    📍 LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes
    Caribbean-inspired food, cocktails, vendors, and family-friendly activities.
    ⏰ 1 PM onward
    🔗 lapca.org
  • Skate is Love 2K25 – FA
    📍 Roxanne’s Parking Lot, Long Beach
    Skating, mini-lessons, workshops, music, and free gear for kids.
    ⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM
    🔗Click Here For More Information
  • Glendale Chalk‑A‑Doodle Festival – FA
    📍 Glendale Marketplace
    Chalk murals, doodle-making, music, and community fun.
    ⏰ All day
    🔗 glendalearts.org

🎶 CONCERTS + DANCE + 🎟️ FREE

  • KCRW Summer Nights at Union Station – TP M FA
    📍 Union Station Ticket Concourse
    Brijean headlines with KCRW DJ sets.
    ⏰ 6 PM – 10 PM
    🔗 KCRW
  • Levitt Pavilion LA: Big Phat Band & La Verdad – M FA
    📍 MacArthur Park
    Big band jazz, Latin soul, and Grammy-level grooves.
    ⏰ 7 PM
    🔗 levittlosangeles.org
  • LACMA Latin Sounds: Sangre Nueva – FA
    📍 Hancock Park
    Latin fusion concert outdoors.
    ⏰ 5 PM – 7 PM
    🔗 lacma.org

🎭 FOOD + DRINK + 🎟️ TICKETED

  • South Bay Greek Festival (Day 2)
    📍 St. Katherine’s, Redondo Beach
    Spanakopita, dancing, baklava, and Opa!
    💵 $5 admission
    🔗 sbgreekfestival.com
  • Pasadena Heritage Bridge Party
    📍 Colorado Street Bridge
    Food trucks, vintage cars, and live entertainment over the historic bridge.
    💵 $39.11
    🔗 pasadenaheritage.org

📅 SUNDAY, JULY 20

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FAMILY + 🎨 CULTURE + 🎟️ FREE

  • Festival Beverly Hills – FA
    📍 Beverly Gardens Park
    Featuring Gaby Moreno, Versa-Style Dance, Filharmonic, workshops, and Taiko drumming.
    ⏰ 12 PM – 6 PM
    🔗 Click Here For More Information
  • Manhattan Beach Concert in the Park – FA
    📍 Polliwog Park Amphitheater
    ACME Time Machine covers the 50s and 60s.
    ⏰ 5 PM – 7 PM
    🔗 citymb.info

🎶 MUSIC + 🎟️ FREE

  • Sunday Sessions at Grand Park – M FA
    📍 Gloria Molina Grand Park (DTLA)
    House DJs + picnic energy in the park.
    ⏰ 3 PM – 8 PM
    🔗 grandparkla.org

🎻 MUSIC + 🎟️ TICKETED

  • Concerts in the Dome (Moon Landing Tribute)
    📍 Mount Wilson Observatory
    Space violinist/astronaut Sarah Gillis performs “Rey’s Theme” by John Williams live.
    ⏰ 3 PM & 5 PM
    💵 $60
    🔗 Click Here For More Information
  • South Bay Greek Festival (Final Day)
    📍 Redondo Beach
    ⏰ All day
    💵 $5
    🔗 sbgreekfestival.com

🎟️ Want even more events? We update this guide weekly with new happenings across Los Angeles—from pop-ups to concerts to family fun.

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