Things To Do in Los Angeles This Weekend (July 5

Looking for things to do in Los Angeles this weekend (July 5–6, 2025)? Whether you’re in the mood for rooftop brunches, underground day parties, cultural festivals, or just soaking up the vibes with fireworks and film screenings, we’ve curated a list of the city’s top picks. From Anime Expo at the Convention Center to Black-centered brunches at The Godfrey and cult classics under the stars, there’s something for every mood and moment. Read on for our hand-picked guide to the best events happening this Saturday and Sunday in LA.

M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station | FA = Free Admission | TP = Top Pick

🔸 SATURDAY – JULY 5

🎌 Anime Expo – M
The four-day fan-favorite convention continues at the LA Convention Center with anime creators, Q&As, cosplay, and a massive vendor floor.
🎟️ One-day tickets: $92+ | Full pass: $197.65
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🎆 Downtown Culver City Independence Celebration – FA
From 6–9:30 PM, enjoy an 80s-themed block party with live music and a drone light show.
📍 Culver City Downtown
💸 Free to attend
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🎷 LACMA Latin Sounds – FA
Chill out with jazz collective Katalyst performing at Hancock Park outside the museum.
🕔 5–7 PM | Bring a blanket
💸 Free
🔗 More info

🗞️ Americana Celebration @ International Printing Museum
Print your own Declaration of Independence and enjoy live music, vintage cars, and activities.
🕙 10 AM – 4 PM
🎟️ General Admission: $12
📍 Carson, CA
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🥂 Familiar Faces Day Party – 3 PM
📍 Check @familiarfaces.la

🎶 Found A WAV – 3 PM
📍 Florentin DTLA
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🎧 DOT Saturday – 10 PM
📍 DOT (Lounge/Club)
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🔸 SUNDAY – JULY 6

🍹 You Had Me at Brunch – TP
Hosted on the rooftop of The Godfrey Hotel, this Black-centered brunch party features music, curated drinks, and rooftop views.
🕛 12 PM | Rooftop party
📍 The Godfrey Hotel
📲 Instagram: @godfreyhotelhollywood + @io_hollywood
🔗 Event post

🍳 Rise Brunch Party – 11 AM
📍 Katsin
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🍽️ Brunch 2 Bomb – 12 PM
📍 E.P. & L.P. Rooftop
📲 Instagram: @brunch2bomb

🍿 Hulu Summer Sunday Movie Night
Kick off the rooftop film series with The Sandlot on the SLS Hotel rooftop.
🕖 Doors at 7 PM | Movie at 8 PM
🎟️ $45 includes food + drink credit
📍 LaDiDa Rooftop, SLS Hotel Beverly Hills
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🎶 Manila Sound @ Benny Boy Brewing – FA
A Filipino-American music and food day party. DJ sets + eats from Tisoy Quality Goods and Tatay Ry’s.
🕓 4–9 PM | 21+ only
📍 Lincoln Heights
📲 Instagram: @bennyboybrewing