Hi guys,
So many new faces here! Quick intro, I’m Natalie. I love to travel and try new things, and I started sharing my life because so many people were interested in where I was going or how I find events and things to do. So I started sharing roundups and vlogs to help you explore LA and beyond. This all started during a time when I didn’t have many friends, I was in a new era of my life, open to new experiences, and I took myself on a lot of solo dates. If that’s you, I definitely encourage you to go by yourself or try something new.
Now let’s get into this week’s events.
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thursday
I’m a lover of weekday events, so I like to include them here for my fellow side questers.
Sobre Mesa. Fine dining at a Caribbean restaurant with good DJs playing while you eat.
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Salsa Night. Live music from Rolf, plus perreo, at Anderson Paak's spot.
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"I Can Make Time." A photo exhibition.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️ Friday, July 24
Made in L.A. Celebrating its third anniversary, this art show features portraits, street photography, and documentary images of everyday life in LA and inner cities. You'll need to be 18+ to get in, and expect a night of art, food, and music.
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DJs Against ICE. Vinyl DJs, mariachi, and poetry, in support of our community.
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Giselle Peppers Takeover. Taking over Blind Barber for the night.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️ Saturday, July 25
Hermanos Wellness Club. A run and walk where Latino men can move, connect, and have open conversations about mental health. Meet at 8 a.m. at Playa Del Rey.
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LA Volley Mami. Volleyball club for the girlies to touch sand and play ball. Games run 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Playa Del Rey. 18+.
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Surf & Skate Festival. The biggest one around.
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Rhythm and Brewed. First R&B café session. I've been before and loved it, dropping my review below.
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My review: 🔗
Like Minds. An event for the creatives.
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Supernova Thrift Comedy Night. Their first ever comedy night, 7 to 9 p.m., raising funds for their community pantry and groceries program. Lineup includes Latino comedians featured on Hulu, Netflix, and Prime.
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Beehive Block Party. Put on by 20 POC students from the area, this is more than a show. It's a celebration of LA's creative soul, curated by a new generation of jazz listeners and music lovers, headlined by Navy Blue.
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ANOCHE. A celebration of all of Latin America, hosted by Mas Vino Please and Valeria, with vinyl DJ sets by El Marchante and Rincon Tropical. Proceeds go to Venezuela Earthquake Response.
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KCRW Summer Nights x GRND Performances. A free, all ages concert in the heart of LA. Mariachi El Bronx (blending punk and mariachi), Tijuana Panthers, and KCRW's DJ Leroy Downs keeping the energy going all night.
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Happy Group Free Concert. Featuring Keri Hilson, Paul Wall, and Mike Jones (yes, Mike JONESSS).
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Cuatro por Cuatro. An immersive live recording experience powered by regional Latin music. These recordings are usually kept private, but 4x4 is turning it into a daytime celebration.
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Compton Rodeo. Hosted by the Compton Art Museum, now in the City of Commerce. Line dancing, banda, and a night of Western culture. Proceeds go toward expanding the first and only art and history museum in Compton.
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Dinamita Los Angeles. Celebrating its 13th anniversary at The Office Bar in Lincoln Heights, with LA's favorite DJs and producers spinning nothing but cumbia. Starts at 8 p.m., free, 21+.
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Nike x Chivas Jersey Launch. Special appearance by Claudio Suárez.
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Nota Alta + Caribbean Afters
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⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sunday, July 26
El Chinchorro. A Puerto Rican park hangout at Elysian Park, 12 to 4 p.m. Free, inspired by Puerto Rican and Caribbean family gatherings, bring your family and friends, listen to music, support vendors, and celebrate summer with the community.
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Earthy Corazon Grand Closing. One last chance to support them, DJs, food, and more.
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Thrift & Upcycling Workshop. With Crafter's Clubhouse.
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Soundbite. A listening experience hosted by Casa de Lola (the curators behind Capicua). A day of sounds, wings, dominoes, spades, and more. The perfect Sunday summer wind-down.
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See you guys next week!