Hi guys,
Hope your week is going well! This is actually one of the most STACKED weekends I’ve seen since the World Cup so I went more in depth with the descriptions for each event. There are so many free festivals and things to do - so make sure to share with a friends and family!
⭐ Thursday, August 27
Have to show weekdays some love!
Funeral for a Gangster (Murder mystery at a bar)
A murder mystery night takes over a local bar with a full gangster-funeral theme — come ready to play detective. 🔗
Latino Comedy Show (Mariscos spot)
A Latino comedy show is popping up at a mariscos spot for a night of laughs and seafood. 🔗
Latin Night (Florentine Rooftop)
Florentine Rooftop is hosting a Latin night with music and views above the city. 🔗
Taqueando After Dark (Level 8, inside the Moxy Hotel, DTLA)
Bill Esparza is bringing together Michelin-recognized chefs from Tijuana and Valle de Guadalupe with LA taco and mariscos staples for a two-night immersive festival across eight rooms- it starts tonight and runs through tomorrow. Tickets run $55–$135 on Eventbrite, with a portion of proceeds benefiting CIELO, an Indigenous women-led nonprofit. 🔗
⭐ Friday, August 28
KCRW Summer Nights (DTLA — Free, all ages)
KCRW is hosting a Summer Nights party in DTLA with live performances from Adrian Quesada’s Trio Asesino, plus DJ sets. 🔗
Ponte las Pilas (Group art exhibition)
Ponte las Pilas is hosting a group art exhibition celebrating the hard work of the summer, doubling as a back-to-school supplies drive — donate supplies for a ticket. 🔗
Botanika x MFN Lucha
Botanika and MFN Lucha are collabing for a night at Blind Barber in Highland Park, where they’ll be tocando los mejores éxitos. 🔗
Latino Comedy Show (Huntington Park)
Huntington Park is hosting a Latino comedy show for a night of local laughs. 🔗
Amistad 3 Year Anniversary
Amistad is celebrating their 3 year anniversary: details on their page. 🔗
⭐ Saturday, August 29
Festival Chapín: 10th Annual (Free, two days)
Festival Chapín is bringing its 10th Annual celebration to LA — the largest Guatemalan festival outside Guatemala, honoring the Caribbean and Guatemalan roots of the Garífuna people. 🔗
Echo Park Rising (Free, two days)
Echo Park Rising is back with two days of free live music - performances, DJs, local businesses and community events, plus a family stage with yoga, mariachis, Plaza de la Raza and more. 🔗
Print & Drink (Barrio Drive x Dstroy LA)
Barrio Drive and Dstroy LA are hosting Print & Drink, a live screen-printing fundraiser, with 100% of proceeds supporting those impacted by ICE raids. 🔗
Walk & Run for International Overdose Awareness Month (Hollenbeck Park, Boyle Heights — Free)
By LA For LA and Hermanos Wellness Club are hosting a free walk and run at Hollenbeck Park in Boyle Heights: free food, live mariachis, and more, with an after-party at Echo Park Rising. 🔗
Grand Performances Season Finale (California Plaza)
Grand Performances is bringing Son Rompe Pera to California Plaza for their season finale, with an all-femme drumming ensemble, Bloco Obini. 🔗
Love and Dembow (Dominican party)
A Dominican party, Love and Dembow, is bringing the dembow all night long. 🔗
All Girl Day Party (Persona)
Persona is hosting an all girl day party. 🔗
Flicks and Sips (Art show)
Flicks and Sips is combining an art show with drinks for the evening. 🔗
Vollei Mami x Honey Block (Saturday morning)
Vollei Mami and Honey Block are teaming up for a Saturday morning event. 🔗
U Don’t Have to Call (New venue)
A new venue is opening its doors with U Don’t Have to Call. 🔗
⭐ Sunday, August 30
Scrapbook and Art (Leimert Park)
Leimert Park is hosting a scrapbook and art event. 🔗
Community Yard Sale (Floreciendo en Movimiento)
Floreciendo en Movimiento is hosting a community yard sale for new and gently used items. 🔗
$5 Golden Hour Party
A $5 golden hour party is happening to close out the weekend. 🔗
Noche Romántica (Part of Echo Park Rising)
Echo Park Rising is closing things out with Noche Romántica. 🔗
Link Up Day Party
Link Up is hosting a day party to wrap the weekend. 🔗
Café con Allie (La Guelaguetza, Koreatown)
Café con Allie is bringing an all-female DJ coffee set to La Guelaguetza in Koreatown. 🔗
That’s your weekend, see you next week. 🤍