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If you live in or are planning a visit to the Los Angeles area and are looking for things to do in August, then please check out this Calendar of Events, courtesy of our colleagues at First American Title:
Marina Del Rey Summer Concerts | July 12-Sept. 1 - 7-10pm | Burton Chace Park
On alternating Saturdays, expect a mix of pop music groups, including altrock, indie, and folk. Grab your family, a picnic dinner, and a blanket or low-profile beach chairs. For more information: www.visitmarinadelrey.com
Diamond Bar Concerts & Movies in the Park | Wednesdays Through. Aug. 1 - 6:30-10pm | Sycamore Canyon Park
Concerts begin at 6:30pm and are followed by a family friendly movie. Every event features free activities for children, concession goods and dinner meals for purchase, and information and giveaways. For more information: 909-839-7070 | www.diamondbarca.gov
Whittier Summer Concert Series | Mondays & Thursdays Through Aug. 9 - 7pm | Central Park & Parnell Park
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. For more information: 562-567-9430 | www.cityofwhittier.org
Glendale Summer Concerts | Wednesdays Through Aug. 15 - 6:30-8:30pm | Verdugo Park (North End)
Bring a picnic dinner, folding chairs or blankets for seating. The Grilled Cheese truck will be on site at the concerts. For more information: 818-548-4098 | www.glendaleca.gov/parks
Summer Concert at Station Square | Saturdays Through Aug. 25 - 7-8:30pm | Station Square Park, Monrovia
Bring the entire family for an evening of free musical entertainment! Don’t forget your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the music! For more information: 626-256-8246 | www.cityofmonrovia.org
Summer Concert at Library Park | Sundays Through Aug. 26 - 7-8:30pm | Library Park, Monrovia
Bring the entire family for an evening of free musical entertainment! Don’t forget your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the variety of music! For more information: www.cityofmonrovia.org
Temple City Summer Concert Series | Wednesdays Through Aug. 29 - 7pm | Performing Arts Pavilion
Both food and drinks will be available for purchase at the venue. Guests should arrive early with their own blankets and chairs. For more information: 626-579-0461 | www.ci.temple-city.ca.us
Redondo Pier Summer of Music | Thursdays & Saturdays Through Aug. 30 - 6-8pm | Redondo Pier
Bring a low back beach chair or blanket. For more information: www.redondopier.com
Sunday Afternoon Music Through Sept. 6 - 2-5pm | Shoreline Village, Long Beach
Join us for free live music on your Sunday afternoons this summer! For more information: 562-435-2668 | www.shorelinevillage.com
FairviewCon | Aug. 2 - 6-10pm | San Gabriel Village
Live music, a costume contest for kids and adults, food vendors and provided convention style exhibits for comic book writers, illustrators and artists to showcase their work for event attendees. For more information: www.sangabrielcity.com
BOLD Summer Energizes the Streets of Beverly Hills | Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday - Aug. 2-25 - 6-8pm | Beverly Hills
Join the city as it energizes its nightlife with shopping and events until 8 p.m. with special dinning offers, art Installations, a Lyft promotion and more! For more information: www.lovebeverlyhills.com/bhopenlate
Monterey Park Free Summer Movie | Aug. 3 - 8-10pm | Barnes Park Amphitheater
The movie for Aug. 3 is “Coco.” Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket and chairs to sit on the grass and watch our giant screen. For more information: www.montereypark.ca.gov
Animanga | Aug. 3-5 - 10am-5pm | Pomona Fairplex
Cosplay & Anime Convention. Focuses on Japanese popular culture, primarily anime and manga, as well as gaming and other forms of animation. The name is a portmanteau derived from anime, manga, and gaming. For more information: www.animanga2018.com
Lomita Movie Under the Stars | Aug. 4 - 8:30-10pm | Lomita Park: 24428 Eshelman Ave.
The movie for Aug. 4 is “Despicable Me 3.” For more information: www.lomita.com
Downtown Burbank Car Classic | Aug. 4 - 3-9pm | San Fernando Boulevard
Top celebrity vehicles, hundreds of classic cars, automotive-related vendors, awards, and deejays spinning music from the decades. For more information: www.downtownburbankcarclassic.com
Casino Night Benefiting Guide Dogs of America | Aug. 4 - 6-10pm | William S. Hart Hall, Newhall
With your ticket you will receive $200 in gambling money, great food, a drink ticket, an entry for our door prize and much more. Live music will light up the night so wear your dancing shoes. For more information: 818-833-6246 | www.guidedogsofamerica.org
Dine LBC | Aug. 4-12
Long Beach Restaurant Week. Held annually, Dine LBC features value oriented two or three course menus from dozens of Long Beach’s best restaurants in twelve unique neighborhoods throughout the city. For more information: 562-572-4770 | www.DineLBC.com
Taste of Ecuador Food Festival & Parade | Aug. 5 - 10am-6pm | Placita Olvera (El Pueblo), DTLA
Enjoy a full menu of Ecuadorian Cuisine. Ecuadorian Crafts, Musical groups, Folklore customs, Commercial Products, free gifts, Carnival Games, Marketing & Promotions, and Services & Information. For more information: 818-734-2701 | www.laeventsmarketing.com
Monterey Park National Night Out | Aug. 7 - 6-8pm | City Hall
An evening of educational activities, displays from the Special Response Team, K9 Unit, Community Services Bureau, Animal Services and members of the Monterey Park Fire Department and Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.). For more information: www.montereypark.ca.gov
South Pasadena National Night Out | Aug. 7 - 6-9pm | Orange Grove Park
Join us for inflatables, games, food, music and more! This event is designed to strengthen relationships in our community and continue to demonstrate relationships with public safety, Police and Fire Departments and various other city components. For more information: www.southpasadenaca.gov
South Pasadena Movies in the Park | Aug. 10 - Dusk | Garfield Park
The movie for Aug. 10 is “Coco.” Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and low seat lawn chairs. For more information: www.southpasadenaca.gov
SCAA Summer Art Festival | Aug. 10-11 - Fri 12-9pm, Sat 9am-9pm | The Oaks Club of Valencia
Stop by and enjoy great art by several talented artists from the Santa Clarita Artists Association. For more information: 818-968-6333 | www.santaclaritaartists.org
Aqua Carnival - Super Heroes | Aug. 11 - 1:30-5:30pm | Norwalk Aquatic Pavilion
In-water and out-of-water games, water slides, a recreational swim area, a crazy dive contest, food, and lots of fun. For more information: www.norwalk.org
Malibu Summer Block Party | Aug. 11 - 12-3pm | Malibu Country Mart
Join us for a fun-soaked day filled with complimentary carnival treats & entertainment. Activities & treats include: Snow Cones, Petting Zoo, Tarot Card Readings, Ice Cream, Face Painting, Hair Braiding and Photobooth! For more information: www.MalibuCountryMart.com
Fabulous Feline Follies Dinner, Fundraiser | Aug. 11 - 5-8pm | Exotic Feline Breeding Compound, Rosamond
A silent auction offers fabulous items for your donations. A live animal show, raffle, and door prizes add to the excitement of the evening. Raffle first prize is $1,000, winner need not be present. For more information: 661-256-3793 | www.wildcatzoo.org
End of Summer Bonfire| Aug. 11 - 2-11pm | Bolsa Chica State Beach
Enjoy playing games and making yummy s’mores. Bring a bathing suit, towel, sunblock, and pack a lunch or bring money to purchase food. For more information: www.norwalk.org
Duarte Family Dive In Movie | Aug. 17 - 7:30-10pm | Duarte Community Pool
The movie for Aug. 17 is “Despicable Me 3” Grab your swimsuit, beach chair, and the whole family for a fun movie night under the stars. For more information: www.accessduarte.com
Long Beach BBQ Festival | Aug. 17-19 - Fri 5-10pm, Sat & Sun 12-10pm | Rainbow Lagoon Park
BBQ extravaganza featuring live entertainment from local bands, a smokin’ food court, cantinas, arts and crafts, a children’s area (animal variety show and petting zoo), games and a dance floor. For more information: 562-495-5959 | www.longbeachbbqfestival.com
Antelope Valley Fair & Alfalfa Festival | Aug. 17-26 - 4pm-Midnight | 2551 W Avenue H, Lancaster
Enjoy headline performers, exciting auto events, military appreciation day, plus a local tradition, the Rural Olympics. Feast on great food, and exotic Fair specialties. Enjoy the thrilling carnival rides and play carnival games. For more information: www.avfair.com
Taste of Brews Long Beach | Aug. 18 - 12-5pm | Shoreline Aquatic Park
The event infuses dozens of microbrews and hard ciders and SoCal’s premier mobile restaurants with an amazing ocean-front venue. For more information: www.tasteofbrews.com
Mobile Retail & Food Truck Expo | Aug. 18 - 8:30am-3pm | Los Angeles Trade & Technical College
Learn how to start a thriving business in the mobile retail space. Whether you’re interested in starting a food truck or mobile boutique, we’ve got the tools for you! For more information: 323-753-2335 | www.vsedc.org
LA Taco Festival | Aug. 18 - 12-8pm | Grand Park, DTLA
Enjoy some of the most delicious tacos Los Angeles has to offer. Live music performances will be held all throughout the day, with interactive activities and vendor booths. The festival is organized by and benefits Jovenes, Inc., a non-profit organization in Boyle Heights that provides housing and supportive services to homeless youth. For more information: www.latacofestival.com
Heart Health Fair | Aug. 24 - 7:30am-10:30am | Newhall Community Center
A free community health fair presented by Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital. Free health screenings available. For more information: www.henrymayo.com
Leimert Park Village Book Fair | Aug. 25 - 10am-5pm | Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, LA
All day literary event with author meet and greets, celebrity author sightings and signings, literary/educational exhibitors, Children’s Pavilion with book giveaways, panel discussions, writing workshops, musical entertainment/poetry recitals, food trucks and more. For more information: 323-730-0628 | www.leimertparkbookfair.com
Torrance Movies in the Park | Aug. 25 - Dusk | Wilson Park
The movie for Aug. 25 is “Moana.” Bring your warm clothes, lawn chairs, and popcorn and join the fun. For more information: www.torranceca.gov
Carousel Ranch Heart of the West | Aug. 25 - 6-11pm | 34289 Rocking Horse Rd., Agua Dulce
Dinner, Auction & Children’s Demonstration. Carousel Ranch is dedicated to improving the lives of children and young adults with special needs. For more information: www.carouselranch.org
LA County Fair | Aug. 31-Sept. 23 | Pomona Fairplex
Features include: The Farm at Fairplex, which houses farm animals & a five acre organic working farm; a thrilling carnival; the Flower & Garden Pavilion; a 10,000-seat grandstand which hosts the End of Summer Concert Series; shopping; and special attractions & programming that change yearly. For more information: www.lacountyfair.com
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