Events
Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Summer Block Party
July 4. One of SoCal’s largest Fourth of July celebrations returns to downtown Los Angeles, transforming six city blocks into a free day-long festival featuring live performances by Pangea Sound, Tatiana Tate, LA Tropifunk Collective and more, alongside immersive art installations, augmented reality experiences, local food vendors, hands-on creative activities and a spectacular 700-drone light show finale over the DTLA skyline. Saturday, 4–9:30 p.m. 200 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. grandparkla.org
FoodieLand at the Rose Bowl
July 4. The popular food festival returns to the Rose Bowl with more than 250 food vendors, artisan markets, games, live entertainment and global flavors from around the world. The three-day celebration of food and culture will also feature a special Independence Day drone show, making it one of LA’s biggest holiday weekend events. Friday, 3–10 p.m. Saturday–Sunday, 1–10 p.m. 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena. rosebowlstadium.com
First Fridays Celebrates “Art & Activism—Express Yourself”
July 3. Frogtown First Fridays returns with its monthly riverfront celebration, transforming the neighborhood into a walkable festival of food, art, music and community. This month’s “Art & Activism—Express Yourself” theme features gallery exhibitions, live music, family-friendly activities, pet adoptions and interactive experiences across more than 15 participating venues, including Salazar, Spoke Bicycle Cafe, Lingua Franca, Just What I Kneaded, Justine’s Wine Bar and Frogtown Brewery. Friday, 5-10 p.m. 2490 Fletcher Drive, Los Angeles. frogtownarts.com
Hansen Dam Lake Hosts Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone
Now-July 19. The Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone at Hansen Dam Recreation Area transforms the lakefront into a high-energy international football festival, featuring four massive LED screens, stadium-quality sound and thousands of fans gathering to watch the FIFA World Cup knockout rounds. Bringing together sport, culture and community under the Southern California sky, the fan zone offers one of the San Fernando Valley’s largest communal viewing experiences as teams battle through the Round of 32 and Round of 16.
4th of July at Dodger Stadium
July 4. Celebrate Independence Day at Dodger Stadium as the Los Angeles Dodgers take on the San Diego Padres before a spectacular postgame fireworks show presented by Budweiser. Fans can enjoy the display from their seats or watch from the outfield grass, while also receiving a special America250 commemorative coin to mark the nation’s 250th birthday celebration. Saturday at 7:10 p.m. 1000 Vin Scully Ave., Los Angeles. mlb.com
Food + Drinks
El Asado Debuts at Qué Bárbaro at Level 8
Now Serving. Chef Ray Garcia’s Qué Bárbaro at Level 8 introduces El Asado, a new dining experience inspired by Argentina’s beloved social tradition of live-fire cooking. The $79 per person experience begins with a shared spread of warm baguette, green salad, ensalada rusa, confit tomatoes and halloumi before guests select three grilled proteins, including entraña, tira de asado, chorizo, Maine lobster tail, pollo a la brasa, Kurobuta pork belly, Caledonian prawns and more, all paired with a refreshed cocktail program in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. Thursday & Sunday, 6-10 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 6-11 p.m. 1254 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles.
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Steep Launches New Regional Dining Series
Now Serving. Chinatown’s Steep is introducing a new rotating regional menu series that explores the food, ingredients, traditions and stories of a different destination with each iteration, beginning with Taiwan. The inaugural menu features both traditional dishes and Steep’s contemporary interpretations, including red-braised beef noodle soup, cold chicken noodles and a Taiwanese-inspired ochazuke with soy and sesame-marinated buri, citrus, seaweed and roasted Taiwanese oolong tea broth poured over rice. Tuesday, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 5-11 p.m. 970 N. Broadway Ste 112, Los Angeles. steepla.com
Lawry’s The Prime Rib Celebrates the FIFA World Cup with Match Specials
Now-July 19. World Cup fever arrives at Lawry’s The Prime Rib in Beverly Hills with extended happy hour drink specials available during every match throughout the tournament. Soccer fans who bring a ticket stub from a FIFA World Cup match can also receive 10% off their dining experience, making the iconic steakhouse an ideal destination to enjoy prime rib, cocktails and the excitement of the world’s biggest soccer tournament. Hours vary. 100 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills. lawrysonline.com
Arts + Culture
The Beach Boys Return to the Hollywood Bowl Featuring John Stamos
July 2-4. Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with three nights of music and fireworks at the Hollywood Bowl as The Beach Boys perform beloved hits including “Surfin’ USA,” “I Get Around,” and “Fun, Fun, Fun,” while also honoring the 60th anniversary of their landmark album Pet Sounds. Led by Thomas Wilkins and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, the annual Fourth of July tradition culminates each evening with a spectacular fireworks display over the iconic venue. Thursday-Saturday, starts at 7:30 p.m. 2301 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles. hollywoodbowl.com
The Phantom of the Opera at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre
Now Showing. Cameron Mackintosh’s revitalized production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera arrives at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre, bringing the legendary musical back to Los Angeles with Maria Björnson’s iconic original design and a celebrated score featuring classics such as “The Music of the Night,” “All I Ask of You,” “Masquerade,” and the unforgettable title song. Now celebrating its 40th year in London’s West End, the global phenomenon continues to captivate audiences with its timeless story of love, obsession and mystery beneath the Paris Opera House. Showtimes vary. 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. Get Tickets Now
The World’s First Museum of AI Arts Opens in DTLA
Now Open. Explore the first Museum of AI Arts at DATALAND, where visitors can experience Machine Dreams: Rainforest, an immersive exhibition by Refik Anadol that transforms human presence, movement and optional biometric data into evolving works of art. The multi-sensory experience combines artificial intelligence, interactive installations, sound, scent and large-scale projections to create a living ecosystem where guests become part of the artwork itself. Tuesday–Sunday (hours vary). 100 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. dataland.art
Step Inside WASHOKU, an Immersive Exploration of Japanese Food Culture
Now Open. Immerse yourself in the culture, history and natural forces behind Japanese cuisine at WASHOKU | Nature and Culture in Japanese Cuisine, a free exhibition at JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles presented outside Japan for the first time. Developed with the National Museum of Nature and Science in Tokyo and The Asahi Shimbun, the exhibition uses natural specimens, food models, multimedia and interactive displays to examine washoku’s connection to seasonality, technique, rice, fish and Japan’s relationship with nature. Monday–Friday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Saturday–Sunday, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. japanhousela.com
Photo Credit: Isaiah Bailey as The Phantom and Jordan Lee Gilbert as Christine Daaé in The Phantom of the Opera North American Tour courtesy of Pantages. All other images are courtesy of the venues and businesses featured.
