Events
50th Birthday Bash at Malibu Country Mart
Aug. 9. Come join Malibu Country Mart for its 50th anniversary with a community celebration as the afternoon will feature live music, complimentary soft serve from Scott’s Malibu Market, buy-one-get-one deals at John’s Garden and family-friendly activities including flower crown crafting and face painting. A beloved coastal destination for five decades, the Mart invites locals and visitors alike to join in the festivities. Saturday, August 9, from 12-4 p.m. 3835 Cross Creek Road, Malibu. More Information
Nisei Week Returns to Little Tokyo
Starts Aug. 9. Now in its 83rd year, Nisei Week remains one of the country’s longest-running and most beloved Japanese cultural festivals. Held in the heart of Little Tokyo, the multi-day celebration brings together generations through taiko drumming, ondo street dancing, cultural exhibitions and the iconic Grand Parade. This weekend, the neighborhood transforms with bonsai displays, tea ceremonies, calligraphy demos and the dramatic nebuta float lighting up the streets. The parade—featuring traditional dancers, drummers, community groups and the newly crowned Nisei Week Queen and Court—winds along 1st and 2nd Streets between San Pedro Street and Central Avenue, offering a powerful glimpse into the history and heart of Japanese American culture in Los Angeles. niseiweek.org
Movies Under the Stars at One Colorado
Aug. 9. Catch a movie under the stars in Pasadena’s One Colorado shopping plaza during its free summer film series. Guests who spend at least $50 per person at participating shops or restaurants earlier in the day can score VIP seating, complete with complimentary popcorn, a drink and a free ticket to the IPIC—making it a perfect excuse to shop, dine and unwind with a film. This weekend is School of Rock. This Saturday at 8:30 p.m. Free (First come first served). 41 Hugus Alley, Los Angeles. visitpasadena.com
Pacific Music Festival presents “Turandot in Concert”
Aug. 16. For one night only on Saturday, August 16, Turandot in Concert brings the sweeping drama of Puccini’s final opera to Walt Disney Concert Hall. Featuring world-renowned soprano Nina Warren as Princess Turandot and tenor Alfred Kim as Prince Calaf, the evening also stars rising soprano Golda Zahra as Liù and bass Andrew Potter as Timur. With a powerhouse cast and unforgettable score, this concert performance delivers the emotional intensity and grandeur that have made Turandot a cornerstone of the operatic canon. Next Saturday at 7 p.m. 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. turandotconcert.com
Food + Drinks
Levain Bakery opens in Beverly Hills
Opens Aug. 8. Celebrating its Beverly Hills grand opening, Levain Bakery marks its third Los Angeles location with a ribbon cutting and sweet surprises. The first 100 guests will receive a custom tote bag filled with Levain swag in honor of the local community. To commemorate the launch, Levain is debuting a limited-edition Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Chip cookie—available only at the Beverly Hills location for one month—a rich, indulgent twist on the bakery’s original cult classic. All opening day proceeds will benefit Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles, a nonprofit focused on feeding those facing food insecurity through community-powered meal prep and distribution. Friday at 8 a.m. 130 S. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills.
Trellis Bar & Lounge at The Getty Center
Now Serving. Introducing the new Trellis Bar & Lounge, an open-air venue at The Getty Center that offers a laid-back yet elevated experience with handcrafted cocktails, mocktails, wines and light bites. The space sits just beyond the Museum’s entrance hall and requires no reservations. Inspired by the shadows and symmetry of its namesake lavender trellis, the lounge transforms a once-neutral terrace into a vibrant spot where hues of cobalt, yellow and purple meet sleek design and coastal charm—creating a stylish, sensory pause between galleries. Open Tuesday-Sunday, from 2-6:30 p.m. (with extended hours until 8:30 p.m. on Saturdays). 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles. gettyedu.com
Cosetta Santa Monica Launches Lunch
Now Serving. The new Cosetta in Santa Monica now offers lunch, expanding its California-inflected Italian menu with casual daytime options best enjoyed on the sunlit patio or via the takeout window. Chef Zach Pollack’s signature breads anchor a lineup of sandwiches and wraps like the Stepmother Italian sub, Chicken Caesar with Calabrian chili crisp and the vegetarian Sabich-ish with fried eggplant and amba. Salads such as the Cosetta Caesar and Tuscan Tabbouleh come with optional grilled chicken, seared abalone, or jammy eggs. Select dinner items, including pizzas like Hawaiian Sunrise and antipasti like smoked mozzarella sticks and “Cosetta Cool Ranch” chips, are also available, with desserts like the chocolate peanut butter Budino rounding out the midday menu. Tuesday–Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Friday–Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 3150 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica. Reserve Now
DineLA at Crustacean Beverly Hills
Until Aug. 8. Celebrating three decades as a pioneer of Vietnamese fusion cuisine, Crustacean Beverly Hills marks its 30th anniversary with a special dineLA menu. They are offering a $45 three-course lunch menu featuring standout dishes like kohlrabi caesar, crispy “banh hoi” wrapped tiger prawns, caramelized pork spare rib “suon rang,” grilled turmeric fish “cha ca thang long,” and smoked poblano udon with shiitake and soy chorizo. Guests can enhance their meal with a side of Crustacean’s legendary garlic noodles or garlic rice for a small additional charge. Hours vary. 468 N. Bedford Drive, Beverly Hills. crustaceanbh.com
Afternoon Tea with Dahlia
Now Serving. For an elegant afternoon retreat, Dahlia—the jewel-box cocktail lounge envisioned by designer Kelly Wearstler—now offers a fully vegan afternoon tea service. Curated in partnership with TEALEAVES, the experience features an array of organic loose-leaf teas, from delicate white jasmine pearl to the fruity, floral Peach Fuzz and earthy Genmai Cha. Paired with beautifully crafted plant-based bites, this refined tea service brings a fresh, upscale twist to the Los Angeles tea scene—perfect for those seeking a serene, sensory escape. Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 1100 S. Broadway, Los Angeles. properhotel.com
Arts + Culture
Jurassic Park in Concert
Aug. 8-9. The Hollywood Bowl transforms into Isla Nublar for one epic night as Jurassic Park roars to life on the big screen—this time with the legendary score performed live by Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Projected in HD, the film’s groundbreaking visuals and edge-of-your-seat thrills collide with John Williams’ iconic music for an unforgettable cinematic concert experience. Welcome… to Jurassic Park, like you’ve never seen—or heard—it before. Friday-Saturday, at 8 p.m. 2301 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles. hollywoodbowl.com
Andy Grammar at The Ford
Aug. 10. Multi-platinum artist, Andy Grammer, steps into new emotional territory with Monster, his most introspective album to date. Known for feel-good hits like “Honey, I’m Good” and “Don’t Give Up On Me,” the multi-platinum singer-songwriter shifts from optimism to vulnerability, drawing from five years of personal upheaval—including the birth of his second child, a major breakup, the pandemic and his journey through therapy. The result is a raw, honest exploration of relationships, identity and healing—a reminder that even in chaos, connection remains everything. Sunday at 7:30 p.m. 2580 Cahuenga Blvd E, Los Angeles. theford.com
CatVideoFest
Ongoing. The popular feline video festival returns with a purr-worthy 70-minute compilation screening at Vidiots in Eagle Rock over eight days, inviting feline fans to trade their phones for the big screen. Catch the whisker-filled action in the main theater this weekend or at the MUBI Microcinema during the week. Proceeds benefit local cat charities and shelters, making it a feel-good, fur-filled outing that supports real-life meows in need. Hours vary. 4884 Eagle Rock Blvd., Los Angeles. vidiotsfoundation.org
Talks & Telescopes
Aug. 9. Dr. Mike Brown, Professor of Planetary Astronomy at Caltech, recounts how more than 30 astronomers over the past 175 years have speculated about a giant planet beyond Neptune—and all have been wrong. In 2016, he and Konstantin Batygin joined that list, proposing that Planet Nine, possibly 20 times farther from the Sun than Neptune, is the most plausible explanation for several puzzling phenomena in the distant solar system. In this talk, Brown will explore the evidence behind their hypothesis, the ongoing search for this elusive world, when it might finally be found and the possibility that they, too, could be mistaken. Saturday at 5:30 p.m. Mount Wilson Road, Los Angeles. mtwilson.edu
Photo credit: Nisei Week Courtesy Toyo Miyatake Studios. All other images are courtesy of the venues and businesses featured.
