Events
Fireworks Finale with Chicago at The Hollywood Bowl
Sept. 12-14. The band Chicago brings its iconic, horn-driven rock and heart-aching ballads—songs like “25 or 6 to 4,” “Colour My World” and “Saturday in the Park”—to the Hollywood Bowl for the Fireworks Finale. Each night ends in a dazzling fireworks show as they close out the 2025 summer season. Gate opens 6 p.m. show starts around 8 p.m. (7:30 p.m. on Sunday). Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles. hollywoodbowl.com
DTLA Dog Day at Maguire Gardens
Sept. 12. Join DTLA Dog Day returns to Maguire Gardens at the Los Angeles Central Library for a “yappy hour.” Bring your pup and enjoy dog-friendly vendors (from gourmet food to CBD pet products), handcrafted bandannas, pet portraits, treats, a community dog walk (departures at 6 p.m. & 7 p.m. with FitPals LA), live music and photo ops. Drinks from the Italian restaurant Settecento will be available for purchase; a portion of proceeds benefit the Vanderpump Dog Foundation. Friday at 4-8 p.m. Maguire Gardens, Flower Street, Los Angeles. More Information
Traditional Mezcal Festival in DTLA
Sept. 13. Experience authentic mezcal de campesinos at Mezcal Por Siempre Year Two, where over 50 producers from across Mexico—many not regularly sold in the U.S.—will be on hand for unlimited tasting with a general admission ticket ($87). The event also features cultural programming like ballet folklórico, visual arts, live podcasts and a lineup of celebrated food vendors such as Komal, Ditroit Taqueria, Burritos La Palma, Madre! Restaurant and more. Saturday, 1-6:30 p.m. 1005 Mateo Street, Los Angeles. Get Tickets Now
Family Style Fest: Food + Streetwear Mash-Up
Sept. 13. Complex’s Family Style Fest returns with its 2025 food + streetwear mash-up at LA State Historic Park. Expect a bold mix of high profile apparel brands like Uprisers, Staud and Kids of Immigrants alongside acclaimed L.A. restaurants including Kato, Kuya Lord and Bistro Na’s. From outside L.A., Curry Up (Tokyo), Michelin-starred Bell’s (Los Alamos), Bettina (Santa Barbara/Montecito) and The Wiener’s Circle (Chicago) will join the crowd. More than 50 food concepts will be sampling—including Amboy, Ototo, Miya Miya Shawarma, Marathon Burger and Handles Coffee. VIP ticket holders get five meal tickets, access to exclusive areas with complimentary stations, a VIP open bar and a special merch pack. Friday, 12–8 p.m.1245 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles. familystylefest.com
MAUM Market ROW DTLA
Sept. 13. Explore MAUM Market at ROW DTLA, a curated pop-up celebrating AAPI artists, creatives and entrepreneurs. Shop handmade goods, art, ceramics, jewelry, clothing, beauty and wellness finds, homewares and treats—all in a family-friendly, pet-friendly setting. Free to attend, RSVP recommended. Saturday, noon–4 p.m. Dock St., ROW DTLA, 777 S Alameda St, Los Angeles. More Information
Food + Drinks
BeachLife Festival x Manhattan Beach Food & Wine
Sept. 12–13. Two popular South Bay favorites collaborate, as BeachLife Festival brings its coastal energy and DJ stage to the 2nd Annual Manhattan Beach Food & Wine for the first time, transforming the two-day culinary celebration into a full-sensory weekend. Forty-six all-star chefs will present world-class dishes paired with fine wines, spirits, cocktails and craft beer, all set against a soundtrack of live DJ sets. Friday–Saturday, 7–10 p.m. (VIP 6 p.m.) 3500 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach. manhattanbeachfoodandwine.com
Native American Dinner by Flavors From Afar
Sept. 12. This new restaurant potlights Chef Louie Chavez as he debuts a Native American dinner menu inspired by his Navajo and Apache roots and the cooking traditions of his grandmother. Guests will experience dishes such as fry bread, Three Sisters soup, saffron-braised short rib, maple-glazed root vegetables and Cherokee grape dumplings. Every Friday and Saturday from 5–10 p.m. 5652 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. flavorsfromafar.co
Baby Bistro
Open. Chef Miles Thompson and Andy Schwartz bring inventive wine bar fare to an intimate indoor space with a leafy patio framed by banana trees and gardens. Their menu includes inventive dishes like housemade onion bread with Liptauer cheese and cucumber squid salad, alongside a rotating lineup of seasonal plates. Tuesday-Saturday, 5:30-10 p.m. 1027 Alpine Street, Los Angeles. babybistrola.com
National Black & White Cookie Day at Levain Bakery
Sept. 12-14. To mark National Black & White Cookie Day, Levain Bakery brings back the Black & White Chocolate Chip Cookie for a limited-time return. This playful take on the New York classic layers a rich dark cocoa base with semi-sweet and white chocolate chips, available for one weekend only at Levain’s Los Angeles locations. For specific hour and locations, visit levainbakery.com
Magnolia Bakery x Hawaiian Host Ube Cupcake Launch in WeHo
Until Sept. 14. Magnolia Bakery partners with Hawaiian Host to debut a limited-time Ube Cupcake at its West Hollywood location. Inspired by Hawaiian Host’s new Ube White Chocolate Macadamias, the treat features a fluffy ube cupcake filled with halaya, topped with ube and meringue buttercream and finished with a chocolate-covered macadamia. $4.25 each, available for one week only. 8389 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles. magnoliabakery.com
Arts + Culture
Jaws: the Exhibition at The Academy Museum of Los Angeles
Starts Sept. 14. Dive into Jaws: The Exhibition at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, the museum’s first and largest show dedicated to a single film. Curated with access to collections from Steven Spielberg, the Amblin Hearth Archive, and NBCUniversal Archives, the exhibition revisits Jaws (1975) scene by scene with over 200 original objects—many never before seen—alongside behind-the-scenes insights, interactive moments and immersive reconstructions. Opens this Sunday at 10 a.m. 6067 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. academymuseum.org
Summer of Salsa
Sept. 12. Founded in 2004 and led by trombonist Adam Rundquist, Conjunto Oye! brings its high-energy “Nuyorican” salsa to LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes as part of the Summer of Salsa series. Known as one of L.A.’s premier salsa bands, the group delivers traditional Cuban rhythms with Puerto Rican flair. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Free admission. Friday at 6 p.m. 501 N. Main Street, Los Angeles. lapca.org
Americana in the Park
Sept. 14. Commemorate Santa Monica’s 150th anniversary with a free Americana in the Park concert presented by McCabe’s Guitar Shop and KCRW. The lineup features El Rayo X, Alice Howe & Freebo, the Gumbo Brothers and Babilonia with Celia Chavez. Bring a picnic and blanket, enjoy food trucks, kids’ activities and a McCabe’s pop-up. Sunday, 1:30–6:30 p.m. Gandara Park, 1819 Stewart Street, Santa Monica. santamonica.org
Electric Bloom Experience at Westfield Century City
Sept. 13-14. Step into the launch of Disney’s new series Electric Bloom at Westfield Century City’s Electric Bloom Experience. The Atrium comes alive with photo ops, a friendship charm bracelet station, glam matches for you and your BFF, tasty treats and free giveaways—all inspired by the series debuting September 17 on Disney Channel and Disney+. Free. Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Westfield Century City, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles. westfield.com
Photo credit: : Courtesy of Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Dogs in park courtesy of Silvana Carlos. All other images are courtesy of the venues and businesses featured.
