From Greek food and World Cup celebrations to open streets and summer art festivals, there’s plenty happening across Southern California this weekend.
BET Experience Fan Fest
Summary: BET Experience returns with two days of live performances, celebrity appearances, interactive activations and fan experiences leading up to the BET Awards.
Date: June 26–27
Place: The Beehive at SoLa, Los Angeles
Website: https://www.betexperience.com/p/1
El Pueblo de Los Angeles Heritage Festival
Summary: A free inaugural festival celebrating Los Angeles’ history with live music, food, family activities and World Cup-themed festivities. Ozomatli performs Saturday and Poncho Sanchez headlines Sunday.
Date: June 26–28
Place: El Pueblo Historical Monument, Los Angeles
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/el-pueblo-de-los-angeles-heritage-festival-tickets-1989322132048
A Taste of Greece
Summary: Experience authentic Greek food, pastries, dancing, church tours, cultural performances and a marketplace during Irvine’s annual Greek Festival.
Date: June 26–28
Place: Saint Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church, Irvine
Website: https://irvinegreekfest.com/
Lions Club Fish Fry & Carnival
Summary: Carnival rides, live music, food, beer garden and family fun at this longtime Costa Mesa tradition.
Date: June 26–28
Place: Lions Park, Costa Mesa
Website: https://cmnh-lions.com/
Sawdust Art Festival
Summary: One of Laguna Beach’s signature summer festivals featuring artists, live music, demonstrations and outdoor shopping.
Date: Opens June 26 (through Sept. 6)
Place: Laguna Beach
Website: https://sawdustartfestival.org/
Laguna Art-A-Fair
Summary: Celebrating its 60th year with fine art, artist demonstrations, workshops, live entertainment and food.
Date: Opens June 26 (through Sept. 6)
Place: Laguna Beach
Website: https://www.art-a-fair.com/
CicLAvia: Leimert Park Meets Expo Park
Summary: Explore 3.6 miles of car-free streets connecting Leimert Park and Expo Park by walking, biking, skating or jogging. Free family activities, bike repair stations and community hubs are available along the route.
Date: Sunday, June 28 | 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Place: Leimert Park to Expo Park
Website: https://www.ciclavia.org/ciclavia_leimert_park_meets_expo_park26
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