From farewell tours to free festivals, baseball showdowns to mountaintop concerts, here are more than a dozen of the best ways to spend your weekend across Los Angeles and Orange County.
1. With Max and Goofy Live On Stage!
Date/Time: Fri, Aug 29 · Fan Event 6:30 PM | Daily showtimes Aug 29–Sept 3 at 10 AM, 1 PM, 4 PM, 7 PM
Location: El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood
Celebrate A Goofy Movie with live stage appearances, cosplay photo ops, collectible popcorn buckets, and themed concessions. Tickets are $20.
Tickets:
https://www.elcapitantickets.com
https://www.fandango.com/el-capitan-theatre-aacon/theater-page
2. The Wannabes – Live at Lawless Brewing
Date/Time: Sat, Aug 30 · 6–8 PM
Location: Lawless Brewing, North Hollywood
Free Saturday evening show featuring local band The Wannabes with great music and craft beer.
More Info: https://www.instagram.com/p/DN3q3JrZF-o/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
3. Gelato Festival World Masters 2025
Date/Time: Sat–Sun, Aug 30–31
Location: Ovation Hollywood, Hollywood Blvd
Taste artisan gelato flavors from master chefs around the world.
4. The Offspring – Supercharged Tour
Date/Time: Fri, Aug 29 · 7 PM
Location: Kia Forum, Inglewood
Punk rock legends The Offspring bring their worldwide tour to LA with fan favorites like Self Esteem and The Kids Aren’t Alright.
5. Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks
Date/Time: Aug 29–31 (Fri 7 PM, Sat 6 PM, Sun 1 PM)
Location: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
The Dodgers host the Arizona Diamondbacks all weekend long.
More Info & Tickets: https://www.mlb.com/dodgers/schedule/2025-08
6. Mount Wilson Observatory – Concerts in the Dome
Date/Time: Sun, Aug 31 · 3 PM & 5 PM
Location: Mount Wilson Observatory
Enjoy an intimate concert inside the 100-inch Hooker telescope dome featuring Leelou and Friends performing soulful classics. Tickets $60.
Tickets: https://www.mtwilson.edu/concerts/
7. Facebook Marketplace Road Trip Pop-Up
Date/Time: Sun, Aug 31 · All day
Location: Melrose Trading Post, Los Angeles
Browse treasures, meet LA sellers, enjoy free styling sessions, photo portraits, Sad Girl Creamery treats, and exclusive swag.
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/24302989706022765
8. LABUBU Rave @ Catch One
Date/Time: Fri, Aug 29 · 10 PM – Sat, Aug 30 · 2 AM
Location: Catch One, Pico Blvd
A high-energy Jungle House rave inspired by Tiësto, Dom Dolla, and more.
9. Cyndi Lauper – Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour
Date/Time: Fri & Sat, Aug 29–30 · 8 PM
Location: Hollywood Bowl
The pop icon bids farewell with anthems like Time After Time and True Colors, plus fireworks. Jake Wesley Rogers opens.
Tickets: https://www.hollywoodbowl.com/events/performances/3626/2025-08-30/cyndi-lauper
10. Betty Who with the LA Phil
Date/Time: Sat, Aug 30 · 8–10 PM
Location: John Anson Ford Theatre, Los Angeles
The Aussie pop star joins the LA Phil and conductor Chelsea Gallo for a symphonic pop celebration.
Tickets: https://www.bettywhomusic.com/
11. David Minkin – World-Class Wonders at the Biltmore
Date/Time: Sat, Aug 30 · 5 & 8 PM | Sun, Aug 31 · 2:30 & 5 PM
Location: The Biltmore, Downtown LA
See award-winning magician David Minkin perform intimate illusions paired with storytelling at the historic Biltmore Hotel. Tickets start at $55.
Tickets: https://davidminkin.com/
12. LAFC vs. San Diego FC
Date/Time: Sun, Aug 31 · 12–2 PM
Location: BMO Stadium, Los Angeles
Catch LAFC take on San Diego FC in this early afternoon matchup.
13. Riptide Film Festival
Date/Time: Sun, Aug 31 · 11 AM – 10 PM
Location: James R. Armstrong Theatre, Torrance
Discover the next wave of SoCal filmmakers at this all-day festival with student showcases, indie shorts, and VIP perks.
Tickets & Info: https://riptidefilmfest.com/
14. 6th Annual Leimert Park Jazz Festival
Date/Time: Sat, Aug 30 · 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Location: Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza
A free, day-long celebration of jazz featuring GRAMMY® winners, rising stars, art exhibits, food, kids’ activities, and a Wine & Beer Lounge.
More Info & RSVP: https://www.leimertparkjazzfestival.org
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