From fireworks at the Bowl to car-free streets in South LA, major concerts, festivals, cultural celebrations, and a brand-new museum exhibition, this weekend is packed with events across Los Angeles and Orange County. Here are more than a dozen standout ways to spend September 12–14.
The Cortège — Los Angeles Equestrian Center
Date/Time: Thu, Sept 11 – Sun, Sept 28 | Various showtimes
Location: Los Angeles Equestrian Center, 480 W Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91506
The Cortège is a participatory theater experience reviving the lost arts of mythic pageantry. Inspired by Walt Disney’s fairy tales and Carl Jung’s collective consciousness, this modern procession offers ritual, music, and movement as a communal passage toward shared meaning and hope.
Tickets/Info: https://thelaec.com/events/the-cortege
Jaws: The Exhibition — Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Date/Time: Sun, Sept 14, 2025 – Sun, Jul 26, 2026 | Museum hours
Location: Academy Museum, 6067 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Marking the film’s 50th anniversary, Jaws: The Exhibition is the largest showcase ever dedicated to Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster classic. Explore original objects, behind-the-scenes artifacts, and interactive displays that revisit Jaws scene by scene.
Tickets/Info: https://www.academymuseum.org/en/exhibitions/jaws
Fireworks Finale: Chicago with Christopher Cross — Hollywood Bowl
Date/Time: Fri, Sept 12 & Sat, Sept 13 | 8:00 PM · Sun, Sept 14 | 7:30 PM
Location: Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068
Summary: The Hollywood Bowl closes its season with Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Chicago, performing hits like “25 or 6 to 4” and “Saturday in the Park,” with opener Christopher Cross. Expect an unforgettable evening capped by the Bowl’s signature fireworks spectacular.
Tickets/Info: https://www.hollywoodbowl.com/events/performances/3636/2025-09-12/fireworks-finale-chicago
DTLA Dog Day — Maguire Gardens
Date/Time: Fri, Sept 12 | 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Maguire Gardens at Los Angeles Central Library, 700 W 5th St, Los Angeles, CA 90071
After a brief “paws,” DTLA Dog Day returns with a one-night-only “yappy hour.” Bring your pup for specialty drinks, dog-friendly vendors, photo ops, live music, and community walks in the heart of downtown.
Tickets/Info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dtla-dog-day-2025-tickets-1513727703309
Boots on Main — Yorba Linda
Date/Time: Sat, Sept 13 | 2:00 – 10:00 PM
Location: Main Street, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Yorba Linda’s ultimate country street festival returns with live music on two stages, line dancing, a beer garden, and artisan vendors. Free and family-friendly, with proceeds from pre-sold trucker hats benefiting Veteran Strong USA.
Tickets/Info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boots-on-main-country-festival-tickets-1364963946909
Maker Faire Orange County — OC Fair & Event Center
Date/Time: Sat–Sun, Sept 13–14 | Various times
Location: OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa, CA
A hands-on showcase of invention and creativity featuring tech enthusiasts, artists, crafters, and DIY hobbyists. Explore workshops, interactive exhibits, and maker projects designed to spark innovation.
Tickets/Info: https://oc.makerfaire.com/
Camille A. Brown & Dancers — The Music Center’s Ahmanson Theatre
Date/Time: Fri–Sun, Sept 12–14 | Various showtimes
Location: The Music Center’s Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Five-time Tony® nominee Camille A. Brown makes her Music Center debut with the West Coast premiere of I AM!, blending African diasporic movement, theater, and live original music in a boundary-pushing contemporary dance work.
Tickets/Info: https://www.musiccenter.org/smartseat/?itemNumber=7089&resetMOS=True#/
Echoes of Our Ancestors — Greek Theatre
Date/Time: Fri, Sept 12 | 7:30 – 9:30 PM
Location: Greek Theatre, 2700 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
This epic concert features Serj Tankian of System of a Down, Tigran Hamasyan, Sebu of Capital Cities, Isabel Bayrakdarian, and more. Led by maestro Sergey Smbatyan and the State Symphony, the evening combines music, dance, and LED visuals to honor resilience and cultural pride.
Tickets/Info: https://www.ticketmaster.com/echoes-of-our-ancestors-los-angeles-california-09-12-2025/event/090062D1F26D564C
Lil Wayne: Tha Carter VI Tour — Crypto.com Arena
Date/Time: Fri, Sept 12 | 8:00 PM
Location: Crypto.com Arena, 1111 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Rap icon Lil Wayne brings his Tha Carter VI Tour to LA, celebrating two decades of Carter classics with a career-spanning setlist of hits and fan favorites.
Tickets/Info: https://www.ticketmaster.com/lil-wayne-tha-carter-vi-tour-los-angeles-california-09-12-2025/event/2C0062B691F1089E
Zuma Beach Triathlon — Malibu
Date/Time: Sat–Sun, Sept 13–14 | Sat: Kids Triathlon 8:00 AM · Sun: Olympic Distance 7:00 AM
Location: Zuma Beach, 30600 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
Athletes of all levels take on Malibu’s coast in a swim-bike-run challenge. Saturday features kids’ races, while Sunday’s Olympic Distance triathlon brings 500 competitors. Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu and the Challenged Athletes Foundation.
Tickets/Info: https://zumabeachtriathlon.org/
Chris Brown: Breezy Bowl XX — SoFi Stadium
Date/Time: Sat–Sun, Sept 13–14 | 7:00 – 10:00 PM
Location: SoFi Stadium, 1001 Stadium Dr, Inglewood, CA 90301
Chris Brown lights up SoFi with his Breezy Bowl XX tour, delivering choreography, chart-topping hits, and stadium-sized production over two nights.
Tickets/Info: https://www.ticketmaster.com/chris-brown-breezy-bowl-xx-inglewood-california-09-13-2025/event/0A00627ADA5F4E94
Linkin Park — Intuit Dome
Date/Time: Sat, Sept 13 | 7:30 – 9:30 PM
Location: Intuit Dome, 3930 W Century Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90303
Returning to their SoCal roots, Linkin Park performs at the Intuit Dome with a set spanning Hybrid Theory classics to Grammy-winning collaborations, blending nostalgia and raw rock energy.
Tickets/Info: https://www.axs.com/events/914175/linkin-park-tickets
Boots & Bonnets British Car Show — Autry Museum of the American West
Date/Time: Sun, Sept 14 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Autry Museum, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Classic British cars and motorcycles roll into Griffith Park for this 16th annual celebration. With food trucks, giveaways, and a Western twist, the show is free for guests and includes museum access for registered vehicles.
Tickets/Info: https://www.theautry.org/events/autry-outdoors/boots-bonnets-british-car-show
CicLAvia — Historic South Central Meets Watts
Date/Time: Sun, Sept 14 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Jazz Park Hub, Central Ave & E Vernon Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90011
CicLAvia transforms Historic South Central and Watts into a car-free festival for the day. Walk, jog, bike, skate, or simply enjoy the vibe along the open streets. Free and open to all ages.
Tickets/Info: https://www.ciclavia.org/ciclavia_historic_south_central_meets_watts25
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