THINGS TO DO
July 31-August 2
KCON; LA Convention Center, Staple Center
Brush up on all things Hallyu with three days of concerts, panels and signings stocked with Korean superstars.
August 8
CicLAvia: Culver City Meets Venice; Various locations
Pedal your way from Downtown Culver City toward the beach during the bike-friendly fest.
August 8, 9
Splash House; Palm Springs
Pamper yourself poolside at this hotel-hopping pool party and music fest in the desert.
August 12, 19
Lakeside Lounge; Descanso Gardens
Pretend you're back at camp on a summer night with beer, games and music in one of LA's most idyllic settings.
August 14
Grand Performances; California Plaza
Listen to live classical music remixes from producer-musician Marc de Clive-Lowe; RSVP with us for free sandwiches, beer and cocktails.
August 14-16
D23 Expo; Anaheim Convention Center
See what sort of magic Disney has been working on at this three-day fan convention.
Find more things to do in our August 2015 events calendar.
FOOD & DRINK
Aug 6
An Evening on the Beach; Jonathan Beach Club Santa Monica
Eat for a cause at this annual bash, featuring bites from Wexler’s Deli, Osteria Mozza and more.
Aug 7
Brew at the Zoo; Los Angeles Zoo
Knock back some craft beer as monkeys and exotic birds screech in the background during this beer-centric party.
Aug 9
Avocado Festival; Angel City Brewery
Celebrate Southern California's green staple with avocado-flavored popsicles, beers and more.
Aug 13
Lobster Rumble; Los Angeles Center Studios
Indulge your seafood cravings as 17 lobster roll contenders come together to duke it out over who makes the best New England staple.
Aug 22
Day-Lee Foods World Gyoza Eating Championship; JACCC
Test your love of dumplings at this epic showdown, where competitive eaters devour as many gyoza as possible in 10 minutes.
Aug 27-30
LA Food & Wine Festival; Various locations
Dive into four days of tastings, demos, dinners, seminars and more at this citywide food and wine festival.
ARTS & CULTURE
July 30-August 16
Upstairs-Downstairs at the Gamble House; Gamble House
Take a Downton Abbey-esque tour of both the servants' quarters and the family rooms in the handsome Pasadena home.
July 30-August 15
New Original Works Festival; REDCAT
See what’s cutting edge in the city’s vibrant performing arts scene at REDCAT’s yearly summer festival.
August 15
Christian Marclay: The Clock: 24-Hour Screening; LACMA
Watch time tick by as this cinematically constructed montage plays for a full 24 hours in the middle of its summer-long run.
August 15
Ron Funches; Hollywood Improv
Catch a set from the soft-spoken and hilarious comedian as he records his debut album.
August 15-23
Nisei Week Japanese Festival; JACCC
Celebrate Japanese culture with displays of martial arts, tea ceremonies, flower arranging and more.
FILM
August 15
Slumber Party! Movies All Night; Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Catch teen favorites like Can’t Hardly Wait, Scream and Cruel Intentions until the wee hour of 4am (free Intelligentsia coffee included).
August 22
Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure 30th Anniversary; Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Tim Burton’s decade-defining, breakout feature with DJ Chris Holmes, a Pee-Wee photo booth and more.
August 24
The Birdcage; The Mondrian
See Nathan Lane and the late, great Robin Williams in arguably their funniest, most touching performances at the Mondrian’s Dive in Theater.
August 26-September 19
Rooftop Film Club; Ricardo Montalban Theatre
Claim a seat on a Hollywood rooftop as this London-based screening series makes its LA debut with a showing of The Big Lebowski.
Find more movies in our picks for this week's best film events.
MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE
August 5
Wilco; Greek Theatre
Bank on hearing old favorites alongside cuts off the rock darlings’ new album Star Wars at the Greek.
August 8
Low End Theory Festival; Shrine Expo Hall
Catch an evening of experimental hip hop and beat-driven electronica straight from the now legendary DJ night.
August 14-16
Berserktown II; The Observatory
See Thee Oh Sees headline this DIY, punk and underground music fest in Santa Ana.
August 14-16
Echo Park Rising; Various locations
Celebrate the Eastside's music scene with three days of free shows all over Echo Park.
August 20
Savages; Pappy & Harriet's
Watch the all-female post-punk rockers bring their great, gritty sound and showmanship to the desert.
August 21, 24-26
Taylor Swift’s 1989 World Tour; Staples Center
Join the 23-year-old sensation, her star-powered #squad and an army of fans to hear tracks off her latest pop opus, 1989.
August 22, 23
FYF Fest; LA Sports Arena
Hear Frank Ocean, Morrissey, Bloc Party, the Jesus and Mary Chain and more as they headline the two-day indie fest.
See more concerts in our August 2015 concert calendar.
SHOPPING & STYLE
August 8
Esqueleto LA grand opening party; Esqueleto
Check out the new LA outpost of one of Oakland’s best jewelry shops at this grand opening party complete with cocktails, Guisados tacos and 10% off all purchases.
August 8, 9
Unique LA Summer Market; California Market Center
Take your pick of all things handmade at this upscale craft fair in DTLA..