Sundaze in the City @ Angel City Brewing
Sunday, enjoy Lil’ Tokyo Art’s District from 2 pm-10 pm. 216 S Alameda St. Los Angeles, 90012; 213.622.1261
Everything Is Festival of Found Footage
Who doesn’t love random stuff? Makes life interesting. Check out Pop-culture footage with Neil Hamburger, Andrew W.K. and writers from Conan. Through-Monday. $10-14; The Cinefamily, 611 N. Fairfax Ave., West Hollywood; 323.655.2510
Rooftop 4th Festivities
This Monday at Hotel Erwin’s rooftop bar enjoy all-you-can-eat Pulled Pork Sliders and Sushi Nachos (ahi tuna with rice chips) from their new grill menu. Plus fireworks if you stay late! Not the cheapest party: ($40) 12-5 pm, ($80) 6 pm-midnight, High at Hotel Erwin, 1697 Pacific Ave.; 310.452.1111
Or head here…
The party at Suite 700 at The Hotel Shangri-La has the views and a little less price ($50) which includes two cocktails and a plate of sliders. July 4, 4 pm; 1301 Ocean Ave.; 310.394.2791
Summer Sessions! by Oliver Peoples
Get some great deals this Saturday from 5 pm-8 pm. There will be designer shades by Oliver Peoples, Paul Smith and Mosely Tribes, plus complimentary cocktails and tunes. Malibu
The Bacon Class
Bacon makes everything better. It’s a known fact. Learn how to bake cookies, scones, and muffins; all with strips of bacon. $95; Friday 7 pm; The Gourmandise School of Sweets & Savories, 395 Santa Monica Place at The Market, 3rd Fl, Santa Monica; 310.656.8800
Fried Chicken Box
LA has a ton of outdoor movies, events and concerts this summer. Before you head to any of them, swing by Cube for their new Fried Chicken Picnic Box for Two! It comes with sides, like a tomato-peach-mozzarella salad and strawberry shortcake. Plus, They will throw in a bottle of wine that pairs well with whatever you’re munching on. Available Tuesday-Saturday, $48 (wine extra); 615 N La Brea Ave.; 323.939.1148
Santa Monica’s 5th Annual Fourth of July Parade
Head to Santa Monica’s Main Street and celebrate our country’s independence. The after party is in Heritage Square where you can enjoy live music, food trucks and picnics on the lawn. July 4 at 9:30 am; begins at Santa Monica Civic Center, 1855 Main St, Santa Monica, 90401
Seven Grand 4th of July Party.
Head downtown on Sunday at 7 pm for the Seven Grand independence party. Maker’s Mark and The Bourbon Review present live Blues with Deacon Jones featuring Artwork Jamal, Maker’s Mark Collins’ with Spring Street Smokehouse BBQ. 515 West 7th St., Los Angeles
Mr. & Mrs. Muscle Beach
Venice Beach’s outdoor gym is the place to see (and be seen if you’re a bodybuilder). Get there between 7:30-9:30 am and bring $80 to compete, otherwise just go and check it out. Free; Monday 10 am, Venice Recreation Center, 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice; 310.399.2775
Pools Parties
Swimming with Sharks Pool Party
Saturday, July 2, 1-8 pm @ The Standard Hotel – Downtown LA
WET Pool Party
Sunday, July 3, 12-8 pm @ Tropicana Bar @ The Roosevelt Hotel
Viva Sundays with Brazilian Bingo
Sunday, July 3, 6 pm-2 am @ The Standard – Hollywood
The Do-Over Presents Over & Over
Monday, July 4, 2-10 pm @ The Standard Downtown
Fireworks
Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular With Darryl Hall & John Oates
Saturday, Sunday & Monday, call at 7:30 pm @ Hollywood Bowl
Americafest 2011
Monday, July 4, 2-10 pm @ Pasadena Rose Bowl
CBS Studios Fireworks Show
Monday, July 4, 5-9 pm @ CBS Radford Studios
Pacific Palisades Concert & Fireworks
Monday, July 4, 6:30-10 pm @ Palisades High School
