Weekly Guide to the Best Things to Do in LA
Monday
50 First Dates at Rooftop Cinema Club
Grab your person and head to Rooftop Cinema Club for a screening of the beloved romantic comedy 50 First Dates, because nothing beats watching Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore fall in love over and over again under the open sky. Grab your tickets before they sell out! $24+; Monday, 8:35 pm; Level Hotel at Blessing Capital – 888 S Olive St 4th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Rooftop Dining is Back at The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills
Rooftop dining season is back in West Hollywood! The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills has reopened Boxwood on The Roof for summer, welcoming both hotel guests and locals for dinner nightly under the stars with sweeping city views. Executive Chef Anthony Keene’s menu features fresh summer flavors, handmade pastas, coastal seafood, premium USDA Prime and Wagyu steaks, and indulgent desserts — plus signature cocktails like the Golden Hour Spritz and Watermelon Margarita. $35+; (complimentary 2-hour valet parking with validation); Mondays – Sundays, 5 – 10:00 pm; The London – 1020 N San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069; 844.489.9660
Tuesday
It’s Taco Tuesday!
It’s Taco Tuesday Los Angeles, and that means one thing: epic deals on everyone’s favorite LA staple. But with countless taquerias and restaurants offering specials across the city, navigating the options can be like finding the perfect avocado – daunting and potentially messy. Here’s the thing though – going out for Taco Tuesday is honestly one of the best things to do in Los Angeles, whether you’re a longtime local or just visiting our amazing city. There’s something magical about discovering hole-in-the-wall gems, trying authentic family recipes, and bonding with friends over incredible tacos and margaritas that perfectly captures the LA spirit. Worry not, fellow LA taco enthusiasts, for your taste bud compass is here! Let’s embark on a culinary adventure across Los Angeles, exploring who has the best Taco Tuesday near me.
Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen at the Pantages
Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen has landed at the legendary Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, bringing the Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation, and the unforgettable soundtrack of our lives, straight to Los Angeles. $45+; Tuesday – 6/21, Various hours; Pantages – 6233 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028; 323.468.1700
Wednesday
CasaDami Debuts Spirit-Forward Cocktail Program
After a year of serving exclusively low-ABV drinks, Newport Beach’s CasaDami is expanding its offerings with new, spirit-forward cocktails launching today, just in time for summer! The bar program leans playful yet refined, highlighting seasonal ingredients and unique/trending flavor profiles. Think tomato notes, oregano-infused apricot liqueur, and coffee-infused Campari. $16+; Mondays – Thursdays, 5 – 10:00 pm, Fridays – Saturdays, 10:00 am – 11:00 pm and Sundays, 10:00 am – 10:00 pm; CasaDami – (Peninsula Village) – 2210 Newport Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92663; 949.781.4644
Menu highlights include:
- Summer Walk: Featuring G4 Blanco, Vinho Verde, oregano-infused apricot liqueur, and basil syrup with an olive garnish
- Heirloom Tomato White Negroni: A riff on the Negroni built around Spanish gin, Lillet Blanc, Suze, tomato water, and micro basil
- Aperol Spritz 3.0: Reimagines the classic summer apertivo as a frozen cocktail with G4 Reposado, lime, CasaDami Rose Gelato by Gelato Paradiso, and citric acid, then flash blended for a frosty finish
Rod Stewart with Richard Marx at the Hollywood Bowl
One of rock and pop’s most iconic voices takes the stage at the world’s most legendary outdoor venue. Rod Stewart performs alongside Richard Marx at the Hollywood Bowl for what is guaranteed to be a magical, unforgettable evening under the stars. $77+; Wednesday, 7:30 pm; Hollywood Bowl – 2301 Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068; 323.850.2000
Thursday
FIFA World Cup Fan Festival at the LA Memorial Coliseum
The biggest sporting event on the planet has officially landed in Los Angeles, and the energy is absolutely electric! The FIFA Fan Festival at the LA Memorial Coliseum runs for 4 days with live matches, food, fan celebrations, and music featuring Steve Aoki, Normani, Deorro, Sickick, Los Lobos, Capital Cities, and DJ Ravidrums. $10+; Thursday – Sunday, Various hours; Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum – 3911 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90037; 213.747.7111
Friday
FIFA World Cup 2026: Watch USA vs. Paraguay at SoFi Stadium
This is the moment every soccer fan in LA has been waiting for, the US Men’s National Team opens their World Cup campaign right here in our own backyard! USA vs. Paraguay tips off at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, making it one of the most epic things to do in LA this week. $2,000+; Friday, 6:00 pm; SoFi – 1001 S Stadium Dr, Inglewood, CA 90301;424.541.9100
Fútbol for the People Watch Party – USA vs. Paraguay
You don’t need a ticket to SoFi to catch all the World Cup action, as this community watch party is the most fun alternative! Presented by Councilmember Nithya Raman, the LA Parks Foundation, and Street Food Cinema, Fútbol for the People pairs the USA vs. Paraguay match with food trucks, lawn seating, and family-friendly games. Free entry; Friday, 4:00 pm; The Autry Museum – 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Barnsdall Summer Wine Nights Returns for a 17th Year
Barnsdall’s Summer Wine Nights are back for its 17th year! Every Friday night through 9/11, Barnsdall Art Park transforms into one of LA’s most magical evenings where you can sip artisanal wines from Silverlake Wine, enjoy local food trucks and DJ sets, and soak up the stunning grounds of Frank Lloyd Wright’s UNESCO World Heritage Hollyhock House. $55 (4 pours included), with $90 tickets available for after-hours Hollyhock House tours — and 100% of proceeds support arts programming threatened by proposed LA city budget cuts); Fridays, 5:30 – 9:00 pm; Barnsdall Art Park – 4800 Hollywood Blvd (Olive Hill and the West Lawn), Los Angeles, CA 90027; 323.913.4030
FREE Jazz Nights at LACMA
Friday nights belong to LACMA’s FREE outdoor jazz series — and this week, the legendary lawn comes alive with the smooth, soulful sounds of the Ralph Moore Quartet, with bites from Habibi Shack food truck to complete the perfect summer evening. Free admission, no excuses — see you there! Free entry; Friday, 6 – 8:00 pm; Smidt Welcome Plaza – 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323.857.6000
Saturday
Weekends Are For Bottomless Brunch
Here in LA, booze and brunch go together like peas and carrots. Whether you want Waffles, Eggs, or Avocado Toast, nothing complements your meal like an ice-cold cocktail, especially if that glass is endless. But where can you find these brunches with bottomless cocktails and tasty bites? Don’t stress; I got you. I’m here to give you a list of the best bottomless brunches in Los Angeles. So all you have to do is grab a cute brunch outfit and your date, and get ready to indulge in fun, good food, and drinks. Cheers!
Garden Party Saturdays at The Culver Hotel
Every Saturday through Labor Day, The Culver Hotel transforms its charming courtyard into the Westside’s most gorgeous afternoon escape. Garden Party Saturdays brings bottomless sangria, Limoncello spritzes, a Whispering Angel rosé pop-up, oysters, light bites, a flower cart, and resident DJ Oggy spinning the perfect laid-back summer soundtrack. It’s family-friendly, dog-friendly, and endlessly fabulous. Free entry; Saturdays, 3 – 6:00 pm; The Culver Hotel – 9400 Culver Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232; 310.558.9400
Hollywood On the Coast Food & Wine Festival (A Star-Driven Culinary Event Uniting Entertainment’s Biggest Names for Charity!)
Tonight, Hollywood on the Coast Food & Wine makes its debut as California’s newest signature culinary experience. The event brings together top chefs, premium brands, and the entertainment community for a star-driven one-day food and wine festival benefiting Variety – The Children’s Charity of Southern California and the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation. If you’re looking for an unforgettable and meaningful thing to do in LA, this is your chance to eat, drink, and celebrate alongside Hollywood’s biggest names, all for an incredible cause! $295+; Saturday, 6 – 10:00 pm; Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows – 101 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310. 576.7777
Blue Note Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl
Summer is officially HERE! The Blue Note Jazz Festival returns to the Hollywood Bowl for one of the biggest, most electric parties of the season, with the Godmother of Soul Patti LaBelle, Wyclef Jean, Gregory Porter, Samara Joy, and so many more taking the rotating stage for a non-stop dance-a-thon you will not forget. Pack your cooler, lace up your dancing shoes, and grab your tickets! $61+; Saturday – Sunday, 6:00 pm; Hollywood Bowl – 2301 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90068; 323.850-2000
OFF THE 405 FREE Weekly Summer Concert Series at The Getty Presents: Hunx and His Punx
This Saturday, The Getty Center’s beloved FREE Off the 405 summer concert series brings the retro, cheeky, and seriously cool energy of Hunx and His Punx, featuring artist Seth Bogart and Shannon Shaw of Shannon and the Clams. Grab a glass of wine, soak up the sunset views, and experience one of those only-in-LA free nights that reminds you exactly why you live here! Free with RSVP; Saturday, The Getty Center -1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049; 310.440.7300
Ariana Grande Brings The Eternal Sunshine Tour to Crypto.com Arena
Ari is BACK and Los Angeles is getting FIVE nights of pure pop magic. Ariana Grande’s The Eternal Sunshine Tour, her first headlining tour since 2019, kicks off this weekend with the first two shows at Crypto.com Arena before heading to the Kia Forum for three more unforgettable nights. $750+; Saturday – Sunday, 8:00 pm; Crypto.com Arena – 1111 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213.742.7100
Shakira’s Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour Comes to Intuit Dome
She drew two million fans to Copacabana Beach, and now the one and only Shakira is bringing her unstoppable Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour straight to Inglewood for two unforgettable nights at Intuit Dome. $150+; Saturday – Sunday, 7:30 pm; Intuit Dome – 3930 W Century Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90303; 888.311.0231
LA Pride Night Outdoor Screening of The Birdcage
Celebrate Pride Month under the open sky with one of the most beloved comedies of all time. Street Food Cinema, the Autry Museum of the West, and LA Pride are teaming up for a spectacular 30th anniversary outdoor screening of The Birdcage, complete with a pre-show party, surprises to be announced, and yes, dogs are welcome! This is the most fabulous outdoor movie night of the summer. $30+; Saturday, 6:00 pm; Autry Museum – 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Venice Pride Block Party
LA’s beloved grassroots Pride celebration returns to the streets of Venice with the Venice Pride Block Party, a FREE and inclusive community event, featuring DJ Perfect Lovers & Friends, LGBTQ+ vendors, community booths, food trucks, and a few surprises. Cap the night off with the special Pride Month edition of GAYWATCH hosted by Barry’s at Baja Cantina from 10:00 pm – 2:00 am. This is Venice Pride at its most joyful! Free entry; Saturday, 4 – 11:00 pm; 99 Windward Ave., Venice, CA 90291
Sunday
56th Annual LA Pride Parade
The most colorful, joyful, and iconic parade in Los Angeles is BACK! The 56th Annual LA Pride Parade steps off today along Hollywood Boulevard with over 120 contingents of bands, dancers, floats, and marchers, followed by the free Pride Village block party running through 8:30 pm featuring performances by Bentley Robles, Princess Superstar, Candiace, and more. Free; Sunday, 11:00 am; Sunset Blvd. & Highland Ave., Hollywood 90028
Fútbol & Cinema Day at the Academy Museum
Football fanatics and film buffs, this one is for you, and it’s completely FREE! The Academy Museum is dedicating an entire day to the World Cup, with family activities, food, and incredible 35mm screenings of soccer classics including Bend It Like Beckham, Shaolin Soccer, and Offside. Free; Sunday, 10:00 am; Academy Museum – 6067 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323.930.3000
Rose Bowl Flea Market
Calling all treasure hunters and vintage vultures, every second Sunday of the month, the legendary Rose Bowl hosts one of the nation’s most-attended and vendor-thriving flea markets! This world-renowned event features a diverse range of vendors with unique finds, high-quality goods, and a vibrant community of shoppers of all ages. $16+; Sunday, 5:00 am and 9:00 am; Rose Bowl Stadium – 1001 Rose Bowl Dr., Pasadena, CA 91103; 323.560.7469
