What's Happening in Los Angeles
Friday, July 3
Music
The Satellite
1717 Silverlake Blvd., Los Angeles map
Time: 8:30 pm
Cost: $12
Infinity and Priss certainly aren’t the first tribute bands for Journey and Kiss respectively, but they have to be 2 of the few comprised of all females.
Saturday, July 4
Festivals
Waterfront Concert Theatre
4211 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey map
Time: 4:00 pm-2:00 am
Cost: $20
An all day event hosted by MUSIC SOURCE at the luxurious Waterfront Marina Concert Hall featuring live performances by local musicians, celebities and of course a stellar Fourth of July fireworks display. Local musicians come to celebrate with us featuring: Coastal Eddie & The Heartbreakers, Sarah Uhle Band, Tin Soldier, Brad Dibello, Ace Micheals and many many more.
Festivals
Time: 1:00 pm-7:00 pm
Cost: $25 includes cocktails
Head to Hermosa Beach if you want some irreverence for your Independence Day to see which woman will be crowned this year’s margarita wrestling champion. All proceeds go towards the fight against breast cancer. The party lasts all day and night at Hermosa and Manhattan Beaches.
Film
The Cinefamily (Silent Movie Theatre)
611 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles map
Time: 6:00 pm
Cost: $12
Turning the day the into one of their signature “Mondo” movie nights, the folks at the Silent Movie Theatre are hosting a BBQ/movie marathon/Willie Nelson extravaganza that will replace all your 4th of July childhood memories with an open grill, virtual firework display, smattering of America-themed shorts and a screening of a Willie Nelson feature-length concert film. -Sarah Bennett
Sports
L.A. Sports Arena
3911 S. Figueroa, Los Angeles map
Time: 5:00 pm-10:00 pm
Cost: Tix start @ $25
The Futbol All-Stars Match will be an annual soccer event featuring stars of the member countries of The Confederation Sudamericana de Futbol, against star players comprising a “Rest of the World” all-star team. Stick around for a full hour of fireworks starting at 9 pm.
Sunday, July 5
Parties
Standard Hotel
550 S. Flower St. , Los Angeles map
Time: 1:00 pm-9:00 pm
Cost: $10 before 4pm, $20 after
Droog’s fifth rooftop Culprit session brings you the ‘Best of British’, a visit from Fabric resident and published academic, Ewan Pearson, who’ll be joined by recent LA transplant and Crosstown Rebels head honcho Damian Lazarus.
Bars/Clubs
Micky's
8857 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood map
Time: 3:00 pm-2:00 am
Cost: Check website for prices
Keep your 4th of July party going with a BBQ on the patio and life-saving go-go boys along with the hottest music from the 80s, 90s and today courtesy of DJ Rob and DJ Drew G. Drink specials until 9 p.m.
Friday, July 2
Music
Hollywood Bowl
2301 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles map
Time: 7:30 pm
Cost: Tix start at $12
The inspiring, stirring patriotic music; a special guest like country superstar singer/guitarist Vince Gill with his many hits; and the Bowl’s famous pyrotechnic display.
Sunday, July 4
Parties
Tiki Mermaid
13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey map
Time: Board at 7:30 PM
Cost: $59
Celebrate July 4th eating, drinking & dancing on a party boat. This 2 hour cruise offers and incredible view of the fireworks and includes a glass of champagne and an unlimited appetizer buffet.
Monday, July 4
Festivals
Hansen Dam Park
11798 Foothill Blvd., Lake View Terrace map
Time: 12:00 pm-9:00 pm
Cost: Free
A day of food, music, games, rides, prizes and other entertainment, which culminates with one of the most dramatic fireworks displays in the area.
Sports
Auto Club Speedway
9300 Cherry Ave., Fontana map
Time: 2:00 pm
Cost: $10 advance, $15 day of
Besides the largest fireworks display in the Inland Empire, there's also live musical performances, a classic car show, a Stars & Pipes Motorcycle Ride, the Budweiser Clydesdales and more.
Wednesday, July 4
Parties
Time: Check website for times
Cost: Check website for prices
The two hour cruise features a brunch buffet with breakfast & lunch favorites plus a chocolate fountain and bottomless champagne. There are 3 cruises (departing from Marina del Rey, Long Beach and/or Newport Beach) to choose from at different times and prices.
Festivals
Time: Check website for times
Cost: $2 for the festival
Jerry Mathers is this year’s grand marshal that runs down Sunset Blvd. at 2 PM between Via de la Paz and Drummond after a skydiving exhibition at 1:50 p.m. The festivities also include a 5K/10K at 8:15 AM, live music at Palisades Charter High School at 6:30 PM and the fireworks at 9 PM.
Thursday, July 4
Festivals
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach map
Time: Check website for times
Cost: Check website for prices
Enjoy the Aquarium at night and get a “fish-eye” view of the Queen Mary fireworks. You can also opt for a combo ticket which includes a BBQ buffet offering BBQ chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, potato salad, corn bread and more.
Festivals
Rose Bowl
1001 Rose Bowl Dr., Pasadena map
Time: Gates @ 10 AM
Cost: Check website for prices
The biggest fireworks show in SoCal will be accompanied by performances from 5 of the nation's best Drum Corps units, military flyovers, demonstrations and tributes, food court and more.
Festivals
CBS Studio Center
4024 Radford Avenue, Studio City map
Time: 4:30 pm-9:00 pm
Cost: Check website for prices
Enjoy the exhibits, music, food, fireworks, a kids fun zone and a business expo. Rooftop wristbands allow guests to see the fireworks display from the roof. These special tickets are limited and will be sold on a first come, first served basis.
Festivals
Burton Chace Park
13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey map
Time: 9:00 pm
Cost: Free
A traditional fireworks extravaganza over the main channel programmed to patriotic music broadcast over FM radio KXLU, 88.9 and relayed over loudspeakers in Burton Chace Park. You can also enjoy the fireworks from Fisherman's Village, Marina Beach and as far away as Play del Rey and the Venice Pier.
Expos
Venice Recreation Center
1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice map
Time: Check website for times
Cost: Free
Muscle Beach celebrates its anniversary by seeing who’s the most sculpted of them all.
Wednesday, July 10
Circus
Staples Center
1111 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles map
Time: Check website for times
Cost: Check website for prices
Clowns, magic acts, human cannonballs, the double wheel of steel, highwire & trapeze stunts and all other things circus are here.
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