What's Happening in Los Angeles
Friday, July 3
Music
Infinity & Priss
Spaceland 1717 Silver Lake 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.
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Saturday, July 4
Festivals
4th Of July Marina Music Festival
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.
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Festivals
5th Annual Margarita Wrestling Tournament
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
Cinefamily 4th of July BBQ
Cinefamily at The 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
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Sports
Futbol All-Stars
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.
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Sunday, July 5
Parties
Culprit Sessions 5
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
Decade at the Beach
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.
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Friday, July 2
Music
July 4th Fireworks Spectacular
Hollywood Bowl 2301 North Highland Avenue, 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.
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Saturday, July 3
Festivals
16th Annual Hansen Dam Fourth of July Celebration
Hansen Dam Park 11798 Foothill Blvd., Lake View Terrace map
Time: Check website for times
Cost: Free
This year's fireworks show will be orchestrated to patriotic music; includes food, music, games, rides, prizes and other entertainment, which culminates with one of the most dramatic fireworks displays in the area.
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Sunday, July 4
Sports
2nd Annual Red, White and Cruise
Auto Club Speedway 9300 Cherry Ave., Fontana map
Time: 2:00 pm
Cost: $10 advance, $15 day of
Of course there's a Fireworks Spectacular along with live musical performances, a classic car show, a Stars & Pipes Motorcycle Ride, Community Parade, Miss Red, White & Cruise Competition, a Metal Mulisha Freestyle MX, a vendors & activity zone, a martial arts exhibition, a Vietnam Memorial Wall, a Jason Britton & Team No Limit Professional Freestyle Stunt Bike Demo and more.
Festivals
4th of July BBQ
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.
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Parties
4th of July Cruises
Time: Check website for times
Cost: Check website for prices
Sure, you can fight the masses on the beaches or you can take an idyllic Independence Day cruise aboard a Hornblower yacht. There are 3 cruises (departing from Marina del Rey, Long Beach and/or Newport Beach) to choose from at different times and prices.
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Parties
4th of July Fireworks Cruise
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.
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Festivals
84th Annual 4th of July AmericaFest
Rose Bowl 1001 Rose Bowl Dr., Pasadena map
Time: Food court opens at 11 a.m. Stadium opens at 6 p.m
Cost: $13
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.
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Festivals
Grand Ole Fourth of July Fireworks Festival
CBS Studio Center 4024 Radford Avenue, Studio City map
Time: 4:30 pm-9:30 pm
Cost: $15 advance, $20 day of
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.
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Festivals
July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza
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.
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Expos
Mr. & Mrs. Muscle Beach
Venice Recreation Center 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice map
Time: 10:00 am
Cost: Free
Muscle Beach celebrates its 76th anniversary by seeing who’s the most sculpted of them all.
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Festivals
Palisades Americanism Parade
Time: Check website for times
Cost: $2 for the festival
Mrs. Cunningham herself, Marion Ross is this year’s grand marshal that runs down Sunset Blvd. at 2 PM between Via de la Paz and Drummond. 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.
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