LA Weekend ideas August 13-17
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Alabama Shakes
Wednesday, August 13, 8PM -11PM
📍Hollywood Bowl, 2301 Highland Ave, LA 90068
💲Tickets from $45
We know it’s on a Wednesday, but we believe the weekend starts early this week.
The band, known for blending soul, Southern rock, and psychedelic funk, has earned multiple Grammys and critical acclaim for their albums Boys & Girls and Sound & Color. This show marks their first LA-area performance since their reunion, making it a rare and unforgettable evening for both longtime fans and new listeners.
CicLAvia — Culver City Meets Venice
Sunday, August 17, 9AM - 4PM
📍Culver City Metro Station Parking Lot 8817 Washington Blvd, Culver City
💲Free
CicLAvia - Culver City Meets Venice will turn 6.75 miles of streets into a vibrant, car-free pop-up park connecting Culver City, Mar Vista, and Venice. It’s a free, open-streets celebration where people of all ages and abilities can walk, bike, skate, or simply wander at their own pace. Along the route, you’ll find four community hubs offering family activities, bike repair, restrooms, water stations, first aid, and more. It’s not a race, but a chance to experience LA’s neighborhoods in a new way - at your own rhythm.
The BEST Open Mic in the WORLD Rhyme Fest x Something Dope
Thursday, August 14, 8PM - August 15 12AM
📍 4067 West Pico Boulevard, LA 90019
💲Tickets from $0
This is more than just an open mic - it’s a celebration of creativity and talent, where artists from all backgrounds can take the stage and make their mark. Whether you’re a performer or a spectator, you’ll be part of an electric atmosphere surrounded by dope people, music, and art. Don’t miss your chance to witness or be part of a performance that could launch the next big star at Rhyme Fest!
Candlelight Downtown LA: Best of Joe Hisaishi
Friday, August 15, 8:45PM, doors open 45 minutes before the show and close 5 minutes prior to the start. Late arrivals will not be permitted
📍200 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, 90012
💲 Tickets from $61,95
Do you like Anime?
Candlelight Downtown LA: Best of Joe Hisaishi brings Studio Ghibli film music to life under the soft glow of candlelight at Zipper Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles. A string quartet, often the Orchid Quartet, performs beloved themes from Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Howl’s Moving Castle, Ponyo, and more. It’s a one-hour sensory experience fusing nostalgia, elegance, and cinematic emotion in a breathtaking setting.
Echo Park Rising Festival
Friday, August 15, 3PM and Saturday, August 16, all day
📍 Echo Park, 1632 Bellevue Ave, LA 90026
💲Free
An all-ages celebration of local music, art, comedy, food and the dynamic businesses.
Over 30 different businesses will take part in the festival, including The Echo and Echoplex, Stories Books & Cafe, and Pitfire Pizza.
St. Paul & The Broken Bones Concert
Saturday, August 16, 7-8.30PM
📍 Burton Chace Park
13650 Mindanao Way Marina del Rey, LA 90292
💲Free, better with RSVP
St. Paul & The Broken Bones have shared stages with The Rolling Stones, Lizzo, The Black Pumas and played renowned festivals including Coachella, Lollapalooza, Glastonbury, Bonnaroo and more. Their music, anchored by powerhouse vocals, rich horn arrangements and dynamic energy, delivers an immersive, emotionally charged experience that transcends genres.
Reggae Night XXIII Damian Marley and Stephen Marley KCRW Festival
Sunday, August 16, 7PM, gate time 5:30PM
📍 Hollywood Bowl, 2301 Highland Ave, LA 90068
💲Tickets from $24
Reggae Night XXIII brings Grammy-winning brothers Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley and Stephen “Ragga” Marley to the Hollywood Bowl on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The concert is hosted by KCRW and includes support from reggae artist J Boog and guest appearances by KCRW host Wyldeflower. Damian Marley blends hip-hop, R&B, and conscious reggae, known for hits like “Welcome to Jamrock” and reimagined classics such as “Exodus,” while Stephen Marley, an eight-time Grammy winner, is celebrated for his innovative production and deep musical heritage. Together, they continue their father Bob Marley’s legacy with heartfelt, genre-defying performances full of passion and soul.
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