Hope your week is going well! This is actually one of the most STACKED weekends I’ve seen since the World Cup so I went more in depth with the descriptions for each event. There are so many free festivals and things to do - so make sure to share with a friends and family!

⭐ Thursday, August 27

Have to show weekdays some love!

Funeral for a Gangster (Murder mystery at a bar)
A murder mystery night takes over a local bar with a full gangster-funeral theme — come ready to play detective. 🔗

Latino Comedy Show (Mariscos spot)
A Latino comedy show is popping up at a mariscos spot for a night of laughs and seafood. 🔗

Latin Night (Florentine Rooftop)
Florentine Rooftop is hosting a Latin night with music and views above the city. 🔗

Taqueando After Dark (Level 8, inside the Moxy Hotel, DTLA)
Bill Esparza is bringing together Michelin-recognized chefs from Tijuana and Valle de Guadalupe with LA taco and mariscos staples for a two-night immersive festival across eight rooms- it starts tonight and runs through tomorrow. Tickets run $55–$135 on Eventbrite, with a portion of proceeds benefiting CIELO, an Indigenous women-led nonprofit. 🔗

⭐ Friday, August 28

KCRW Summer Nights (DTLA — Free, all ages)
KCRW is hosting a Summer Nights party in DTLA with live performances from Adrian Quesada’s Trio Asesino, plus DJ sets. 🔗

Ponte las Pilas (Group art exhibition)
Ponte las Pilas is hosting a group art exhibition celebrating the hard work of the summer, doubling as a back-to-school supplies drive — donate supplies for a ticket. 🔗

Botanika x MFN Lucha
Botanika and MFN Lucha are collabing for a night at Blind Barber in Highland Park, where they’ll be tocando los mejores éxitos. 🔗

Latino Comedy Show (Huntington Park)
Huntington Park is hosting a Latino comedy show for a night of local laughs. 🔗

Amistad 3 Year Anniversary
Amistad is celebrating their 3 year anniversary: details on their page. 🔗

⭐ Saturday, August 29

Festival Chapín: 10th Annual (Free, two days)
Festival Chapín is bringing its 10th Annual celebration to LA — the largest Guatemalan festival outside Guatemala, honoring the Caribbean and Guatemalan roots of the Garífuna people. 🔗

Echo Park Rising (Free, two days)
Echo Park Rising is back with two days of free live music - performances, DJs, local businesses and community events, plus a family stage with yoga, mariachis, Plaza de la Raza and more. 🔗

Print & Drink (Barrio Drive x Dstroy LA)
Barrio Drive and Dstroy LA are hosting Print & Drink, a live screen-printing fundraiser, with 100% of proceeds supporting those impacted by ICE raids. 🔗

Walk & Run for International Overdose Awareness Month (Hollenbeck Park, Boyle Heights — Free)
By LA For LA and Hermanos Wellness Club are hosting a free walk and run at Hollenbeck Park in Boyle Heights: free food, live mariachis, and more, with an after-party at Echo Park Rising. 🔗

Grand Performances Season Finale (California Plaza)
Grand Performances is bringing Son Rompe Pera to California Plaza for their season finale, with an all-femme drumming ensemble, Bloco Obini. 🔗

Love and Dembow (Dominican party)
A Dominican party, Love and Dembow, is bringing the dembow all night long. 🔗

All Girl Day Party (Persona)
Persona is hosting an all girl day party. 🔗

Flicks and Sips (Art show)
Flicks and Sips is combining an art show with drinks for the evening. 🔗

Vollei Mami x Honey Block (Saturday morning)
Vollei Mami and Honey Block are teaming up for a Saturday morning event. 🔗

U Don’t Have to Call (New venue)
A new venue is opening its doors with U Don’t Have to Call. 🔗

⭐ Sunday, August 30

Scrapbook and Art (Leimert Park)
Leimert Park is hosting a scrapbook and art event. 🔗

Community Yard Sale (Floreciendo en Movimiento)
Floreciendo en Movimiento is hosting a community yard sale for new and gently used items. 🔗

$5 Golden Hour Party
A $5 golden hour party is happening to close out the weekend. 🔗

Noche Romántica (Part of Echo Park Rising)
Echo Park Rising is closing things out with Noche Romántica. 🔗

Link Up Day Party
Link Up is hosting a day party to wrap the weekend. 🔗

Café con Allie (La Guelaguetza, Koreatown)
Café con Allie is bringing an all-female DJ coffee set to La Guelaguetza in Koreatown. 🔗

That’s your weekend, see you next week. 🤍

Hope you’re having a good week. This past weekend, I got to see Karol G for FREE. I went to a pop up (on a Thursday) and ended up meeting people from her tour team who offered me tickets. I left the concert feeling so inspired and proud to be Latina.

Just another sign to try something new and a good reminder that you never know who you’ll meet outside! (Also a nudge to not limit your plans to the weekend).

Before I get into all the events - I wanted to drop a video review around a Taco Crawl happening next weekend that’s pretty cool. I got a sneak peak of it and shared it here:

Taquendo After Dark (Taco festival) is happening 8/27 and 8/28 and part of the proceeds will be helping CIELO, Comunidades Indígenas en Liderazgo, an Indigenous women led nonprofit working with Indigenous communities across Los Angeles.

Anyways, let’s get into it!

Thursday, August 20⭐

As always, I include weekday events!

Sobremesa x Venezuela Relief Dinner at Lucia (Proceeds will be going to Colombia earthquake relief). You can make dinner reservations or have a cocktail at the bar 🔗

Star Party in Silver Lake 🔗

Rooftop x Latin Nights 🔗

Suavecito Run Club at 6:30 x National Latina Day 🔗

Latina Comedy Show 🔗

Friday, August 21 ⭐

There’s a free salsa event that happens every third Friday of the month, hosted at Ivy Station in Culver City. 🔗

Ambiente Central, a Central American collective, is hosting their 3-year anniversary. This is a 21+ event and will be providing free pupusas as well. 🔗

Noche de Perreo by I Love Micheladas 🔗

Going out recs+

Palenque at Bar CDMX 🔗

Suelta at Melody Lounge 🔗

Saturday, August 22 ⭐

Nike and Foot Locker are opening The Crenshaw Rec in South LA. Inspired by Crenshaw’s spirit and the legacy of Nipsey Hussle, The Crenshaw Rec by Foot Locker celebrates a neighborhood where basketball, entrepreneurship, and creativity thrive. 🔗

Grand Performances’ free summer concert series is still going, and this Saturday they’re paying tribute to Ritchie Valens. Soul, rock and roll, and more — free and open to everyone, happening from 6-10 p.m. 🔗

This Saturday, KCRW Summer Nights brings Taste of Downtown back to Long Beach. This is also free for all ages, happening from 2-10 p.m. Expect local bites, and once the sun goes down, KCRW DJs take over and turn it into a full-on dance party. 🔗

BLVD Market is celebrating their 5-year anniversary. They’ll have a free kids’ foam dance party, and the first 100 kids will receive free popsicles. This is an all-day event with DJs taking over later on. 🔗

El Jangueo is hosting Eras del Reggaeton - 21 and up, all about celebrating the culture. But it’s bigger than the music: right now, over 500,000 Puerto Ricans are rationing clean water. A portion of every ticket goes to Plenitud PR, an organization fighting to expand water access on the island. They’re also sending support to Colombia for those still recovering from the recent disaster. One night, bringing two communities together. 🔗

Chulita Vinyl Club, a vinyl DJ collective, is celebrating their 10-year anniversary here in LA. This 21+ event will have music, vendors, and more. 🔗

Midcity Mercado is having their last mercado of the year, with over 30+ vendors, DJs, and food. 🔗

Going out recs

FRNDS Only 🔗

80s Night at Blind Barber 🔗

Rooftop Pool Party 🔗

Black Flea Market 🔗

Sunday, August 23 ⭐

If you’ve been wanting to hear live jazz, Yocoya Band, a local Latin fusion band, is having an album release party at the Moroccan Lounge, where they’ll perform their newest album. 🔗

Hot Girl Market & Nina Fresa Pilates are teaming up for a day party and market. There will be over 30 vendors, Pilates, and more. This is free if you RSVP before the day of the event - note the morning Pilates class is separate. 🔗

Salsa pa la Gente (Salsa event + Vinyls) 🔗

Soundbite Sunday (listening + foodie experience) 🔗

Events to look forward to:

Prohibition-era murder mystery night at Nativo in Highland Park on Thursday. 🔗

Have fun and stay safe!

This week’s roundup has a little extra heart behind it. Colombia and Venezuela are still recovering from some devastating earthquakes- and true to LA fashion, our event community showed up.

So many of the spots below are donating proceeds to relief efforts, so you can dance, sip, run, or paint your way into doing some good this week. Plus all the usual good stuff to fill up your calendar. Let’s get into it-

Events that are helping Earthquake Relief efforts this weekend 🇨🇴🇻🇪

One thing about L.A. is that events curators always send money to relief efforts, and as a result of the earthquake in Colombia, events like these are donating funds to come together.

FRIDAY REC: There is an Art Show happening at Espacio 1839 and a percentage of the bar sales will be going to raise funds for Colombian resources. The show is called Screw a theme cause sometimes the best work is the stuff you make last minute. 🔗

SUNDAY REC: This Sunday, you can run with purpose. Suavecito Run Club is hosting Run & Salsa for Earthquake Relief — moving for Colombia and Venezuela after the devastating earthquakes that hit both countries. Suggested donation: $25. Every dollar goes to The House Project, directly supporting families in Chocó, Pereira, Cali, Manizales, Buenaventura, and beyond + plus families in Venezuela. Come run. Come dance. 🔗

SUNDAY REC: Sip n Paint for Colombia relief efforts. Colombian DJ Ronald will be DJing and Sip N Paint L.A. will be hosting. Part of the proceeds will be going towards families affected by the earthquake. 🔗

What to expect next week✨

Also, if you’re a foodie like me you’re probably excited about DINE LA 🔗. I’ll be reviewing restaurants throughout, so check back to see which ones I actually liked.

⭐ Thursday August 13 ⭐

Looking for a random side quest on a Thursday? There is a Comedy Night at Mariscos Marias. I went last week and had such a fun time. 🔗

⭐ Friday August 14 ⭐

Summer of Salsa is also happening at LA Plaza, where you can bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and dance moves. There will be a free dance class and live music. 🔗

Cocktails + Cumbia at Institute of Contemporary Art Los Angeles 🔗

Smoothie & Serenata at Vallarta (Burbank) ft. Los Primos Del Este 🔗

More Going Out Recs

Muevelo Muevelo - The Leo Trio party 🔗

Latin Jazz night. Performances by Yocoya x Nathy x Davi Cultura 🔗

Off the record at Highly Likely 🔗

Casamiento x Blind Barber 🔗

A night of Salsa with Tumbao team 🔗

⭐ Saturday August 15 ⭐

Latina Baddie run club is hosting a community run and cafecito right after. Whether you’re walking, jogging, or running, come spend your Saturday morning moving with an incredible community of Latinas — a coffee run in Echo Park. 🔗

Dads in the Wild and Hermanos Wellness Club are hosting a hike in Monrovia (men’s mental health focus) 🔗

KCRW’s free summer concert is taking over Union Station. They teamed up with Metro Art LA to basically turn the whole station into a party — live music, art installations all around the station, and you’re dancing in this architectural space that’s already a masterpiece on its own. 🔗

Noche Romantica is happening this Saturday at Melody Lounge. They will be playing all the romantic classics and even have special guests from CDMX taking over. They will also be hosting a Mañana Romantica in Montebello the next morning. 🔗

Blk Events LA is hosting The Community’s Jazz Festival in response to the official one being canceled. This is a series of low cost anything-but-casual popup concerts! 🔗

JAM Free jazz show by The Don Brown Collective 🔗

Los Feliz Art + Music Festival 🔗

More Going Out Recs

Una Noche de Perreo x Mexico City’s Perreo Millenial are teaming up together for a night of reggaeton (Koreatown) Special Guest: DannyLux 🔗

Ritmo Celestial - The Hottest Old School reggaeton party 🔗

Central American Celebration at Benny Boy Brewing 🔗

⭐ Sunday August 16 ⭐

Pot Swap is a non-gendered clothing swap for earth conscious baddies. This is a free community event hosted by Pot Studio LA. You’re encouraged to bring pieces you no longer wear and swap some cute new pieces. Leftovers will be donated to LA LGBT center. 🔗

Grand Park’s Sunday Sessions are back. This August edition celebrates Black and LGBTQIA roots of house music with an extended collective takeover by theyhouseLA. This is a free all ages event, and you’re encouraged to save your spot in the grass. 🔗

There is a weaving workshop with an artisan from Oaxaca happening in East L.A. Colectivo Cihuateotl Centro Cultural is hosting Zapotec artisan Vero Mendoza, who will demonstrate the process. Participants will have the opportunity to create and take home a weaving using a 12x12 Bastia (weaving frame). 🔗

Good Luck Vinyl Club + Slow Jamz 🔗

Jazz and Journal 🔗

Run & walk hosted by Latina run club Floreciendo en Movimiento 🔗

Salsa on Sunset, free at the Sunset Triangle in Silverlake 🔗

Have fun & stay safe, see you guys next week!

Dropping some events happening this weekend in L.A. (August 6-9), plus a few things to keep on your radar later this month.

Personally I’m in a wine + live music sort of vibe so I went ahead and included a section at the end of events I’ve eyeing

Let’s get into it

Thursday August 6 ⭐️

This is for my side questers who are looking for things to do tonight

Palm Grove - Sip n Wine 🔗

Running with Suavecito Run Club 🔗

The Don Brown Collective (jazz) 🔗

Blind Barber x Henrryrza 🔗

Friday August 7⭐️

Frogtown First Fridays is happening this Friday, where a dozen spaces along the LA River in Frogtown will have local artists, music, and food pop-ups. 🔗

I Love Micheladas x LAFC (two-day takeover) 🔗

SFV x A Night with Olea (going out) 🔗

More +

Mercedes-Benz x KidSuper pop-up this Friday, August 7, from 4–7 PM at the newly opened Mercedes-Benz Studio Los Angeles at 242 N Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

The event celebrates Mercedes-Benz’s collaboration with KidSuper designer Colm Dillane and will feature a limited-edition KidSuper x Mercedes fashion collab, live DJ, chainstitch customization, drinks, and special guests. (No link, just info)

Saturday August 8 ⭐️

Really Really Free Market 🔗

Vintage Pop-Up Warehouse Sale 🔗

Diverse Sounds is back for Sadderday Flea Market, with curated vinyl collectors sharing gems and lowrider culture. 🔗

The Goddess Mercado is hosting a Central American Festival at the East LA Civic Center. There will be performances and vendors bringing Central American pride and visibility to East LA. 🔗

Poetry Peace LA, which centers BIPOC and LGBTQIA creativity, is hosting Echoes Along the River, a hike and river clean-up. They’ll be ending the day with a poetry sharing session and a communal picnic. 🔗

Black Books Session at Pomona Art Walk (not LA, but community based event!) 🔗

Cafecito for Cinema (Central American coffee shops across LA) 🔗

Car meet up (Pomona) 🔗

Going out+

Paisa Boys x Sin Fronteras pop-up experience 🔗

Kids of Immigrants x Musical Chairs 🔗

Mamba Invitational x Nike, August 8-9

Art of Obsession, the three-act immersive experience exploring the mindset, innovation, and lasting legacy of Kobe Bryant’s signature footwear through the intersection of art and performance. 🔗

Caribbean rooftop party starting at 6pm 🔗

Little Joy x DJ Friends 🔗

Sunday August 9 ⭐️

Floreciendo en Movimiento, a Latina-led run club, is hosting a Sunday Coffee Run at 8:30 am. This is a beginner-friendly run and walk followed by a coffee hangout. 🔗

Mundo Maya Foundation and MAC Los Angeles are hosting their 8th annual Mundo Maya Day. They’ll be honoring the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, celebrating the culture, tradition, and heritage of the Maya people. 🔗

Breathe Good LA - donation-based meditation and flow at the park 🔗

Rio World Fashion Market 🔗

Bachata run 🔗

Coffeehouse Cinema 🔗

Events to be on the lookout for in August ⭐️

Jazz Festival Caribbean - The Caribbean Street Carnival opens the LA Jazz Festival finale 🔗

Star Party, August 20 🔗

Grand Performances concert series 🔗

Have fun!

Hope you had a good week. If you’re new here, I’m Natalie aka your LA event plug. Every week I round up a curated list of things for you to check out, and I can’t wait to share this one today.

So let’s get into it!

P.S. I’ll sometimes post last minute recs on my Instagram stories so always check those just in case you’re looking for last minute recs

Thursday, July 30 ⭐️

Thursdays are included here because weekdays deserve attention too ⭐️

Sounds of LA County x Strings at Sunset event 🔗

Sobremesa - dinner and music experience (Latino led) 🔗

Blind Barber x R&B night 🔗

Live music at Autry 🔗

Friday, July 31⭐️

Music Center is hosting a free Cumbia night outside 🔗

Film & Friends is a group art exhibition with over 250 talented photographers, 20 vendors, and a love of photography. This art show in DTLA is an 18+ event hosted by Film Dot org, which aims to bring shows and experiences for the community, by the community. 🔗

On Friday, Sounds of LA County will be taking over various parks this summer. If you don’t know it, it’s a free summer concert series celebrating LA indie music. On Friday, they’ll be taking over Eugene A. Obregon Park in East LA County, with performances by the Sueño Band, Moco de Oro, and hosted by creative collective La Artiseada. 🔗

Peruvian composer Ciro Hurtado and friends are teaming up with Grand Performances for a free outdoor concert in DTLA. They’re calling on the public and musicians to come together during awards season and take part in an evening of live music. 🔗

Reggaeton in Heels Class (late night workout idea) 🔗

Botanika at Blind Barber 🔗

Neoperreo party - Infierno party 🔗

Capicua After Dark (starts at 11 PM and goes on till 5 AM) 🔗

Saturday, August 1⭐️

Fuerza de Liberación is an opening group art exhibition that explores spiritual and social liberation through diverse artistic perspectives and mediums. The work reflects themes of healing, resistance, and transformation, describing liberation as both an inner journey and a shared human struggle. 🔗

A free Afro-Latino Culture Fest is taking over La Plaza de Cultura y Artes, celebrating Afro-Latino culture, music, dance, food, and community. This is a free event with live performances, DJs, and cultural showcases for the diaspora to come together. You can expect an Afro-Latina opera performance, an Afro-Panamanian Congo performance, and even an Afro-Cuban performance and dance lesson, and more. 🔗

Afro-Latino Culture Fest afterparty at LOST in DTLA 🔗

The biggest free reggaeton festival is happening this Saturday in Pershing Square. You can expect performances by De La Ghetto, Ken-Y, Angel y Khriz, and more. 🔗

Street Food Cinema x Cars the movie 20th anniversary (crazy this movie came out in 2006)! 🔗

More Saturday going-out recs:

Club Cielo - your favorite Latino electronic party happening in Silverlake 🔗

Baile World - highlighting club music from around the world 🔗

Anti Cup Saturday afterparty ⚽️ celebrate football beyond the pitch 🔗

Cafe Tondo 1-year anniversary 🔗

Pangea is back in LA 🔗

Sunday, August 2⭐️

On Sunday, Temple Art Market is taking over Echo Park for a day of local art and handmade goods. This art market aims to encourage you to shop small and build community. 🔗

Last Call Sundays at the Association 🔗

Sunday free day party + concert (Soulja Boy + Ray J 🤓 + more) 🔗

Cape to Cairo is an Afro-driven & globally inspired experience (coffee party) 🔗

Sonido de CDMX + live music Sunday night 🔗

See you guys next week!

I was sent some more events for Sunday and thought I’d share them down below

Cafe con Allie - Coffee party for the girls in Koreatown. Tickets come with an iced coffee and DJ sets by DJ Allierockk. You can expect reggaeton + hip hop + more

Queer Latina-Owned Taproom Debuts in LA “A Beer Without Fear” Launch Party

Ay Madre Mía Taproom, a queer Latina-owned pop-up built on culture and connection, hosts its inaugural public event. Founder Yadira Villa is building a space inspired by the safety and warmth of family backyard parties, a place to have a beer without fear, exactly as your true self.

Soundbath for the girlies @ Persona. This gathering will include a guided sound bath, followed by an optional group discussion for reflection, grounding, and shared care

https://partiful.com/e/JxFI48Qh9uH9IdufnXMB?c=SVrxCQjY

Have fun!

So many new faces here! Quick intro, I’m Natalie. I love to travel and try new things, and I started sharing my life because so many people were interested in where I was going or how I find events and things to do. So I started sharing roundups and vlogs to help you explore LA and beyond. This all started during a time when I didn’t have many friends, I was in a new era of my life, open to new experiences, and I took myself on a lot of solo dates. If that’s you, I definitely encourage you to go by yourself or try something new.

Now let’s get into this week’s events.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thursday

I’m a lover of weekday events, so I like to include them here for my fellow side questers.

Sobre Mesa. Fine dining at a Caribbean restaurant with good DJs playing while you eat.
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Salsa Night. Live music from Rolf, plus perreo, at Anderson Paak's spot.
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"I Can Make Time." A photo exhibition.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️ Friday, July 24

Made in L.A. Celebrating its third anniversary, this art show features portraits, street photography, and documentary images of everyday life in LA and inner cities. You'll need to be 18+ to get in, and expect a night of art, food, and music.
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DJs Against ICE. Vinyl DJs, mariachi, and poetry, in support of our community.
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Giselle Peppers Takeover. Taking over Blind Barber for the night.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️ Saturday, July 25

Hermanos Wellness Club. A run and walk where Latino men can move, connect, and have open conversations about mental health. Meet at 8 a.m. at Playa Del Rey.
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LA Volley Mami. Volleyball club for the girlies to touch sand and play ball. Games run 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Playa Del Rey. 18+.
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Surf & Skate Festival. The biggest one around.
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Rhythm and Brewed. First R&B café session. I've been before and loved it, dropping my review below.
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My review: 🔗

Like Minds. An event for the creatives.
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Supernova Thrift Comedy Night. Their first ever comedy night, 7 to 9 p.m., raising funds for their community pantry and groceries program. Lineup includes Latino comedians featured on Hulu, Netflix, and Prime.
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Beehive Block Party. Put on by 20 POC students from the area, this is more than a show. It's a celebration of LA's creative soul, curated by a new generation of jazz listeners and music lovers, headlined by Navy Blue.
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ANOCHE. A celebration of all of Latin America, hosted by Mas Vino Please and Valeria, with vinyl DJ sets by El Marchante and Rincon Tropical. Proceeds go to Venezuela Earthquake Response.
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KCRW Summer Nights x GRND Performances. A free, all ages concert in the heart of LA. Mariachi El Bronx (blending punk and mariachi), Tijuana Panthers, and KCRW's DJ Leroy Downs keeping the energy going all night.
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Happy Group Free Concert. Featuring Keri Hilson, Paul Wall, and Mike Jones (yes, Mike JONESSS).
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Cuatro por Cuatro. An immersive live recording experience powered by regional Latin music. These recordings are usually kept private, but 4x4 is turning it into a daytime celebration.
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Compton Rodeo. Hosted by the Compton Art Museum, now in the City of Commerce. Line dancing, banda, and a night of Western culture. Proceeds go toward expanding the first and only art and history museum in Compton.
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Dinamita Los Angeles. Celebrating its 13th anniversary at The Office Bar in Lincoln Heights, with LA's favorite DJs and producers spinning nothing but cumbia. Starts at 8 p.m., free, 21+.
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Nike x Chivas Jersey Launch. Special appearance by Claudio Suárez.
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Nota Alta + Caribbean Afters
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⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sunday, July 26

El Chinchorro. A Puerto Rican park hangout at Elysian Park, 12 to 4 p.m. Free, inspired by Puerto Rican and Caribbean family gatherings, bring your family and friends, listen to music, support vendors, and celebrate summer with the community.
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Earthy Corazon Grand Closing. One last chance to support them, DJs, food, and more.
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Thrift & Upcycling Workshop. With Crafter's Clubhouse.
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Soundbite. A listening experience hosted by Casa de Lola (the curators behind Capicua). A day of sounds, wings, dominoes, spades, and more. The perfect Sunday summer wind-down.
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See you guys next week!

I can’t believe the World Cup is coming to an end. Why does it feel like summer is ending early when in reality it’s barely starting!

Yesterday I went to a Grupo Niche and Nathy Peluso salsa concert at the Hollywood Bowl, and it was amazing! SELA collab hooked us up with tickets, and last minute I was able to give away 7 tickets to folks on Instagram. Reminder: I’m always sharing last-minute plans on my IG, and sometimes giving away tickets — so keep an eye out on my stories if you’re ever down to side quest! :)

Anyways, here’s this weekend’s list of events around L.A. and the last time I’ll be putting together a World Cup-inspired events section!

World Cup-inspired events (Where to watch Playoffs & Finale) ⭐️

Kids of Immigrants is hosting their Grand Opening of their flagship store. There will be coffee + DJs and more throughout the weekend. They’ll also be hosting a Finale World Cup Watch Party 🔗

Art Exhibition & Carne Asada Watch Party: The City of Champions art show is a two-day exhibition featuring emerging and established artist photographers and more. This is a 21+ event. They’re partnering with LA collectives like Boyle Heights run clubs, Niña Fresa Pilates and hosting a panel as well. 🔗

Latin District x World Cup finale watch party @Clifton’s 🔗

LA Galaxy is hosting watch parties at Hermosa Beach 🔗

The Autry Museum is hosting fútbol for the people / community watch party 🔗

World Cup Block Party in Montebello 🔗

Brunch World Cup hosted by Central American DJ duo Casamiento and Puerto Rican and Dominican duo Casa de Lola 🔗

Kick around LA x WSS 🔗

Official FIFA fan zones I’d go to:

Burbank will have an official fan zone (heads up, it costs $25 to get in but I believe the street fair is free) 🔗

Waterfront x watch party vibes at West Harbor 🔗

Friday, July 17 ⭐️

Friday, Fuerza Regida will be at Shoe Palace 🔗

LA County Parks and Rec Department just started a standalone free summer concert series called Sounds of LA County: 28 Parks, 108 Concerts, One County. Some concerts happening on Friday include Los Selenamos, a live band Selena celebration happening at Adventure Park in Whittier, or you can head to Mona Park in Compton where Girls Make Beats will be hosting a night of live DJ sets. 🔗

Solo art exhibition called Mi Deseo Friday night and afterparty at Ambiente Central 🔗

Going out recs ⭐️:

Sabor a Verano: Ambiente Central is bringing DJs from New York and Chicago for their monthly Central American party (Punta + DJ vibes) 🔗

Palenque will be at Bar CDMX (tocando los mejores exitos) 🔗

Saturday, July 18 ⭐️

Las Fotos Project is hosting an upcoming exhibition, “Raised in LA” from 4-6:30pm, followed by an opening reception. This exhibition will showcase 2026 spring artist projects centered around LA culture. Light bites and vibes will be provided while supplies last! Plus a panel! 🔗

Homegirl Cafe and Genta Unida are hosting Summer on Bruno a free night of food, music, and shopping. There will be an art installation by Homeboy Art Academy and over 20+ vendors selling items under $25 🔗

Happy group is hosting a free rockero fest in Pershing Square bringing together one of the biggest names of Spanish rock, ska, and alternative music. With performances by En Jambre, Inspector, La Union, Pastilla, Comisario Pantera. 🔗

Salsa Saturday @ Escala in Ktown 🔗

Cute date/friend ideas: There’s a free star party happening at Griffith Park Observatory. Free and family-friendly - Star Party 🔗

Midcity Mercado is hosting a Mercado (I’d also keep an eye out if they decide to throw a watch party if they haven’t announced already) 🔗

Free live screen-printing event by Dstroy L.A. and Barrio Drive 🔗

More going out 21+ recs ⭐️

Sabado Santo 🔗

Cumbiaton in Long Beach 🔗

Ritmo Celestial Hottest reggaeton party hosted by ALT Plus (one of my favorite Perreo parties) 🔗

Ritmo Celestial + Alt Plus are hosting their first afters 🔗

Baile World afters + Saturday 🔗

Noche Romantica @ the Melody Lounge in Chinatown (playing for the romantics) 🔗

Patchwork is celebrating their 2-year anniversary of Una Noche de Perreo 🔗

Sunday, July 19 ⭐️

Sunday morning hike with Floreciendo en Movimiento 🔗

CicLAvia meets the Hollywood will have 6 car-free miles across East Hollywood, Hollywood, and West Hollywood. This will be happening from 9 am to 4 pm. 🔗

Grand Molina Park’s Sunday Sessions are back! For their first session, they’ll have Baile World, an Afro-Latina-led party celebrating culture, inclusivity, and a safe space for POC femmes. This free, all-ages event will also have a free live print lab and community activations 🔗

Link Up is hosting their 5-year anniversary under the 6th bridge on Sunday 🔗

See you guys next week!

Happy Thursday! ❤️
This weekend is packed with World Cup-inspired events, community festivals, free concerts, art walks, salsa nights, family-friendly activities, and a lot of ways to explore LA.
Whether you're looking for a World Cup watch party, a mariachi festival, a community market, or just an excuse to get out of the house, I rounded up some events happening around the city this weekend.

I also did want to highlight a community tragedy that happened this week. If you’re like me you feel a bit helpless, triggered by what happened to Lorenzo Araujo, who was murdered by ICE. I found this petition we can all sign to demand a call for a full investigation. 🔗
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Again, I hope we all take care of ourselves and our community this weekend!

⚽ World Cup Inspired Events

Jerseys del Pueblo-Calling all fútbol fans and vintage jersey collectors! Espacio 1839 is hosting Jerseys del Pueblo art exhibit, a community event celebrating the culture, history, and style of fútbol. Organizers hope to create a space that centers community over commercialization. There will also be art, music, and a community cascarita. (Friday, July 10)

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Noche de Fútbol-Noche de Fútbol is an 18+ paint-and-sip inspired by the World Cup happening on Sunday
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Menace x Adidas are teaming up for a free Quarterfinals watch party with the best collectives from L.A. (personal opinion but this is my LA coachella.

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Watch the Quarterfinal matches at Mac Arthur Park while enjoying a free community block party featuring live music and performances from Plenazo Tribe, Boogaloo Assassins, and Ambiente Central. This event is free and open to all ages. They’ll also be having a night with Afro

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Casa España is continuing the World Cup celebrations with another community event this weekend.
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Copa Loca is happening on Saturday in partnership with Mente that is combining pick up games with mental health efforts for the community

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Spain vs Belgium at Regent Theatre 🔗

Thursday, July 9
If you’re looking for something to do tonight, DTLA Art Night is back! This free monthly art walk with dozens of creative spaces, live music, galleries, installations, pop-ups, and more.
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Art night rec 🔗

Comedy at La Plancha 🔗

⭐ Friday | July 10
Six LA party crews are coming together for a fundraiser supporting communities in Venezuela affected by the recent earthquakes. The night will feature DJs across two floors, with proceeds helping provide emergency supplies and aid.
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Calling all salsa lovers! The Music Center is bringing back its popular Salsa Night, where you can enjoy free beginner dance lessons, live music, and more.
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Art Exhibition: Low Clika and Superchief galleries
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Mercado Nights 🔗

More going out+
I Love Micheladas is back for a two-day 21+ festival featuring music, micheladas, and teaming up with Hija de Tu Madre for a Saloon themed night 🔗
Reggaeton in Heels class 🔗

Reggaeton y 2000’s night 🔗

⭐ Saturday | July 11
If you’ve been going to the watch parties at Casa México, here’s another event you’ll want to check out. La Plaza de Cultura y Artes is keeping the celebration going with a Mariachi Family Festival. They’re starting the day with yoga, followed by live performances from three mariachi groups.
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SadderDay Flea Market is back in Torrance! This community-based event is hosting a special Ladies Edition featuring oldies, funk, and soul. Admission is free, it’s family-friendly, and solo riders are welcome.
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MacArthur Park is hosting another free, all-ages summer concert this weekend featuring Puerto Rican band Plenazo Tribe, Boogaloo Assassins, and Ambiente Central.
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The Goddess Mercado is back at the East LA Civic Center with a day full of local vendors, handmade goods, food, and community vibes. Shop small while supporting Latina, queer, and local entrepreneurs.
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Another family-friendly event is happening in Long Beach! Rancho Los Cerritos is debuting Fiesta del Rancho this Saturday from 12–5 p.m. This summer festival will feature live reenactments, music, local food vendors, hands-on family activities, and more.
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Saturday Hot girl Market 🔗

Going out 21+

Cafe tondo 🔗

Calling all creatives! If you’re looking to meet other photographers, artists, creators, and small business owners, this free community coffee meetup is happening Saturday morning.
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If you’re looking for a night out, Club Cumbia is bringing together cumbia and Jersey Club
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Money Cat is hosting another late-night afters
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⭐ Sunday | July 12
Salsa con Sazón is celebrating its one-year anniversary! What started as a desire to bring the kind of salsa parties many Latino families grew up with has grown into a community of salseros. There will be complimentary dance lessons, live music, vinyl DJs, and more.
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Planning ahead? A few fun events happening later this month were just announced, so it’s worth taking a look if you’re already filling up your calendar.
DAMN by Kendrick Lamar x Live Jazz
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Also here are some Love Island watch party recs!

Love Island Watch parties BLVD marketplace 🔗

Love Island x Flamingo Bar
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Love Island pool party 🔗

Hope you all have an amazing weekend! ❤️

It’s 4th of July weekend here in L.A. and we’ve got so many events!

Before we get into it, I did want to take a moment to acknowledge that last week Venezuela was hit by an earthquake. There are events happening this weekend supporting relief efforts, so I wanted to drop a list here 🇻🇪

🇻🇪 Thursday ⭐️ there is a Dance for Venezuela fundraiser — no need to bring anything but your phone to donate. There will be DJs
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🇻🇪 Ongoing Volunteer opportunity: Olarte transport service is looking for volunteers for Venezuela relief in LA
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🇻🇪 This Friday Suavecito Run Club is hosting an afternoon run and yoga fundraiser for Venezuela where 100% of the proceeds and donations will go directly to those affected and to relief efforts
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🇻🇪 Latin Gold Records is partnering with Sun Risas, a Venezuelan earthquake relief campaign.
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You can also scroll down for World Cup recs!

Thursday ⭐️

Latin Caribbean experience
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Friday ⭐️

Palenque is happening this Friday night. It’s 21+
There will be Lucha face paint and DJs
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Baileworld 4 year anniversary
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Frogtown First Friday’s is back and they’re hosting a night of art and activism. There will be open mics, interactive art-making, live performances, creative installations and more
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Saturday ⭐️ Fourth of July ⭐️🌸

Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Summer Block Party is happening this 4th of July — the largest free outdoor party for 4th of July. There will be live music on two stages, a grizzly drone light show, community resources, family activities, local food trucks and more
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July 4th x Jsta Party
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Privadas Con El 8
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Club Cielo / electronic music, guaracha, tribal and more
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We the People art exhibit — centering the people who have been left out of the American Narrative
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Sunday ⭐️

City of West Hollywood is hosting Summer of Sounds, a free outdoor concert. It starts at 4 PM with performances by E Arenas and DJ Que Madre
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MFN Lucha — Music Fight Network — is hosting a Lucha Libre event with DJs in a ring and more
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Free summer block party
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Foodie rec of the weekend 🍦

Ice cream alley at Smorgasburg
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Places to watch the World Cup — Soccer inspired events happening this weekend ⚽️

Friday: Colombia vs Ghana @ Homage Brewing
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Solo art exhibition — futbol futbol futbol
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If you missed out on TOMA, there will be one hosted at The Grove July 2. They’re also hosting watch parties all weekend
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Niky’s Sports Stadium — July 3rd but running all weekend
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Hansen Lake — fan zone starts today
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July 4th World Cup Magic Johnson Park
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World Cup watch party Sunday hosted by AFJA & Ambiente
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See you guys next week!

Another World Cup game today 🇺🇸⚽

The game may have already kicked off, but I still wanted to share this because the vibes looked too good not to.

If you’re still looking for somewhere to watch USA vs. Bosnia tonight, this picnic-style watch party looks super cute.

Looks like a pretty chill setup if you’re trying to watch the game outside with friends.

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One thing I’ve been loving is reading through the comments because you all have been dropping so many more watch party recommendations that I hadn’t even heard of. So if you’re still looking for a spot, the comment section is honestly a great place to find more recs.

🎥 TikTok: 🔗

📸 Instagram: 🔗

And if you know of any other community watch parties happening around LA, keep sending them my way! I’d love to keep sharing them with everyone.

See you guys out there! ⚽

Another highly requested game is on the way today: Mexico vs Ecuador. Some are saying this game will be the start of a long lasting divide !!😭

Anyways, let’s get into the list of spots on where you can see the game

World Cup Watch Parties 🇲🇽🇪🇨 ⚽🌎

* Ditriot by Manojo Mezcal 🔗

* Srgn Studios 🔗

* Homage Brewing 🔗

* Pine & Crane, DTLA 🔗

* Nativo 🔗

* Mariscos Maria x World Cup 🔗

* Amistad x Niky’s Sports 🔗

* Guelaguetza x Koreatown 🔗

* Candela 🔗

* Hightide x Casamiento 🔗

* Flamingo Bar 🔗

* Good Luck Vinyl Club 🔗

* Tell You Friends 🔗

* Common space brewery 🔗

After Parties ⭐⭐⭐

* Clifton’s After Party 🔗

* Blind Barber x Casamiento 🔗

Have fun!

Happy Thursday! ⚽

This weekend is packed with watch parties, fútbol festivals, community events, concerts, art shows, and a lot of ways to celebrate.

Also, I’m writing to you from New York right now! Currently covering the Toma Finals with Nike. The tournament is all about embracing street soccer and I’ll be following teens from L.A. who are competing for a one year Nike ambassadorship. It’s a three - day event with over 150 of the top teen ballers street tournament.

I’m on day two- but I’m already learning that some of these teens have received offers from scouts, took part in Nike’s viral AD (yes, the one with Cristiano Ronaldo), and how they’re unlearning perfectionism just by being a part of a street soccer program like this.

Personally coming from a family that’s always embraced street soccer, this experience has been everything. Can’t wait to share more!

Anyways, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite events happening from Thursday through Sunday, plus a few non-soccer picks worth checking out.

Let’s get into it!

⭐ Thursday & Friday

Tame Impala x World Cup Experience. 🔗

Suavecito is hosting a World Cup viewing party with food, drinks, and plenty of soccer fans. 🔗

Spain vs. Uruguay 818 Fútbol For All (818 rec) 🔗

Dale Fútbol watch partyy. 🔗

Going out rec: Una Noche y Perreo for Peace Block Party This block party and night market combines music, food, and community- with 100% of ticket proceeds supporting organizations providing legal services to immigrants in Los Angeles. 🔗

⭐ Saturday

⚽World Cup events⚽

Join AFJA for another community-centered watch party celebrating fútbol and bringing fans together. 🔗

Ambiente Central is hosting a watch party at Panama international restaurant 🔗

Amistad y Más Vino is hosting a watch party featuring for Colombia V Portugal at Homage Brewing 🔗

NoHo Fútbol Fest -North Hollywood is hosting a huge outdoor street festival featuring a World Cup watch party, live music, food vendors, games, and community activities. Whether you’re there for the soccer or just the atmosphere, this should be a fun one. 🔗

🌴 MORE EVENTS HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND

Community Relief Efforts

As many neighborhoods on LA’s Eastside continue recovering from the recent wildfire aftermath, InnerCity Struggle is hosting a free mobile health clinic this Friday and Saturday. Medical staff will provide respiratory screenings and physical exposure assessments for community members who may have been affected by smoke exposure. You can check out more resources here 🔗

Grand Performances teams up with De Los for their annual Culture Clash celebration at California Plaza. Expect performances from Arenas, La Nueva Ola de Cumbia, Monica Salazar, DJs, food, and an evening celebrating LA’s diverse music scene. Best part? It’s completely free.🔗

La Chona Festival Pershing Square transforms into a massive 21+ celebration featuring Los Tucanes de Tijuana and other Mexican artists. 🔗

⭐ Sunday

Hermanos Wellness Run Club x Flores Linda- start your morning with a community run followed by a World Cup watch party & a community floral activation 🔗

The Unapologetic Street Series is teaming up with Barrio Drive and Dstroy LA are transforming a neighborhood nail salon into an interactive art gallery complete with live screen printing. Bring your scer jersey if you’d like to customize it.🔗

El Sereno “ Jazz in the Park” Summer Concert Series. Bring a blanket and enjoy live Latin fusion jazz from Yocoya Band during El Sereno’s free summer concert series. 🔗

More El Sereno free concerts 🔗

Ambiente Central is teaming up with Kids of immigrants a watch party 🔗

CicLAvia ReturnsOne of LA’s favorite traditions is back! Four miles of streets between Leimert Park and Expo Park will be closed to cars, giving cyclists, runners, walkers, and families space to enjpy the city. 🔗

Café con Allie- coffee day party 🔗

New Day Party by the founders behind Capicúa called Soundbite 🔗

Hope you all have an amazing weekend! ❤️

Everyone has been requesting this, so here’s a quick guide to where you can watch the Mexico vs. Czech Republic game this week. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly watch party, free food, a night market, or somewhere to celebrate after the match, I’ve got you covered.

Have fun, be safe, and don’t forget to send this to your friends who are still asking, “Where should we watch the game?” ⚽💚❤️

⭐ Watch Parties

• San Fernando Valley Watch Party 🔗

• Long Beach Watch Party 🔗

• LA Galaxy x Long Beach Watch Party 🔗

• Free Food at Shoe Palace 🔗

• Beso (Downey) 🔗

• Benny Boy Brewing Watch Party 🔗

• El Sereno Night Market 🔗

• Lynwood Watch Party 🔗

• Tell Your Friends 🔗

• Mariscos Maria 🔗

• Casa Mexico 🔗

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⭐ After Party 🔗

See you next week!

Yesterday’s watch party in Koreatown was insane! Happy to hear that a lot of you headed over to the spots I recommended. Something about seeing Mexican fans at a Korean BBQ spot and Korean fans lined up at a taco stand was healing. That’s the true L.A.!

Anyways, this weekend has so many events in store. We have watch parties, bars, and more. It’s also Juneteenth, so if you want to check out my friends over at Blk Events LA, they’ll have the official list in this video 🔗 (truly the best Juneteenth list).

Here are all the events for the weekend

Friday June 19 ⭐️

Today, Haiti vs Brazil will be playing at 5 p.m. today and you all have been asking for watch party recs. Here are some watch party recs 🇭🇹🇧🇷

In DTLA, Ambiente Central will have a watch party 🔗 with DJ’s playing Baile Funk, Kompa, Punta & World Sounds. (My top choice)

They’ll also be serving Brazilian cuisine

Pangea will be taking over Copa Del Rave 🔗

Also always check out Latin District on IG for ongoing events in DTLA

Our Copa

Family friendly ⭐️

Northeast LA market is back this weekend. The market is all about centering working class community vendors 🔗

Going out recs ⭐️

Botanika @ Blind Barber in Highland Park 🔗

Sala Sonidera in Long Beach 🔗

World Cup fan zones happening this weekend

Farmer’s Market @ the Grove 🔗

Saturday: Official L.A. Fan zone in Downey this Saturday family friendly 🔗

Kick it in the Park ~ free community watch parties in LA 🔗

Saturday June 20 ⭐️

LACMA is hosting a free Block Party and Art parade. You’ll be Enjoy free admission to the entire museum, an array of food vendors from throughout L.A., DJ sets all day, live music, and family-friendly art activities. 🔗

Movement and Mobility for a reason- community wellness event 🔗

Muros Market- 40+ clothing lifestyle vendors 🔗

Going out recs⭐️

Una noche de Perreo 🔗

Dia de San Juan 🇵🇷 hosted by Capicua 🔗

Sunday June 21 ⭐️

June is Men’s Mental Health month and Hermanos Wellness, a men’s run club is teaming up with Flores Linda for a Flowers for Father’s Day event. 5k run, yoga, florals, recovery, & community to celebrate fathers, father figures & the men who have helped shape our lives. 🔗

PLAZA MEXICO CELEBRATES FATHER’S DAY: Music, Food, Panini ⚽ & Loteria Tables! Sunday, June 21, 2026 Linked here

Rhythm and Brewed R&B Coffee Day party -Juneteenth celebration 🔗

There’s also a community healing event for people who struggle with Father’s Day. There will be a poetry reading and guided letter writing a letter to dads as a form of release. Where 100 percent of the proceeds will be going to Adelanto Hunger Strikers 🔗

See you guys next week!

So today is the day. I decided to create a separate newsletter for the game that is anticipated to break LA - Mexico vs South Korea 🇰🇷🇲🇽 -and of course the bars and restaurants in LA are going all out.

Personally, I’m trying to eat Bulgogi tacos with a side of Soju and a shot of tequila. Energy is up today, stay safe and have fun guys!

If you’re new here, I post weekly videos on my socials highlighting family-friendly events, and of course you’ll find the full list of all the events right here in this newsletter!

Watch the latest reel here

Koreatown Recs ⭐️🇰🇷 (21+ — meet your soulmate vibes)

• Recommended Korean sports bar (according to tik tok)

• Eastwood in Ktown — 4x4 soccer pop-up

• ⭐️ Koreatown Seoul International Park (my personal top choice) although I just found out they only have one or two screens so will be walking over to some of the spots mentioned here

• Eskala in Koreatown

• Official World Cup Watch Party by Adidas @ Niky’s Mercado — Danny Lux will be DJing (more info)

• Guelaguetza in Koreatown — Mexican restaurant collabing with WSS

• Nike x Paisa Boys watch party at Love Hour

Family Friendly ⭐️🇰🇷🇲🇽

• Ditroit Taqueria — viewing party in their outdoor parking lot with DJs (free Coca-Cola!)

• Watch Party de Boyle Heights — viewing party/block party on the East Side with DJs and activations, hosted by the Boyle Heights Chamber

• Corner Kick Event @ Shoe Palace

• Latin District LA — all-ages viewing party at Clifton’s, plus they’ll be posting throughout the weekend

• Casa Mexico — live viewing party

• Common Space Brewery — kid and pet friendly 🐾

• Watch the game at Regent Theatre + After Party

More Recs by Neighborhood ⭐️

• Copa y Cumbia in Echo Park — 21+

• Eagle Rock

• Paisa Boys collab at The Grove @ 1PM

• Benny Boy Brewing Our Copa— 21+

• West Adams pizza watch party

• OC Rec — Mercado North Gate

Caminarte, Mercadito Artesano is an opening exhibition of paintings by Sonia Romero & Art Carrillo in Boyle heights. This event happens every 2nd Friday of the month where you can shop from local artist. 🔗

Grand performances is hosting their free summer concert series. This weekend Jungle Fire will be performing. 🔗

Una Protesta de Corazon is a collective runaway fundraiser show hosted by designers Sugehi, hood baby LA, and Monos de mi ninez. This night will shine light on artists who are actively working on expanding the narrative of our immigrant stories. The show aims to bring art, fashion, and activism in one immersive evening with proceeds Border Angels. 🔗

There’s a Free Resource event for DACA recipients happening this weekend where you can learn about income streams and entrepreneurship, and hear from trusted immigration attorneys and more. 🔗

Hot girl Market is celebrating their 4th birthday celebration. It’s a family friendly market and where you can shop from local vendors and celebrate with community.🔗

Que Parche is bringing the Colombian vibes to LA this Sunday. 🔗

Happy World Cup week! The World Cup is officially here in LA and if you’re still looking for the right spot to go- I got you. This newsletter today will be all about World Cup recs.

Before we get into it- I wanted to let y’all know I’m hosting my first night out with Club international this Saturday. Think Neo perreo, global sounds, Brazilian funk.

You can get your ticket here: 🔗

Anyways-here are World Cup events to check out this weekend.

** A lot of these activations are starting Thursday and run till Sunday so double check what days they’re activating after the day they start

⭐️Thursday June 11 / Friday June 12

FIFA is hosting official watch parties and a fan zone at the Coliseum all weekend — think live performances from Los Lobos and Steve Aoki, soccer activations, and a full festival atmosphere. Heads up: Thursday’s event is already sold out, but the rest of the weekend still has availability. 🔗

Ditroit taqueria is hosting the watch party in their parking lot with LED screens, music and food. This is a family friendly event & hosted by Urban Pitch. 🔗

LA Galaxy is hosting a World Cup Celebration in Long Beach. The street will be shut down for fans watching on a large 23-foot screen. All free to enter, and all ages are welcome with youth soccer clinics taking place on June 12 ( must sign up in advance). 🔗

Nativo is hosting a World Cup Watch party and will be having activations all weekend. 🔗

In Downey, creator Just an LA girl will be hosting a family friendly watch party. 🔗

Casa Mexico is having a live viewing party happening at La Plaza LA. 🔗

Plaza Mexico is hosting Golazo Fest in Lynwood celebrating Mexico's participation in the World Cup with a free watch party. 🔗

U.S. soccer house is an official World Cup headquarters for 2026 and will have activations for the Paraguay vs U.S. game. 🔗

The Getty Museum will also be screening around the museum. 🔗

BLVD market is hosting World Cup watch parties in downtown Montebello. 🔗

Midcity Mercado is hosting a Mercado Mundialito World Cup inspired market and watch party and live lucha libre. 🔗

USA vs Paraguay hosted by Rhythm and Rumba. 🔗

Superior Grocery is throwing is combining both Korean and Mexican teams with a K- Food Fiesta with K Pop performances and a watch party (Yes, the Grocery market). 🔗

Latin district will be hosting watch parties throughout DTLA. 🔗

Benny Boy brewing will also be hosting one as well. 🔗

Free kick is a Pan African soccer experience. 🔗

More Going out:

Copa del Rave. 🔗

Lucha libre popping out in different watch parties. 🔗

Dance Bem is a Brazilian night with sounds from Africa and Brazil. 🔗

Common space is hosting a family and dog friendly watch party. 🔗

Bar CDMX 🔗

⭐️Saturday June 13

The Swap is a swap meet meets World Cup event event in Koreatown. There will be DJs, games and free jerseys while they last and more (WSS x Nike collab). 🔗

If you’re looking to dance and watch the World Cup Salsamba Cup and Watch party is a 21+ watch party where you can learn salsa while watching the World Cup. 🔗

Kick it in the park: Hollywood Park Casino 🔗

⭐️Sunday June 14

In West Adam’s, Project Earth and Zenith Eye Focus are hosting Let’s Kick It, a community art show celebrating the culture and creativity of fútbol. Artist have created an installation priced that will elevate your World Cup viewing experience. This event start with a run and They’re also partnering with AFJA and their cause to provide futbol equipment to youth in El Salvador. 🔗

El Sereno night market is going to be a part of Kick it in the Park this Sunday . Kick it in the park are Free community watch parties across the City of Los Angeles. Where Bring your chairs, your neighbors, and your World Cup spirit. 🔗

Foodie market Smorgasburg is hosting a kick off celebration this Sunday in partnership with Ambiente Central, an event collective dedicated to showcasing the Central and Latin American roots through music and culture. Sazon Mundial: World Grub opening party. 🔗

Slow Jamz Summer Kick Off under 6th street bridge 🔗

And if soccer isn’t your thing - I’ll see you guys tomorrow with another set of events!

Okay, first off, this summer is PACKED with events. Honestly, I think we’re stepping into a 2016 kind of summer -which means we’ll also be going out on weekdays and not just waiting for the weekend.

I’m also planning a mixer for us to meet! The theme will be around a World Cup singles & friends mixer - coming soon ! So stay tuned for that. Y’all heard it here first, so keep an eye out.

Anyways let’s get into it!

World Cup/ Soccer inspired event ⚽️ NEW SECTION

Meet & Greet with El Matador, Luis June 5 @Plaza Mexico Meet & Greet signing with Mexican soccer legend Luis Hernandez ‘El Matador’ and introducing Hernandez’s vintage-inspired special edition jersey. 🔗

El Futbol es del Pueblo is an opening art exhibit bringing together local soccer communities, art, music, and political education with a small sided cascarita (pick-up) street takeover. Del Pueblo para el Pueblo! (For the people by the people) 🔗

Cobi Jones at WSS shop in Long Beach (Sunday) 🔗

TOMA is happening this Sunday. TOMA’s is a Nike sponsored tournament with 14–18-year-old players redefining the future of soccer through community, creativity, music, and culture with the finale this Sunday and is open to the public. 🔗

Also, next week I’ll be sharing watch party recs for next weekend (because there are so many)!

⭐️Thursday June 4

Noche de House 🔗

Deliciosa night 🔗

Hybrid pride set 🔗

TFTI w/ Viva Latina 🔗

Cynthia issue 4 magazine launch with Chino Pacas 🔗

Latin night @ rooftop 🔗

⭐️Friday June 5

La Plaza de Cultura is hosting Summer of Salsa with Roosevelt Cordova,el president de la salsa and dj Robby bringing rhythm and energy. 🔗

I Love Micheladas is teaming up with Rizo’s Curls for a two day event with live banda, tamborazo and djs. FRIDAY & SUNDAY⭐️ new tickets just dropped! 🔗

Salsa con Sazon hosted by a Puerto Rican and Dominican collective is happening this Friday. They’ll have free salsa lessons a live band la compania and vinyl playing all night 🔗

Cumbia night @ Cafe tondo 🔗

✈️Roundtrip, LA’s global music discovery party. Will be combining my favorite things travel + dancing. You can use my link here to get tickets: (Free before 11p.m. / $8 after) 🔗

5 hour Dj set @ Blind Barber 🔗

🏳️‍🌈Pride Lemon pepper party 🔗

⭐️Saturday June 6

Suavecito run club is a Nicaraguanse led run club that is celebrating their 1 year anniversary 🇳🇮 with a 3 mile run, nica bites and a dj set to close out the afternoon run. 🔗

Saturday run in Studio City by Floreciendo en Movimiento 🔗

Grand Performances returns to California Plaza for its 40th season of Free summer concerts in the heart of DTLA with Cumbia legends Grupo Sonador. All ages. Free w/ RSVP. (I honestly think this concert series is underrated!) 🔗

🏳️‍🌈Joteria, el amor es resistancia, is a Pride event that celebrates queer Latinx culture and community. ALL AGES, FREE. Live music, drag shows, mariachi singer, community dance class, tattoo station, games, arts & crafts, local vendors, resources, and more! 🔗

More events+++

Pilates con fuego 🔗

Walk and ride free with bike metro 🔗

If you’re looking for an afters: good game @money cat 🔗

⭐️Sunday June 6

Latina fest is hosting their 9th annual LATINAFest 2026 UNSTOPPABLE: A Celebration of All Things Latina! This years theme is resilience, resourceful and unstoppable energy. 🔗

Sadderday flea market 🔗

Hermanos Wellness hosting with HOKA 🔗

See you guys next week!

We officially reached 300 subscribers! Thanks for being in this corner of the internet. I’ve also been sharing events on Substack for a year so I’m super grateful you guys trust my recs!

Anyways this is the last weekend of May and it’s stacked. Here’s everything worth showing up for!

⚽ World Cup/Soccer Inspired events

LA is already in pre-World Cup Mode. Here’s where to tap in:

Alt Plus is celebrating Mexico’s presence in LA with a reggaeton night and a special design drop for the national jersey.culture already showing out before the tournament even kicks off. (Friday) 🔗

Saturday Morning Run with Latina Fest x We Are Angel City — lace up alongside Angel City FC’s retired captain. A morning run that hits different when the World Cup is around the corner. 🔗

33 Taps Champions League Watch Party — your spot to catch the match with the right crowd. (Personally love watching games here)🔗

Mexico vs. Australia Watch Party — Saturday May 30 — in Downey. 🔗

If you’re going to the Rosebowl Mexico vs Australia game -Tailgate here 🔗

⭐ Thursday, May 28

Stargazing + Jazz — two things that belong together. (One of my favorite Thursday events) 🔗

Lowriders & Oldies Sip n’ Paint — paint n sip!. 🔗

⭐ Friday, May 29

Una Noche x Perreo for Peace — two communities coming together for one cause. 100% of proceeds go directly to immigrant families. Tattoos, airbrush, and music all night. 🔗

Forward Fest (Long Beach) — Long Beach Forward’s multiday festival of art, culture, and movement. Friday’s lineup includes a Queer Comedy Show and a contemporary dance workshop, all raising funds for year-round justice work across LB. 🔗

Usual Suspects Mag — Issue 8 Release — free, 8pm–12am at @the.hunt.vintage in Echo Park. Issue 8 spotlights LA artists across every medium plus artists repping Japan, Atlanta, and San Diego. Gallery setting, community energy . They also mentioned bar hopping around right after and will have free beer. 🔗

Alt Plus — reggaeton night celebrating Latino culture with a special Mexico jersey design drop. World Cup season just got a party to match. 🔗

Secret Show with Baileworld — it’s a secret show with Global Sounds collective Baile Worl. Here’s who to follow for the addy!! 🔗

⭐ Saturday, May 30

Taller de Flores 2026 with @elcreativo.la — free, 10am–2pm at Café Santo in Montebello. Custom floral installation, live tunes by El Marchante and Marlon . 🔗

Run with Hermanos Wellness Club (Men’s mental health run club) 🔗

Midcity Mercado x Color Compost Photo Walk — reflection, release, and good company. The reset you didn’t know you needed. 🔗

Long Beach Cumbias / Perreo Night . 🔗

Sala Sonidera a full CDMX moment brought to Long Beach. 🔗

Blind Barber Back to Basics night Saturday. 🔗

“Afters” vibes @ Holiday Bar 🔗

✨ + More This Weekend

Hardly Home 3rd Anniversary — three years in and still showing up.( really good DJ line up) 🔗

Club Cielo for a night out of Guaracha & Latin Club 🔗

⭐ Sunday, May 31

Stoop Sale LA market for creatives -all women-owned brands and creatives. Shop small, shop intentional. 🔗

Know Your Ballot Info Party — hair braiding, matcha, and DJs. Civic engagement never looked this good. 🔗

Drag the vote (voting party / Drag show in SFV) 🔗

El Dominguedo x Mano Pesada Productions — an art show celebrating La Cultura Latino Hispano de hoy, ayer y mañana. 🔗

Palenque Day Party cumbia, banda, hip hop, all Latino DJs. 🔗

See you next week!