JULY 3
Anime Expo: The annual Fourth of July extended weekend event is the “largest celebration of Japanese pop culture in North America,” according to expo’s website. The expo includes autograph sessions, cosplay, gaming, interactive exhibits, shopping (art, original comics, fashion, handcrafted items, rare toys), anime movie premieres and panel discussions, July 3-6. Expo schedule: www.anime-expo.org/ax/schedule-2025/. Check the website for admission. Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles. Details: www.anime-expo.org/
Independence Day Drone and Laser Light Show – San Gabriel: The city presents the celebration that includes craft activities, a watermelon eating contest, games, live music and food trucks, 5:30 p.m. July 3. The drone and laser light show, 9 p.m. Must be pre-registered to attend. Bring your own blanket or low-back lawn chair for seating. Gabrielino High School, 1327 S. San Gabriel Blvd., San Gabriel. Gabrielino High School, 1327 S. San Gabriel Blvd., San Gabriel. Pre-registration: click on the link from here and go to Special Event: tinyurl.com/yrbcd7dr
Independence Day Fireworks Festival – South El Monte: The city kicks off Independence Day early with games, music and food vendors, 6-9:30 p.m. July 3. Live music by Steel Rod, 7-9 p.m. Fireworks, 9 p.m. South El Monte High School, 1001 N. Durfee Ave., South El Monte. 626-579-2043. Email: rec@soelmonte.org. Flyer: tinyurl.com/w6bajph3
Hollywood Bowl’s July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular: Earth, Wind & Fire and the Los Angeles Philharmonic conducted by Thomas Wilkins, 7:30 p.m. July 3-4. Check for ticket availability and prices on the website. Location, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. www.hollywoodbowl.com/. https://tinyurl.com/3z7atve3
Ada and the Engine: A play by Lauren Gunderson about Ada Byron Lovelace and Charles Babbage and “their ideas that lead to the first mechanical computer,” 8 p.m. July 3 and 5. Tickets $20; $30. Long Beach Playhouse Studio Theater, 5021 E. Anaheim St. 562-494-1014, shorturl.at/n5OU1.
Saint Rocke: Live performers take the stage regularly at Saint Rocke, 142 Pacific Coast Hwy., Hermosa Beach. Upcoming shows are Cubensis: Grateful Dead Music Experience, 8 p.m. July 3; Burritos: A Tribute to Sublime with Polliwog Crew: A Beastie Boys Tribute on Saturday, July 5; On The Menu, Easy Betty and Ganda on Sunday, July 6 and Jack Daniel’s Presents: Big Shot Karaoke! Semifinals on Wednesday, July 9. Complete schedule on saintrocke.com.
JULY 4
Universal Studios Hollywood: The theme park is open 9 a.m.-10 p.m. (see website for early access ticket, 8 a.m.). Fireworks display around 9 p.m. Admission $149 July 4 with online purchase, ages 10 and older; $143 ages 3-9; check the website for other ticket prices including Universal Express for bypassing general queue at most rides and shows. Parking $35 ($10 after 5 p.m.); $55 preferred ($20 after 5 p.m.); $75 at the front gate. Location: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City. General information, 800-864-8377. Admission, 866-258-6546. www.universalstudioshollywood.com. Details on July 4th event: tinyurl.com/mrepb3tp
21st Annual Great American 4th of July Kid’s Bike Parade: Presented by Justin Rudd and the Community Action Team. Taking place at Granada Avenue at 5000 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. shorturl.at/B3I8l.
60th Annual Old-fashioned 4th of July: Presented by Palos Verdes Estates. Malaga Cove School, 300 Paseo Del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates. 9:30 a.m. pvjuly4.org.
El Segundo’s The 4th of July at Recreation Park: Daytime events include contests, games, races, arts and crafts vendors, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nighttime events include live music, food booths and fireworks, 5-9 p.m. Fireworks, 9 p.m. Bring a blanket for seating. Admission is by wristband (four free wristbands per adult with an updated 2025 Rec ID Card for residents of El Segundo; $5 for non-residents and available for purchase at the Clubhouse and Checkout Building in Recreation Park through July 3; $5 at the door; see details and the requirements needed for the recreation ID card on the website). Recreation Park, Stevenson Field, Holly Avenue and Eucalyptus Drive. City of El Segundo Recreation and Parks, 310-524-2700. Details and flyer: tinyurl.com/2fdfvu5e
Sunland-Tujunga 4th of July Parade – Star, Stripes and Mountain Vibes: The Sunland-Tujunga and Shadow Hills Rotary Club and the Sunland-Tujunga Neighborhood Council host the parade, 10 a.m. Route: Foothill Boulevard at Mount Gleason Avenue/Summitrose Street; west on Foothill to Sunland Park Recreation Center (8651 Foothill Blvd.). www.facebook.com/Sunlandrotary. Flyer: tinyurl.com/ypt8ptda
48th Annual San Pedro 4th of July Community Observance: At Korean Bell. Angels Gate Park, 3601 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro. 10:30 a.m. shorturl.at/zVwH1.
42nd Annual July 4th Celebration: Presented by Rancho Palos Verdes. Ken Dyda Civic Center, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 310-544-5260, shorturl.at/SXmHk.
Foodieland Food Festival and Drone Light Show – Rose Bowl – Pasadena: The multicultural food festival on July 4, 3-10 p.m. (however, the festival runs 1-10 p.m. on July 5-6; no drone shows on these dates). Drone light show, 9 p.m. July 4 (only). Admission $8; free for ages 5 and younger. No admission sold at the door. Purchase on Eventbrite link. Rose Bowl, 1001 Rose Bowl Drive. Facebook: tinyurl.com/bdd7v3zv. Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/2yf4snt3
City of Alhambra’s Fourth of July Celebration: Event includes games, live entertainment and food vendors, 4-9 p.m. Fireworks, 9 p.m. Almansor Park, 800 S. Almansor St., Alhambra. 626-570-3242. Details and flyer: tinyurl.com/4zykx4uh
Fairplex presents Kaboom!: Event includes monster truck show and music by Past Action Heroes, 4 p.m. Fireworks, 9:15 p.m. Tickets in advance online $14 (grass viewing); $28 (bleacher); $42 (trackside) (at the gate on July 4, respectively, $15; $35; $45). Parking: at Gate 17, in advance online $21.50 (at the gate on July 4, $25 and credit card only). Also, credit card only for admission and alcohol sales (some food stands may accept cash). Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Drive. www.facebook.com/fairplex. www.fairplex.com/events/kaboom
Independence Day Celebration – July 4-5: The city of Commerce presents its two-day event: carnival (tinyurl.com/2zxdxf8m) and recreational swim beginning at noon, with a Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem, 4 p.m., and a Laser Light Show, 9 p.m. July 4. Day two, noon-10 p.m. with carnival and activities, and with music by Sangria (5 p.m.) and Fast Times (7 p.m.) and a fireworks show, 9 p.m. July 5. Fees for carnival and recreational swim. See the flyer for details for both days and for area neighborhood shuttle bus information (free shuttle). Rosewood Park, 5600 Harbor St. Flyer: tinyurl.com/2tjhrtdp
Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration – Crescenta Valley Fireworks Association – La Crescenta: The 18th event, gates open at 4 p.m. and fireworks around 9 p.m. Live music and food trucks (food and beverages sold separately). Bring a blanket or chairs for seating (no stakes allowed). Tickets in advance $9 (answering machine gives ticket purchase locations before July 4 or see the flyer on the website); $10 at the gate. Ages 7 and younger are free to attend. Check the website for locations to purchase tickets in advance. La Crescenta Elementary School, 4343 La Crescenta Ave. (enter from the 2800 block of Prospect Avenue), La Crescenta. 818-275-4959. Email: info@cvfireworks.com. Details: www.cvfireworks.com/
Independence Day Celebration – West Covina: The event includes a variety of activities games, DJ Phil, live music by the Dreamboats, and food vendors, gates open 4 p.m. Fireworks, 9 p.m. Parking: limited at the venue; check link for parking and shuttle options. West Covina Sportsplex, 2100 S. Azusa Ave. 626-919-6966. Event details: tinyurl.com/9rm2ee2c. Flyer on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WestCovinaCity/
Whittier’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular: Listen to music by Legacy plus family activities and food trucks, gates open 5 p.m. Watch the fireworks display from the park and surrounding areas, 9 p.m. Gates open, 5 p.m. Admission $5; free for ages 17 and younger and veterans with ID. York Field, 9110 Santa Fe Springs Road. Whittier Parks, Recreation and Community Services, 562-567-9400. www.whittierprcs.org/home-communityservices. Flyer: tinyurl.com/376sx45r
McCambridge Park – July 4th Concert and Drone Light Show – Burbank: An opening concert by the Ultimate Rock Band, followed by Bruno and the Hooligans, a tribute to Bruno Mars, 5 p.m. The drone show, 9 p.m. (launched from the Starlight Bowl). Location, 1515 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank. 818-238-5300. Details: www.starlightbowl.com
Fourth of July Extravaganza – Antelope Valley Fair and Event Center: The City of Lancaster presents the event that includes a car show, family activities and food trucks, 5-10 p.m. Gates open, 5 p.m. (free to enter the grounds); grandstand seating, opens at 6 p.m. (grandstand seating requires a ticket, $8); band performs, 7 p.m. Fireworks, 9 p.m. Antelope Valley Fair and Event Center, 2551 W. Ave., H. www.cityoflancasterca.org. Flyer: tinyurl.com/ursnwbh
Fourth of July Spectacular at Shepherd Church – Porter Ranch: Gates open, 5 p.m. Fireworks, about 9 p.m. Food vendors. No tailgating. Use parking areas around the church. Location, 19700 Rinaldi St., Porter Ranch. 818-831-9333. www.shepherdchurch.com/4th
Palmdale Amphitheater – Concert and Fireworks Celebration: Event opens at 6 p.m. Check website for details. Fireworks, around 9 p.m. Tickets $6; free for ages 12 and younger (with a complimentary reserved ticket). This is a cash-free event; see website for credit cards accepted. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating. Check the website for parking ideas; limited on-site parking. Palmdale Amphitheater, 2723 Rancho Vista Blvd., Palmdale. www.palmdaleamphitheater.com/events/2025/scs-fireworks-celebration
Fireworks Spectacular – Westlake Village: The 10th annual event includes activities, food and beverages for sale. Gates open, 5 p.m.; Event begins, 6 p.m.; Fireworks, 9:10 p.m. Also, fireworks may be seen from the area surrounding Westlake Village Golf Course, including the Westlake Village Golf Course Range, and at Calvary Community Church (5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village; gates open 7 p.m.; bring a blanket or chair; no pets allowed; calvarywestlake.org). There is no parking on-site at the golf course; only drop-offs; follow signage for free, off-site parking off of Lakeview Canyon and Townsgate roads. Westlake Village Golf Course, 4812 Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village. 818-706-1613. Flyer: www.facebook.com/wlv.org. Details: tinyurl.com/54ueyszb
City of San Fernando Independence Day Festival and Drone Light Show: Family fun with arts and crafts, carnival games, a watermelon eating contest and food vendors, 6-9:30 p.m. July 4. Live music by Full Clip. Patriotic drone light show, 9 p.m. Recreation Park, 208 Park Ave., San Fernando. https://ci.san-fernando.ca.us/sfrecreation/#independence-day-celebration
Los Angeles City Councilmember Bob Blumenfield’s July 4th Extravaganza – Woodland Hills: Event includes arts and crafts vendors, local businesses promoting their services/selling items and food trucks, 6-9:30 p.m. July 4. Strange Days, a tribute to the Doors, perform before the fireworks show. Fireworks around 9 p.m. July 4. Free admission (bring your own blanket or low-back chair for seating). Or: $25 VIP seat; $40 VIP seat and paid parking (purchase in advance). Parking: $25 is cash only; event parking begins at 4 p.m. (see the website’s Directions and Parking section for addresses and more information, valleycultural.org/concerts-events/concerts/). Warner Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-888-0822. www.valleycultural.org
LA Dodgers vs Houston Astros: Game, 6:10 p.m., followed by a fireworks show. Tickets $72.60 and up. Prepaid parking: $35; $60 for preferred lot (www.mlb.com/dodgers/ballpark/transportation/parking). Dodger Stadium, 1000 Vin Scully Ave., Los Angeles. www.mlb.com/dodgers/tickets/single-game-tickets
Fourth of July Fireworks Show – Torrance: Gates open and food trucks, 6:45 p.m. and DJ Ozzie, 7-8:45 p.m. Fireworks show, approximately, 8:45 p.m. LA Galaxy Sports Complex (opens at 6:45 p.m.; first come, first seated; bring a blanket or a beach chair with round-bottom feet for seating on the turf; 555 Maple Avenue). Also, watch from Los Angeles County Courthouse, west parking lot (825 Maple Ave.). Updates: www.facebook.com/TorranceCA. Details and rules: www.torranceca.gov/services/community-services/4th-of-july-fireworks-show
City of Monrovia’s 4th of July Concert and Fireworks Show: The event includes dancing and a concert by Blue Breeze Band, 7-8:30 p.m. Fireworks, 9 p.m. Library Park, 321 S. Myrtle Ave. 626-256-8246. www.cityofmonrovia.org/your-government/recreation/special-events/4th-of-july-fireworks-show
Fourth of July Fireworks at the Waterfront: City of Long Beach presents the event, 9 p.m. with fireworks launched from Queensway Bay. Viewing areas on the downtown waterfront include Marina Green, Rainbow Harbor, Lions Lighthouse/Shoreline Aquatic Park. Also, ticketed cruises for viewing by City Cruises (tinyurl.com/2kd6nktw); and by Harbor Breeze Cruises (562-432-4900; details and to purchase: tinyurl.com/bdzkrhch). Queensway Bay and Rainbow Harbor. visitlongbeach.com/blog/4th-of-july-in-long-beach
Marina del Rey 4th of July Fireworks: The fireworks display will be launched from a barge off of the Marina’s south jetty, 9 p.m. Viewing areas include Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way and Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way (synchronized music at both locations). Check website for harbor side dinner and parking tips. Also, check cruising options here: visitmdr.com/sailing/yacht-charters-and-boat-rentals. Many surrounding roads close at 1 p.m. Fireworks are visible from Dockweiler Beach, Playa Vista and Venice Pier. 424-526-7900. marinadelrey.lacounty.gov. www.visitmarinadelrey.com/events/july-4-fireworks-marina-del-rey. Details and 2025 flyer: https://beaches.lacounty.gov/4thofjuly/
Classic 4th of July Fireworks Show: City of Redondo Beach presents, 9 p.m. For map location purposes: King Harbor Marina, 208 Yacht Club Way or Redondo Beach Pier, 415 Diamond St. Flyer: tinyurl.com/2u8yhrcr
City of Santa Clarita Fireworks Show: Fireworks, 9:15 p.m. Free to watch from the surrounding area of Valencia Town Center, 24201 Valencia Blvd. Details and map: tinyurl.com/4w2pu98x
Star-Spangled Nights – Six Flags Magic Mountain – Valencia: Fireworks, 9:15 p.m. (and also, July 5). Check the website for admission. Location, 26101 Magic Mountain Parkway. www.sixflags.com/magicmountain. www.sixflags.com/magicmountain/events/star-spangled-nights-8
JULY 5
Raptor Ramble: Learn about the upcoming restoration of Southern Los Cerritos Wetlands and the important raptor habitat that will be enhanced. Hear about the native people who once lived on this land. For ages 7 and up. Meet at 8 a.m. at the corner of Pacific Coast Highway and First Street in Seal Beach. Information or to RSVP: elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org.
Woodland Hills Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 5650 Shoup Ave. 818-300-3023. Facebook: bit.ly/44cFl0P
First Saturday Guided Nature Walk: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. George F Canyon Nature Preserve, 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rancho Palos Verdes. 10:30 a.m. 310-541-7613, pvplc.org.
Old Town Music Hall: Vintage movies, music on a historic Wurlitzer pipe organ and old-fashioned sing-alongs can be enjoyed at the Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St., El Segundo. This weekend’s features will be “The Wizard of Oz” (1939) at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 5, and “The Blob” (1958) at 7 p.m. Saturday, and “Our Hospitality” (1923) with organ accompaniment at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets online at oldtownmusichall.org.
Independence Day Drone Light Show – Culver City: Culver City Downtown Business Association presents the second annual family-friendly event — attendees are encouraged to wear 1980s inspired attire to have fun with this year’s 1980s theme — that includes live music, 6 p.m. Aerial Drone light show produced by Sky Elements, around 9 p.m. Free admission. Town Plaza, 9500 Culver Blvd. Flyer: tinyurl.com/3332x9a4
JULY 6
Encino Farmers Market: ONEgeneration presents the market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays. Location, 17400 Victory Blvd. (between Balboa Boulevard and White Oak Avenue). Farmers market manager, 818-708-6611 or email: farmersmarket@onegeneration.org. www.onegeneration.org/farmers-market/
Pasadena City College Flea Market: Find antiques, vintage collectibles, new-found treasures or vinyl records, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. July 6. Free admission. Upcoming date: Aug. 3; and usually the first Sunday of the month. Use the parking structure #5 on Bonnie Avenue ($2). The market is in outdoor parking lots 1, 3 (on Hill Avenue) and also in parking lot structure #4 (levels 2 and 3; Del Mar Boulevard). Visiting guidelines for the event: tinyurl.com/mvyscp8r. The college is located at 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-585-7906. Email: fleamarket@pasadena.edu. pasadena.edu/community/flea-market
Good Times Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. Los Angeles Valley College, parking lot A, 5800 Fulton Ave. (at Burbank Boulevard), Valley Glen. Email: goodtimesfarmersmarket@gmail.com. Instagram: tinyurl.com/mrxcaxrn
A Midsummer Night’s Dream: The play by William Shakespeare, 3:30 p.m. July 6. Show also runs 3:30 p.m. July 12; other dates through Sept. 15. Tickets: upper tier (general seating), $32; $20 ages 62 and older and students; $15 ages 5-15; lower tier, assigned seats $48; $35 ages 62 and older and students; $15 ages 5-15; also, $60 premium seating. Parking $10 in the lot; or, for free along Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. www.facebook.com/Theatricum. www.theatricum.com
Vista: Guests of all ages are welcome for DJ music and “silent disco” dancing on the stages at Vista, 11 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. From 5 to 10 p.m. on the first Sunday of every month. Tickets and information: sunsetvibesevents.com.
Concerts in the Park and July 4th Drone Show – Agoura Hills: DSB, a tribute to Journey, 6 p.m. July 6. A patriotic drone show follows the concert. Chumash Park, 5550 Medea Valley Drive. Agoura Hills Recreation Center, 818-597-7361. agourahillscity.gov. Flyer: https://www.agourahillscity.gov/government/departments/community_services/events___activities.php
Welcome to Yiddishland: Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 6:30 p.m. $14.64. shorturl.at/QwBpw.
Much Ado About Nothing: The play by William Shakespeare, 7:30 p.m. July 6. Show also runs 3:30 p.m. July 13; other dates through Sept. 13. Tickets: upper tier (general seating), $32; $20 ages 62 and older and students; $15 ages 5-15; lower tier, assigned seats $48; $35 ages 62 and older and students; $15 ages 5-15; also, $60 premium seating. Parking $10 in the lot; or, for free along Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. www.facebook.com/Theatricum. www.theatricum.com
JULY 7
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum: Museum hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, except closed on the first Tuesday of the month and national holidays. Admission $18; $14 ages 62 and older and students ages 13-17; $7 ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and younger, but a ticket is required (tarpits.org/plan-your-visit/la-brea-tar-pits-buy-tickets). Parking $18. Location, 5801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 213-763-3499. tarpits.org/
Natural History Museum Los Angeles County: The “Butterfly Pavilion,” the seasonal outdoor exhibit runs through Aug. 24; reservations required by timed ticket (30-minute time slots; $10; must also purchase museum admission; details tinyurl.com/4asy4c62). Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Sunday (but closed on the first Tuesday of the month and some holidays). Admission $18; $14 ages 62 and older and ages 13-17; $7 ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and younger, but a ticket is required. Location, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. nhmlac.org
Conversational Spanish: Presented by Peninsula Seniors. Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. 1:45-3 p.m. 310-377-3003, pvseniors.org.
Book Soup: Jessa Crispin discusses and signs “What Is Wrong with Men — Patriarchy, the Crisis of Masculinity, and How (of course) Michael Douglas Films Explain Everything,” 7 p.m. July 7. Anna Fitzgerald Healy discusses and signs “Etiquette for Lovers and Killers,” 7 p.m. July 8. Liz Riggs discusses and signs “Lo-Fi,” 7 p.m. July 9. Shelley Fisher Fishkin discusses and signs “Jim — The Life and Afterlives of Huckleberry Finn’s Comrade,” 7 p.m. July 10. Location, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-659-3110. www.booksoup.com/
JULY 8
Discovery Cube Los Angeles – Sylmar: Ongoing special: “Rescue Exhibition,” through Sept. 1 (www.discoverycube.org/los-angeles/exhibits/rescue-exhibition). The museum has ongoing exhibits that aim to make science fun for children. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission $20 ages 15-61; $18 ages 62 and older; $17 ages 3-14. Location, 11800 Foothill Blvd., Sylmar. www.facebook.com/TheDiscoveryCube and www.discoverycube.org
Yoga Class: With Dayna Lemieux. Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living, 907 Knob Hill Ave. 11 a.m.-noon. $10 per class. 310-540-5080, office@redondocsl.org.
Vroman’s Bookstore: Josh Jackson discusses and signs “The Enduring Wild – A Journey into California’s Public Lands,” 7 p.m. July 8. Jen Pastiloff discusses and signs “Proof of Life – Let Go, Let Love, and Stop Looking for Permission to Live,” 7 p.m. July 9. Sarah James discusses and signs “Last Stop Union Station,” 7 p.m. July 15. Location, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. vromansbookstore.com
JULY 9
Bohannon Lecture Series: “Lines That Shaped Our Nation,” featuring historian Jim Shneer. Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 310-377-3003, pvseniors.org.
Baby Bop: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Dana Neighborhood Library, 3680 Atlantic Ave. 11 a.m.-noon. 562-570-1042, longbeach.gov/library.
Craftin’ Kids: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Los Altos Neighborhood Library, 5614 Britton Drive. 3:30-4:30 p.m. 562-570-1045, longbeach.gov/library.
Citizenship Information Session: Literacy program. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Harte Neighborhood Library, 1595 W. Willow St. 5-6 p.m. 562-612-1407, longbeach.gov/library.
South Bay Film Society: Screens “Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore.” AMC Rolling Hills, 2591 Airport Drive, Torrance. 7-8:40 p.m. southbayfilmsociety.com.
JULY 11
Lectures with Lianne: “Insider’s Guide to Secret Filming Locations and Celebrity Hideaways on the Peninsula,” featuring Rick Senger. Fred Hesse Community Park, 29301 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes. 4 p.m. July 11. shorturl.at/T4iUJ.
JULY 12
Friends of the Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library used book sale: The group holds its quarterly sale of books, 9:30 p.m.-3 p.m. July 12. Location, 16244 Nordhoff St., North Hills. 818-895-3650. www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/friends-mid-valley-library-book-sale
Sherman Oaks Friends of the Library used book sale: Second Saturday of the month sale of books, DVDs and LPs, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. July 12. Location, 14245 Moorpark St., Sherman Oaks. 818-205-9716. www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/sherman-oaks-friends-library-used-book-sale-0
Autobooks-Aerobooks: Ray Hartjen discusses and signs “The Indy 500 — A Year-Long Quest to Win the Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” 11 a.m.-3 p.m. July 12. Pre-order a signed copy. Location, 2900 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. 818-845-0707. autobooks-aerobooks.com
David Snyder – The Piano Says It Better: Pianist and composer Snyder (“America’s Got Talent”) presents his “storytelling through music” show, 7 p.m. July 12. Tickets $24.36 (Eventbrite link for tickets: tinyurl.com/3h7r3w2a). The Colony Theatre, 555 N. Third St., Burbank. www.colonytheatre.org/. thepianosaysitbetter.com
Summer Movies in the Park – Agoura Hills: Enjoy crafts and games with a summer camp theme, 7 p.m. July 12 before a screening of “The Parent Trap” (1998), at dusk. Raffle ticket to anyone who comes dressed up as a summer camp counselor. Free admission. Bring a blanket or low-back beach/lawn chair for seating. Upcoming: “Despicable Me” (2024), Aug. 9. Reyes Adobe Park, 30400 Rainbow Crest Drive, Agoura Hills. 818-597-7361. agourahillscity.gov. Flyer: tinyurl.com/5cryjwcm
Concerts in the Park – City of Santa Clarita: The series of summer concerts is celebrating its 35th year of free-to-attend live music. Twist on Taylor, a tribute to Taylor Swift, 7 p.m. July 12. Food trucks, 5 p.m. Upcoming: Far Out Boy, a tribute to Fall Out Boy, July 19. Check the website for more Saturday concerts through Aug. 30. Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita. Email: aeo@santaclarita.gov. santaclarita.gov/concerts
UPCOMING
Concerts at Warner Park – Valley Cultural Foundation: Twisted Gypsy, a tribute to Fleetwood Mac, with emerging artist Ava August, July 13. Emerging artists perform before the headliner, 5:30-6:15 p.m. Concerts end at 8:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted on the website). Food booths and food trucks. Free admission (bring your own blanket or low-back chair for seating). Or: $20 VIP seat; $35 VIP seat and paid parking (purchase in advance). Parking: $20 is cash only; event parking begins at 4 p.m. (see the website’s Directions and Parking section for addresses and more information, valleycultural.org/concerts-events/concerts/). See more concerts at Warner Park on the website. Warner Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-888-0822. www.valleycultural.org
Sunset Concerts at the Skirball Cultural Center: Rodrigo Amarante, 7 p.m., and Helado Negro, 8:15 p.m. July 17. Intermission with KCRW DJ Jason Bentley, 7:45 p.m. Doors open, 6 p.m.; for exploring museum exhibits, and for purchasing food and beverages. Admission is free; walk-up tickets on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking $20 (no street parking). Upcoming: La Perla and Meridian Brothers, July 24. Location, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-440-4500. www.skirball.org/programs/sunset-concerts-rodrigo-amarante-helado-negro.
NoHo Summer Nights – Valley Cultural Foundation: Jelly Soul, the Jelly Roll Experience, and emerging artist, Julie Lyons, 7-9:30 p.m. July 26 (https://valleycultural.org/event/2025-noho-7-26-jelly-soul/). Upcoming: Start Me Up, a tribute to the Rolling Stones, with emerging artist Sunshine, Aug. 2. Free admission. Bring a blanket of low-back lawn chair for seating. North Hollywood Recreation Center, 11455 Magnolia Blvd. (next to the North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library). valleycultural.org. https://valleycultural.org/concerts-events/noho-summer-nights/
ONGOING
Book Sales: Hosted by Peninsula Friends of the Library every first Friday to Sunday (10 a.m.-5 p.m) of the month at Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates (July 5-6). Every third Friday and Saturday (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) at Malaga Cove Library, 2400 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates. 310-377-9584, ext. 253. Malaga Cove Library: 310-377-9584, ext. 553, pvldfriends.org.
Farmers Market: Presented by the Regional Chamber of Commerce of San Gabriel Valley. Held every Saturday on the campus of Mt. San Antonio College in Parking Lot B, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. It features fresh produce, artisan goods, and pre-packed food from local growers and vendors. Open to the public, the market supports healthy living and local entrepreneurship. Free Parking. Location: 1100 N. Grand Ave., Walnut. rccsgv.com/farmers-market/
Art of Wood Carving: Presented by California Carvers Guild. Meets from 8 a.m. to noon every Monday and Wednesday. Senior Center, 1150 E. Fourth St., Room 207, Long Beach. 562-570-3500.
Welcome Orientation: Presented by Cancer Support Community South Bay. Participants will be given a virtual tour of the community and learn about the many free programs that CSC South Bay offers for cancer patients and their loved ones. To register for this virtual meeting, visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. 11 a.m. every Monday and Friday. Information: Norma Gonzalez, cancer support navigator, Norma@CSCSouthbay.org or 310-376-3550.
Overeaters Anonymous: First Christian Church, 2930 El Dorado St., Room 9, Torrance. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. 310-529-5708.
Dementia Caregiver Support Group: Facilitated by Beach Cities Health District’s care manager, Charlotte Barnett, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association and Manhattan Beach Older Adults Program. Joslyn Community Center, 1601 N. Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach. 1:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month. bchd.org/support-groups.
Bridge, Supervised Play: Improve your bridge play with helpful mentors. Friendly game where you can ask questions while you play. No partner required. South Bay Bridge Club, 24100 Narbonne Ave., Lomita. 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays. $5. 310-373-8166, SBBC.Club.manager@gmail.com.
Club of Harps: The harmonica club for all skill levels meets every Wednesday and Thursday at the Long Beach Senior Center, 1150 E. Fourth St. 1:30-3 p.m. Information: clubofharps.org.
Blankets of Love: Weekly knitting/crocheting baby blankets for those in need in the L.A. area. Joslyn Center, 1601 N. Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach. 3-5 p.m. Thursdays. blanketsoflovesouthbay.com.