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The scents of barbeques and fireworks are wafting over the city all weekend long as we ride out this summer heatwave. Make the most of your holiday weekend by saving room for more cheeseburgers at LAist's Tournament of Cheeseburgers, wind your way to the beach (the ocean is almost not freezing finally), or catch one of the all-time best summer movies, Top Gun, on the roof at the Westfield in Sherman Oaks on Saturday night.
To really make being home feel like a staycation, get your festival gear on for Brunch Electronik, find the hottest (err, coolest?) new ice cream fix-up in Malibu, or check out the L.A. Sparks game (bonus for the excellent a/c) at Crypto.com Arena.
For more to explore, visit LAist.com, where you can get a sneak peek at the Endeavour’s new home, find out how to book a sleepover in one of L.A. County’s parks, or discover the best place to see a movie in every L.A. neighborhood this summer.
Events
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Sunday, July 7, 2024 at 4:00 PM
LA Sparks vs. Phoenix Mercury
- Crypto.com Arena
1111 S. Figueroa St., Downtown L.A.
Cost: $12 and up ; More Info
Rickea Jackson #2 of the Los Angeles Sparks shoots the ball defended by Stefanie Dolson #31 of the Washington Mystics in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on July 02, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
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If you’ve been bitten by the women’s basketball bug (and after all the Caitlin Clark draft buzz earlier this year, who hasn’t?), an L.A. Sparks game might be the most fun you can have at a sports event for less than $20. Beat the heat and head downtown to see the Sparks take on Britney Griner (before she heads off to the Olympics in Paris) and the Phoenix Mercury.
- Crypto.com Arena
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Friday, July 5, 2024 at 10:00 PM
Singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey performs on stage at Rogers Arena in 2019.
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It’s hard to believe Lana Del Rey’s third dreamy pop record, Ultraviolence, came out ten years ago, but here we are, with the El Cid tribute night to prove it. Take a break from this cruel world and enter Lana Del Rey’s by getting your groove on to songs like "Brooklyn Baby," "Shades of Cool," and other mid-2010s pop hits, plus some unreleased tracks, too. Expect drag performances, custom co*cktails, and more to enhance the vibe.
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Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Brunch Electronik: Los Angeles
- Exposition Park
701 State Dr., Exposition Park
Cost: $50 and up ; more info
Europe takes its summer festival season very seriously (see: Coldplay at Glastonbury last weekend, Primavera Sound last month), but we have Barcelona coming to us this week, with the international sounds of Brunch Electronik making a Los Angeles debut. Exposition Park will turn into one big sunny dance party, with performances from Colyn, DJ Harvey, Maya Jane Coles, Stavroz, Will Clarke, and Manics.
- Exposition Park
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July 6, 2024 through July 7, 2024
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Do you have a horse lover in your life? Head up to the L.A. Equestrian Center in Griffith Park to experience this two-day showcase of the best riders in Los Angeles and the beauty of dressage. The event features competitions for the sport at a variety of levels.
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June 29, 2024 through July 14, 2024
Dance at the Odyssey: Summer Edition
- Odyssey Theatre
2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., West L.A.
Cost: $25 ; more info
Group of dancers carrying a women in a room illuminated with orange lights
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Dance returns to the Odyssey for the Westside Theater’s summer showcase. Saturday will highlight the work of choreographer Bernard Brown and Mexican-American dance artists Joey Navarrete-Medina and Rosa Rodríguez-Frazier. On Sunday, choreographer Olivia Liberati shares the bill with the Intrepid Dance Project
- Odyssey Theatre
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May 30, 2024 through July 15, 2024
Black and gray film camera near printed photos.
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A striking black-and-white photography show is on view at the Leica Gallery in West Hollywood for one more week, so catch it before it’s gone. Artists featured include acclaimed TV and film director Daniel Sackheim’s film noir-inspired shots as well as work by Winterstone, Michael Ansell, Julia Dean, and Greg Hatton.
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July 5, 2024 through July 7, 2024
The Handbuilt Invitational
- DTLA Auto Storage
1219 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles
Cost: $15 and up ; MORE INFO
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Vroom, vroom! Rev up your weekend by checking out the custom motorcycles at the Handbuilt Invitational. See more than 50 handbuilt motorcycles and custom cars from collectors and makers, including bike enthusiast Jay Leno. There will also be featured selections from the Petersen Automotive Museum, the ArtCenter in Pasadena, and a celebration of female builders, like a custom bike built by a 12-year-old girl and her dad.
New to bikes or want to hone a skill? Attend a workshop on welding, pinstriping, or leather making. There will also be stunts on display from the Ives Brother's Wall Of Death and rider Aaron Colton will put on a high-octane showcase.
- DTLA Auto Storage
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Saturday, July 6, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Cartoonist Izzi Lee pop-up
- A Good Used Book
307 Glendale Blvd., Historic Filipinotown
Cost: Free ; More Info
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A Good Used Book is fun for browsing any day of the week, but Saturday would be a great day to get over there because they are hosting one of the quirkiest and most fun artists on Instagram – Izzi Lee – for a pop-up featuring custom cartoons, butter mochi treats from Salted Cow, and postcard prints from Analoguette.
- A Good Used Book
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Outdoor Pick
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Saturday, July 6, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Abalone Cove Reserve Volunteer Day
- Abalone Cove
5970 Palos Verdes Dr. South, Rancho Palos Verdes
Cost: Free ; MORE INFO
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Make some new friends and help clean up the beautiful Palos Verdes Coastline, restoring the area’s natural wildlife habitat during this volunteer day at Abalone Cove Reserve with Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Students can receive community service credit.
- Abalone Cove
Viewing Pick
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Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 8:30 PM
Movies on the Roof: 'Top Gun'
- Westfield Fashion Square
14006 Riverside Dr., Sherman Oaks
Cost: $20 ; More Info
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Grab your Goose and head to the Valley for a screening of Top Gun on the roof of the Westfield Fashion Square. On a clear night, maybe you can see all the way to Miramar from up there? The Tom Cruise classic may have gotten a sequel a couple years ago, but there’s no match for the original 1986 summer action flick, and this outdoor screening complete with bean bag chairs and lots of dining options is a fun warm evening night out.
- Westfield Fashion Square
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Sunday, July 7th, 2024 at 10:00 AM
LAist Tournament of Cheeseburgers
Smorgasburg L.A. @ The Row
777 S Alameda St., Downtown L.A.
COST: FREE ENTRY ; MORE INFO
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Join LAist and Smorgasburg L.A. to celebrate the Tournament of Cheeseburgers, a battle royale contest to determine the most beloved cheeseburger in SoCal. Try some of the most beloved cheeseburgers from our Tasty 8 and burger specials from some Smorgasburg vendors. Listen to the tunes provided by music provided by Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Angeles, along with our friends at Dublab, who will be spinning tunes throughout the day. Also, for kids, LAist Land features lots of activities for the whole family.
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Every week from July 5, 2024 through August 31, 2024
Friday from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Saturday from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PMA pizza with black olives and an egg.
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Shutters can be as pricey as it is gorgeous, but on Fridays all summer, you can enjoy their St. Germain co*cktail pop-up and get half-off pizzas when you order one of the elderflower-inspired spritzes.
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July 4, 2024 through July 7, 2024
KITH Treats Malibu opening weekend
- KITH Treats Malibu
23465 Civic Center Way, Malibu
Cost: Varies ; More Info
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L.A. County is about to get a version of the luxury brand KITH in Malibu (their third California location), complete with a KITH Treats, a cereal-milk dessert bar, featuring a special ice cream with the Soba Cha brownie from Nobu. It opens this week, sohead up to Cross Creek Ranch to try the latest East Coast import.
- KITH Treats Malibu
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