August 2013 Events in Los Angeles
Summer's almost over but great things to do in LA--outdoors and indoors--keep coming in. Here is an eclectic list of August events in Los Angeles. There's something for everyone.
When: Throughout August
Where: Various locations all over LA
What: Open air concerts, picnics, and movie screenings are just a few of the summer activities in LA worth looking into. Surf culture too feels fully in bloom in the summer months as many people take off early from work on Fridays to put in a little R&R beach time.More »
When: August 4-10
Where: Westin Bonaventure Hotel, Downtown
What: The late Paramahansa Yogananda is largely credited with bringing yogic science and philosophy to the West through his Self- Realization Fellowship (SRF). This month, SRF members from LA and around the world congregate in Downtown for meditations, classes and inspirational talks pertaining to the master and his teachings.More »
When: Through August 10, 8 p.m.
Where: Grand Performances, Downtown
What: A culturally diverse double whammy: the Cantonese Opera Orchestra integrates traditional form and instruments with Western strings; El Gusto Orchestra celebrates Chaabi, a North African musical style that mixes chanson, jazz and some elements of tango. Free.More »
When: Through August 11
Where: Lonny Chapman Theatre, N. Hollywood
What: This French farce (performed in English) is rife with door-slamming, trysts and secrets, which make for some head-spinning bedroom comedy.More »
When: August 10, 8:30 p.m.
Where: Club Nokia, Downtown
What: Britain's brightest pop star of 2012 played a key role in the recent Olympic Games. Now the musical artist is bringing her wow factor to Los Angeles for a special performance.More »
When: Through August 11
Where: OC Fair and Event Center
What: This annually anticipated mega-fair features a carnival, bull riding and concerts from an eclectic group of musical artists (ranging from Spanish guitar to Sinatra-esque lounge).More »
When: August 17, 12-4 p.m.
Where: 100 Fisherman’s Wharf, Redondo Beach
What: This family friendly event, which benefits the Redondo Beach Library Foundation, will see Redondo Beach Pier transformed into a concrete canvas! Free chalk for the first 100 kids to register!More »
When: Through August 17
Where: LA State Historic Park
What: This festival showcases the hottest Latin and English language artists. Headliners include: A Tribe Called Quest, Big Boi, Pitbull, Roberto Tapia and Prince Royce.More »
When: August 17
Where: East Village Arts District, Long Beach
What: For the fifth year, this festival is delivering 'music for the people, by the people.' Performers will play unplugged or “busk” for the wooden nickels given by event attendees. The band that collects the most wooden nickels will win a grand prize.More »
When: August 21, 5-9 p.m.
Where: Downtown Culver City
What: This regular event promises a sample of seasonal, artisanal foods and cocktails from bars and restaurants in the Culver City area. Retailers will offer specials and discounts. There will also be music under the stars and gallery gatherings.More »
•Summer Activities and Events in LA
When: Throughout August
Where: Various locations all over LA
What: Open air concerts, picnics, and movie screenings are just a few of the summer activities in LA worth looking into. Surf culture too feels fully in bloom in the summer months as many people take off early from work on Fridays to put in a little R&R beach time.More »
•World Convocation
When: August 4-10
Where: Westin Bonaventure Hotel, Downtown
What: The late Paramahansa Yogananda is largely credited with bringing yogic science and philosophy to the West through his Self- Realization Fellowship (SRF). This month, SRF members from LA and around the world congregate in Downtown for meditations, classes and inspirational talks pertaining to the master and his teachings.More »
•El Gusto Orchestra | Cantonese Opera Orchestra
When: Through August 10, 8 p.m.
Where: Grand Performances, Downtown
What: A culturally diverse double whammy: the Cantonese Opera Orchestra integrates traditional form and instruments with Western strings; El Gusto Orchestra celebrates Chaabi, a North African musical style that mixes chanson, jazz and some elements of tango. Free.More »
•Hotel Paradiso
When: Through August 11
Where: Lonny Chapman Theatre, N. Hollywood
What: This French farce (performed in English) is rife with door-slamming, trysts and secrets, which make for some head-spinning bedroom comedy.More »
•Emeli Sandé
When: August 10, 8:30 p.m.
Where: Club Nokia, Downtown
What: Britain's brightest pop star of 2012 played a key role in the recent Olympic Games. Now the musical artist is bringing her wow factor to Los Angeles for a special performance.More »
•Orange County Fair
When: Through August 11
Where: OC Fair and Event Center
What: This annually anticipated mega-fair features a carnival, bull riding and concerts from an eclectic group of musical artists (ranging from Spanish guitar to Sinatra-esque lounge).More »
•Chalk Art Festival and Dolphin Dash
When: August 17, 12-4 p.m.
Where: 100 Fisherman’s Wharf, Redondo Beach
What: This family friendly event, which benefits the Redondo Beach Library Foundation, will see Redondo Beach Pier transformed into a concrete canvas! Free chalk for the first 100 kids to register!More »
•H2O Music Festival
When: Through August 17
Where: LA State Historic Park
What: This festival showcases the hottest Latin and English language artists. Headliners include: A Tribe Called Quest, Big Boi, Pitbull, Roberto Tapia and Prince Royce.More »
•BuskerFest
When: August 17
Where: East Village Arts District, Long Beach
What: For the fifth year, this festival is delivering 'music for the people, by the people.' Performers will play unplugged or “busk” for the wooden nickels given by event attendees. The band that collects the most wooden nickels will win a grand prize.More »
•Third Wednesdays
When: August 21, 5-9 p.m.
Where: Downtown Culver City
What: This regular event promises a sample of seasonal, artisanal foods and cocktails from bars and restaurants in the Culver City area. Retailers will offer specials and discounts. There will also be music under the stars and gallery gatherings.More »
