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You're getting KCRW's recommendations of things to do this week. We've got something for every mood — going out on the town, doing some day-tripping, craving some community, or relaxing with the couch club.

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Here's Your Weekly Mix of Things to Do

Top Picks

CicLAvia: Meet the Hollywoods (Free) – Sunday
Explore 6.6 miles of car-free streets when neighborhoods from East Hollywood to West Hollywood become a playground for walking, biking, skating, and exploring.

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Bastille Day Los Angeles 2026 at Grand Performances (Free) – Tuesday
Francophiles unite! Cheering on Les Bleus in the World Cup semifinal this Tuesday? Keep the French spirit alive at this le Quatorze Juillet celebration with live music from Black M, Barbara Pravi, and Joachim Garraud, plus a French market and plenty of French food. Vive la France!

KCRW Fest x Hollywood Bowl - Bob Moses and Cannons ($) – Sunday
Dance under the stars as Bob Moses and Cannons bring hypnotic electro-pop, indie-rock energy, and neon-lit grooves to the Hollywood Bowl, with Oxis and KCRW host Novena Carmel.

Paws, People & Purpose at GoodPeople Coffee (Free) – Saturday
Meet adoptable dogs, support local rescue organizations, sip coffee, and connect with fellow animal lovers and local pet vendors at this feel-good community gathering.


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Explore Different Worlds

Celebrate Sam Neill at Jurassic Park Screening (plus Drone Show) at LA State Historic Park ($) – Saturday
Honor the legacy of the late Sam Neill with an outdoor screening of Jurassic Park, complete with themed pre-show entertainment and a spectacular drone show lighting up the night sky.

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Go Goth This Week with KCRW’s Guide to Goth in LA ($) – Anytime
Embrace LA’s darker side with KCRW’s guide to the city’s thriving goth scene, from unexpected landmarks and iconic clubs to record stores, cemeteries, and an exclusive members-only playlist.

The SpongeBob Musical at Santa Monica College ($) – Fri–Sun
Dive into Bikini Bottom as SMC brings SpongeBob & friends to life, featuring songs by David Bowie, Sara Bareilles, Cyndi Lauper, and more in this undersea, all-ages adventure.

Daredevil Arts Festival — 1518: The Dancing Plague at The Electric Lodge ($) – Sunday
The real-life medieval dancing plague becomes a wildly funny satirical comedy in this year's Daredevil Arts Festival.


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From Trash to Treasure

TRASHion Show & Fundraising Gala at The Pit ($) – Saturday
See reclaimed materials become runway-worthy art when local designers transform discarded objects into high-fashion looks during an evening of live music, art, food, and climate-conscious creativity.

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Project Save Our Surf Beach Clean Up (Free) – Saturday
Spend your Saturday giving back with a community beach cleanup. Help keep LA’s coastline beautiful and enjoy music, snacks, and community.

Long Beach Antique Market ($) – Sunday
Treasure hunt your way through vintage furniture, vinyl, clothing, art, collectibles, and one-of-a-kind finds.

POT Gardens 9th Anniversary Open House (Free) – Sunday
Celebrate ceramics at this free open house featuring pottery demos, studio tours, local makers, food, drinks, and plenty of hands-on creative inspiration.

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It's Here: Artworks at Three New Metro Stations

Experience three shiny new Metro stations, welcoming transit riders with immersive, museum-quality artworks by renowned artists Mariana Castillo Deball, Ken Gonzales-Day, Todd Gray, Karl Haendel, Soo Kim, Eamon Ore-Hiron, Fran Siegel, Susan Silton, and Mark Dean Veca.

The highly anticipated D Line now provides subway service to three new stations, Wilshire/La Brea, Wilshire/Fairfax, and Wilshire/La Cienega, delivering riders to Museum Row and iconic arts and cultural destinations.

Go Metro and experience Metro Art, one of the largest collections of public art in the nation, along the way!

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Foodie Field Trips

Good Food's Best Places to Eat in Ojai ($) – Anytime
If you can make one day trip this summer, make it Ojai! Good Food has mapped out the perfect Ojai itinerary: restaurants, scenic hikes, local shops, farmers markets, and hidden gems for a delicious weekend getaway.

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California Wine Festival in Santa Barbara ($)– Fri/Sat
Pair hundreds of wines with gourmet bites, ocean views, live music, and one of California’s most scenic waterfront settings.

(KCRW Reader Pick) At the Table: Exploring Food, Family, and Our Shared Histories (Free) – Saturday
Pull up a seat for a free talk and tasting at Santa Monica History Museum, where you’ll discover the cultural and historical roots of African American and Mexican American food traditions. Thanks for the rec, Anne!

Keep an eye out for more KCRW recommendations every Monday in your inbox. Reply to this email if you've got any recs for the KCRW community, and we’ll try to share them!

Have a great week,
Joey & KCRW Staff

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