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.

Plan Your Week with KCRW's Picks

Before we get to this week’s events, we’re excited to share new KCRW DJ Tana Yonas' debut show, an expedition through Ethiopian jazz, past and present. Check it out on demand in the KCRW app.

The Highlights

FoLAR Riverfest at LA State Historic Park (Free) – Sunday
Celebrate the LA River with live music, eco-activities, food trucks, and local artists.

Shakespeare in the Park's Comedy of Errors (Free) – Thru Sept. 6th
Pack a picnic for Shakespeare’s wildest comedy filled with mistaken identities and slapstick laughs. This is one of our favorite summertime activities to do with friends and loved ones.

KCRW’s School Night at The Airliner (Free/$) – Thursday
Discover your next favorite artist with live sets from Mothé, Julia Cooper, and RYL0.

Flavor Fix

Good Food’s Favorite LA Granola ($) – Anytime
Crunch your way through LA’s best granola, from house-made classics to creative bowls worth planning breakfast around.

Tanaka Farms Melon Moon Market ($) – Thru Aug. 21st
A melon-filled moonlit evening bursting with fresh tastings, wagon rides, and farm fun.

Street Food Cinema’s Wet Hot American Summer 25th Reunion at The Autry Museum ($) – Saturday
Relive cult comedy magic with a fleet of food trucks to choose from, plus cast reunions and live entertainment at this outdoor screening under the stars.

Full Throttle Fix

Rocket Fever! at Columbia Memorial Space Center (Free) – Saturday
Launch water rockets, meet rocket scientists, build hands-on creations, and fuel your curiosity with a space-themed day. Bottle rocket launch slots are full, but there’s still plenty more free fun for kids to do.

High Voltage: Molly's House at Electric Lodge ($) – Friday
Laugh through an inventive variety show where comedians and performers get creative with the theme of the night.

Midsummer Scream Horror Convention in Long Beach ($) – Fri–Sun
A delightfully macabre weekend of haunted attractions, horror legends, cosplay, and immersive experiences.

Fine Arts Fix

Textiles as Monument Opening at Fowler Museum (Free) – Sunday
Discover monumental textile works that explore culture, memory, identity, and artistic tradition from around the world.

Long Beach Opera Acquaprofonda (Free) – Sat/Sun
A family-friendly underwater opera adventure where a brave girl, a stranded whale, and live music inspire ocean conservation.

Laguna Dance Summer Stage: WE The People ($) – Thu–Sun
Boundary-pushing contemporary dance celebrating community collaboration, local beauty, and world-class artistry.

We’ll be back next Monday with another round of recommendations. Until then, if you’ve found something we should know about, just hit reply! We’d love to hear from you.

Have a great week,
Joey & KCRW Staff

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