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Superbloom Beach Club
7.4 | 12 PM | Santa Monica
Part wellness retreat, part beachside block party, this sun-soaked gathering blends mindfulness, cardio dance, and a DJ-led dance floor into one intentionally joyful afternoon. Open to all, it’s less about labels and more about connection—think community care with sand between your toes and a soundtrack worth sweating to.
Sunset Sessions at The Penmar
7.4 | 1 PM | Venice
The Penmar’s Fourth of July party offers a sun-soaked prelude to fireworks, with DJ sets from 1 PM and live music by Queentide and Albert & His Dreamboats as the sun dips low. Cold drinks, lawn chairs, and golden-hour ambiance make it an ideal stop for those who like their patriotism mellow, musical, and shaded by palm trees.
Swimsuits & Cowboy Boots
7.4 | 2 PM | Hollywood
Desert 5 serves up a Stars & Stripes Wild West Pool Party this Fourth of July, complete with line dancing, live honky-tonk, a cowboy cookout, and a rooftop pool that’s ready for cannonballs. With vintage vibes, twangy tunes, and a Trading Post pop-up, it’s the kind of celebration where sunscreen meets steel guitar.
Live Band Karaoke with all the fixins
7.4 | 4 PM | Lincoln Heights
Live Band Karaoke returns to the backyard at Benny Boy Brewing for a Fourth of July blowout with burgers, beer, cider slushies, and the chance to belt your heart out backed by a real band. As a bonus, Dodger Stadium’s fireworks are visible from the lot—so your rendition of “Born to Run” just might come with a pyrotechnic finale.
Community Resource & Healing Event
7.4 | 7 PM | Venice
This Fourth of July, Bar Nuda offers an evening less about fireworks and more about collective grounding. With poetry, spiritual cleansing, protest art, and community dialogue, the night honors resistance, healing, and joy. All proceeds support immigrant justice. Come for the reflection, stay for the Latin beats, non-alcoholic drinks, and a reminder that celebration can also be a ceremony.
Red, White, & Tequila
7.4 - 7.6 | Baja Cantina in MArina Del Rey
Red, white, and tequila take center stage this Fourth of July weekend in Venice/Marina Del Rey. Three days of live music, craft cocktails, and tequila tastings with @laeliatequila ensure the party never skips a beat. With patios buzzing and drinks flowing, this is where good vibes mingle with ocean breezes, and the soundtrack lasts long after the fireworks fade.
Happy Hour All Weekend in Honor of Anime Expo
7.4 - 7.4 | Native Son in Downtown LA
Anime Expo takes over DTLA this weekend, and Native Son is getting in on the action. Flash your AX badge or show up in cosplay to unlock all-day happy hour on Ikasu, their in-house Japanese brewery. The main quest? Sunday’s Anime Ink & Drink, featuring flash tattoos from Lovesick Tattoo’s finest. First come, first inked—because true fandom is permanent.
Surf Camp, Lunch, & Beach Hang
7.5 | 11:45 AM | Santa Monica
Good Active’s Surf Camp is back for another summer of sun, salt, and semi-controlled wipeouts. Hosted monthly through September, this laid-back day of surf lessons and shoreline bonding includes gear, lunch, and expert instruction from Learn to Surf LA. Perfect for beginners or anyone who thinks "community" should come with a wetsuit.
Matcha Madness
7.5 | 2 PM | Melrose
Matcha Madness returns to Flowin Cafe this Saturday with a live DJ set with the best coffee + match lineup (we might be biased). Guests can dance, sip matcha, or lounge quietly on the patio while taking in the scene.
Silver Lake Shorts Presents Afternoon ‘Toons’
7.5 | 1 PM | Los Feliz
The American Cinematheque and Silver Lake Shorts present an afternoon of animated shorts that reimagine what the medium can do. A curated feast of visual storytelling, this showcase draws from creators near and far—each film a small rebellion against the ordinary. Ideal for anyone who prefers their inspiration hand-drawn, stop-motioned, or otherwise unconventionally alive.
Live Music in an Artist’s Studio
7.6 | 7:30 PM | Elysian Park
Step inside an intimate artist’s studio for a live music evening that blurs the line between audience and performer. Floor seating encourages a cozy, communal vibe—bring cushions and snacks to make yourself at home while sipping drinks available on site. The exact location is shared shortly before the show, adding a dash of mystery to this three-hour rendezvous with fresh sounds and like-minded listeners.
Temple Art Market
7.6 | 11 AM | Echo Park
Temple Art Market returns July 6 with a sun-drenched celebration of local art, handmade goods, and good old-fashioned community charm. Browse, sip, groove, and take on the Connection Challenge for a shot at gift cards from local favorites. It’s part market, part block party, and fully dedicated to LA’s creative spirit.
SketchxLA Coloring Book Meetup (this is a real thing)
7.6 | 11 AM | Hollywood
SketchxLA hosts its first-ever coloring book meetup, inviting guests to swap grayscale for joyfully messy palettes. Come solo or with a friend—no artistic skill required, just a willingness to sit, scribble, and color outside the lines. It's community, creativity, and crayons, all in one low-pressure afternoon.
Manila Sound: A Filipino American Backyard Disco
7.6 | 4 PM | Lincoln Heights
Manila Sound, a Filipino-American creative collective, brings a vibrant celebration of FilAm history and culture to Benny Boy Brewing. Spinning Original Pilipino Music and its modern echoes, the event blends music, food, and local art in a festive nod to community and heritage. It’s a joyful reminder that soundtracks carry stories—and this one pulses straight from Northeast and East LA.
Poetry Open Mic at a Bookstore
7.6 | 6 PM | Larchmont
Chevalier’s Books hosts its July Poetry Open Mic, inviting seasoned writers and spontaneous scribblers alike to share their work beneath the glow of one of LA’s most beloved bookstores. It’s a night of verse, vulnerability, and the occasional brilliantly awkward metaphor—open to all, judgment left at the door.
Disco At Dusk: A renegade ecstatic dance party
7.6 | 6 PM | Frogtown
Disco at Dusk is what happens when a renegade rave meets an ecstatic dance circle and sets up shop on the banks of the LA River. Expect funk, soul, R&B, and a crowd more into joy than judgment. With dance games, zero pressure, and free non-alcoholic cocktails, it’s the rare LA dance floor where silliness is a virtue and shoes are optional.
Dazed and Confused Poetry Club
7.6 | 8:30 PM | Glendale
The Dazed & Confused Poetry Club returns for a night steeped in teenage truths and tender rhymes, hosted by Fernando A. Funes. Evoking the spirit of a high school poetry club, it invites guests to revisit the raw joys and angst of youth—ideally with a notebook in hand and a willingness to share the lines that shaped your adolescent self.
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