Latin Sounds at LACMA. Photo by Brian Champlin

Do you consider Labor Day the unofficial end of summer? If so, then you’ve got one final weekend to ramp up the fun before fall kicks in.

In view for this August 28 to September 1 in Los Angeles, you’ll find the 6th Annual Leimert Park Jazz Festival, Metro Art Presents: Bollywood Express at Union Station, the summer finales of Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles and LACMA Latin Sounds, Prosperity Market at CAAM, Market Mariachi at Grand Central Market, and more.

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Things To Do This Weekend

M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission, TP = Top Pick

Robot Karaoke – TP > Robot Karaoke bee-boo-bops back to the Skunk Room at the Elysian Theater this Friday night. The monthly karaoke shindig takes the lyrics any song with words from a specific text, then syncs each line syllable-for-syllable using their signature WEIRD algorithm. Think something like a Yelp review for psychics to the tune of Total Eclipse of the Heart. Each song has never been heard before and will never be heard again. Singers will include local comedians, karaoke ringers and audience volunteers (sing as a group too!). Tickets are $10. Show starts at 8 p.m. More info here.

Friday Movie Night at Ovation Hollywood – M FA > Ovation Hollywood’s monthly outdoor movie returns this Friday with a screening of The Goonies, preceded by a 80’s party with DJ-spun tunes in the courtyard. If you RSVP in advance you can receive a blanket and complimentary popcorn voucher from the TCL Chinese-6 Theatres (while supplies last). Check-in starts at 5 p.m., movie begins at 7 p.m. More info here.

Friday Night Wine Tastings at Barnsdall Park – M > Friday night wine tasting continue at the Barnsdall Art Park West Lawn this week. Now in its 16th season tickets cost $45 and get you a flight of wines curated by Silverlake Wine, plus access to a rotation of food trucks, all supported by tunes from local DJs and sweet sunset views of the Hollywood Sign and Griffith Park Observatory. The series continues every Friday through September 26. All proceeds support programming within the Park. Starts at 5:30 p.m. More info here.

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Jazz at LACMA – FA > The Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s Friday Night Jazz series continues this week with another concerts at Smidt Welcome Plaza. For this week, catch a concert by Trevor Ware & Positive People featuring Sidney Jacobs. PLUS: Remember that LACMA is free to visit for L.A. County Residents (with I.D.) on weekdays after 3 p.m. Concert starts at 6 p.m. More info here.

Beach Movie Nights at Dockweiler – FA > LA County Beaches & Harbors has been hosting free summer movie nights at Dockweiler Youth Center every Friday evening, and the series continues this week with a screening of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice at 8 p.m. All seating is first-come, first-served. Blankets and low-back chairs welcome. More info here.

6th Annual Leimert Park Jazz Festival – M FA TP > This Saturday, the 2025 Leimert Park Jazz Festival offers a jam-packed day of jazz sets supported by a visual arts pavilion, pop-up boutiques, a kids zone, wine lounge, and a food court at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza. General admission is a sliding scale from free to $5 and even a $125 VIP options that comes with a seat, food, beverages and more. More info here.

Metro Art Presents: Bollywood Express at Union Station – M FA > This Saturday, Union Station lights up with Indian music, dance, and community spirit. Bollywood Express transforms the iconic Ticket Concourse into a festive atmosphere featuring high-energy performances from Blue13 Dance Company, beats from DJ Sandeep Kumar, dhol drumming by Dholnation, henna artistry by Neha Assar, and flavorful Bollywood Bites. And it’s free to attend! Party starts at 7:30 p.m. All ages welcome. More info here.

Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles – M FA > Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles wraps up a summer of free concerts at McArthur Park this Saturday with a KCRW team-up featuring Redd Kross, Juanita & Juan, Kate Clover, and DJ Keith Morris. Music runs from 7 to 10 p.m. Free to attend as always. More info here.

Latin Sounds at LACMA – FA > LACMA Latin Sounds summer of outdoor concerts at Hancock Park puts the finishing touches on their season this Saturday with a performance by La Verdad, a premier West Coast Latin music ensemble headed by Grammy Award–winning singer-songwriter Gabriel Gonzalel. Free to attend as always, and runs 5 to 7 p.m. More info here.

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Marina Movie Nights – FA > The Department of Beaches and Harbors hosts Marina Movie Nights at Burton Chace Park in Marina del Rey on select Saturdays in August and September. The upcoming lineup includes The Little Rascals this Saturday, The Neverending Story (September 6), Grease (September 13), Shrek (September 20 ), and Grown Ups (September 27). Free to attend, with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Make sure you bring a blanket for that coastal breeze! More info here.

Prosperity Market at CAAM – M FA > This Sunday, Prosperity Market pops up at the California African American Museum to celebrate conclusion of the group’s 5th Annual Black Business Scavenger Hunt. Expect with local farmers with produce to peruse, plus food, artisans, music, family activities, community resources, and a wine garden by 1010 Wine. Runs 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free to attend. More info here.

Market Mariachi at GCM – M FA > On the last Sunday of every month, Grand Central Market hosts an afternoon of live mariachi music for diners to enjoy. For August, catch a performance by Mariachi Magnolia, a femme-owned Modern Mexican Mariachi band based in Los Angeles. The music runs from 1 to 3 p.m. Free to attend. More info here.

Porsche Cruise-In at The Petersen -> For all the Porsche lovers out there, this weekend the Petersen Automotive Museum celebrates the legacy and passion of all things Porsche with a special cruise-in event on Sunday. Expect hundreds of stunning Porsches on-hand, complimentary coffee and bagels, and plenty of fellow enthusiasts to hang out with. GA tickets ($25) include access to the museum as well. Starts at 9 a.m. More info here.

Polliwog Concerts in Manhattan Beach – FA > Manhattan Beach’s annual summer concert series at Polliwog Park comes to a close this Sunday with a featured performance by Beatles tribute band Britain’s Finest. The concert runs from 5 to 7 p.m. and is free to attend. More info here.

Dining & Drinking

(picks by Christina Champlin)

uptown-provisions-barbakush-instagram-postUptown Provisions x Barbakush flyer. Photo credit Uptown Provisions Instagram.

Uptown Provisions x Barbakush (August 30-31) -> This weekend, Uptown Provisions in Whittier brings in Boyle Heights’ barbacoa legends Barbakush for a two-day feast. On Saturday (11 a.m.–4 p.m.), sink your teeth into the “Head-to-Tail Lamb Barbacoa Mexican Dip”—a loaded sandwich with crispy shallots, goat cheese, rosemary aioli, onion jam, salsa verde macha, and citrus-drenched arugula on a seeded roll, served with rich consomé for dipping. On Sunday (5–9 p.m.), Barbacoa Queen Petra Zavaleta takes over the dining room, serving her iconic Puebla-style lamb barbacoa with handmade tortillas, fiery salsas, tacos, lamb by the pound, and steaming bowls of consomé. More info here.

An LAOMERICAN Labor Day Cookout (August 31) -> Yum Slut fires up the grill in East Hollywood (1139 N. Edgemont St.) this Saturday with a Lao-style Labor Day barbecue running noon–9 p.m. (or until sold out). Feast on Angus burgers smothered in Yum Sະlut sauce, the Jeow Bong–drenched Hot Chicks Summer Sandwich, BBQ Crack Sauce Pulled Pork, Sloppy Pad Kapow Ai Jo, and Lao Sausage Chili Dogs—plus fries and box cakes for good measure. DM Yum Slut to lock in a plate (a smart move—they always sell out). More info here.

Smorgasburg’s Ice Cream Alley (August 31) -> Smorgasburg’s  Ice Cream Alley wraps up this Sunday with a frozen dessert lineup you won’t want to miss. Highlights include 626 Hospitality Group’s Smorg-only creations (ice cream sparklers, affogatos, specialty drinks), Lefty Gelateria’s small-batch scoops and sweet potato gelato brûlée sundae, Mateo’s truck full of classic nieves and paletas, and Pampas Heladas Argentinos serving helados in flavors like dulce de leche, pistachio, and flan, paired with alfajores and cubanitos. More info here.

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