Plus, Blink-182’s pop-up and The Northwind Experience

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Blink-182 Pop-up — July 1-3

(L-R) Musicians Tom DeLonge(L-R) Musicians Tom DeLongeCredit: Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Blink-182 celebrates the anniversary of Take Off Your Pants and Jacket with an exclusive pop-up at Complex LA. Held around the 182nd day of the year, the pop-up will feature limited edition merch, collectible music items and more.

The Skirball Cultural Center Presents Tank and the Bangas — July 2

Tank and the BangasCredit: Courtesy Tank and the Bangas

To celebrate America’s 250th birthday, Grammy-winning Tank and the Bangas perform live at the Skirball Cultural Center. The New Orleans-based group’s performance features a mix of spoken word poetry, jazz, soul and hip-hop in honor of the nation’s past and future.

Sidewok Cookout by Woon Kitchen x Mad Collective — July 2

Mad Collective logoCredit: Madison Poulter

Mad Collective and Woon Kitchen host a “sidewok” cookout with a portion of the proceeds from the event funding Mad Collective’s grocery program that provides meals to those in need across L.A.

Anime Expo — July 2-5

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Anime Expo returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center, highlighting the best in Japanese entertainment, music, fashion, pop culture and video games.

2000s Hip-Hop Party — July 4

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Kick off Fourth of July with Area Codes: 2000s Hip-Hop Pool Party & BBQ at Hotel Figueroa. The party includes a DJ set from Sophenom and music inspired by the sounds of Missy Elliott, Snoop Dogg, OutKast, Eminem and more.

Joint Seafood DTLA Summer Block Party — July 5

The Joint DTLACredit: Evan Robinson

Joint Seafood in Downtown is hosting its first Summer Block Party featuring a variety of vendors, including Tacos 1986, Porto’s, SOUU LA, Fly By Jing, Just Iced Tea, Omiso and more. Partygoers can also participate in a coffee latte art challenge with more than $500 in prizes. 

Rustic Canyon Multi-Course Experience — July 5

Rustic Canyon - Interior 2 - Photo Credit Emily Hart RothCredit: Emily Hart Roth

A culinary adventure, the multi-course experience from Rustic Canyon includes one to two generous tastes from multiple dishes on the menu. The experience, recommended for one to four people, is $85 and provides a taste of nearly everything from the kitchen. It’s also available into the week, Sunday to Thursday.

Smorgasburg Ice Cream Alley — July 5

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Returning for its 10th year, Smorgasburg Ice Cream Alley celebrates L.A.’s independent ice cream makers. The event, held at ROW DTLA, features a lineup of local favorites, including SadGirl Creamery, Moom Maam, Bernie’s, Churros El Bochito and more.

The Northwind Experience — Now open

The Northwind ExperienceCredit: Courtesy The Northwind Experience

Located at the California Yacht Club in Marina del Rey, this upscale waterfront dining and cocktail destination includes weekend brunch, live entertainment, private events and full-vessel buyouts. The historic 135-foot yacht, originally commissioned in 1930, once hosted notable figures, including Sir Winston Churchill and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.