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Welcome to the weekend!<\/strong><\/p>\n A look at what’s going on this weekend — and your Eastside\u00a0weekend weather<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udce8\u00a0<\/strong>Stay on top of Eastside events with the Eastsider on The Go<\/a> newsletter. Delivered to your inbox on Mondays & Thursdays. Free. Can cancel anytime. Sign up here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Please check with event organizers for any last-minute changes or cancellations. Now, read on!<\/p>\n \u2b50 Featured Events<\/strong><\/p>\n Moveable Feast: Gronk in Conversation with Paul Holdengr\u00e4ber<\/a>.<\/strong><\/strong> Explore Los Angeles arts and culture with a special presentation featuring renowned visual and performance artist Gronk. Thursday, Aug. 27. Details<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n DRAG NIGHT! A Fundraiser for Planned Parenthood<\/a>.<\/strong><\/strong> Two fabulous Drag Queens and one fierce Drag King coming together for a night of entertainment, cocktails, community, and a cause that matters. Thursday, Aug. 27. Details<\/a><\/p>\n Thursday, August 27<\/strong><\/p>\n \ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd2\u200d\ud83e\uddd2City Terrace\u2014<\/strong>Head to City Terrace Park for Sister Fest: A Night of Gwen Stefani, No Doubt, and Top 40s Dance Hits<\/a>. \ud83c\udfb6\ud83c\udf33<\/p>\n \ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd2\u200d\ud83e\uddd2East L.A.\u2014<\/strong>Enjoy a Night of Music at the Park<\/a>, Saybrook Park, with Sounds of LA County. Groove to a multi-genre community showcase featuring the Young Musicians Foundation, the Neighborhood Music School: Latin Ensemble, and CORTORROCK. \ud83c\udfb6\ud83c\udf33<\/p>\n \ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd2\u200d\ud83e\uddd2East L.A.\u2014<\/strong>If your heart yearns for soulful vocals and psych-rock, head to Belvedere Community Regional Park for Hello Stranger: Dreamscape<\/a>! \ud83c\udfb6\ud83c\udf33<\/p>\n Elysian Valley\u2014<\/strong>Sign up for Sisters of the Moon – Full Sturgeon Moon \/Lunar Eclipse Gathering Celebrating Sisterhood<\/a> at Blake Lofts. Join Witch of the Dawn Maja D’Aoust for a lecture and workshop. \ud83c\udf15\ud83e\uddd9\ud83d\udd2e<\/p>\n Los Feliz\u2014<\/strong>There\u2019s a Senior Expo<\/a> happening at the Friendship Auditorium. Connect with local organizations that help seniors and their families, get a health screening, and test your luck with prize drawings. \ud83e\uddd3<\/p>\n Silver Lake\u2014<\/strong>Check out the LA Under the Stars Film Festival<\/a> at El Cid. See curated screenings, listen to filmmaker and screenwriter Q&As, and stick around for the awards ceremony. \ud83d\udcfd\ufe0f\u2b50\ud83c\udf7f<\/p>\n Friday, August 28<\/strong><\/p>\n Debs Park\u2014<\/strong>It\u2019s the end of summer and the Audubon Center is hosting a bird-themed Community Movie Night<\/a>. Pack a picnic and watch a documentary on bird migration plus a live performance from The Velvet Ants. \ud83d\udc26\ud83d\udcfd\ufe0f\ud83c\udf7f<\/p>\n \ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd2\u200d\ud83e\uddd2D.T.L.A.\u2014<\/strong>Bring the family, friends or a date for a KCRW Summer Night with Adrian Quesada’s Trio Asesino<\/a> at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes. \ud83c\udfb6\u2600\ufe0f\ud83c\udf8a<\/p>\n East Hollywood\u2014<\/strong>Pack a picnic and see the sunset at Barnsdall Friday Wine Night<\/a>. Sip on wine, listen to groovy DJ sets and see art exhibits. \ud83c\udf77\ud83c\udf07<\/p>\n
\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd2\u200d\ud83e\uddd2East L.A.\u2014<\/strong>Finish off the Sounds of LA County summer series at Eugene A. Obregon Park for \u00a1FYI, Aqu\u00ed Estamos!<\/a> Enjoy music curated by The Neighborhood Orchestra in collaboration with Margo of Chicana Nation. \ud83c\udfb6\ud83c\udf33<\/p>\n Lincoln Heights\u2014<\/strong>Trade cards, get a flash tattoo and test your Pokemon knowledge in trivia at Benny Boy Brewing\u2019s Pokemon Night<\/a>. \ud83c\udf7b<\/p>\n Saturday, August 29<\/strong><\/p>\n \ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd2\u200d\ud83e\uddd2Boyle Heights\u2014<\/strong>This month\u2019s Cartoons and Cereal event at the Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory will feature the Magic School Bus plus a Back to School Supply Giveaway<\/a>. \ud83e\udd63\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83c\udfeb\ud83d\ude8c<\/p>\n D.T.L.A.\u2014<\/strong>Join the Los Angeles Conservancy for Art Deco L.A.: Zigzags, Spires, and Stories<\/a>. Go on a 2 hour walk visiting elegant buildings built in the \u201820s and \u201830s. \ud83c\udf07\ud83d\udc5f<\/p>\n Echo Park\u2014<\/strong>Echo Park Rising<\/a> is back! Enjoy live music, independent art and support local businesses in this impromptu street fair. \ud83c\udfb6\ud83c\udf89<\/p>\n \ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd2\u200d\ud83e\uddd2Elysian Park\u2014<\/strong>MSU Alumni are kicking off another year of the LA Spartans Summerfest 2026<\/a> at Elysian Park. Pack a picnic, network and make friends and play lawn games. \ud83c\udfd0\ud83c\udf33<\/p>\n Glassell Park\u2014<\/strong>Check out the Starship LotZilla Night Market<\/a> at Revenge Of Comics and Pinball. Shop for food, drinks, tattoos, artwork, movies and more. \ud83d\udd79\ufe0f\ud83c\udf9e\ufe0f\ud83d\uddbc\ufe0f<\/p>\n Griffith Park\u2014<\/strong>Hee Hee! The King of Pop is making his screening debut at Street Food Cinema. Bring a low chair or a blanket for an outdoor screening of \u201cMichael\u201d (2026)<\/a> on the Autry lawn. \ud83d\udcfd\ufe0f\ud83c\udf7f<\/p>\n Montecito Heights\u2014<\/strong>Spend your morning outdoors at the Audubon Center at Debs Park for Bird-Themed Yoga<\/a>. \ud83c\udf33\ud83e\uddd8\ud83d\udc26<\/p>\n Sunday, August 30<\/strong><\/p>\n \ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd2\u200d\ud83e\uddd2Echo Park\u2014<\/strong>Echo Park Rising<\/a> is back! Enjoy live music, independent art and support local businesses in this neighborhood festival. \ud83c\udfb6\ud83c\udf89<\/p>\n Highland Park\u2014<\/strong>Catch a puppet-tastic improv show with the The Glorious Ladies of Puppetry<\/a> meet The Glorious Ladies of Groundlings at the Bob Baker Marionette Theater. \ud83c\udfad<\/p>\n \ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd2\u200d\ud83e\uddd2Highland Park\u2014<\/strong>Exchange children’s clothing and essentials at Kiddos Closet<\/a> happening at Scribble. Take what you need and share what you can while supporting families in the community. \ud83d\udc5a\ud83d\udc55\ud83c\udf7c\ud83d\udc76<\/p>\n \ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd2\u200d\ud83e\uddd2Historic Filipinotown\u2014<\/strong>Stroll and shop from local vendors at the Every Sunday Funday Market<\/a> at A Good Used Book. \ud83d\udecd\ufe0f\ud83d\udcda\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Support Eastside Community News \u2014 Now Tax-Deductible<\/p>\n You can now make a tax-deductible contribution to support The Eastsider\u2019s civic and accountability coverage on the Eastside.<\/p>\n Choose what works for you: <\/p>\n \u2022 Become a monthly supporter and help us reach 500 neighbors funding daily reporting<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Make a single gift to our new Eastside Community News Fund<\/strong><\/p>\n Strong local news keeps residents informed and leaders accountable.<\/p>\n Thank you for your consideration.<\/p>\n \u2014Jes\u00fas Sanchez, Publisher<\/p>\n
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