{"id":907709,"date":"2026-07-02T14:48:34","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T14:48:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/907709\/"},"modified":"2026-07-02T14:48:34","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T14:48:34","slug":"l-a-weekend-guide-anime-expo-blink-182-smorgasburg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/907709\/","title":{"rendered":"L.A. Weekend Guide: Anime Expo, Blink-182 &#038; Smorgasburg"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Plus, Blink-182\u2019s pop-up and The Northwind Experience<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every Thursday, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lamag.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Los Angeles magazine<\/a> curates a list of the best events in and around Los Angeles. Craft a great last-minute schedule with our <a href=\"https:\/\/lamag.com\/tag\/weekend-guide\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Weekend Guide<\/a> to L.A., and don\u2019t forget to sign up to have the guide delivered to your inbox every week by clicking <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/weekendguide.beehiiv.com\/subscribe\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blink182.com\/\"><strong>Blink-182 Pop-up \u2014 July 1-3<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"727\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"(L-R) Musicians Tom DeLonge\" class=\"wp-image-26680\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/gettyimages-114568782.jpg\"\/>(L-R) Musicians Tom DeLongeCredit: Photo by Kevin Winter\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skirball.org\/programs\/tank-and-bangas-live-skirball\"><strong>The Skirball Cultural Center Presents Tank and the Bangas \u2014 July 2<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"960\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Tank and the Bangas\" class=\"wp-image-306155\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TankAndTheBangas_2-1200x960.jpeg\"\/>Credit: Courtesy Tank and the Bangas<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To celebrate America\u2019s 250th birthday, Grammy-winning Tank and the Bangas perform live at the Skirball Cultural Center. The New Orleans-based group\u2019s performance features a mix of spoken word poetry, jazz, soul and hip-hop in honor of the nation\u2019s past and future.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DaA-3jKMDtW\/?hl=en\"><strong>Sidewok Cookout by Woon Kitchen x Mad Collective \u2014 July 2<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-altfont has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xs-font-size wp-elements-a392843e06eac12cec56e735f4f8219f has-lg-margin-top wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase\">Scroll to continue reading<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Mad Collective logo\" class=\"wp-image-41606\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/mad-collective.png\"\/>Credit: Madison Poulter<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mad Collective and Woon Kitchen host a \u201csidewok\u201d cookout with a portion of the proceeds from the event funding Mad Collective\u2019s grocery program that provides meals to those in need across L.A.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laconventioncenter.com\/events\/detail\/anime-expo-2026\"><strong>Anime Expo \u2014 July 2-5<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Courtesy Anime Expo\" class=\"wp-image-13651\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/anime-expo-1200x800.jpg\"\/>Courtesy Anime Expo<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anime Expo returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center, highlighting the best in Japanese entertainment, music, fashion, pop culture and video games.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/area-codes-2000s-hip-hop-pool-party-bbq-independence-day-tickets-1987341851977\"><strong>2000s Hip-Hop Party \u2014 July 4<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"894\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-301833\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Hotel-Figueroa-Horizonal-e1780586915134-1200x894.png\"\/>Credit: Courtesy Hotel Figueroa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kick off Fourth of July with Area Codes: 2000s Hip-Hop Pool Party &amp; 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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/jointseafood.com\/\"><strong>Joint Seafood DTLA Summer Block Party \u2014 July 5<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"708\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"The Joint DTLA\" class=\"wp-image-294724\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/D7A7148_TheJoint-scaled-e1775689745285-1200x708.jpg\"\/>Credit: Evan Robinson<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joint Seafood in Downtown is hosting its first Summer Block Party featuring a variety of vendors, including Tacos 1986, Porto\u2019s, 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rusticcanyonrestaurant.com\/\"><strong>Rustic Canyon Multi-Course Experience \u2014 July 5<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"842\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Rustic Canyon - Interior 2 - Photo Credit Emily Hart Roth\" class=\"wp-image-126594\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/rustic-canyon-interior-2-photo-credit-emily-hart-roth-1200x842.jpg\"\/>Credit: Emily Hart Roth<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\u2019s also available into the week, Sunday to Thursday. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/la.smorgasburg.com\/\"><strong>Smorgasburg Ice Cream Alley \u2014 July 5<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"802\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"smorgasburg\" class=\"wp-image-103303\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/smorgasburg-photo-oct-02-3-56-41-pm-1-1200x802.jpg\"\/>Credit: Courtesy Smorgasburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Returning for its 10th year, Smorgasburg Ice Cream Alley celebrates L.A.\u2019s independent ice cream makers. The event, held at ROW DTLA, features a lineup of local favorites, including SadGirl Creamery, Moom Maam, Bernie\u2019s, Churros El Bochito and more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northwindmdr.com\/\"><strong>The Northwind Experience \u2014 Now open<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"12288\" height=\"8192\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"The Northwind Experience\" class=\"wp-image-306157\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Copy-of-2026.03.09CalYachtClub.Drone-11-1.jpg\"\/>Credit: Courtesy The Northwind Experience<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Plus, Blink-182\u2019s pop-up and The Northwind Experience Every Thursday, Los Angeles magazine curates a list of the best&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":907710,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[5123],"tags":[35921,143656,1582,276,10202,2961,224,5337,132304,61065],"class_list":["post-907709","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-los-angeles","tag-anime","tag-blink-182","tag-ca","tag-california","tag-fourth-of-july","tag-la","tag-los-angeles","tag-losangeles","tag-skirball-cultural-center","tag-weekend-guide"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/116850937511774591","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/907709","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=907709"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/907709\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/907710"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=907709"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=907709"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=907709"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}