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\u00a0\ud83d\udce8\u00a0<\/strong>Stay on top of\u00a0Eastside\u00a0events with the\u00a0Eastsider\u00a0on The\u00a0Go\u00a0newsletter. Delivered to your inbox on Mondays & Thursdays. Free. Can cancel anytime.\u00a0Sign up here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Please check with event organizers for any last-minute changes or cancellations. Now, read on!<\/p>\n \ud83d\uddd2\ufe0fHelp us build a better newsletter<\/strong><\/p>\n Do you find the Eastsider on the Go newsletter useful? Or not?\u00a0Take our survey to let us know what you think and how we can improve<\/a>.<\/p>\n — Jennifer Rodriguez\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2b50 Featured Events<\/strong><\/p>\n Chicken Little Shop of Horrors<\/a>.<\/strong><\/strong> The critically acclaimed Occidental Children’s Theater will celebrate 31 years in the Bowl with a seven-week outdoor run of CHICKEN LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS in the Remsen Bird Hillside Theater on the Occidental campus. July 18-Aug. 22. Details<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n RiverFest 2026<\/a>.<\/strong><\/strong> This year’s RiverFest will feature lots of local artists, thrilling live performances, an environmental art gallery and a bustling marketplace. Free\/Registration Required. Sunday, Aug. 9. Details<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/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><\/strong><\/p>\n Take Charge Community Webinar<\/a>.<\/strong> Learn about Take Charge and its on the ground efforts in East LA. Get updates on planned EV charging stations in your community. Ask questions and get real, practical answers. Saturday, Aug. 8.<\/strong> Details<\/a><\/p>\n Saturday, August 8<\/strong><\/p>\n \ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd2\u200d\ud83e\uddd2 Boyle Heights\u2014<\/strong>Show your support for the preservation of Japanese American foundational history. Stop by Otomisan Restaurant for their 70th anniversary and the 5th Annual Nikkei Celebration<\/a>. There will be a parade, performances, presentations and a traditional sing-along. \ud83c\uddef\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\udf89<\/p>\n
Cypress Park\u2014<\/strong>Catch a live performance from garage-rock band The Woggles<\/a> at Permanent Records Roadhouse. Plus, see acts from Black Honey Cult and The Fantastic Fellinis. \ud83c\udfb6<\/p>\n East L.A.\u2014<\/strong>See a touring lineup of bands from Mexico and Los Angeles at the Mexican Ska Festival LA Edition<\/a> taking place at Don Quixote. \ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddfd\ud83c\udfb6<\/p>\n Elysian Valley\u2014<\/strong>Bring a friend or a date to Zebulon for the Pyramid Scheme International Dance Party<\/a>. No scamming will take place, just music and dancing featuring house and techno. \ud83c\udfb6\ud83c\udf9b\ufe0f\ud83e\udea9<\/p>\n Griffith Park\u2014<\/strong>Street Food Cinema is hosting the Official \u201cWet Hot American Summer\u201d (2001) 25th Reunion<\/a> at The Autry. Catch the film and an exclusive panel discussion with the writer and actors. \ud83d\udcfd\ufe0f\ud83c\udf7f<\/p>\n Sunday, August 9<\/strong><\/p>\n \ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd2\u200d\ud83e\uddd2 D.T.L.A.\u2014<\/strong>Get \u201cA Taste of Ecuador\u201d<\/a> at their 25th Annual Food Festival at Placita Olvera. \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f<\/p>\n \ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd2\u200d\ud83e\uddd2 Elysian Park\u2014<\/strong>Run through one of the oldest parks in Los Angeles by participating in the Team AIM 5k \/ Kiddie Sports Run<\/a>. \ud83d\udc5f\ud83c\udfc5\ud83c\udf33<\/p>\n \ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd2\u200d\ud83e\uddd2 Highland Park\u2014<\/strong>Bring the kids to North Figueroa Bookshop for Kids Story Hour<\/a>! \ud83e\uddd2\ud83d\udcd6<\/p>\n
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