HOLLYWOOD BOWL 🎇 4TH OF JULY SPECTACULAR THROUGH FRIDAY: The Hollywood Bowl hosts its annual 4th of July Spectacular, featuring Earth Wind & Fire performing with the LA Philharmonic. Each night ends with a dazzling fireworks show over the landmark amphitheater 💌 🎈

GRIFFITH PARK 🎭 SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL CONTINUING UNTIL JULY 27TH: The 2025 Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival continues (no show on the 4th) with Love’s Labour’s Lost, Wednesdays through Sundays at 7:00pm. This witty romantic comedy follows four noblemen who swear off love, only to be undone by a group of sharp, charming aristocratic women: think Shakespeare meets Bridgerton, open-air and under the trees. Bring a blanket, bring your friends, and enjoy LA’s biggest free theater tradition 🎈

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HOLLYWOOD 🎞 WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER 7:30PM: CineHaus is bringing cult classic chaos to Desert 5 Spot with a rooftop screening of Wet Hot American Summer under the Hollywood sky. Doors open at 7:30pm with drinks, tacos, popcorn, a photo booth, and live music after the credits roll. First come first served, or upgrade to a VIP lounge for you and three friends.

DOWNTOWN LA 👾 ANIME EXPO THURSDAY - SUNDAY: Anime Expo returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center, bringing four packed days of anime panels, creator meet-and-greets, Q&A sessions, workshops, and immersive fan experiences. Single day tickets start at $92, while four-day passes are $197.65.

DOWNTOWN LA 🖼 JEFFREY GIBSON STARTS AT 5PM: Free Thursday Evenings at The Broad return with complimentary evening access to Jeffrey Gibson: the space in which to place me, normally a $15 ticketed exhibition. Guests must RSVP in advance for timed slots between 5:00pm and 8:00pm, which also include access to The Broad’s third floor galleries. Space is limited, and early booking is recommended 💸 🎈

FAIRFAX 🧑‍🌾 SUMMER MUSIC 7PM TO 9PM: The Original Farmers Market brings back its Summer Music Series this Thursday, and every Thursday until August 28th, with live performances from 7:00pm to 9:00pm  across jazz, Motown, salsa, and more. July highlights Altadena Musicians Month, supporting artists impacted by wildfires with on-site donations and community programming from Altadena Musicians.

HOLLYWOOD 🎉 PRE 4TH EXTRAVAGANZA STARTS AT 9PM: Avalon Hollywood hosts a massive Pre 4th of July Extravaganza with six hours of immersive music, lasers, and themed zones across five stages. The 21+ event runs from 9:00pm to 3:00am and RSVP grants free entry before 10:00pm. Early arrival is recommended, as capacity is expected to max out. 🙈 💸 (before 10:00pm)

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HOLLYWOOD 🎆 TOP GUN + FIREWORKS DOORS AT 7:15PM: Cinespia screens Top Gun (1986) with fireworks at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, film at 9:00pm. Tickets start at $24 for this nostalgic Fourth of July under the stars.🎈 💌

BURBANK 🇺🇸 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION STARTS AT 5PM: Burbank’s 4th of July celebration at McCambridge Park features free live music starting and a  drone light show in place of fireworks. The event is part of the city’s free Starlight on Tour series while the Starlight Bowl remains closed. 🎈 💸

PACIFIC PALISADES 🎇 JULY 4TH CELEBRATION GATES AT 5PM: The 78th Annual Pacific Palisades July 4th Celebration is set, with entry limited to Palisades residents, their families, and friends due to post-fire capacity concerns. It will be an evening of community gathering, food trucks, kids activities, live entertainment + a spectacular drone show to close out the night. Free tickets must be reserved in advance. Earlier in the day, the Palisades Will Rogers 5K and Kids Fun Run will take place at Venice Beach, with proceeds supporting rebuilding efforts 🎈💸

TORRANCE 🎆 FIREWORKS SHOW DOORS AT 6:45PM: Torrance hosts its annual 4th of July Fireworks Show at the Civic Center, with viewing available at the LA County Courthouse west lot and the L.A. Galaxy Sports Complex. The show begins at 8:45pm, with gates opening at 6:45pm. Admission is free and first come, first served. 🎈 💸

MARINA DEL REY 🎇 FIREWORKS SHOW FIREWORKS AT 9:00PM: The annual 4th of July Fireworks Show lights up the sky with a twenty-minute display over the harbor beginning at 9:00pm. Free viewing is available at Burton Chace Park and surrounding waterfront spots 🎈 💸

HOLLYWOOD 🏩 JULY 4TH AT GODFREY HOTEL STARTS AT 8:30PM: Dance under the fireworks at The Godfrey Hotel Rooftop with DJ Shell spinning until the early hours with views across Hollywood. Tickets start at $33.00 with food available and parking on-site. 🙈

PASADENA 🍟 FOODIELAND FRIDAY - SUNDAY: FoodieLand returns to Rose Bowl Stadium with over 200 vendors, live performances, and a special July 4th drone show. Tickets must be purchased online in advance; parking is free and kids under five enter free. 🎈

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SANTA MONICA 🧘 BEACH YOGA 10:30AM - 12PM: Start your weekend grounded with Beach Yoga by now here. This free, all-levels session invites you to move with intention under the palm trees with music, community, and ocean air, an energizing start to the holiday weekend. 💸

HOLLYWOOD BOWL 🦈 JAWS IN CONCERT GATES AT 6PM Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jaws at the Hollywood Bowl with the LA Philharmonic performing John Williams’ iconic score live alongside the film. This immersive film and orchestra experience revives the original blockbuster’s suspense and thrills. Tickets are available through season packages and single show sales.

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