23-05-2025
L.A. Weekend Guide: L.A. Fleet Week, Topanga Days, Cheap Trick at the L.A. County Fair
Every Thursday, Los Angeles magazine curates a list of the best events in and around Los Angeles. Craft a great last-minute schedule this Memorial Weekend with our Weekend Guide to L.A., and don't forget to sign up to have the guide delivered to your inbox every week by clicking think of a better way to celebrate life —and the start of a three day weekend— than singing "Surrender," "I Want You to Want Me," and "Dream Police" at the top of our lungs with Robin Zander, Rick Nielsen and thousands of fellow Angelenos after a round of beers and greasy fair food. If you haven't been to the fair yet, this is your excuse.
Memorial Day Weekend brings SoCal's series of events spotlighting United States Sea Services with ship tours, military displays, demos, and other events involving local Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Army teams at the L.A. Waterfront at the Port of Los Angeles.
L.A. Freewaves and Future IDs present this gathering (from 1-4 p.m.) focused on art, advocacy, and sharing resources for 'system-impacted individuals, artists, families, social justice organizations, advocates, and community leaders.' Art installations, performances, live music, workshops, and more will be highlighted,
Import Expo X CaliCreaming Car Show — May 24See a collection of stunning automobiles at this audacious car show featuring over 300 cars (imports, domestics, Euro, JDM and stance] and more than 20 vendors showcasing driving accessories, embellishments and lifestyle products. The family-friendly event will also feature entertainment, food and drink.
Anime, manga, gaming, and cosplay fans will love this colorful event, especially for shopping and exclusive drops, art displays, and opportunities to meet the illustrators, voice actors and creators behind the culture. Asian cuisine, cultural performances and other entertainment is promised, alongside panels and photo ops.
Bring out the cowboy boots and hats for this NEFT Vodka 21+ shindig (from 4 -8 p.m.) in the Ovation shopping center courtyard, featuring line dancing led by Urban Bootscoot plus live country and rock sounds from Jason & Jules. A singles station for guests looking to 'mix, mingle, and maybe match' and a Silent Auction with date night prizes at the TCL Chinese Theatre add to the social vibe. Proceeds benefit Movember men's health initiatives.
It's the 50 the anniversary of this outdoor celebration in the hills, a Memorial Weekend Cali tradition which brings the local community and guests together for two days of music, dance, food and activities. This year's music acts include The English Beat, Cubensis, Chevey Metal, Allah-las, Spazmatics and many, many more.
