Top Things to Do in SoCal This Week: August 11-17, 2025
Folklórico at Descanso Gardens!
For the grand finale of Descanso Gardens’ Summer Music Series, Pacifico Dance Company brings Mexican folklórico to life in a burst of color, rhythm, and tradition. Ideal for both families and solo wanderers, start your evening strolling the garden or chilling at the Rose Pavilion. Performances at the Main Lawn are included with general admission or membership.
1418 Descanso Dr
Roll Up Your Sleeves at the Fowler!
Join the action at UCLA’s Fowler Museum for a hands-on art experience blending creativity and social awareness. Inspired by the Fire Kinship: Southern California Native Ecology & Art exhibition, start with an exclusive walkthrough led by guest co-curator Lina Tejeda, then participate in a wheatpasting workshop led by Aanii Tate. Rooted in themes of land stewardship, cultural identity, and collective stories, this workshop is perfect for art lovers, socially conscious creators, and anyone eager to combine aesthetics with advocacy.
308 Charles E Young Dr N
Calling All Comic Lovers!
Head to Muzeo in Anaheim for a mini–comic con takeover that’s bursting with color, creativity, and capes. Admission is $8 (free for 13 & under) and and includes entry to Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross. An afternoon full of zine-making, local artists, comic-book vendors, and DIY crafts galore. It’s your chance to geek out, get creative, and maybe even meet your new favorite superhero.
180 W Center Street Promenade
Get Your Groove on at The Broad
A one-night festival merging live music, cutting-edge art, and cultural resonance. Wander through Jeffrey Gibson’s vibrant exhibition 'the space in which to place me,' then lose yourself in a genre-blending soundscape of hip-hop, powwow beats, experimental grooves, indie feels, electronic pulses, and soul-soaked rhythms. It’s a one-night-only cultural mashup where Indigenous heritage meets future-forward sound.
221 S. Grand Avenue
CicLAvia Turns Streets Into Parks
Experience the magic when L.A.’s streets become vibrant parks for a day! CicLAvia shuts down car traffic and invites everyone from cyclists, walkers, skaters, runners, and families to roam freely through Westside neighborhoods. From Culver City to Venice Beach, the entire route is free and open to all ages and abilities.
34°01'16.0"N 118°23'47.3"W
Queer Icons Behind the Lens
Join Getty Center for a dynamic afternoon featuring three Los Angeles-based photographers whose work shaped our understanding of queer lives in Southern California. Anthony Friedkin, Reynaldo Rivera, and Catherine Opie discuss their powerful photographic legacies, followed by an outdoor reception and book signing. Perfect for photo lovers, cultural historians, and anyone who wants to hear authentic queer stories shaped by the lens.
1200 Getty Center Dr
A Sunday Stroll Along Pasadena’s Route 66
Kick off your Sunday evening with a stroll down Pasadena’s legendary Colorado Boulevard, once a key stretch of historic Route 66. This compact two-hour walking tour (just 1.7 miles) explores how Pasadena's automotive roots shaped the city's culture, architecture, and commerce. Along the way, guides spotlight classic car dealerships, vintage service stations, and local lore that defined the rise of car culture in SoCal.
450 West Colorado Blvd