17 Things to Do in Los Angeles This Week · July 30–August 2, 2026

Music & Nightlife

What Up Doe Comedy Show: Detroit in L.A. — Laughs, Lions & L.A. Nights

Detroit-rooted comedy showcase brings Motor City humor and culture to downtown Los Angeles for a night of laughs and good vibes.

Thursday, July 30, 2026 7:30 PM · The Upstairs, 1415 S Los Angeles St, Los Angeles

Tonight at the Improv ft. Anjelah Johnson, Anthony Jeselnik & Damon Wayans

A stacked Thursday night lineup featuring Anjelah Johnson, Anthony Jeselnik, Damon Wayans, Brian Monarch, and very special guests at the Hollywood Improv.

Thursday, July 30, 2026 7:30 PM · Hollywood Improv, 8162 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles

VICE: TEMPTATION at Vice Underground

Vice Underground's final event at their rave den before a remodel — two dance floors, a dark room, and an outdoor courtyard with top DJs.

Friday, July 31, 2026 · Los Angeles, California

Siouxsie and the Banshees VS. Bauhaus Tribute Night

DJ Perks & Kisses hosts a dark and dreamy Siouxsie vs. Bauhaus tribute night at Club Disintegration in Chinatown's Songbird Cafe.

Friday, July 31, 2026 9:30 PM · Songbird Cafe, Chinatown, Los Angeles

Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks

The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra performs a spectacular Tchaikovsky program capped with a fireworks show under the summer sky.

Saturday, August 1, 2026 · Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles

Free Events

LAist Blood Drive 2026

LAist hosts a community blood drive with the American Red Cross at their Pasadena broadcast studios — a meaningful way to give back.

Thursday, July 30, 2026 · The Crawford, 474 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena

Food & Drink

Tamales & Tequila with Joey Terrill

Meet-and-greet event at Marc Selwyn Fine Art pairing tamales and tequila with artist Joey Terrill in a West LA gallery setting.

Saturday, August 1, 2026 5:00 PM · Marc Selwyn Fine Art, Los Angeles (West)

Canter's Deli 95¢ Hot Pastrami Sandwich

To celebrate its 95th anniversary, Canter's Deli offers its legendary Hot Pastrami Sandwich for just 95¢ — dine-in only, one per guest.

Monday, August 3, 2026 6:00 PM · Canter's Deli, Los Angeles

Arts & Culture

Phantom of the Opera at Pantages Theater

The iconic Tony Award-winning musical runs at the Hollywood Pantages through August 9 — a rare chance to see it in Los Angeles.

Friday, July 31, 2026 · Pantages Theater, Hollywood

Mexodus

A new theatrical production at Pasadena Playhouse exploring identity, migration, and the American experience through music and storytelling.

Friday, July 31, 2026 · Pasadena Playhouse, Pasadena

Madonna: The Rise of the Material Girl (1980–1985) Opening

Opening night for a photography exhibition chronicling Madonna's early rise to fame at Musichead Gallery.

Saturday, August 1, 2026 6:00 PM · Musichead Gallery, Los Angeles

The Moth StorySLAM: Schooled

LAist presents The Moth StorySLAM open-mic storytelling competition in Silver Lake — anyone can tell a true, personal 5-minute story on the theme 'Schooled.'

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 · Los Globos, 3040 W. Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake

Outdoors & Active

West Hollywood Run Club

Join the West Hollywood Run Club every Thursday at 7pm starting from the Pink Wall on Melrose — a welcoming community run for all paces.

Thursday, July 30, 2026 7:00 PM · 8221 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood

GPLA Skills Fest at Pan Pacific Recreation Center

Free NWSL soccer clinic and skills festival for youth at Pan Pacific Recreation Center, organized by LA Rec & Parks.

Saturday, August 1, 2026 · Pan Pacific Recreation Center, Los Angeles

Family-Friendly

Hannah Free Movie Night at Hansen Dam Aquatic Center

The largest swimming pool in the US hosts a free, family-friendly outdoor movie night at the Hansen Dam Aquatic Center in the San Fernando Valley.

Saturday, August 1, 2026 · Hansen Dam Aquatic Center, San Fernando Valley

Dodger Stadium Movie Night: The Sandlot

Dodger Stadium transforms into an outdoor movie theater for one night only — watch The Sandlot on the outfield grass with pre-show activities.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 · Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles

Date Night

Tea Around Town, LA

A 75-minute afternoon tea journey on a pink, floral double-decker bus — sip fine tea, enjoy tiered treats, and see the city in style.

Friday, July 31, 2026 2:00 PM · Los Angeles, CA