The Best Things to Do in LA This Weekend

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Read on for the best things to do in LA this weekend.

The Pharcyde celebrates the 30th anniversary of their acclaimed sophomore album Labcabincalifornia and pays tribute to producer J Dilla (then known as Jay Dee) at The Ford on Friday, July 18. Joining the group on stage is an all-star lineup that includes Pharoahe Monch, Tha Liks, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Blu & Exile, Ras Kass, DJ Nu-Mark and MC Supernatural.

When LAFC and LA Galaxy met up in May, the teams tied on the Galaxy's home turf. On Saturday, July 19, the crosstown rivalry will heat up on LAFC’s home pitch at BMO Stadium. Tickets at Ticketmaster.

Founded in Little Tokyo in 2000, Taiko Project celebrates both their 25th anniversary and the release of their fourth album, 25, as well their EP with GRAMMY Award-winning rock band Quetzal, Concrete Saplings, at Walt Disney Concert Hall on Saturday, July 19. Quetzal and shamisen player Sumie Kaneko will join Taiko Project for this special performance.

Hombres G, the legendary Spanish band behind hits like “Devuélveme a mi chica” and Argentinian rockers Enanitos Verdes are co-headlining the Huevos Revueltos Tour, which hits Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, July 19. Tickets at Ticketmaster.

Influential psych pop outfit Of Montreal celebrates the 20th anniversary of the beloved album The Sunlandic Twins with a reissue and a U.S. tour. Catch the band at the Belasco, with support from Bijoux Cone, on Saturday, July 19. Tickets at Ticketmaster.

A viral sensation in the early days of social media, Chet Faker has become as renowned for his DJ sets as for his live performances and albums. He’ll be on the decks at Don Quixote on Saturday, July 19. Tickets at Dice.

Now in its 25th year, the Marina del Rey Summer Concert Series presents symphonic and pop concerts every Saturday at beautiful Burton Chace Park. On July 19, the series welcomes GRAMMY Award winning artist CeeLo Green! The performance will start at 7pm. Entry is FREE with RSVP at Eventbrite. Seating is festival-style and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Deep House weekender Love Long Beach celebrates its tenth anniversary with a stacked lineup that includes Danny Tenaglia, Doc Martin, Heidi Lawden, Lee Burridge and many more playing on multiple stages over the weekend at Shoreline Aquatic Park. Single and weekend passes are available. Children age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult and free Kids Passes are available.

Part of The Ford's LA Soundscapes series of family-friendly events, Punk Kids LA! features Juanita y Juan - the duo of local punk icons Alice Bag and Kid Congo Powers - with Bob Baker Marionette Theater for music and puppetry. The event, which is ideal for children between the ages of 3 and 11, also includes pre-show interactive activities.

Claptone, the mysterious house DJ recognizable for his plague mask, headlines Day Trip in the Park on Sunday, July 20 at Los Angeles State Historic Park. Also on the decks will be Tom & Collins and Adam Auburn. Join them on the park’s promenade for this afternoon-to-evening bash.

This year’s Campeón de Campeones pits Club America against Club Deportivo Toluca to see who will be the 2025 season champ for Liga MX. Watch the battle in person at Dignity Health Sports Park on Sunday, July 20.

Now an annual tradition, the Smiths/Morrissey Convention brings together Southern California’s fanbase for an evening filled with DJs, vendors and tribute bands, hosted by LA radio icon Richard Blade. This year, Alain Whyte, who played with Morrissey throughout the 1990s and into the ‘00s, will make a special appearance at the event on Sunday, July 20. Tribute bands The Tormentors, Strangeways and Maladjusted are scheduled to play live.

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