Let's taco 'bout this weekend. Don't miss the last Summer Nights in the Garden at the Natural History Museum. If live music and the beauties of mother earth aren't for you, how about a sampling of Filipino bites by bike this Friday? Then, go wild and witness the West Coast's largest cornhole tournament. Since you'll probably be sipping beer all afternoon, stroll on over Los Angeles Taco Festival to soak up all the booze with mouth watering eats. If you're still feeling pumped, check Dog Days of Summer at Angel City to end your weekend right. Guess what? Those are just the highlights. Whatever your flavor, it's all happening, Los Angeles.
Thursday, August 24
Taste of Temple Street: Filipino Bites by Bike presented by Metro
Filipino food is trending high in the City of Angels and Cyclists Inciting Change thru Live Exchange is here to bring the people what their rumbling bellies want. Remember: this is Filipino bites by bikes so please arrive promptly with your wheels pumped and ready to roll. It also wouldn't hurt to have a bike lock and light to prevent theft and getting mowed down by a car. For those intimidated by the thought of eating and riding, don't be. This is an easy peasy lemon squeezy 3-mile beginner ride through Historic Filipinotown. Plus, no one said you had to do the whole thing.
Deets: 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.; Echo Park Lake; Free with Registration; More info HERE
Image courtesy of @versaceverceles
East Los Queer Flea Market
The East Los Queer Flea Market returns for a safe, all inclusive and diverse event stacked with handmade crafts, art, clothing and zines for sale. The cherry on top is that all the food, beverages and goods sold are vegan. That's right, here's the moment to get right with animals and support open love and acceptance. Some of the vendors include zines by Jenn Paige Gordon, spiritual cleansings by Luzeros and Iris's Petite Bake Shop. Oh, and it’s free, so what are you waiting for?
Deets: 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Green's Center for Plant Based Nutrition and Gluten Free Education; Free; More info HERE
Image courtesy of Green's Center for Plant Based Nutrition and Gluten Free Education
Friday, August 26
Summer Nights in the Garden
Spend your Friday night unwinding under the stars and getting lost in the Nature Gardens of NHMLA for the last time until next summer. This Friday, there will be music from KCRW DJ Marion Hodges, botanical tours with the garden staff and live animal meet and greets. For all those who are 21 and up, garden-infused cocktails are available for purchase.
Deets: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County; Free with Reservations; More info HERE
Image courtesy of @nhmla
Saturday, August 26 - Sunday, August 27
The Throw Down - Cornhole Tournament
This is a big deal. Spencer Makenzie’s Fish Co. is hosting the largest West Coast Cornhole Tournament this weekend. What’s cornhole, you ask? You must not be from the midwest! It’s the great unofficial American tailgating game where players throw bean bags into holes from 30 feet back. 192 teams will be competing for over $32,000 in cash payouts. For all teams who can claim Ventura County residency, there's a chance at an additional $5,260. Money money money! So come sip beer and get involved in some fierce competition.
Deets: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Spencer Makenzie's Fish Co.; $190 Per Team to Play; More info HERE
Image courtesy of @spencermakenzies
DTLA Proud Festival 2017
The Boulet Brothers, LA's most glamorous drag queen overlords, are shining bright like diamonds this weekend as they kick off the Mistresses of Ceremonies event at DTLA Proud Festival. There are guest parties with Milk Milk Lemonade for SUMERTRAMP, a pansexual paradise, and at Akbar for Bears in Space featuring giant water slide and above-ground pool action popping off all day. This day is dedicated to day drinking, so your ass will be kicked out by 10. Hydrate well, take care of your body and then find the after party.
Deets: 3 p.m. - 10 p.m.; Pershing Square; $10 Single Day Pass; $15 All Weekend; More info HERE
Image courtesy of @dtlaproud
Saturday, August 26
Los Angeles Taco Festival 2017
Image double caramelized KBBQ rib tacos topped with salsa roja and chili soy slaw from Kogi BBQ. Yeah, all that and more could be in your mouth this Saturday at the LA Taco Festival in Grand Park. Outside of the great eats, live music will be bumping and games will be played. Plus, all the proceeds from the event are donated to Jovenes, a non-profit organization helping homeless youth.
Deets: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.; Grand Park; $10+ Donations; More info HERE
Image courtesy of @kogibbq
Sunday, August 27
Dog Days of Summer
What's better than beers in the summertime? Beers surrounded by lovable goofy dogs at Angel City Brewery, that's what. It doesn't stop there. Dog vendors and pet photography from Charlie Nunn are available for you and your best furry friend. If you don't have one, why not adopt through Best Friends Animal Society? Plus, each Citrus Wheat beer purchased donates $1 to Best Friends Animal Society. So if you're going to drink, you might as well drink for a cause.
Deets: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.; Angel City Brewery; Free; More info HERE
Image courtesy of @angelcitybeer
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