Slater’s 50/50 6th Anniversary
11:00 am – 12:00 am, June 3
Slater’s 50/50, Anaheim Hills
http://www.facebook.com/events/973682199311344/
Six years ago, Southern California discovered the infamous 50/50 burger. This Wednesday, celebrate six years of bacon goodness at the location that started it all: Slater’s 50/50 in Anaheim Hills. They will have food and drink specials all day, so stop on by whenever and congratulate Scott Slater on his continued success.
Taste of Downtown Long Beach
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, June 3-4
Pine & Broadway, Downtown Long Beach
http://downtownlongbeach.org/Latest-News-Detail/Taste-of-Downtown-Pine-Avenue-2015
Sample food from local restaurants in Downtown Long Beach at this two-night tasting, or enjoy some brews at the beer garden sponsored by Beachwood BBQ. Each sample costs varying amounts of tickets, which cost $1 each. Purchase tickets online to receive two free tickets for every $10 spent. Guests can park for free for up to two hours in the parking structure between 3rd, 4th, and Pine.
Dirty Little Secrets Rock Burlesque – First Wednesdays @ The Copper Door
9:30 pm – 12:00 am, June 3
The Copper Door, Downtown Santa Ana
http://www.facebook.com/events/497835437036092/
Get your fill of burlesque every first Wednesday of the month at The Copper Door in Downtown Santa Ana, for free! Guests can park on the street for free after 8pm. No one under 21 may enter.
Long Beach Coin, Stamp, & Sports Collectible Expo
10:00 am – 7:00 pm, June 4-6
Long Beach Convention Center, Downtown Long Beach
http://www.longbeachexpo.com/
This show brings tens of thousands of collectors worldwide to share, buy, sell, and trade their collectibles. Complete with seminars, workshops, press conferences, vendor booths, auctions, and more, this all-ages expo will delight anyone interested in collecting valuable goods. Admission costs $8, with discounts available for seniors and children. Use promo code MEDIA to receive admission for free. Parking at the convention center costs $10.
Chinatown After Dark
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, May 7
Chinatown, Downtown Los Angeles
http://www.chinatownla.com/calendar.php?eventId=454
Chinatown enters the Night Market field this Thursday night, as Chinatown transforms into an outdoor nighttime market filled with live entertainment, vendors, food, and more. Free for all ages, guests should park east of Spring St and/or north of College St.
King Harbor & Telegraph Brewing Tap Takeover
6:00 pm – 11:00 pm, June 4
Far Bar, Little Tokyo, Downtown Los Angeles
http://www.facebook.com/events/1392855427711775/
Both King Harbor Brewing and Telegraph Brewing will split the taps at Far Bar in Downtown LA’s Little Tokyo this Thursday night, which will include the two breweries’ collaboration brew.
Alkaline Trio: Four Nights at The Observatory
7:00 pm – 1:00 am, June 4-7
The Observatory, Santa Ana
http://www.alkalinetrio.com/
Alkaline Trio will perform all eight of their records over the duration of four shows this week at The Observatory in Santa Ana. Each of these all-ages shows cost $25 per ticket.
Fields Ablaze Bottle Release
4:00 pm – 9:00 pm, June 5
Valiant Brewing, Orange
http://www.facebook.com/events/1402022283458888/
Valiant Brewing will release their summer seasonal, Fields Ablaze, in bottles starting this Friday evening at their tasting room in Orange.
10th Annual Lummis Day Festival
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm, June 5
10:00 am – 4:00 pm, June 6
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm, June 7
Heritage Square Museum, Northeast Los Angeles
http://www.lummisday.org/
Catch music, dance, poetry, art, and more at this free multicultural festival this Sunday afternoon in Northeast LA. Guests may park for free at the venue.
2nd Annual OC Night Market
4:00 pm – 12:00 am, June 5-6
4:00 pm – 10:00 pm, June 7
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa
http://www.ocnightmarket.com/
The popular 626 Night Market comes to Orange County this weekend at the OC Fair in Costa Mesa. This weekend-long all-ages festival brings the nightlife of the east to the west, and shows the locals what goes on at night in populated Asian cities. Visitors will find lots of food, merchandise, live entertainment, music, games, and more. Admission costs $5 per person, while parking costs $7 per vehicle. These night market events always see wall-to-wall people, so expect a big crowd all weekend.
First Fridays
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm, June 5
Various locations
Long Beach: http://firstfridayslongbeach.com/
Venice: http://www.abbotkinney1stfridays.com/
This monthly artwalk occurs on the first Friday of every month. Each location offers different activities, but most will contain food & drink specials, art exhibits & displays, street performers, and more. Venice and Long Beach have the two largest gatherings of all First Fridays. Other locations include Westchester, Fullerton, and City of Industry. Most First Fridays locations cost nothing to attend, while the local businesses uphold their standard rules (e.g. bars 21+ only).
Shmaltz Brewing’s Hops In He’Brew Tasting
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, June 5
Total Wine & More, Tustin
http://www.facebook.com/events/373741182823333/
Shmaltz Brewing will sample beers from their variety pack for FREE this Friday night at Total Wine & More in Tustin.
Agent Orange – Live in Southern California
7:00 pm – 1:00 am, June 5, Whisky A Go Go, West Hollywood http://www.whiskyagogo.com/site/event/agent-orange-2/
8:00 pm – 1:00 am, June 6, Brick By Brick, Linda Vista, San Diego http://brickbybrick.ticketfly.com/event/837083-agent-orange-special-guests-san-diego/
Legendary punk band Agent Orange will headline a couple of shows in Southern California this weekend. Each show has a different age limit and ticket price, so click on a link for more information.
The Secret Affair – 60’s Night
9:00 pm – 1:00 am, June 5
Alex’s Bar, Long Beach
http://www.alexsbar.com/event/210463
Occurring on every month’s first Friday, this 60’s night at Alex’s Bar will play all vinyl music of motown, northern soul, boogaloo, 60’s pop, and more. Feel free to dress up too, as the bar staff will hold costume contests and dance contests.
21st Annual Studio Arts Festival
9:00 am – 5:00 pm, June 6
Irvine City Hall, Irvine
http://www.cityofirvine.org/cityhall/cs/finearts/specialevents/studio_arts_festival.asp
Dozens of Southern Californian artists will display their work for the public to view at this free and all-ages event this Saturday in Irvine. In addition to all the art, the event will feature live music, food, arts & crafts, vendors, live art, and more.
Pacific Islander Festival
9:00 am – 5:00 pm, June 6-7
Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach
http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/pacific_islander_festival/
Explore the cultures of the Pacific Islands all weekend at the Aquarium of the Pacific. For just the price of the aquarium’s general admission, guests of all ages will experience music, dancing, arts & crafts, ethnic cuisines, educational programming, storytelling, artisans, and more. Parking at the adjacent parking structure ranges from $5 to $10. The local Passport bus operates for free, so guests may ride public transportation to save money.
1st Annual Los Angeles Bread Festival
9:00 am – 6:00 pm, June 6-7
Grand Central Market, Downtown Los Angeles
http://www.grandcentralmarket.com/events/492/first-ever-los-angeles-bread-festival-at-grand-central-market
They really will make a festival for just about anything. This weekend, check out a free all-ages festival dedicated to everything about bread. Tastes different types of bread, learn how to make bread, and even take some specialty breads home.
CatConLA
9:00 am – 6:00 pm, June 6-7
The Reef, Los Angeles
http://catconla.com/
As the event’s name suggests, this two-day event features all things cats. See the latest in cat trends involving fashion, grooming, accessories, nutrition, and more. Also meet famous cats and famous people who work with cats, including artists and designers. Adult admission costs $25 for a day or $40 for the weekend, while child admission costs $15 for a day or $25 for the weekend. Guests may not actually bring their cats.
Rockabilly Weekend (& Rockabeauty Hair, Beard & Mustache Contests)
10:00 am – 4:00 pm, June 6-7
Orange County Market Place, Costa Mesa
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/rockabilly-weekend-rockabeauty-hair-beard-mustache-contests-sat-only-tickets-16851458165
Enjoy rockabilly music and assorted contests this weekend at the OC Market Place. Admission normally costs $2, but use the provided link to gain admission for free.
2015 Scuba Show
10:00 am – 5:00 pm, June 6-7
Long Beach Convention Center, Downtown Long Beach
http://scubashow.com/
Come to this diving expo and check out hundreds of diving companies and resorts from around the world. Dozens of seminars will highlight equipment, destinations, training, photography, ecology, and more. Attendees will also find a seafood cooking demo, plus other goodies, such as door prizes. Admission varies based on the mode of attendance, with general admission starting at $12. Children under 13 get in free with a paid adult admission.
Orange County Ultimate Women’s Expo
10:00 am – 5:00 pm, June 6-7
Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim
http://ocwomensexpo.com/
This two-day expo in Anaheim celebrates women’s culture with shopping, fashion, food, entertainment, cosmetics, career development, travel, financial planning, and more. Other activities include spa treatments, massages, martini & wine tastings, retail therapy, celebrity keynote speakers, endless shopping, samples, and more. Admission to the expo costs only $10.
Ninja-Con Anime Convention
10:00 pm – 10:00 pm, June 6
Japanese American Cultural & Community Center, Downtown Los Angeles
http://www.ninja-conla.org/
Fans of anime, manga, video games, comics, cosplay, Asian culture, and anything else with ninjas in it will not want to miss Ninja-Con, happening this Saturday at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center in Downtown Los Angeles. Discuss and share hobbies with other attendees during the convention, and introduce others to new things. Admission to this all-ages convention costs $25 presale or $30 at the door.
28th Annual Palos Verdes Street Fair
10:00 am – 10:00 pm, June 6-7
Peninsula Center, Palos Verdes
http://www.pvstreetfair.com/
Located all the way out in the hills of Palos Verdes, this annual street fair contains numerous vendors, merchandise, arts & crafts, rides, food, live entertainment, and more. Free for all ages, guests from out of town can enjoy the scenery as they drive up the hills to arrive in Palos Verdes. Guests can park for free in the high school parking lots across the street from the shopping center.
Historic Core Mural Tour
11:00 am – 1:00 pm, June 6
Grand Central Market, Downtown Los Angeles
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/historic-core-mural-tour-tickets-17072541431
Embark on a tour through Downtown Los Angeles to view a plethora of beautiful art murals with cultural and historic significance. Participation in this tour costs $15.
Make Music Pasadena
11:00 am – 11:00 pm, June 6
Old Town Pasadena, Downtown Pasadena
http://www.makemusicpasadena.org/
This FREE and all-ages music festival completely covers the streets of Downtown Pasadena. All day long, guests can catch over 150 free concerts from dozens of local bands and other bands that have traveled from afar to play here. Local long-term parking may cost quite a bit, so opt to park further and take public transportation to cut down on costs.
Hangar 24 Local Fields: Essence Release
11:00 pm – 12:00 am, June 6
Hangar 24 Brewery, Redlands
http://www.facebook.com/events/860320794035104/
Hangar 24 releases the next brew of their seasonal series this Saturday. Come to the tasting room in Redlands to enjoy Essence, a double IPA brewed with navel oranges, blood oranges, and grapefruit, and also catch some local music as well as local food.
12th Annual Art Around Adams
12:00 pm – 8:00 pm, June 6
Smitty’s Service, Normal Heights, San Diego
http://www.artaroundadams.org/
At this free and all-ages event, discover dozens of local artists and musicians along this stretch of two miles on Adams Avenue.
East End Block Party
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm, June 6
Top Acid, Santa Ana
http://www.facebook.com/events/950084651691537/
Enjoy a variety of local music for free this Saturday in Downtown Santa Ana.
Pechanga’s 7th Annual Microbrew & Craft Beer Festival
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, June 6
Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula
http://bit.ly/BeerNChili
Enjoy unlimited beer (while supplies last) and chili samples at this beer tasting event at Pechanga in Temecula this Saturday afternoon. Admission costs $50, and comes with a 2oz souvenir glass, and all the beer and chili you can consume until they run out.
Zoo Brew
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm, June 6
Santa Barbara Zoo, Santa Barbara
http://www.sbzoo.org/event/zoo-brew/
Enjoy beers from over 30 different breweries while gazing upon all the various exotic animals. General admission costs $55 and starts at 3pm, while VIP admission costs $90, starts at 2pm, and includes tray-passed appetizers.
3rd Annual TacoLAndia
3:00 pm – 8:00 pm, June 6
Olvera Street, Downtown Los Angeles
http://www.laweekly.com/tacolandia
Drown yourself in taco heaven at this all-you-can-eat taco fest this Saturday in Downtown Los Angeles, featuring over 80 different chefs. Attendees will also find Mariachi bands and cash bars. Tickets sold out long ago, but some people may continue to sell their tickets up to the day of the event, so look around for people selling tickets.
Pinup Girl Clothing Yard Sale
9:00 am – 3:00 pm, June 7
Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena
http://www.facebook.com/events/370933699771639/
Find your perfect pinup outfit at this massive blowout sale with apparel, accessories, and so much more.
9th Annual Super Pet Adoption
10:00 am – 4:00 pm, June 7
Irvine Animal Care Center, Irvine
http://www.cityofirvine.org/cityhall/cs/animalcare/events/super_pet_adoption.asp
For just $1 admission, come see dozens of animals up for adoption, and potentially welcome a new member to your family.
18th Annual SoRo Community Festival
11:00 am – 4:00 pm, June 7
Robertson & Cattaraugus, Los Angeles
http://www.soronc.org/events/sorofest2015
This FREE and all-ages street fair takes place in West LA between Culver City and Beverly Hills. Attendees will find live music, a kids’ zone including rock-climbing, arts & crafts, food trucks, and more. Guests can park for free in the neighborhoods surrounding the fest.
Spring 2015 Patchwork Indie Arts & Crafts Festival – Long Beach
11:00 am – 5:00 pm, June 7
Marine Stadium, Long Beach
http://dearhandmadelife.com/patchwork-show/upcoming-shows/
This semi-annual arts & crafts fair consists of a series of Sunday fests at multiple locations. As with any typical arts & crafts fair, Patchwork will feature many traditional forms of art and merchandise, but also mixes in alternative art – thinking outside the box, or Rebel Art. Featuring clothing, accessories, home goods, jewelry, pet items, and more, this FREE fest caters to a wide & diverse crowd. Food trucks will serve guests during the fest. Always remember to carry cash, since most vendors only accept cash. The surrounding neighborhoods contain plenty of free street parking.
31st Annual Tustin Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off
11:00 am – 5:00 pm, June 7
Old Town Tustin
http://www.tustinchilicookoff.com/
Once again taking over the streets of Old Town Tustin, this FREE street fair contains lots of activities to keep the entire family busy and full the entire day. Attendees will find arts & crafts, live entertainment, merchandise vendors, kids’ area, the multitude of chili teams, and much more. This event gets highly crowded each year, and while it requires no admission to enter, guests will end up parking on city streets a few blocks away. To sample chili, guests must purchase tickets for $2 each, and redeem these tickets at the chili teams for samples.
Chula Vista Festival of Colors
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm, June 7
Salt Creek Community Park, Chula Vista
http://www.festivalofcolorsusa.com/festival-of-colors/festival-of-colors-in-chula-vista-ca/
The festivities surrounding Holi have embarked on a year-round tour to spread the joys of colors to everyone. As simply a celebration of color, guests will enjoy live music the entire time, all while mingling and showing off colors. Admission costs $5, and guests can purchase colors at the festival.
2nd Annual Belching Beaver Classic
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, June 7
Belching Beaver Brewery, Vista
http://www.facebook.com/events/1418541951800355/
Check out what Belching Beaver has going on this Sunday. For $20 admission, gain four 8oz beers and a raffle ticket, all while checking out all of the custom cars on display.
LA Bazaar Punk Flea Market
1:00 pm – 12:00 am, June 7
Space Forty-Two, Mid-City, Los Angeles
http://www.facebook.com/events/1636901113212640/
Check out punk rock vendors and local punk rock music at this all-day swap meet in LA this Sunday. Enter for free if arriving before 3pm; otherwise, admission costs $5.
Mead & Cheese Pairing
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, June 7
The BrewHouse, San Juan Capistrano
http://www.facebook.com/events/798213306962411/
Head to The BrewHouse in San Juan Capistrano this Sunday afternoon for a special mead and cheese pairing.
Rob’s Birthday Show
2:00 pm – 12:00 am, June 7
The World Famous Doll Hut, Anaheim
http://www.facebook.com/events/442664179242418/
Check out lots of great local punk bands this Sunday at the Doll Hut in Anaheim. The cover for this show costs $5. No one under 21 may enter.
Supersuckers – Live in Long Beach
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm, June 7
Gaslamp, Long Beach
http://www.facebook.com/events/415807608600796/
Rock out to a bunch of great local punk rock bands this Sunday evening in Long Beach. The cover for this show costs $15. Guests arriving before 5pm can park for free; otherwise, parking costs $10. No one under 21 may remain in the venue after 10pm.
