Listeners heading to Los Angeles this week will find both iconic landmarks and exhilarating events lighting up the city. Music lovers can step right into the heart of LA’s vibrant scene tonight, July 31, at the Hammer Museum’s courtyard for the “Very Be Careful with Healing Gems and DJ Eléanora” event—a free outdoor musical gathering blending cumbia vibes, art, and dynamic sets on Wilshire Boulevard. Downtown’s InterContinental Los Angeles is simultaneously hosting Skyline Sessions, a rooftop experience with live music and cocktails against a sweeping cityscape at 7 pm.

For listeners seeking movement and adrenaline, LA is packed with classic outdoor adventures. Hike the Griffith Observatory trail for unbeatable views of the Hollywood Sign and panoramic city vistas. Guided hikes are available for those who want insightful stories along the journey, as Tripadvisor reviewers recount. Malibu’s El Matador State Beach and the scenic trails of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area offer both rugged beauty and a serene escape—ideal for picnicking under shady oaks or climbing bluff trails while photographing coastal sunsets, notes Expedia. For a rare twist, LA’s famed “Bat Cave” from the original Batman TV series in Bronson Canyon lets listeners channel their inner superhero.

Art aficionados should make the most of free entry at the Getty Center, perched above Brentwood, where masterpieces and sculpture gardens are paired with mountain and ocean views. Hammer Museum, LACMA, and the outdoor murals in the Arts District immerse visitors in contemporary art, eclectic culture, and unexpected creativity. This weekend, explore L.A.’s Grammy Museum for music history or the enigmatic La Brea Tar Pits to see prehistoric fossils unearthed in the heart of the city.

If cinema under the stars sounds magical, Cinespia’s cult-favorite outdoor screenings at Hollywood Forever Cemetery continue August 2 with Point Break—bring a blanket, picnic, and settle in for a classic movie in an atmospheric setting that’s become a bona fide summer tradition, according to Secret Los Angeles. For lovers of live music, August 2 also brings Grammy-winner Esperanza Spalding to the Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center, a free concert experience that’s open-air, energetic, and unforgettable, per Discover Los Angeles.

Foodies and trendspotters shouldn’t skip LA’s Original Farmers Market near The Grove, where old-school stands, artisanal eats, and multicultural flavors make every meal memorable. In Koreatown, roll into Love Hour for famous smash burgers, or join the First Friday Living Dinner & Movie Night at Âu Lạc for an inventive plant-based dinner-and-cinema combo. Beverly Hills’ Sugarfish is a sushi pilgrimage, and Venice Beach’s Abbot Kinney is a hub for constant culinary surprises.

Adventure seekers—yes, you can drive a Lamborghini through Hollywood’s busy avenues for the ultimate glamorous thrill, as Tripadvisor guests rave. For aquatic fun, paddleboarding along the Venice Canals or hitting the waves in Manhattan Beach puts visitors face-to-face with LA’s legendary surf culture.

This weekend also marks Hard Summer at Hollywood Park on August 2-3, as Kaytranada, Busta Rhymes, and more ignite a massive music festival with electric sets and dance floors humming with energy, says Discover Los Angeles. Prefer something homegrown? RiverFest rolls out August 3 at LA State Historic Park, bringing music, art installations, and a community vibe around the history of the Los Angeles River—free to attend, with a warm local atmosphere.

Just outside LA, the blooming lavender fields at 123 Farm in Beaumont create a mesmerizing, scented landscape illuminated by 100,000 lights—a whimsical photo and picnic backdrop perfect for romantic getaways and family adventures, as Secret Los Angeles highlights.

Cap it off with a cruise along Mulholland Drive for sunset city views, join a spontaneous game at Venice Beach’s iconic basketball courts, or get lost in hidden gems like the Old Pasadena alleys bursting with indie boutiques and historic charm.

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