Los Angeles pulses with entertainment, sun-soaked scenery, world-class culture, and year-round fun, and this week the city buzzes with special music and art events you won’t want to miss. On Sunday, August 17, West Hollywood’s Summer Sounds wraps up at Plummer Park at 4 p.m., where listeners can catch psychedelic soul trio Brainstory live alongside dynamic Motown On Mondays LA DJs, a dance party series beloved for its vintage grooves and community spirit according to the City of West Hollywood. With free admission, food for purchase, and park blankets encouraged, it’s a unique chance to mingle, dance under the California sky, and enjoy surprise giveaways.

Universal Studios Hollywood is hosting its Universal Mega Movie Summer, running through August 10, offering listeners a blockbuster day filled with movie-themed rides, interactive exhibits, and exclusive seasonal attractions—all culminating in spectacular nighttime shows according to Universal Studios Hollywood’s 2025 event guide. Across town, Santa Monica Beach remains a classic—stretch out on golden sand, catch Pacific waves, or venture out on the historic Santa Monica Pier, which houses an amusement park, oceanfront dining, the famous Ferris wheel, and the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium as highlighted on Expedia. For a fitness twist, join locals at Muscle Beach or try a beach yoga session at sunrise.

For outdoor explorers, hiking the Hollywood Hills offers sweeping city-to-sea vistas and the perfect Instagram photo of the famed Hollywood Sign, as recommended by Tripadvisor reviewers. Adventurous listeners can venture north to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, where you’ll find hiking trails, hidden picnic spots, and connections to spots like El Matador State Beach, perfect for a sunset view and a quiet escape only locals know, according to Expedia.

Music fans have plenty to look forward to. This August, big-name acts light up LA stages, with The Lumineers performing August 8 and indie band Car Seat Headrest on the same date for listeners craving a live concert energy as reported by Celebrity Datebook. Inglewood’s Kia Forum hosts Lainey Wilson and special guests August 23 on the Whirlwind Tour, making for a country-music highlight.

Food lovers should wander LA’s diverse culinary neighborhoods. Indulge in authentic tacos from Grand Central Market, discover Korean BBQ in Koreatown, and finish with late-night ramen in Little Tokyo. For a unique outdoor adventure, Channel Islands Harbor—about an hour from LA—offers harbor cruises, kayaking, and seasonal festivals, while the Channel Islands Maritime Museum hosts family-friendly exhibitions and the 6th Annual Chowderfest coming in September, according to Channel Islands Harbor.

Art fans shouldn’t miss the Gagosian Gallery’s “The Domes” exhibition running in Beverly Hills throughout August, featuring immersive installations and curated pieces that appeal to art world insiders and the merely curious alike, according to Love Beverly Hills.

Sports enthusiasts have to at least once catch a Dodgers game at Dodger Stadium this summer or get skate park thrills along Venice Beach Boardwalk. And for those craving quiet discovery, the Pacific Palisades bluffs above the beach offer winding garden paths and panoramic ocean views.

With so much happening, LA shines brightest when listeners mix iconic sights with unique local discoveries, whether it’s music under the stars, mountain hikes, or a taco crawl through cultural enclaves. From legendary beaches to secret art shows, every corner promises something both fresh and unforgettable.

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