Neverland an Immersive Peter Pan Inspired Bar
If you want to take a trip through Nostalgia alley, we have an event for you. Become a child again by experiencing the Blue Lagoon, hanging out at the Lost Boys Hideout, and climbing the Jolly Roger. Head over to the bar for magical cocktails and don’t forget to take pictures for the gram. Also, check out their Instagram for updates and sneak peaks of what to expect.
July 1st – October 1st, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm PST
Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele
We got something for all Adele fans. Happening at the Ovation Square Long Beach, enjoy an intimate atmosphere in a venue filled with candlelight. A string quartet will be performing a tribute to Adele. Some of the songs played will be Hello, Someone Like You, Skyfall, and more!
July 21st, 6:30 pm & 9:30 pm
Poshmark’s IRL Posh Party
For one day only, 250+ LA-based fashion resellers (Gen Z, millennials, moms, vintage enthusiasts, etc) are coming together next Wednesday in Marina del Rey to network, shop, and share tips for sourcing inventory, boosting sales and ultimately, growing their Poshmark biz. Don’t worry, this isn’t going to be an overwhelming conference vibe. From 6-figure side hustles to fashion merchandising students to millennials jumping the corporate ship to make more money selling full time, these are the next gen of resale entrepreneurs we can all draw inspiration from. The economic doom and the gloom right now make it all the more timely as people search for unconventional and easy ways to make more money.
Where: Marina del Rey Marriott
July 27th, 5 pm – 8 pm PST
2022 Quixote Barbie at the Q Prom Night
Interested in creating new prom memories? Dust up your dancing moves and head on over to Quixote Studios for a magical night. Get your photo taken in the “Under the Sea” photo booth and complimentary food will be provided. (Nitropod, In-N-Out, Pink’s Hot Dogs, and more.) Click the link below to secure your tickets and a small preview of what to expect.
July 1st – July 2nd, 8:00 pm – 12 am PST
2022 Long Beach Pride & Parade Festival
Ever been to a waterfront festival? For two days only, Long Beach will host its own waterfront festival with musical headliners, Iggy Azalea and Natalia Jimenez. They will offer live music from DJ’s, restaurants will be open nearby for food and drinks, and sponsor activations. Some activities include a rainbow powered roller rink, drag make-up, silent disco, family fun zone, and more.
July 9th – July 10th, 11 am – 10 pm
Fourth of July 2022
Fourth of July is filled with so many events. From parades, where to watch fireworks, parties, movies with fireworks to restaurants. Fourth of July is filled with so many events that we have a dedicated article of all the amazing events happening during 4th of July in 2022.
20 Awesome Things to do In LA for Fourth of July
Moulin Rogue, The Musical
The 10-time Tony award winning musical is now on tour & has arrived in the city of angels! Experience your favorite love story on the stage. The show has been lighting up Broadway since 2019, opening to rave reviews for its performances, jaw dropping sets and incredible costumes. Happy Broadway-ing!
Water Lantern Festival
If you are looking for an event to spend with your family, friends, or boo, then we have an event for you. The Water Lantern Festival will be held for one day only where guests can decorate their lantern and watch their lights reflect the water at night. Also, each ticket will give guests access to food trucks and a commemorative drawstring bag.
July 16th, 8 pm – 10 pm PST
Street Art Live
Taking place at the Lume in Los Angeles, experience a fantastic trip to the world of Street Art. Street Art Alive features eight original full-sized sections of the Berlin Wall which artists from all over the world use as a canvas for their social commentary and political statements. They allow visitors to discover the sheer diversity of street art as a movement and take a journey through the motivations of the artists who live, breathe, and express themselves on the streets. The experience will explore the varied themes of VIBRANCY, REJUVENATION, FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHT and FRESH TAKE ON HISTORY in a way that appeals to all senses in a truly multi-sensory environment.
June 27th – August 14th
Friday, 12 pm – 8 pm PST
Saturday & Sunday, 10 am – 8 pm PST
Rooftop Cinema Club DTLA All Month Long
Going to the movies is a common date night experience, but what if you can enjoy a movie with a view of LA? With your own personal headphones, cinema style seating, and a view of LA, Rooftop Cinema Club DTLA takes the ‘going to the movies’ experience to the next level. (They also have locations in the Art District and in El Segundo.) Movies shown for Fourth of July include Lost in Translation (with a book signing with Hannah Strong), The Sandlot, and from July 5th – 10th, they will be showing Top Gun Maverick. Click the link below to view more showings in July.
West Side Story (2021) in Concert
For two days only happening at the Hollywood Bowl, secure your tickets to watch West Side Story in Concert. Gustavo Dudamel will bring the score of Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of the famous musical West Side Story.
July 12th, 14th 8 pm PST
PCH Long Beach Event Series
Summer is in full swing at 2ND & PCH, Long Beach’s premier shopping center, who has announced four free event series in July. From outdoor concerts and movies to an interactive kids club and local makers market, the center is a one-stop destination for everyone to enjoy this summer.
- Sounds of Summer: a music series that brings live musical performances from an eclectic mix of Southern California artists and genres every Tuesday (July 12th – August 30th) evening 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm on the grand staircase.
- Summertime Explorers: an interactive weekly kids club Wednesdays 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, July 13th through August 31st. The series features entertainment, storytimes, crafts and activities encouraging kids to learn and explore weekly. Explorers are invited to discover the fun, a custom weekly themed photo backdrop will be available to capture memories.
- PCH Movies & Moonlight: Summer Fridays: starting on July 15th featuring Disney’s Luca, followed by Disney’s Zootopia (July 22th) and Disney’s Brave (July 29th). The six-week summer series continues through August 19th with movies beginning at sunset. Pre-show entertainment will be included on select dates. Movies are complementary to the community; self-seating will be available on a first come first serve basis. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets. 2ND & PCH offers an array of restaurants, retailers and specialty services within the center for the community to enjoy before, during or after the movie.
- Creative Communal Makers Market: Shop small and local on Sunday, July 17th 11:00 am – 6:00 pm along Seaport Way. This uniquely curated open-air market features handcrafted treasures from over thirty local makers, photo ops, kids entertainment and live music from crowd favorite Ernando and the Nandos on the grand staircase stage from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
Flutter: A Multisensory Immersive Experience
If you want to escape from reality, then head on over to Flutter. Rated as America’s number one art experience where artists transform 14 rooms into spaces for guests to create, plate, imagine, and explore. These 14 rooms can include projection mapping, virtual reality, dancing, painting, and more.
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays: 1 pm – 8 pm
Saturdays and Sundays: 9 am – 8 pm PST
Smash It: Break Plates and Blow off Some Steam
Ever feel stressed but don’t have a place to blow off steam? Don’t worry because we found a place where you can reach your inner happy place. Write your stress on plates or on other objects, and destroy it however you like.
Monday – Sunday, 11 am – 10 pm PST
Club Babalu
Club Babalu is LA’s provocative immersive theater experience taking place at LOT 613 in the Downtown Arts District, where they promise a dazzling night of drama, mischief and nostalgia. A show-within-a-show, transporting all guests to the hit 1957 TV show Welcome To Woodvana as if they were all extras on set. With a nod to I Love Lucy, the show features glamorous old Hollywood costumes, vibrant decor, a 50s-era soundscape, comedy, dance, and exciting live performances from burlesque to aerialists to jugglers. Click the link below to view the dates and time.
2022 Outfest LA LGBTQ+ Film Festival
If you are a movie lover, then we have an event for you. Warner Bros., Discovery, and IMDb will be presenting an 11 day LGBTQ+ film festival. It will kick off July 4th at the LA’s Orpheum Theater with Billy Porter’s directorial debut, Anything’s Possible. Secure your tickets for any movie with the link below.
July 14th – July 24th
LA Waterkeeper Plastic Free July Cleanup Challenge
If you love helping and cleaning the environment, then we have an event for you. LA Waterkeeper is hosting four LA River cleanup days to remove plastic trash from the river, and they are encouraging people to reduce their plastic consumption, by taking such steps as carrying cloth bags to the grocery store; investing in a water filter instead of buying plastic water bottles; and choosing toys and household items made of natural materials and packed in cardboard packaging or no packaging at all.
July 9, 10:00 am to noon: Santa Monica Beach with Liquid Death Mountain Water
July 16, 9:00 am to noon: Compton Creek with Friends of the LA River
July 23. 9:00 am to noon: Junipero Beach @ Long Beach with Orange County Coastkeeper
July 30, 9:00 am to noon: LA River @ North Atwater Park with OVERDUE
Photo Courtesy of Featured Image by Water Lantern Festival