Featured Events in Los Angeles in August, 2025 (June Updated)

ALL SHOWTIMES CAN BE PURCHASED ON THIS PAGE! August 1, 2, and 3, 2025! TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. We apologize for the inconvenience. We are excited to announce that we will be stopping in Los Angeles for the BFDI & Inanimate Insanity 2025 Tour! Located at the Saban Media Center in North Hollywood. Los Angeles will have 3 days and will be our last stop on the tour! Check out the premiere of two brand new episodes in front of a live audience!All showings will be followed by a discussion and Q&A with the creators of the shows!VIP ticket holders will be granted access to an exclusive meet & greet with the creators after the show concludes. Read more in our FAQ.We will have exclusive merchandise for sale, including the Pencil (BFDI) and Box (II) plushies, and more!Take a photo with some of your favorite characters at our photo-op area!There will be two showings per day for this event! Check out our agenda below for more information on screening times and types! KNOW BEFORE YOU GO / FAQ’s DATE: Friday, August 1, 2025 – Los Angeles 11:00 am PDT Screening and Q&A4:00 pm PDT Screening and Q&ADATE: Saturday, August 2, 2025 – Los Angeles 11:00 am PDT Screening and Q&A4:00 pm PDT Screening and Q&ADATE: Sunday, August 3, 2025 – Los Angeles 11:00 am PDT Screening and Q&A4:00 pm PDT Screening and Q&AEVENT LOCATION: Saban Media Center – Wolf Theatre 5210 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601 EVENT PARKING 5210 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601 $7.00 per car. NOTE: No ins and outs. Credit Card/Debit payment accepted. NO CASH. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Metro Station – North Hollywood Station Located at the intersection of Lankershim Blvd. and Chandler Boulevard in the North Hollywood district of Los Angeles. Station is served by the Red Line. www.metro.net GENERAL ADMISSION SEATING General Admission seating is first come first serve. We will be opening the doors approx. 30 minutes before show time. There will be a line to scan tickets prior to coming into the theater. Please make sure you are standing in the General Admission line with a copy of your ticket with QR code or the Eventbrite application open with you ticket QR code. ACCESSIBLE SEATING There are designated accessible seats available in the theater. Please let us know if advance if you will need access. You can email us at events@jacknjellify.com Add in the subject line: ACCESSIBLE SEATING REQUEST RESTROOMS Located inside the Saban Media Center. Accessible restrooms available. CHECK-IN Please have either your QR code on your phone ready or a printed copy of your ticket with QR code. Be prepared to show Government issued ID if asked. Wristbands will be issued once ticket is scanned. The wristband will ONLY be good for the show time you have purchased your ticket for. PHOTO OPS Photo op stations will be onsite to take pictures with your favorite characters from the show. MERCHANDISE The BFDI & Inanimate Insanity 2025 Tour will have exclusive merchandise for sale at the event. You will have a chance to purchase the merchandise before and after each screening. We accept credit card/debit only. NO CASH. LOST AND FOUND We will keep lost and found items at the Merchandise Booth during the event. After the event you can contact us at events@jacknjellify.com. Please provide your first and last name, phone number, what show you attended and a description of the lost item. We will reply within 48 hours and let you know if we have found the item. Lost and found items will be kept for up to 30 days. Unclaimed items will be donated. FOOD and DRINK Food and drink are prohibited inside the Saban Media Center. Please make sure to prepare in advance to have food and drink prior to attending the show. A list of restaurants in the area can be found below. BAG POLICY Backpacks, luggage or oversized purses and totes are NOT allowed. Bags have to be clear and cannot be larger than 12 inches x 12 inches in size. Security will be onsite, and bags may be subject to search. PROHIBITED ITEMS Prohibited items are ANY items that challenge public safety.No outside food or beverages are allowed.No weapons or firearms are allowed.No paint or spraypaint is allowed.INS & OUTS There is no re-entry allowed. CASHLESS VENUE We do not accept cash. We accept Visa and Mastercard. COVID Currently Los Angeles County has lifted all COVID restrictions. Please feel free to wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. Masks and COVID testing are NOT required at this time. Please stay posted for any changes to public health and safety requirements. RESTAURANTS (Within walking distance of venue.) EAT Serving breakfast and lunch. Indoor and outdoor dining. Casual dining. 11108 Magnolia Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91601 818.760.4787 Eatnoho.com RioZonas Acai Acai, smoothies, sandwiches, and snacks. Indoor and outdoor dining. Casual dining. Order at register. 5233 Vineland Avenue North Hollywood, CA 91601 818.747.2300 Riozonasacai.com Chipotle Mexican Grill – North Hollywood Lunch and dinner. Indoor dining. Casual dining. Order at register. 5240 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91601 818.643.2196 Locations.chipotle.com AIRPORTS Los Angeles International Airport 1 World Way Los Angeles, CA 90045-5803 855.463.5252 Flylax.com Hollywood Burbank Airport 2627 N. Hollywood Way Burbank, CA 91505 818.840.8840 Hollywoodburbankairport.com HOTELS (Within 5 miles of venue) The Garland 4222 Vineland Avenue North Hollywood, CA 91602 818.980.8000 Thegarland.com Sheraton Universal Hotel 333 Universal Hollywood Drive Universal City, CA 91608 818.980.1212 Marriott.com Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City 555 Universal Hollywood Drive Universal City, CA 91608 818.506.2500 Hilton.com BLVD Hotel & Spa 10730 Ventura Blvd. Studio City, CA 91604 818.623.9100 Blvdstudiocity.com ACTIVITIES Los Angeles Zoo 5333 Zoo Drive Los Angeles, CA 90027 323.644.4200 Lazoo.org Griffith Observatory 2800 E Observatory Road Los Angeles, CA 90027 213.473.0800 Griffithobservatory.org Universal Studios Hollywood Universal CityWalk 100 Universal City Plaza Universal City, CA 91608 Universalstudioshollywood.com ** Please note, that hotels, restaurants, airports, and activities are listed for informational purposes only and ticket holders should do their own independent research prior to booking rooms, flights, dining or participating in any activity. Information Source: AnimationEpic | eventbrite

Since the mid-19th century, photography has served as a powerful tool for examining concepts of gender, sexuality, and self-expression. The immediacy and accessibility of the medium has played a transformative role in the gradual proliferation of homosocial, homoerotic, and homosexual imagery. Despite periods of severe homophobia, when many photographs depicting queer life were suppressed or destroyed, this exhibition brings together a variety of evidence to explore the medium’s profound role in shaping and affirming the vibrant tapestry of the LGBTQ+ community.

Welcome to the Magic Flower Farms Music & Arts Festival 2025! Get ready for a weekend filled with live music, art installations, and good vibes. Join us Aug 14-17 2025 at The Magic Flower Farm. Immerse yourself in the magic of music and creativity in a beautiful outdoor setting. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience! Information Source: Exemplar Productions | eventbrite

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Realms of the Dharma: Buddhist Art Across Asia presents an international survey of Buddhism and Buddhist art, beginning with the religion’s origins in India and following its spread through mainland and island Southeast Asia (Myanmar [Burma], Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Indonesia), the Himalayas (Kashmir, Nepal, and Tibet), and East Asia (China, Korea, and Japan). Incorporating 180 masterpieces of pan-Asian Buddhist art, the exhibition introduces key concepts of Buddhist thought and practice viewed through the prism of rare and extraordinarily beautiful Buddhist sculptures, paintings, and ritual objects. Drawn from LACMA’s permanent collection, with several significant loans from private collections, the exhibition explores the life of the Buddha, the role of the bodhisattva or Buddhist savior, Buddhist cosmology, and such key concepts as dharma, karma, nirvana, mantra, mudra, and mandala. The show will focus on art associated with such key phases of Buddhism as Theravada (early monastic Buddhism), Mahayana (the “Great Vehicle”), Vajrayana (the “Diamond Vehicle”—tantric or esoteric Buddhism), and Chan (Zen).

Dave Matthews Band Inglewood is set to be an unforgettable night of music and entertainment at TheKiaForum in Inglewood, CA. On August 22, 2025, at 7:30 PM, fans will gather to experience the band's signature blend of rock, jazz, and folk sounds. With ticket prices ranging from $95 to $399, attendees can expect an evening filled with electrifying performances and a setlist that spans the band's extensive catalog. TheKiaForum, known for its exceptional acoustics and vibrant atmosphere, will provide the perfect backdrop for this highly anticipated event. As one of the most influential bands of their generation, Dave Matthews Band continues to captivate audiences with their dynamic live shows, making this concert a must-see for music enthusiasts in Inglewood and beyond.

Nov. 11, 2023–Nov. 30, 2027 | Renowned American artist Betye Saar’s large-scale work “Drifting Toward Twilight”—commissioned by The Huntington—is a site-specific installation that features a 17-foot-long vintage wooden canoe and found objects, including birdcages, antlers, and natural materials harvested by Saar from The Huntington’s grounds.

Egypt’s 26th Dynasty (664–526 BCE) was a period of revival and renewal. It marks the last great phase of native pharaonic rule in ancient Egypt and is notable for its exceptional artworks, particularly stone sculpture. The achievements of Egyptian artists of this period are vividly expressed in the sculpted portraits of officials associated with the court and priesthood, which were created to be displayed in tombs and temples. The works in this exhibition are on special loan from the British Museum, London.

This site-specific work explores the fragility of the Earth’s ecosystem, as well as the destruction of the forest and its potential for regeneration. The sculpture celebrates the beauty of wood in its natural state and emphasizes its potential as a reusable and renewable resource.

explores the rise of Futurism in contemporary Indigenous art as a means of enduring colonial trauma, creating alternative futures, and advocating for Indigenous technologies in a more inclusive present and sustainable future. Over fifty artworks are on display, some interspersed throughout the museum, creating unexpected encounters and dialogues between contemporary Indigenous creations and historic Autry works. Artists such as Andy Everson, Ryan Singer, and Neil Ambrose Smith wittily upend pop-culture icons by Indigenizing sci-fi characters and storylines; Wendy Red Star places Indigenous people in surreal spacescapes wearing fantastical regalia; Virgil Ortiz brings his own space odyssey, to life in a new, site-specific installation. By intermingling science fiction, self-determination, and Indigenous technologies across a diverse array of Native cultures, envisions sovereign futures while countering historical myths and the ongoing impact of colonization, including environmental degradation and toxic stereotypes.

The Natural History Museum’s historic diorama halls are the largest exhibitions at the museum, showcasing over 75 incredibly detailed habitats ranging from arctic tundra to tropical rainforest. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the dioramas, NHM is restoring and reopening a diorama hall that has been closed for decades. There, visitors will experience immersive new installations — by artists RFX1 (Jason Chang), Joel Fernando and Yesenia Prieto (working as a three-artist team), as well as Saul Becker and Lauren Schoth — that call attention to dioramas as a unique combination of art and science and explore biodiversity, ecology, conservation, colonialism, and changing museum display techniques. NHM maintains an active diorama program where staff continue to update and build dioramas, keeping this art form alive. Visitors can examine these illusions of wilderness through a series of displays, engaging programs, and a new book that sheds light on the previously untold history of NHM’s dioramas.

Mesoamerican artists held a cosmic responsibility: as they adorned the surfaces of buildings, clay vessels, textiles, bark-paper pages, and sculptures with color, they (quite literally) made the world. The power of color emerged from the materiality of its pigments, the skilled hands that crafted it, and the communities whose knowledge imbued it with meaning. Color mapped the very order of the cosmos, of time and space. By engineering and deploying color, artists wielded the power of cosmic creation in their hands. We Live in Painting: The Nature of Color in Mesoamerican Art explores the science, art, and cosmology of color in Mesoamerica. Histories of colonialism and industrialization in the “color-averse” West have minimized the deep significance of color in the Indigenous Americas. This exhibition follows two interconnected lines of inquiry—technical and material analyses, and Indigenous conceptions of art and image—to reach the full richness of color at the core of Mesoamerican worldviews.

Diary of Flowers: Artists and their Worlds brings together over 80 artworks from MOCA’s renowned collection, demonstrating how artists create their own worlds through their art–building networks, circles, and mythologies. Embracing the boundaries between the personal and the social, public and private lives, as well as emotional and psychological states, works in the show privilege sites of creativity and the place of the imagination to conjure new worlds and possibilities. Friendship, love, and intimacy become important starting points for artistic expression. The exhibition features work in all media across different geographies, cultures, and periods, by artists including Belkis Ayón, Abraham Cruzvillegas, Mona Hatoum, Candice Lin, Annette Messeger, Wangechi Mutu, Lucas Samaras, Mohammed Sami, Tunga, and Haegue Yang, as well as a gallery dedicated to Nan Goldin.

Wonder takes flight at the Museum! Walk among beautiful butterflies in our seasonal Butterfly Pavilion. This springtime exhibition features hundreds of butterflies, colorful native plants, and plenty of natural light to help you see these creatures shimmer. With lots of flight space and a variety of resting spots, come get one of the best views in Los Angeles of these amazing insects.

An examination of the innovations in calligraphic art, Line, Form, Qi: Calligraphic Art from the Fondation INK Collection highlights experimental works of modern and contemporary calligraphic art made by artists including Fung Ming Chip, Gu Wenda, Inoue Yūichi, Lee In, Henri Michaux, Nguyễn Quang Thắng, Qiu Zhijie, Tong Yangtze, Wang Dongling, Wei Ligang, and Xu Bing. Works on view reveal the evolution of the pictograph, explorations of the relationship between content and form, the development of new scripts, and the abstraction of the written word. Accompanied by a scholarly exhibition catalogue, Line, Form, Qi is the second in a series of exhibitions of works from the Fondation INK Collection, a 400-piece collection of contemporary art in the spirit of ink that was promised to LACMA in 2018.

A monumental interactive AR experience, Nancy Baker Cahill’s Substrate invites the viewer to consider connections between knowledge-making organizations by contributing their own descriptions of culturally significant artifacts. Borrowing imagery and examples from networks in nature, Baker Cahill depicts LACMA, the Los Angeles Public Library’s Central Library, and California’s system of community colleges as abstracted, interlocking trees with root systems and mycelial networks that produce essential nutrients for human health and well-being. The work is based on the artist’s earlier project of the same name, supported by LACMA’s Art + Technology Lab, which used futuristic civics and systems thinking to demonstrate the potential of collaborations between local civic hubs.

Explore the mysterious world of medieval codes through manuscripts. Learn about the clever configurations of textual and visual elements that medieval scribes and artists deliberately and playfully employed to arrest the attention of readers and engage their minds in deciphering divine and worldly secrets. Intricately interwoven letters, puzzling monograms, cryptic symbols, and more await to be decoded.

The California Science Center is inviting kids to get in the game with a new 17,000-square-foot exhibition about the power of play and the human body in motion. Besides teaching about the science behind sports, it also offers interactive challenges and video coaching from a team of Los Angeles-based mentor athletes including dancer Debbie Allen, the Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman, Olympic medalist softball player Rachel Garcia and more. For the first time ever, the center has commissioned public art—all by local artists—to complement the exhibition, including a Dodgers mural by Gustavo Zermeño Jr. The free exhibition kicks off May 15 and will remain at the Science Center at least through the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

$3 Bill celebrates the contributions of LGBTQ+ artists in the last century. From pioneers who explored sexual and gender identity in the first half of the 20th century, through the liberation movements and the horrors of the HIV/AIDS epidemics, to today’s more inclusive and expansive understanding of gender, $3 Bill presents a journey of resilience, pride, and beauty.

Led by coaches Justin and Antonio with years of experience both on and off the field, our camp is dedicated to fostering a love for the game while honing fundamental skills. From hitting and fielding to base running and teamwork, our coaches are committed to providing a fun and supportive environment where every player can thrive. What We Offer: Skill Development: Whether your child is a beginner or an experienced player, our camp offers expert instruction tailored to each individual's level.Drills and Exercises: Through a variety of drills and exercises, campers will enhance their agility, coordination, and baseball IQ.Gameplay and Scrimmages: Put those skills to the test in friendly scrimmages and games, where campers can showcase their talents and teamwork.Character Building: Beyond the diamond, we emphasize important values like sportsmanship, respect, and perseverance, helping campers grow both on and off the field. Information Source: Wilshire Warriors Pro Coaches | eventbrite

Come ready to learn from two incredibly knowledgeable and talented grapplers on August 9th in Lancaster, PA. Be ready to lean in and learn more about the ecological method while getting high level instruction. Information Source: eventbrite

We are the California Brewery Running Series® and we run for beer! 🏃‍♂️🍻See you at Culture Brewing on Saturday, August 30! Join us for a 5K-ish fun run that starts and ends atCulture Brewing on Saturday, August 30! Whether you run, walk, or jog, this event is for all ages and fitness levels. Move at your own pace, enjoy some fresh air, and then celebrate with a locally made, cold craft beverage at the finish line! 🎉 Event Details:📅 When: Saturday, August 30 | Fun run starts from the taproom at 10AM 📍 Where: See you at Culture Brewing - Manhattan Beach location 🗺️ Course: We’ve mapped out a 5K-ish course that starts and ends at the taproom, showing off some of the best views of the surrounding neighborhood. Celebrate at the Finish Line! 🎉Your registration includes: 🍺 One craft beverage of your choice from Culture Brewing 🎁 Collector's pint glass or a series swag item from the Brewery Running Series 🎶 Access to the day’s festivities including games and giveaways with our partners and sponsors …and more! Our Mission:Be active. Have fun. Give back. A portion of all proceeds from this event supports local nonprofits, like East LA Rising providing quality youth programs to neighborhoods with increasing demands for greater community involvement, and Fire Aid distributing funds for short-term relief efforts and long-term initiatives to prevent future fire disasters throughout Southern California. 🙌 Over $500k raised to date! Important Event Details:🏃‍♀️ Untimed fun run – All walkers, runners, and joggers are welcome!🚶‍♂️ Open course – The event takes place on public roads, so you are responsible for obeying all traffic laws and being aware of your surroundings.🆔 ID required – Bring a valid ID or driver’s license. You don’t need to be 21 to participate, but you must be 21+ to enjoy the beer 🍻. Underage participants will receive a token for a non-alcoholic beverage 🍹.🌧️ Rain or shine – The event will go on, no matter the weather!✨ Limited registration – To ensure the best experience, registration is limited to the size of the taproom. Sign up today to guarantee your spot!Keep an eye on your inbox – we’ll send final event details and reminders the week of the event, including anything else you need to know to participate. Questions? Reach out to us at: miguel@breweryrunningseries.com Let’s run, drink, and give back together at Culture Brewing on Saturday, August 30! 🌟 #RunFarDrinkLocal #BreweryRunningSeries #RunCA #LifeIsBrewtiful Information Source: California Brewery Running Series® | eventbrite

This site-specific work explores the fragility of the Earth’s ecosystem, as well as the destruction of the forest and its potential for regeneration. The sculpture celebrates the beauty of wood in its natural state and emphasizes its potential as a reusable and renewable resource. California-based Japanese American artist Mineo Mizuno’s site-specific sculpture, titled Homage to Nature, is crafted from fallen timber gathered in the forests of the Sierra Nevada, where the artist lives and works. Views of the San Gabriel Mountains in the background will frame the work. The sculpture explores the fragility of the Earth’s ecosystem, as well as the destruction of the forest and its potential for regeneration. Homage to Nature celebrates the beauty of wood in its natural state and emphasizes its potential as a reusable and renewable resource. Using yakisugi (shou sugi), a traditional Japanese method of wood preservation known in the West as burnt timber cladding, the charred surfaces of the reclaimed timber in the sculpture speak not only to fire’s destructive power but also to its ability to reinvigorate the land. As a companion and response to the sculpture, a “fire landscape” will be planted near the sculpture to mimic new growth that occurs naturally after a fire. This new sculpture marks the culmination of a series of installations by the artist designed to reflect on The Huntington’s collections and link the gardens and art galleries. Homage to Nature will be unveiled on May 25, 2024, and will remain on view for five years.

Spectrum 14 is a calibrated array of prisms that cast a dazzling display of luminous color across the Museum’s rotunda. Bands of spectral light traverse the space in relation to the sun, which follow a slightly different arc through the sky every day. Over time, Ross’s work changes in response to Earth’s rotational orbit, connecting us to the premodern experience of astronomical observation and calculation that defined cycles of days, seasons, and rituals. This project was commissioned for PST ART as part of the exhibition Lumen: The Art and Science of Light. This is the second “Rotunda Commission,” a series of art installations inspired by the Getty Museum’s collection, architecture, and site.

In the early decades of the 20th century, automobile ownership saw tremendous growth in the United States—with one motor vehicle per every five Americans by 1929—and a new motoring landscape evolved to accommodate the increase in car travel. For over a century, civil engineers, automotive designers, architects, and graphic artists have worked, often without credit, to create highway systems and the vehicles that traverse them, along with standardized signage and roadside amenities that have become so commonplace that they are largely taken for granted. Modern and contemporary artists, however, have long noticed and been inspired by the world in which the automobile operates and have responded to it in their work. Eyes on the Road brings the often-overlooked “art” of the highway together with artistic representations of this visual culture, highlighting the role of the car in shaping the country’s built environment and drawing new attention to the world around us.

In 2025, the Norton Simon Museum marks the 50th anniversary of its founding in 1975. The exhibition Retrospect: 50 Years at the Norton Simon Museum, on view in the main-level Focus Gallery from February 14, 2025, to January 12, 2026, celebrates five decades of art, education, research and community. Coinciding with the Exterior Improvement Project, which will transform the Museum’s gardens and grounds, Retrospect offers not only a reflective view of the past but also one of the horizon for decades to come.

Over the past four decades, Shanghai-born, Marin County–based artist Zheng Chongbin (b. 1961) has cultivated a unique practice that engages with the driving concepts and aesthetics of the Light and Space movement and East Asia’s tradition of ink painting. Educated in both traditional Chinese figurative painting and installation and performance art, Zheng synthesizes these seemingly disparate practices into unprecedented signature painting and video techniques. Zheng Chongbin: Golden State is a focused presentation that features two video installation pieces coupled with painted and printed works. Through abstract forms and distorted views of California’s natural landscape, Zheng explores water, light, and movement in his signature works.

The Broad presents Jeffrey Gibson: the space in which to place me, a special exhibition of the artist’s multidimensional work, adapted from its original presentation at the U.S. Pavilion at the 60th Venice Biennale in 2024, where Jeffrey Gibson was the first Indigenous artist to represent the United States with a solo exhibition. Gibson’s first single-artist museum exhibition in Southern California, The Broad’s presentation includes over thirty artworks joyously affirming the artist’s radically inclusive vision. The exhibition will highlight Gibson’s distinct use of geometric design and saturated color alongside references to 19th and 20th century foundational American documents and modern music, critiquing systemic injustices and imagining a more equitable future. The show will be on view in the museum’s first-floor galleries from May 10 through September 28, 2025.