Summer isn’t over yet, theres still tons of events in Los Angeles County this September 2016 to take advantage of yet another month of sun and fun. Don’t miss the LA County Fair, lobster festivals, a few more free concerts and tons more events with food, music and more fun.
The end of summer outdoor movies is coming but you still have the whole month of September to get your picnic on with delicious food trucks while you catch some classics. Let’s start the list of events with the can’t miss movies that are still popping up all over LA.
Street Food Cinema
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These Saturday night movie events include a live music, movie and food trucks. September 3rd: The Devil Wears Prada @ Glendale Central Park, Glendale September 3rd: Grease @ Will Rogers State Historic Park, Pacific Palisades September 10th: Chicago @ Glendale Central Park, Glendale September 10th: Bridesmaids @ Pointsettia Rec Park, West Hollywood September 17th: Close Encounters of the Third Kind @ Syd Kronenthal Park, Culver City September 17th: E.T. @ Marriott Golf Course, Manhattan Beach September 24th Pulp Fiction @ Exposition Park, Downtown September 24th: Who Framed Roger Rabbit @ Victory Park, Pasadena
Eat | See | Hear
eatseehear.com Saturday Nights, 5-10:30PM
More movies, bands and food trucks held on Saturday nights. September 3rd: The Hateful Eight @ Autry Museum in Griffith Park September 10th: Pretty in Pink @ Santa Monica High School Amphitheatre September 17th: Purple Rain @ Santa Monica High School Amphitheatre
Cinespa
cinespia.orgGates Open 6:45PM | Movie at 8:30PM
Movie, DJ before and after, free photo booth plus beer and wine is permitted. All held at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. The films sell out fast so get tickets ASAP September 3rd: Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds September 4th: True Romance September 10th: Sixteen Candles September 17th: Moonrise Kingdom
Rooftop Cinema Club
rooftopcinemaclub.com Showings throughout the week @ 8:15PM
Films are shown throughout the month at The Montalban in Hollywood. Thursday, Sept. 1st: Top Gun | Friday, Sept. 2nd: Pulp Fiction | Saturday, Sept. 3rd: Pretty Woman | Tuesday, Sept. 6th: Casablanca | Wednesday, Sept. 7th: Rushmore | Thursday, Sept. 8th: As Good As It Gets | Friday, Sept. 9th: The Godfather | Saturday, Sept. 10th: Scarface | Wednesday, Sept. 14th: Mommie Dearest | Thursday, Sept. 15th: Hollywood Pantages Presents: Hedwig and the Angry Itch | Friday, Sept. 16th: Hollywood Pantages Presents: Rent | Saturday, Sept. 17th: Hollywood Pantages Presents: Cabaret | Sunday, Sept. 18th: Hollywood Pantages Presents: An American In Paris | Monday, Sept. 19th: Hollywood Pantages Presents: Finding Neverland | Tuesday, Sept. 20th: Hollywood Pantages Presents: Dirty Dancing | Wednesday, Sept. 21st: The Dark Knight | Thursday, Sept. 22nd: Day For Night | Friday, Sept. 23rd: The Goonies | Tuesday, Sept. 27th: The Jungle Book | Wednesday, Sept. 28th: City of God | Thursday, Sept. 29th: The Birdcage | Friday, Sept. 30th: Romeo and Juliet
Skirball: Take Me Out To The Movies
Friday, September 16th Museum re-opens 6:30PM, Film begins 8:30PM skirball.org
Skirball Cultural Center is doing a series of outdoor screening movies titled Take Me Out to the Movies featuring some of the best baseball films that celebrate their new exhibition. To finish out the summer series they will be screening A League Of Their Own Friday, September 16th. Come early for the exhibits plus a DJ set, oversized games, ballpark concessions and fun.
Free Summer Concerts
Concerts on the Redondo Beach Pier
Now – September 3rd 6PM-8PMredondopier.com
Thursday, September 1st: Strange Days (Doors Tribute) Saturday, September 3rd: Danny Dean/Easter (Rockabilly/80’s Rock amp; Post-Punk)
Santa Monica Pier Twilight Concert Series
Now – September 8th Thursday Nights @ 7PM santamonicapier.org
September 1st: Unknown Moral Orchestra, Steady Holiday September 8th: Ohio Players, Holy Ghost
More Events…
LA County Fair
Friday, September 2nd – Sunday, September 25th lacf.com
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Enjoy thrilling rides, games, and TONS of food The fair will also offer 16 nights of music at the End of Summer Concert Series, featuring artists like Blondie, WAR, The Isley Brothers, Lee Brice, Gabriel Iglesias, and much more. New this year will be an ice-skating rink, interactive sports expo, Jurassic Planet and more exhibits and brands new rides. Dare to fair
Long Beach Greek Festival By The Sea
Saturday, September 3rd – Monday, September 5th Begins 12PM lbgreekfest.org
The Long Beach Greek Festival and Cultural Event is a community celebration of Hellenic culture. During the festival, our church grounds transform into a Grecian Village complete with all the best the Greeks have to offer. The festival includes authentic Greek dance performers, free Greek dance lessons, authentic Greek food and pastries, cooking lessons, full meals, beverages, vendor booths featuring an array of exotic gifts and artwork, a children’s carnival area, and continuous live Greek music provided by The Olympians
Long Beach New Blues Festival
Saturday, September 3rd – Sunday, September 4th newbluesfestival.com
Over 30 acts, on 2 stages, over 2 days enjoy the soothing blues music for Labor Day weekend. Artists include Bobby Rush, Lee Rocker, Big Llou Johnson, Bobby Cochran, Kingfish, Ray Goren, New Blues Revolution and more top notch acts. Browse the vendor booths, fill up on food trucks and other delicious bites and dance the day away. Don’t forget to bring blankets and folding chairs to make yourself comfortable
Fiesta Hermosa
Saturday, September 3rd – Monday, September 5th fiestahermosa.net
Touted as the largest arts and crafts fair in Southern California, Fiesta Hermosa features 300+ artists and crafters including photographers, painters, handcrafters, sculptors, jewelry makers and more. Check out the diverse food court with 18 different kinds of ethnic food, beer and wine garden, live music, carnival rides and more fun along the pier.
HBD LA 5K
Sunday, September 4th Race Starts 8PM blacklistla.city
HBD (Happy Birthday) LA 5K is a race celebrating the birthday of the City of Los Angeles. Taking place on LA’s actual birthday, September 4th, this race represents a true expression of love and appreciation for Los Angeles. Starting at La Plaza , near the site where Los Angeles was declared a city in 1781, the race features both a scenic and historic route under the night sky against Downtown LA’s bright lights. This race is presented by BlacklistLA, a non-profit organization that aims to engage the Los Angeles community in exciting athletic events.
Burbank International Film Festival
Wednesday, September 7th – Sunday, September 11th burbankfilmfest.org
The Burbank International Film Festival received a record breaking 750 submissions this year from independent filmmakers across the world. Screenings will be held at the Burbank AMC in Downtown. The weekend will include screenings of films submitted plus several anniversary screenings including Top Gun, Willy Wonka amp; The Chocolate Factory and Aliens. Special events include after parties and a closing night dinner and awards gala.
The Original Long Beach Lobster Festival
Friday, September 9th – Sunday, September 10th Fri: 5-10PM; Sat amp; Sun: 12-10PM originallobsterfestival.com
The lobsters are coming to the Rainbow Lagoon in Long Beach for the 20th annual Lobster Festival. The fun includes a karaoke lounge Friday and Saturday night from 6-10PM, dance floor and lessons, live sports tent, line-dancing Sunday, live entertainment, kids stage, inflatable bounces and more. This is more than just a chance to chow down on delicious lobster, the fun includes carnival games, more food, arts amp; crafts booths and plenty more to explore.
California Beer Festival
Saturday, September 10th - Sunday, September 11th Sat. 12:30-5PM; Sun. 11:30AM-5:30PM californiabeerfestival.com
The Legendary California Beer Festival (CBF) is coming back to San Dimas for the Annual California Beer Festival at beautiful Frank G. Bonelli Park in San Dimas with TWO DAYS of fun, sun and suds The only thing better than enjoying the Lakeside View, is enjoying the scenery while surrounded by live entertainment, flavorful food and of course, Great Craft Beer Saturday is craft beer heaven with samples from all across the beer spectrum (85 different breweries) plus live entertainment. Sunday is Sunday Funday in the park for families with more beer, music and free admission for kids 12 and under.
Los Angeles Zoo | Roaring Nights: 80s Night
Friday, September 16th 7PM-11PM lazoo.org/roaringnights
You’ll have a radical time playing vintage video games, dancing and singing along to some old school jams and of course learning all about amazing creatures – dinosaurs. Not only will you go back to the time of Crocodile Dundee for this event, youll also travel 65 million years to the mighty Mesozoic era, with the chance to get up close to 17 life-size, lifelike ancient crocodilians and other dinosaurs that roar, snarl, spit, and do other dinosaur things, for an adventure thats even better at night. How totally gnarly is that?
LA River Boat Race
Saturday, September 17th 10AM paddleguru.com
Presented by L.A. River Expeditions, the 3rd Annual LA River Boat races offers people a new way to enjoy the river and its recreational and educational potential. Even first-time paddlers who dont own a boat. This is a unique urban paddling experience now in its third year, don’t miss out Experts, beginners, families, singles, all welcome. Slots are limited, so sign up now.
Moompetam: Native American Festival
Saturday, September 17th – Sunday, September 18th 9AM-5PM aquariumofpacific.org
Native American culture is brought to the forefront at the Aquarium of the Pacific Moompetam Festival in Long Beach. You will get exposed to multiple Native American cultures for an entire weekend through art, Native American music, basket weaving, dance and many other experiences unique to Native American culture.
Long Beach Folk Revival Festival
Saturday, September 17th 11AM-11PM folkrevivalfestival.com
This family-friendly music festival will have something for everyone and in addition to the great music, all your favorites from last year are back including the Pie Eating Contest, Kids Area with Crafts, Music, Games, amp; the Instrument Petting Zoo, Craft Brews on tap amp; Gourmet Food Trucks amp; booths, Beard amp; Mustache Contest, Open Bluegrass Jam, Deering Banjo Contest, amp; more. General admission is $40 and VIP is $75 which includes access to separate bar with exclusive craft beer and cocktails plus a great view of the main stage.
Redondo Beach Lobster Festival
Friday, September 23rd – Sunday, September 25th Fri. 6PM-11PM; Sat. 12-11PM; Sun. 12-8PM lobsterfestival.com
Now in its 21st year, the Redondo Beach Lobster Festival is the areas best outdoor event of the year. This waterfront festival will serve fresh Maine lobster dinners, plus Steak and Lobster Dinners featuring Certified Angus Beef ® Center-Cut New York Strip Steak and Maine Lobster Tail or a stand-alone 12 oz. Certified Angus Beef ® Center-Cut New York Strip Steak dinner. The fun includes live bands all weekend long, stand up paddleboard lessons on Saturday and Sunday, kiddie area with face painting and balloon art and tons of exhibitors.
Music Tastes Good
Friday, September 23rd – Sunday, September 25th mtglb.co
This music and food festival in Downtown Long Beach features dozens of artists all weekend long. Single day tickets range from $25 to $75. Check out the lineup of performers all weekend long and get ready to experience Long Beach the way it should – great music and great food bringing people together.
Abbot Kinney Festival
Sunday, September 25th 10AM-6PM abbotkinney.org
The Abbot Kinney Festival takes place along a mile-long stretch of the world-famous Abbot Kinney Boulevard, arguably the coolest block in America. The eclectic boutiques, artisan eateries and influential art galleries infuse the festival with a local flavor that makes this event unique and not to be missed. Held on the last Sunday in September, the day of fun food trucks, free admission, beer gardens, live music, kids rides and games in beautiful sunny Venice.
Wiggle Waggle Walk
Sunday, September 25th 8AM-12PM pasadenahumane.org
The 18th Annual Wiggle Waggle Walk raises money for the Pasadena Humane Society amp; SPCA. Bring your furry friend to this family-friendly event including a 1K or 3K walk around the beautiful Rose Bowl. Animal lovers and four legged friends alike will come together for a great cause, prizes, fun and camaraderie. There will be prizes for the top fundraiser, top donor, top team and a canine couture costume contest
Dumplings amp; Beer Fest
Thursday, September 29th 6PM-9:30PM sangabrielcity.com
The San Gabriel Dumpling amp; Beer Fest is the city’s local twist on Oktoberfest. This unique local event will feature dumpling vendors and craft beer tastings in the citys historic Mission District, plus live entertainment. Admission to the festival is free and beer-tasting wristbands are available for purchase online. Come hungry – food will be available for purchase directly from food vendors and trucks at the event.
Have an event that we missed? Tell us about it in the comments Let us know whats going on in your neck of LA County this September 2016