Los Angeles County Calendar of Events

World of Barbie Through Sep. 4

Discover, explore, and revel in the iconic Barbie® doll’s lifestyle and many careers through a wide selection of exciting and interactive activities. 395 Santa Monica Place www.theworldofbarbie.com

Boat Cinema Through Sep. 9

Reserve a mini electric boat or grab a ticket to sit on the boat cinema beach for the film. Pack a picnic or we can have one on your boat prepared for you, but come ready for a summer night on the water with incredible films, food, music and even our one-of-a-kind Canoe Concessions offering boat side service and pizza delivery! Castaic Lake, Los Angeles www.boatcinema.com

Anime Expo July 1-4

Panels, special events and plenty of cosplay. Thousands of fans come to celebrate the quirky art and culture of anime as figureheads and stars of the industry visit to speak and sign autographs. Plus, a massive wing of the convention is set aside specifically for gaming—both electronic and card-based.

Sat-Mon 10am-Mid, Tue 10am-5pm / LA Convention Center www.anime-expo.org

Los Angeles Live Score Film Festival July 8

Watch chamber ensemble Helix Collective perform commissioned original scores at this festival of indie short films.

Barnsdall Art Park & Hollyhock House, Los Feliz www.lalsff.org

Hawaiian Gardens Car Show July 8

Co-sponsored by Compas SE, Tovar Restorations, Murguia Classic Cars and Restoration. Please come and support the City of Hawaiian Gardens Youth Non-Profit Organizations.

11am-5pm / Pharis Fedde Jr. High School Grounds

562-420-2641 x254 / www.hgcity.org

South El Monte Community Bike Ride July 8

Bring your bike and helmet and join the city council in an 8-mile bike ride around the city.

8:30am / South El Monte Community Center

626-579-2043 / www.cityofsouthelmonte.org

Compliments of Cris Epstein

Engel & Volkers Westlake Village

Cris.Epstein@evrealestate.com

818-269-4377 | DRE 01385089

Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ+ Film Festival July 13-23

Outfest programs give artists, filmmakers and entertainment professionals the opportunity to discover their voice, provide the pathways to the visibility of their work by all members of the public, and assure that their legacy will live on for generations to come. www.outfestla.org

Colorado Street Bridge Party July 15

Live music; dancing; vintage and rare cars; children’s activities; festive foods from local eateries; craft beers; specialty cocktails; hand-picked wine varietals and so much more! All proceeds support the mission of Pasadena Heritage to identify, preserve and protect the historic, architectural and cultural resources of the City of Pasadena.

6-11:30pm / Colorado Street Bridge, Pasadena www.pasadenaheritage.org/bridgeparty

Lotus Festival July 15-16

Expect plenty of food, music, dragon boat races, lantern launches and— fingers crossed—the lotus flower beds in full bloom. The historic event celebrates the contributions of Asian-Americans to L.A., and this year, the 42nd, will honor the Indonesian community.

Sat 12-8pm, Sun 12-7pm / Echo Park Lake 213-202-2700 / www.laparks.org/lotusfestival

Manhattan Beach Open Tennis Tournament July 20-23

The tournament is sure to provide a fun-filled weekend of competition for everyone!

Live Oak Park Tennis Courts & Mira Costa Tennis Courts 310-802-5432 / www.manhattanbeach.gov

Midsummer Scream July 28-30

Ghouls, goblins, the undead and fans of the macabre will see some of the biggest names in the genre lead panels, sign autographs and pose for pictures—all in between shopping the best horror merch in town and taking in the grade-A blood-curdling cosplay, of course. There’ll be hundreds of vendors on-site with spooky trinkets, antiques and collectors items.

Long Beach Convention Center www.midsummerscream.org