July 4th, Anime Expo & El Tráfico

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Arts & Culture

Los Angeles is home to a world-class collection of museums and cultural attractions. Best of all, you can view masterpieces at LA museums for free! From automotive to natural history museums, read our guide to more than 20 of the best museums in LA with free admission.

This week's cultural events include the Anime Expo at LACC; July 4th screenings at Hollywood Forever and the Academy Museum; a night market in historic Leimert Park Village; and the unveiling of the Charters of Freedom monument, the first one in California.

Anime Expo (July 4-7)

Anime Expo brings together fans and industry from Japan, the U.S. and all over the world to the Los Angeles Convention Center in Downtown LA for the largest celebration of Japanese pop culture in North America!

• Leimert Park Night Market (July 3)
• Cinespia: "Rocky" + Fireworks - Hollywood Forever (July 4)
• "Xanadu" - Academy Museum (July 4)
• First Fridays - Abbot Kinney (July 5)
• Charters of Freedom Monument Unveiling - Reagan Library (July 4)

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Concerts

With LA’s legendary summer weather in full effect, there are outdoor shows a go-go across the city! Highlights for the first week of July include three nights of suave crooner Harry Connick Jr. at the Hollywood Bowl; pop-punk pillars Blink-182 at SoFi Stadium; and countless indoor shows citywide.

Harry Connick Jr - Hollywood Bowl (July 2-4)
Harry Connick, Jr headlines one of LA's greatest summer traditions, the July 4th Fireworks Spectacular at the Hollywood Bowl. The GRAMMY and Emmy Award winner and his band will perform at the Bowl over three nights, accompanied by Thomas Wilkins and the LA Phil. Tickets are now on sale - kids 12 and under are half-price!

• New Kids on the Block - Kia Forum (July 5)
• Pansy Division - Lodge Room (July 5)
• Blink-182 - SoFi Stadium (July 6)
• Blushing - The Moroccan Lounge (July 6)
• Redd Kross - Alex's Bar (July 6)

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Family

Whether you’re looking for educational activities, entertainment ideas, or merely want to enjoy the outdoors, LA has it all - and it’s at your fingertips all year long. Here’s a look at top family-friendly and exceedingly fun things to do in the City of Angels.

July 4th Block Party - Gloria Molina Grand Park
Gloria Molina Grand Park presents one of its signature events, the Fourth of July Block Party, from 4pm to 9:30pm! This year’s event features arts activities, sports games, live music and dance, with dozens of LA’s favorite food trucks and DJs spinning hip-hop, reggaeton, funk and more. Enjoy the Gloria Molina Grand Park Ferris Wheel and an innovative drone show by Grizzly Entertainment. This is a FREE, inclusive event for all ages and backgrounds, fostering connections, allyship and mutual support. Celebrate the Fourth and experience the true spirit of community!

• Marina del Rey July 4th Fireworks
• July 4th Spectacular - Cabrillo Beach
• July 4th Celebration - Six Flags Magic Mountain (July 4-6)
• Enchanted Toyshop - Bob Baker Marionette Theater (July 5-7)
• Drop-In Workshop: Claymation - Academy Museum (July 6)

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Nightlife

From Motown On Mondays to Brunch Electronik, it's an amazing week of nightclubs and concerts in LA!

Afrojack - Hollywood Palladium (July 3)
With “2 The Moon,” his latest collaboration with Pitbull and Ne-Yo, and a new single from Afroki, his collab with Steve Aoki, Afrojack heads to the Hollywood Palladium on Wednesday night. Catch the superstar Dutch DJ play a four-hour set to start the holiday weekend.

• Hunx & His Punx - Lodge Room (July 3)
• Ara Ara: Ghost Data - 1720 (July 4)
• Dávila 666 - The Paramount (July 4)
• Deep House Brunch - Catalina Cruises (July 4)
• Brunch Electronik - Exposition Park (July 6)

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