KCRW's World Festival: ¡VIVA MEXICO!
When: Sep. 19, 7 p.m.
Where: Hollywood Bowl
What: In its 12th year, this collaborative event between KCRW and the Hollywood Bowl has showcased amazing artists from all over the world on six Sundays through September. This last show hosted by DJ Raul Campos features Ozomatli, Mexican Institute Of Sound and Mariachi Reyna De Los Angeles.
9th Annual Precious® Cheese Italian Feast of San Gennaro Los Angeles
When: Sep. 24-26, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Where: 1651 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood
What: This event celebrating Italian culture was inspired by New York's oldest, largest street festival (San Gennaro). Co-founders Adam Carolla and Jimmy Kimmel will lord over the food, music, rides, games and more. General admission is $5. Kids 12 and under enter for free.
Symphonic Jazz Orchestra
When: Sep. 25, 8 p.m.
Where: Royce Hall, UCLA, Westwood
What: Catch the 67-person ensemble--the only in this country dedicated to this genre of symphonic jazz. Blending American jazz with European orchestration, the ensemble will be conducted by Mitch Glickman and include guests like George Duke and Luciana Souza.
Abbot Kinney Festival
When: Sep. 26, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Abbot Kinney Blvd. in Venice
What: The 26th annual Abbot Kinney Festival showcases over 100 local businesses on Venice’s central boulevard. The vibe is mostly environmentally conscious, health-oriented, animal-friendly, arty and great for families and people who enjoy outdoor activities.
The LA County Fair
When: Sep. 4-Oct. 3
Where: Fairplex in Pomona
What: This rustic annual event offers fun for the whole family and a break from LA city life. Pet farm animals, listen to music and watch Clydesdale horses perform.
LA Kings Hockey Pre-Season Games
When: Sep. 22-Oct. 3
Where: Staples Center, Downtown
What: Before all the drama and thrills of regular hockey season begin for the season, check out our local team’s pre-season home games.
Los Angeles Irish Film Festival
When: Sep. 30-Oct. 3
Where: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at Linwood Dunn Theatre and American Cinematheque at Aero Theatre in Santa Monica
What: This young film festival is only in its second year. It celebrates the Irish passion for story telling in film and the culture’s ancient heritage through film.
LA Dodgers Baseball Games
When: Through October
Where: Dodger Stadium, Elysian Park
What: Dodger blue spirit is alive and well in Los Angeles as baseball season zooms into action.
LA Galaxy Men's Soccer
When: Through October 24
Where: Home Depot Center, Carson
What: Come see star strikers Landon Donovan and the whole team of Los Angeles Galaxy players during their home games.
Fallen Fruit Presents EATLACMA
When: Through November 11
Where: Los Angeles County Museum of Art
What: A year-long investigation into food, art, politics and culture, EATLACMA is a collaborative project between LACMA and Fallen Fruit. As part of it, artists gardens are planted and harvested at the museum while hands-on public events take place. The entire work culminates in a day-long event in November through which over 50 artists and collectives re-imagine the museum and its galleries.
