Cirque Berzerk
When: Through July 5
Where: Los Angeles State Historic Park
What: Enter the psychedelic and sinister, Burning Man style world of this 35-member adult alternative circus troupe.
Americafest
When: July 4
Where: Rose Bowl
What: This has been called 'the granddaddy of fireworks shows.' Chill out in Pasadena and then end your day with a spectacular show in the evening.
Fireworks and Fogerty
When: July 4
Where: Hollywood Bowl
What: John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival fame performs. And after the concert, the sky fills with fireworks.
Outfest
When: July 9-19
Where: Various venues
What: The LA gay and lesbian film festival showcases films, videos, panels and awards.
Lotus Festival
When: July 10-12
Where: Echo Park, Park Ave. between Glendale Ave. and Echo Park Blvd.
What: The festival celebrates Asian and Pacific Islander cultures and includes a flower show, dragon-boat races, art and ethnic food. Note: this year's festival has been cancelled. Please check their website for updates and possible future events.
Chinatown Art Nights
When: July 11
Where: Various galleries
What: An evening art walk through the alleyways and courtyards of Chinatown and its 32 cutting edge art galleries.
Pictures of the Year International
When: July 11-October
Where: The Annenberg Space for Photography
What: This young LA arts center hosts its second show--a roundup of photojournalists and visual editors who won one of the oldest, most prestigious photojournalism competitions in the world.
Edge Fest
When: July 13 (and July 22)
Where: Autry National Center of the American West, Griffith Park Campus.
What: This annual event showcases the work of LA-based theater artists, the Los Angeles History Project and the Los Angeles Future Project.
Bastille Day LA Festival 2009
When: July 14
Where: Elysian Park
What: Vive LA France! Pay tribute to this special French holiday with market vendors, sidewalk cafes, French food and wine, and street performers.
Los Angeles Career Fair
When: July 14
Where: The Radisson Hotel at Los Angeles Airport
What: Find the right job for you. An array of industries and employers will be represented, including banking, advertising and tourism.
