- August 2: Twilight Dance Series at the Santa Monica Pier
Head down to the Gibson Stage on the Santa Monica Pier for a cool night of dance and music sponsored by Amoeba Music. Tonight's theme is Zydeco and Western Soul. Queen Ida and her Zydeco Band and the Hacienda Brothers will perform.- Time: 7:30pm
- Phone: (310) 458-8900
- Directions and Parking Information
- This performance is free.
- August 3: Friday Night Jazz at LACMA
The George Kahn Quintet performs at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art as part of their ongoing Friday Night Jazz series that runs every Friday from April to November. Performances take place in the museum's central courtyard. Get there early to grab a good seat.- Time: 6pm to 8pm
- Phone: (323) 857-6115
- This performance is free.
- August 4: Screening of Pee-wee's Big Adventure at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Pee-wee's bicycle has been stolen and that is a crime that cannot be allowed to stand. Paul Reubens stars as the infamous Pee-wee.- Time: gates open at 7:30pm, film begins at 9pm
- Phone: (323) 857-6115
- Tickets are $10.
- August 4: Barbara Morrision and Friends at One Colorado
Jazz and blues singer Barbara Morrison performs in the Courtyard at One Colorado in Old Pasadena. Tonight’s program is a concert of jazz standards with Evan’s Mixed Bag, a nine-piece orchestra led by trombonist Evan Pigford.- Time: 9pm
- Address: 1 W Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105
- Map to One Colorado
- Phone: (626) 564-1066
- This event is free.
- August 4-5: The 14th Annual Long Beach Crawfish Festival
The hot spice of Zydeco and New Orleans music pumps up the eardrums while tons of crawfish cooked up by master Cajun chefs take care of the stomach. There's also a children's stage which makes this a great event for the whole family.- Time:
- Aug 4: 12pm - 12am
- Aug 5: 12pm - 11pm
- Address:
- Event: 400 Shoreline Village Dr, Long Beach, CA 90802
- Parking: Long Beach Convention Center, 300 Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802
- Map to the Crawfish Festival
- Phone: (562) 495-5959
- Tickets: $15
- $2 Ticket Coupon
- Time:
- August 5: Amy Raasch at Molly Malone's
Uber-talented singer-songwriter Amy Raasch heats up the stage at Molly Malone's. She's followed by Loop!Station at 9pm and Smug at 10:15pm.- Time: 8pm
- Address: 575 South Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
- Map to Molly Malone's
- Phone: (626) 564-1066
- Tickets: $10
- August 9: Twilight Dance Series at the Santa Monica Pier
Head down to the Gibson Stage on the Santa Monica Pier for a cool night of dance and music sponsored by Amoeba Music. Tonight's theme is Spiritual Hip Hop. Arrested Development and the Agape International Choir will perform.- Time: 7:30pm
- Phone: (310) 458-8900
- Directions and Parking Information
- This performance is free.
- Through Aug 31: Pageant of the Masters
The Pageant of the Masters continues. This stunningly unique event features live performers posing in giant "living pictures" recreating famous paintings in perfect detail. This year's theme is Young at Heart.- Time: 8:30pm, 7 nights a week.
- Place: Festival of Arts, 650 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- Tickets: $20 on up. They sell out fast.
- Get Tickets: Buy Direct
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