Best Activities To Do This Weekend in L.A. - July 8

Now that you have had a few days off from the holidays, keep the fun going with our list of great weekend activities. Naturally, Los Angeles never slows down, so for all that was going on last weekend, this is just as busy. Here is a rundown of some of the best ways to spend your next few days in LA.

LA Food Fest
Exposition Park
700 Exposition Park Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
www.lafoodfest.com

The South Lawn at Exposition Park will be lined with dozens and dozens of vendors ranging from street fare to gourmet cuisine for the seventh annual LA Food Fest. The three-day event includes a few different ticket options, depending on how much you plan on eating and drinking. However, with participants being some of the most revered culinary craftsmen in the Southland, you'll be eating well after you have hit your stomach limit. Considering the kind of culinary diversity Los Angeles is known for, the footprint will showcase a well-balanced, globally eclectic collection of eats. Of course no meal is complete without the drink, as the Fest will offer the same culinary vision with their beer/wine/cocktail program for the weekend. With a $69 option that allows for endless bites from all vendors, you had better come hungry.

Amoeba Records
6400 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 245-6400
www.amoeba.com

While there is room for debate, when it comes to must-see destinations in Los Angeles, Amoeba on Sunset continues to be an anchor for both visitors and natives alike. The landmark is widely regarded as a beacon of independently owned and operated music retail stores, but Amoeba is much more than a place to score some records. Regularly hosting exclusive in-store performances, every week the potential for musical discovery is real. With one of the biggest collections of mixed media anywhere, if you should happen to not find what you are looking for in the gigantic space, they'll order it for you no matter how obscure. CDs, vinyl, books, magazines, VHS tapes, blu-ray DVDs, movies, music, literature and art are all tangible and endless at Amoeba.
 

Indoor Climbing Gym
Hangar 18
2599 E Willow St.
Signal Hill, CA 90755
(562) 981-3200
www.climbhangar18.com

Looking for a way to not only work up a sweat and experience a bit of adrenaline in a controlled, comfortable environment? Hangar 18 has a few locations throughout the Southland boasting state of the art rock wall and climbing scenarios built to test varied levels of experienced climbers. From the enthusiast to the beginner, every visitor gets to chance to test their skill, their strength, and their nerve in a way that keeps the experience fun. While the view is not as spectacular, the safety factor and

Louis C.K.
The Forum
3900 W Manchester Blvd.
Inglewood, CA 90305
(310) 330-7300
www.louisck.net

There are a few comedic voices that currently are regarded as leading authorities, people that the rest of the comedic world holds in the highest of regard. Louis C.K. is not only a comic's comic, he's an everyone comic. An insightful blend of sharp observation mixed with an ability to have a laugh at his own expense, Louis C.K.'s brand of humor is universally applauded for good reason. Anchored in common sense, Louis' stories have the kind of wit that feel like a bar top conversation. It just so happens this conversation is happening with thousands crammed into the Forum and hanging onto every word. This is a hot ticket and worth every single penny.
 

The DUB Show
Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 S Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
www.dubshowtour.com

Every weekend in Southern California, there is some kind of automotive event. Considering that kind of prevalence, it's a big deal when an automotive event stands out. The summer tour stop of the Dub Show combines high-end exotics with the artistically-driven craftsmanship of the lowrider to create an automotive event that is pure eye candy. With plenty of horsepower in the building, visitors can explore a comprehensive collection of cars from all over the world in between set from some of hip hop music's biggest stars. With performances from Schoolboy Q, Desiigner, and 50 Cent to name a few, this is one of the biggest car shows of the year and has been for 17 years running.