Looking for something entertaining to do this weekend? With summer in full swing, we have a list of ideas for you to help beat the heat. Enjoy!
1.
Where/When: The Echo, Thursday, 8:30 p.m.
Why Go: The Echo and KXLU present a night of music featuring Abe Vigoda, Parenthetical Girls, Extra Life and Sam Mickens. Must be 18 or older to attend.
Pricing: $8 in advance, $10 day of show.
2.
Where/When: The Echoplex, Friday, 9 p.m.
Why Go: Check out this legendary voice in person. Must be 18 or older. Doors open at 8 p.m.
Pricing: $22 for advance seating; $17 advance general/standing.
3.
Where/When: Elysian Park, Saturday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Why Go: Get some fresh air and exercise while learning about the history of the eastern end of the park. Reservations are required and can be made through an email to: ephs@HistoricEchoPark.org.
Pricing: Free to EPHS members and $5 for everyone else.
4.
Where/When: Heritage Square Museum, Saturday, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Why Go: This week’s film is “Badlands of Dakota” (1941), featuring Robert Stack, Ann Rutherford, Lon Chaney Jr., Frances Farmer, Addison Richards and Richard Dix.
Pricing: Free for members, $10 general admission.
5.
Where/When: Galco's Soda Pop Stop, Sunday, 5-8 p.m.
Why Go: Enjoy live music, an auction and of course a sampling of a variety of sodas, including new flavors. All proceeds go to benefit the Southwest Museum.
Pricing: $12.
We’re always looking for new events in the area, so please feel free to let us know of anything on the horizon that we should include on the calendar. Just share your ideas in our comment box below.
