Los Angeles August 2020 Events

Experience rich culture, good food, good music, and great vibes at the Jerk Chicken Fest! Delicious dishes like jerk chicken, jerk pork, jerk shrimp, jerk fish, and more! In addition to authentic eats, there will also be a line up of live performances from renewed international artists. This free festival has a goal of spreading of cultural awareness; it will also feature, costumes, animals from the Caribbean, an organic farmers market, and more!

Beer tasting at the L.A. Zoo is always a fun experience! Held at the Los Angeles Zoo in Griffith Park, there will be 50 breweries in attendance for this awesome event. Pair some delicious pub-style grubs from various vendors and listen to live music, zookeeper talks on the different animals there and a few animal encounters! The event is 21 and over and a memorable way to spend a summer night.

If you want to experience the finest in food and drink culture in the City of Angels, you have to attend the city’s biggest food and wine festival! Considered an “epicurean” event, guests will experience wines from top wineries and food from famous chefs. The festival goes on for a few days across a variety of venues in Los Angeles.

It's no secret that fashion is a pretty big deal in LA, so it's the perfect place for a fashion festival! The 3-day event will feature hands-on masterclasses, thought-provoking panel discussions, daily screenings of fashion films, workshops, pop-ups, lectures, stimulating experiences, and more. There's free registration for most events, but additional tickets will soon be available here!

For 33 years, long beach has hosted an annual jazz festival with a great line up of top artists. Enjoy a range of R&B and jazz music in a beautiful grassy lagoon setting. In addition to great music, vendors will be selling food, music, and art. VIP seating is also available for a better view of performances. Tickets range between $65-$235.

Back for the 10th year bigger and better, the Taste of Brews event is one that you  won't want to miss! Taste some of the best craft beers and select hard ciders, seltzers, and kombucha. There will also be food from some of the best restaurants in the area. Tickets for the 4-hour session (noon to 4pm) starts at $40, and tickets are $30 for the 3-hour session (1pm to 4pm); prices will increase at the gate. Admission includes beer tastes, drinking water, and live entertainment.

Let the force be with you! Celebrate Star Wars at this 3-day convention with immersive exhibits, an interactive show floor, screenings, vendors, celebrity guests, panel discussions, costumes, and more! Tickets are $35 a day for kids and $75 a day for adults; they can be purchased online.