It’s L.A.’s birthday
Elvis, Chumash Indians, mountain men, movies, Legos, LGBTQ pride, swimming pools and Los Angeles’ 237th birthday can be part of your weekend.
Newport Beach
Bring your own pool floatie to Dive-in Movie Night when the liveaction “Jungle Book” will be shown at Fashion Island Hotel. Popcorn, movie snacks and beverages are available for purchase. When: Arrive at 7 p.m. for the film, which starts at sundown (about 8 p.m.) Aug. 24 Cost, info: Hotel guests free; everyone else. $10. Family-friendly, but the film has scenes that could be scary for kids. No dogs. (877) 591-9145, lat.ms/ fashionisledivein
Lompoc
La Purísima Mission State Historic Park hosts two events: the Mountain Men Encampment and Village Days. Members of the American Mountain Men demonstrate frontier skills. At Tule Village, you can learn to play Chumash Indian games and see soapstone bead carving and basket weaving. When: Mountain Men, 10 a.m. Aug. 24 and 25. Village, 11 a.m. Aug. 25 Cost, info: Free; $6 for parking. Family-friendly. Dogs on leash OK. (805) 733-3713 Mountain Men, lat.ms/mountainmen; Village Days, lat.ms/villagedays
Los Angeles
Celebrate L.A.’s founding 237 years ago at Los Angeles City Birthday at Olvera Street and El Pueblo Historical Monument. Music and dance exhibitions include folklórico and cultural styles; presentations will cover different parts of L.A.’s history. Its six museums are free. A nine-mile Heritage Walk from San Gabriel Mission to El Pueblo begins at 6 a.m. When: 9 a.m. Aug. 25 Cost, info: Free. Familyfriendly. Only service animals are permitted in museums. (213) 485-8388, lat.ms/LAbirthday
Santa Barbara
Singer-songwriter Dev and “American Idol” contestant Ada Vox headline the Pacific Pride Festival at Chase Palm Park. RuPaul’s Drag Race and the Rainbow Girls will also perform. When: Noon, Aug. 25 Cost, info: Free. Dogs on leash OK. (805) 963-3636, lat.ms/pacificpride
Pasadena
If you’re into Legos, check out Brick Fest Live at the Pasadena Convention Center. Be inspired by Lego builds, play on a Lego miniature golf course, build a derby car and more. When: 10 a.m. Aug. 25 and 26
Cost, info: From $19 plus fees, children 2 and younger free. Service dogs only. (626) 795-9311, lat.ms/brickfest
Garden Grove
The 19th Elvis Festival on Historic Main Street celebrates the King as Elvis tribute artists perform songs from different eras of his career. The event helps support Patriots and Paws, which provides service dogs for veterans. When: 10 a.m. Aug. 26 Cost, info: Free. Family-friendly. Dogs not permitted in stage or seating areas. Dogs on leash on street OK. (714) 267-4657, lat.ms/19thelvisfest