Summer boogie

Eat tacos and Japanese food, watch film premieres and concerts, or get active with hiking and boogie boarding.

Los Angeles

See world premieres at the LGBTQ film festival Outfest. Films will be screened at a dozen venues throughout downtown L.A., Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Many are followed by Q&A sessions. When: Check website for show times and locations. July 18-28 Cost, info: $16 for regular screenings. Some films may not be suitable for children. No dogs. (213) 480-7065, festival.outfest .org/2019/

Los Angeles

Roam the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens at Roaring Nights, a summer music series with live ’80s music and DJs. Enjoy cocktails and food-truck fare while watching animal feedings and listening to talks by zookeepers. When: 6 p.m. July 19 Cost, info: $21. 21 and older only. No dogs. (323) 644-9115, lazoo.org/roar ingnights

Palos Verdes

Stroll the rolling hills near the George F. Canyon Nature Center on a 1.8-mile nighttime hike with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. You’ll see twinkling city lights from afar and, with luck, nocturnal creatures such as great horned and barn owls. Bring a flashlight and reserve a spot in advance. When: 8:30 p.m. July 19 Cost, info: $12. Ages 9 and older. Dogs OK. (310) 541-7613, lat.ms/PVhike

Los Angeles

Explore Little Tokyo with Delicious Little Tokyo on a weekend of food tastings, classes and demonstrations. On the lineup are a food walking tour with the Little Tokyo Historical Society, a sake and food pairing class and more than 20 other events. When: Check website for event times and locations. July 19 and 20 Cost, info: Events from free to $150, with most in the $5 to $20 range. Family friendly, but some events involve alcohol. Service dogs only indoors. (213) 365-0605, golittletokyo.com/ delicious/

San Clemente

Brush up on your surfing, try tandem boogie boarding and watch lifeguards compete in sporting contests at the San Clemente Ocean Festival. Kids’ activities include a fishing clinic, rubber duck race and more. Advance sign-ups encouraged for all events, which take place beside the San Clemente Pier. When: Check website for event times. July 20 and 21 Cost, info: Free to watch; 50 cents to $55 for games. Family friendly. No dogs. (949) 440-6141, oceanfestival.org

Ventura

Sip margaritas and feast on street tacos at the Tequila and Taco Music Festival at Plaza Park in downtown Ventura. Musicians will entertain, and arts and craft vendors will offer handmade goods. Proceeds benefit Food Share, a nonprofit working to reduce hunger in Ventura County. When: 11:30 a.m. July 20 and 21 Cost, info: $10. Family friendly. No dogs. (805) 628-9588, bit.ly/tacos tequilaventura