South L.A. County & Long Beach Weekend Guide: Top Events Happening August 1–3
Event: KCRW Summer Nights with CAAM
Time: 7:00 PM
Tickets: Free admission; registration required for spot
Saturday, August 2
Location: Hollywood Park (Inglewood / near SoFi Stadium)
Event: HARD Summer Music Festival – Day 1
Time: Gates opening around 12 PM; party into the night
Tickets: Day-passes & 2‑day festival passes and re-sale tickets available online (prices vary)
Wild festival featuring electronic, hip-hop and techno artists like Dom Dolla, Kaytranada, Busta Rhymes, and others
Sunday, August 3
Location: Downtown L.A., LA State Historic Park
Event: RiverFest 2025
Time: Starts midday and runs into evening
Tickets: Free general admission; VIP passes available
A day of live music, public art, vendor stalls and community history activations
📍 Long Beach Highlights
Friday, August 1
Location: El Dorado Park West, Long Beach
Event: Long Beach Municipal Band Concert
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Tickets: Free community concert
Saturday, August 2
Location: Golden Sails Hotel, Long Beach
Event: 16th Annual Surf Guitar 101 Festival
Time: Multiple sets across weekend; pool parties morning (e.g. Sat & Sun 9:00–11:30 AM)
Tickets: Day‑passes or full weekend; parking free; reserve early as it often sells out
Location: Hellada Gallery, 117 Linden Ave, Long Beach
Event: Good Old Blues LIVE!
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tickets: Free (donations welcome); snacks and refreshments available
Sunday, August 3
Location: Hellada Gallery, Long Beach
Event: What is Art? (community art discussion/performance series)
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tickets: Free, public‐friendly event
🎯 Tips & Next Steps
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For festival events like HARD Summer and Surf Guitar, it’s wise to reserve early—tickets often sell out fast.
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Music lovers can enjoy free blues, community music, and open‐air festivals.
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Looking for family‑friendly, culturally rich activities? RiverFest and the Hellada Gallery shows are excellent picks.
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