The playful rule-breaker returns to the Hollywood Bowl with a big band, for everything from swinging standards to modern rock covers. Soul-organ trio Soulive deliver funky grooves. 20 Feet from Stardom vocalist Fischer opens.

Immerse yourself in Japanese culture and art by exploring the outstanding collection of painting, netsuke, ceramics and prints on this 50-minute tour that looks at LACMA's collection of works dating from 3000 B.C. to the present. Taking place in the Pavilion for Japanese Art at LACMA, the tour is enhanced by the unique viewing experience.

The pros may bring the heat to STAPLES Center but you can take your own skills to the outdoor courts on the streets of Downtown L.A. and L.A. LIVE at the 7th annual Nike Basketball 3ON3 Tournament. With over 1,500 teams, 5,000 players and 40,000 spectators, California’s largest 3 on 3 basketball tournament is home to all every kind of “baller”: short, tall, college standout, recreational league champion, intramural player, gym rat, AAU or YMCA participant. In addition to competitive game play, the three-day weekend also features fun activities for players and spectators alike, including: ESPNLA All-Star Celebrity Game, Nike Slam Dunk Contest, free Fan Fest with over 20 interactive vendors, live entertainment and dance performances, and basketball-themed activities and giveaways.

Head to WP24 throughout the summer for a spectacular dining experience on the 26th Floor of The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles. Enjoy a signature summer menu of cocktails and light bites from Wolfgang Puck while listening to live jazz music featuring a breathtaking panoramic view of Downtown L.A. Reservations required, call (213) 743-8824.

Local merchants on or near Abbot Kinney, the thoroughfare that runs diagonally through Venice, come together every month to feature the best artists, gifts, products and music in the area. Local charities benefit as art aficionados, couples and families descend on the always funky beach community. And, of course, beverages are available.

LA Weekly’s Burgers and Beer event will feature some of L.A.’s best burgers, curated by LA Weekly's own staff of award winning food writers and special guests. And what pairs best with burgers? That's right, nice cold beers. Partnering with the best craft breweries from around the world, LA Weekly offers its guests a sampling of the best of the best craft brews. Put this all together on a hot summer Saturday afternoon, and you have the recipe for success! Featuring over 35 of Los Angeles’ best burgers and more than 30 craft breweries, this event is not to be missed. NOTE: This event is 21 and over. Anyone who is under 21 is not permitted, even when accompanied by an adult.

Navy Days returns to the Battleship IOWA and The Port of Los Angeles. The three-day celebration will include ship tours, USMC equipment exhibits, entertainment and food trucks. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled and educational weekend!

The day-long Children's Festival of the Arts has become a widely anticipated community event created by the Hollywood Arts Council. It's a fun day for the whole family, filled with cultural arts performances, music, and activities for children of all ages. Attendees can enjoy seven excellent performances (emceed by Casey McCabe from AMP Radio 97.1) and 14 creative and kid friendly arts workshops. There will also be face-painting, magic, food from All-American Softy Ice Cream, Green Truck and Let's Be Frank Hot Dogs, child celebrities from your favorite TV shows and movies, and Bugs Bunny from Six Flags Magic Mountain! This festival not only introduces young children to art, but also involves them with performances and art workshops representing the rich and diverse cultural fabric that comprises Hollywood and Los Angeles. Don't miss this incredible celebration!

Explore the uniquely diverse cuisine of Los Angeles, one of the most multicultural (and most delicious) cities in the world, through a lecture and tasting at the Skirball Cultural Center. On Aug. 11, Chef Jet Tila will discuss the various immigrant patterns and ethnic communities throughout the city, from its early history to today, and how they affect Thai cuisine found in Los Angeles. Tila is a graduate of Le Cordon
Bleu and is part of the team behind Stir Market, a food hall and restaurant in the Fairfax district. He's made appearances on Chopped, Cutthroat Kitchen, and Iron Chef America.

Celebrate South Park's 10-year anniversary at their Green Carpet Event, "A Decade Strong." Attendees will be treated to the first ever guided public art tour of the area, followed by a reception and neighborhood celebration. Special guests include Kent Twitchell and DJ Marc Vandelay.

In 2004, 18 year old Sean Carlson started FYF Fest. As the years went on, with a small group of friends behind the wheel, the festival grew. Attendance increased and so did the size of the bands. With a need for more space, the festival was moved from Echo Park to the Los Angeles State Historic Park in Chinatown. Now in its 12th year, the FYF Fest will once again take place at its new home, the Los Angeles Sports Arena & Exposition Park, on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 22-23. Headliners include Frank Ocean, Morrissey, Bloc Party and many more.

The Skirball Center’s Sunset Concert season concludes with the cutting-edge music of Peru’s Novalima. Fusing folkloric Afro-Peruvian rhythms with reggae, dub, salsa, hip-hop, Afrobeat, electronica, and Cuban son, Novalima is a musical force praised worldwide for uniting seemingly irreconcilable genres, communities and generations. Arrive early to listen to a DJ set by KCRW’s Anthony Valadez. As this is a dance event, seating will be very limited. Bring your dancing shoes!

L.A. LIVE’s most exciting night returns with Downtown Dark Nights - featuring live musicians, performers, artists and indie craft vendors, PLUS unbeatable $5 food & drink specials at participating L.A. LIVE restaurants! Don't miss out on all of the fun in Downtown Los Angeles.