Best things to do this weekend in LA and SoCal: July 5 - 7

The scents of barbeques and fireworks are wafting over the city all weekend long as we ride out this summer heatwave. Make the most of your holiday weekend by saving room for more cheeseburgers at LAist's Tournament of Cheeseburgers , wind your way to the beach (the ocean is almost not freezing finally), or catch one of the all-time best summer movies, Top Gun , on the roof at the Westfield in Sherman Oaks on Saturday night.

To really make being home feel like a staycation, get your festival gear on for Brunch Electronik, find the hottest (err, coolest?) new ice cream fix-up in Malibu, or check out the L.A. Sparks game (bonus for the excellent a/c) at Crypto.com Arena.

For more to explore, visit LAist.com, where you can get a sneak peek at the Endeavour’s new home , find out how to book a sleepover in one of L.A. County’s parks, or discover the best place to see a movie in every L.A. neighborhood this summer.

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Sunday, July 7th, 2024 at 10:00 AM
LAist Tournament of Cheeseburgers
Smorgasburg L.A. @ The Row
777 S Alameda St., Downtown L.A.
COST: FREE ENTRY ; MORE INFO

Join LAist and Smorgasburg L.A. to celebrate the Tournament of Cheeseburgers , a battle royale contest to determine the most beloved cheeseburger in SoCal. Try some of the most beloved cheeseburgers from our Tasty 8 and burger specials from some Smorgasburg vendors. Listen to the tunes provided by music provided by Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Angeles, along with our friends at Dublab, who will be spinning tunes throughout the day. Also, for kids, LAist Land features lots of activities for the whole family.