Event calendar: what to do in Los Angeles from August 7th to 13th
Puerto Rican singer Anuel AA brings his RHLM 2 tour to town this weekend
Thursday 7th
Mariachi Legends at the Ford Theater
Mariachi Vargas, Los Camperos, Nuevo Tecalitlan, Cobre, and America join forces for a celebration of Mexico's musical tradition at The Ford Theatre (2580 Cahuenga Blvd., E, Los Angeles). Thursday, August 7 at 8 pm. Tickets from $63. For more information, visit theford.com.
Friday, August 8
Jurassic Park at the Hollywood Bowl
This weekend, audiences can experience Jurassic Park projected in high definition at the Hollywood Bowl (2301 Highland Ave., Los Angeles) with Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic performing John Williams' iconic score live. Friday, August 8th and Saturday, August 9th at 8 pm. Tickets from $36. Reports: laphil.com.
Saturday, August 9th
Anuel AA at Crypto Arena
Puerto Rican reggaeton and trap singer Anuel AA continues his RHLM 2 tour (an acronym for Real Until Death), which he will present at Crypto.com Arena (1111 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles) this weekend. Saturday, August 9th at 8 pm. Tickets from $57. axs.com reports.
Gipsy Kings at the Greek Theatre
The Gipsy Kings are returning to their regular California tour, stopping at the Greek Theatre (2700 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles) where they'll be joined by singer Nicolás Reyes. Saturday, August 9 at 8 pm. Tickets from $66. Ticketmaster.com reports.
Kevin Kaarl at the Shrine Expo Hall and the Fox Theatre
Mexican singer-songwriter Kevin Kaarl is bringing his Ultra Sodade tour to two Southern California venues. Saturday, August 9 at the Shrine Expo Hall (665 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles) and Sunday at the Fox Theater (301 S Garey Ave., Pomona). Both shows at 8 pm. Tickets from $138. Reports at axs.com.
Pee-wee’s Big Adventure Screening at the Academy Museum
As part of the Spotlights Screening Series at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures (6067 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles),Pee-wee's Big Adventure will be shown, celebrating its 40th anniversary. Saturday, August 9 at 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $5. Information academymuseum.org.
Pee-wee at the Warner Bros. Studio
Also celebrating the 40th anniversary of Pee-wee's Big Adventure, Warner Bros. Studios (3400 Warner Blvd., Burbank) will be showing Pee-wee's Big Adventure for one evening at the end of the studio tour. Saturday, August 9 at 5 pm. Tickets $89. wbstudiotour.com reports.
Kids’ Concert at the Getty Museum
The Garden Concerts for Kids series at the Getty Museum (1200 Getty Center Dr., Los Angeles) features Kymberly Stewart this week, performing in the museum's Central Garden. Saturday, August 9 and Sunday, August 10, at 4 p.m. Free admission. Reports getty.edu.
Latin Goes Ska at California Plaza
The Latin Goes Ska concert at the California Plaza (350 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles) features six ska bands whose careers span more than four decades, including Mobtown, Blanco y Negro, and Western Standard Time. Saturday, August 9, beginning at 6 p.m. Free admission. grandperformances.org reports.

