August is proof that the best part of living here isn't just the home, it's everything happening around it. Free concerts on the water, film premieres, art walks, and neighborhood food festivals are stacking up across Beverly Hills, the Valley, Malibu, and Marina del Rey this month. Here's where to be.
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Beverly Hills
Concerts on Cañon: Groovis Maximus
Beverly Cañon Gardens, 241 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Thursday, August 6, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
A free outdoor summer concert blending funk, R&B, and jazz under the stars. Easy to swing by solo, as a couple, or with the whole family.
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G.O.D.TECH Los Angeles Red Carpet Screener
Fine Arts Theatre, 8556 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Saturday, August 8, 2026, 3:00 PM
The USA premiere of an award-winning independent sci-fi thriller, complete with a red carpet, cast meet-and-greets, and an industry networking session.
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LIVE ALPACA Meet, Pet & Paint Pottery Event!
Color Me Mine, 233 South Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 10:00 AM
A family-friendly morning of petting live alpacas and painting custom pottery inspired by them. About as Beverly Hills as it gets.
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Girl Dinner hosted by Bloom Brand Co.
The Hideaway Beverly Hills, 421 N Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 6:00 PM
A curated networking dinner for women, with a full multi-course meal, tableside Caesar salads, and luxury skincare and haircare gifts included.
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San Fernando Valley
START ME UP: A Tribute to The Rolling Stones
Valley Cultural Center, 21600 Oxnard Street, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Sunday, August 9, 2026, 5:30 PM
A free outdoor tribute concert honoring classic rock, opened by emerging local act The John McCloy Band.
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The 26th Annual Valley Film Festival: "Made in the (818)"
Laemmle NoHo 7, 5240 Lankershim Boulevard, North Hollywood, CA 91601
Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 5:00 PM
A short film showcase spotlighting local directors working in the 818, spanning dark comedy, sci-fi, musicals, and thrillers.
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FOODZILLA Fest
San Fernando City Hall, 117 N Macneil Street, San Fernando, CA 91340
Saturday, August 29, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Valley's largest recurring food festival, with food trucks and vendors serving up bold, oversized specialty dishes made just for the event.
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Malibu
Sunday Sessions 2026: Aviator Nation Dreamland x Malibu Pier
Malibu Pier, 23000 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265
Sunday, August 9, 2026, 1:00 PM – Sunset
A beachside music festival with multiple stages on the pier, plus local food, specialty drinks, and relaxation zones.
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Legacy Park Art Walk
Legacy Park, 23500 Civic Center Way, Malibu, CA 90265
Sunday, August 9, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
A community art gathering hosted by the Malibu Art Association, with local painters, photographers, and craft artists showing and selling work.
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CineMalibu: Outdoor Movie Night ("The Sandlot")
Malibu Bluffs Park, 24250 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265
Saturday, August 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
A classic family movie night overlooking the ocean cliffs, with a pre-movie trivia session. Bring blankets and lawn chairs.
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Marina del Rey
Marina Del Rey Summer Concert: Monsieur Periné
Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Saturday, August 8, 2026, 7:00 PM
A free waterfront show from the Grammy-winning Colombian ensemble, blending cumbia, tango, swing, and pop. Casual, festival-style seating.
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D Smoke Live at the Summer Concert Series
Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 7:00 PM
A free open-air harbor performance from Grammy-nominated rapper D Smoke.
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Killer Rides Car Show
Killer Shrimp, 4211 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Sunday, August 30, 2026, 10:00 AM
A monthly gathering of hotrods, exotics, muscle cars, and classic bikes, with harbor views and live music.
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Whether it's a concert on the water or an art walk down the street, this is the kind of neighborhood programming that makes a place feel like home. If any of these neighborhoods have you thinking about a move, we're happy to talk it through. Give us a call at 424-363-9169.
