Three Fun Events in and Around LA This Summer

As a local business, we know that LA is a great place to live. With so many enjoyable events in our area, you never have to be at a loss concerning what to do for fun. Take a look at these three events happening soon.

LA Shorts International Film Festival

When: July 17-25, 2019

Where: Opening day at Regal L.A. LIVE, Los Angeles; Other days at the Laemmle NoHo 7 Theaters, North Hollywood

The LA Shorts International Film Festival is the longest running short film festival in LA. This is your opportunity to enjoy short films in a variety of genres, including drama, foreign film, comedy, documentary, and several other genres. They even have a category specifically for high school filmmakers. The films range in length from about 5 minutes up to 50 minutes in length, giving you the opportunity to enjoy several films in only a short time. Be sure to get tickets to the Awards Ceremony so you can see if your favorite short film won an award.

OzCon International

When: July 26-28, 2019 

Where: Kellogg West Conference Center, Pomona

If you are a fan of The Wizard of Oz, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Whether you fell in love with the books, you love the movies, or you were originally drawn to the Land of Oz through a Broadway musical, there is a place for you at OzCon International. You can enjoy things such as cosplay, plays, song performances, an auction, and much more. Since this is the hundredth anniversary of L. Frank Baum’s death, OzCon International should be an especially enjoyable experience.

Independent Shakespeare Festival

When: Now through September 1, 2019

Where: The Old Zoo in Griffith Park, Los Angeles

If love Shakespeare plays, this is for you. While the festival events are free, donations are accepted. Depending on the day, you can enjoy either Twelfth Night or Pericles at 7 pm most evenings from now until September 1. Dress in layers, and bring your own picnic food and picnic blankets or chairs.

These are just a few events in our area that you can enjoy. Be sure to check out these events and other great activities happening in our area.