Best things to do in LA and SoCal: Aug. 26-Sept. 1

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Laura Hertzfeld, as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) · August 26, 2026 · 1 min read

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Oysterpalooza goes down this weekend in Huntington Beach. (Tommy Pierucki / World Surf League) Maestro Gustavo Dudamel’s farewell shows at the Hollywood Bowl after his 17-year run as conductor of the LA Phil were truly a special moment in this city, from the visible lovefest between him and Foo F...

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