Your weekly roundup of the best things to do in Los Feliz, Silver Lake, Echo Park, Highland Park, Eagle Rock, and the Eastside. We live and work in these neighborhoods, so we put this together to help our community stay connected.
👨👩👧👦 Family-Friendly Events
Perfect for kids and the whole family.
Echo Park
Sunday Fun - Paint Nite with Boozy Pigments
- 📅 Sunday, March 22 at 4:00 PM
- 📍 Pitfire Pizza Echo Park, 2141 Sunset Blvd
- 🎨 Fun painting activity at a family-friendly spot (parents can grab a drink while kids paint)
The Da Camera Society: Allakhverdyan Clarinet Trio
- 📅 Sunday, March 22 at 5:00 PM
- 📍 Joyce J. Cammilleri Hall, 3620 McClintock Ave
- 🎵 Classical music performance — great for exposing kids to live orchestral music
Los Feliz / Griffith Park
Griffith Observatory (Free Admission)
- 📅 Open Tuesday - Sunday
- 🔭 Free public telescopes, planetarium shows, stunning views
- 💡 Pro tip: Go at sunset for the best experience with kids
Hiking in Griffith Park
- 🥾 Multiple family-friendly trails
- 🌿 Fern Dell Nature Trail is perfect for younger kids (shaded, easy terrain)
- 🦇 Bronson Canyon (the "Batcave") is a hit with older kids
- 🅿️ Free parking at various lots
Silver Lake
Silver Lake Farmers Market
- 📅 Every Saturday, 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
- 📍 3700 Sunset Blvd (at Edgecliffe Dr)
- 🥬 Fresh produce, food vendors, live music, and kid-friendly vibes
Highland Park / Eagle Rock
Highland Park Farmers Market
- 📅 Every Tuesday, 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- 📍 5901 N Figueroa St
- 🎒 Great for an after-school outing with the kids
🍸 Just for Adults
Date nights, nightlife, and 21+ happenings.
Echo Park
1642 Beer and Wine
- 📍 1642 W Temple St (edge of Echo Park / Historic Filipinotown)
- 🎷 Live jazz and swing music most nights
- 🕯️ Candlelit, minimal signage — perfect moody date spot
- 🍷 Great natural wine and craft beer selection
Silver Lake
El Cid
- 📍 4212 W Sunset Blvd
- 💃 Hidden dinner theater with flamenco shows on Saturdays
- 🍽️ Spanish food, cocktails, and one of the best patios in the city
- 📞 Book ahead for the dinner-and-show package
Los Feliz
The Dresden
- 📍 1760 N Vermont Ave
- 🎹 Classic lounge with live jazz
- 🍹 Order a Blood & Sand cocktail and soak in the old-school vibes
- 🎬 Featured in the movie Swingers — still as cool as ever
Atwater Village
Club Tee Gee
- 📍 3210 Glendale Blvd
- 🎸 Live music every Sunday and Monday under the disco ball
- 🎤 Karaoke nights, dance parties, rotating restaurant pop-ups
- 🍺 Low-key neighborhood bar energy
Hollywood (Close to Los Feliz)
Harvard & Stone
- 📍 5221 Hollywood Blvd (Thai Town area)
- 🎸 Blues and rock bands up front, late-night DJ sets
- 🏭 Industrial vibe, inventive cocktails
- 💃 People actually dance here
Recurring Weekly Events
Farmers Markets
| Market | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Lake | Saturday | 8am - 1:30pm | 3700 Sunset Blvd |
| Atwater Village | Sunday | 10am - 2pm | 3250 Glendale Blvd |
| Highland Park | Tuesday | 3pm - 8pm | 5901 N Figueroa St |
| Echo Park | Friday | 3pm - 7:30pm | 1200 N Alvarado St |
Free Museum Days
- LACMA — Free for LA County residents after 3pm on weekdays
- The Broad — Always free (reserve timed tickets online)
- California Science Center — Always free (parking $15)
About This Roundup
We're Girldad Construction — a family-owned general contractor serving LA's Eastside. We live and work in these neighborhoods, so we put together this weekly guide to help our community stay connected.
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