Things to Do in LA Aug. 28-30: Olivia Rodrigo Music Festival, Celebrating Echo Park

The temperatures remain hot in Southern California, but if you’re willing to brave the heat, there’s a lot of fun to be had.

Check out Dodgers Nation’s roundup of some highlights below, and let us know in the comments what you’ll be getting into.

Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields

When: Saturday, Aug. 29, from 11:20 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Where: Great Park, 8000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine, CA 92618

Olivia Rodrigo performs at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., for her Guts World Tour, Saturday, March 9, 2024. Her opening
Olivia Rodrigo performs at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., for her Guts World Tour, Saturday, March 9, 2024. Her opening songs were Bad Idea, Right?, Ballad of a homeschooled girl, Vampire. Credit: USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect (Reuters)

Pop superstar Olivia Rodrigo’s music festival comes to Irvine on Saturday.

The one-day event “celebrates the voices, artistry, and contributions of women in music, fostering an inclusive environment in which all are welcome,” Rodrigo said in the festival’s mission statement.

Some of the biggest musicians in the world are joining Rodrigo, including Chappell Roan, Mitski, Doechii and Garbage.

The festival also features some legendary special guests, including Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan and Karen O.

The music is raising money toward a good cause, too.

“Net proceeds from the festival are directed toward nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing and advocating for women and girls,” Rodrigo said. “Beyond its philanthropic impact, Daisy Chain’s core purpose is to cultivate joy and shared understanding, creating space for meaningful moments of connection across generations and communities.

“Daisies are wild and beautiful. As a chain, they are strong and unbreakable.”

Echo Park Rising

When: Aug. 28 to Aug. 30

Where: Various locations around Echo Park

Businesses of all kinds around Echo Park will be featuring food and drink deals, musical and comedy performances, deals, classes, activities and so much more.

“Named Best Music Festival by LA Weekly, Echo Park Rising emerged through the Echo Park community as a free impromptu street fair celebrating the creative residents and businesses of Echo Park,” organizers said on the event website. “Echo Park Rising channels the spirit of the community for the enjoyment of live music, independent art, local business and good times. Echo Park Rising is presented by the Echo Park Chamber of Commerce.”

The event is free for all, though the participating businesses will be offering items for purchase.

An interactive schedule is available here and can be filtered by type of activity, venue and more.

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