Looking to kick off your week with music, culture, wellness, or sports? Monday has plenty to offer across Los Angeles and Orange County — from Dodgers baseball to soulful concerts, restorative sound baths, and one of the last weeks of Laguna Beach’s famed Festival of Arts. Here are five events happening this Monday, August 25.
1. Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Cincinnati Reds
Date/Time: Mon, Aug 25 · 7:10 PM
Location: Dodger Stadium, 1000 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
The Dodgers open a three-game home series against the Cincinnati Reds under the lights at Chavez Ravine. Grab a seat and catch the boys in blue before midweek matchups on Tuesday and Wednesday.
More Info & Tickets: mlb.com/dodgers/tickets
2. Group Sound Bath & Garden Lounge – JACCC
Date/Time: Mon, Aug 25 · 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Location: Japanese American Cultural & Community Center, 244 San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Find calm in the James Irvine Japanese Garden during this restorative sound bath led by Iris Esmeralda. Guests can meditate to the tones of soothing instruments, then unwind over Japanese refreshments in the Garden Lounge. The summer series continues just a little longer — through September 8.
More Info: jaccc.org/events/sound-bath-at-the-garden-of-the-clear-stream
3. Mayer Hawthorne at Blue Note Los Angeles
Date/Time: Mon, Aug 25 · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Blue Note Los Angeles, 6372 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Neo-soul singer and multi-instrumentalist Mayer Hawthorne brings his throwback grooves and Detroit-inspired sound to Blue Note LA. Known for hits like “Just Ain’t Gonna Work Out” and praised by Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, and NPR, Hawthorne blends soul, funk, and hip-hop influences in an intimate Sunset Boulevard setting.
More Info & Tickets: bluenotejazz.com/la/tm-event/mayer-hawthorne
4. Festival of Arts – Laguna Beach
Date/Time: Mon, Aug 25 · Open Daily through Aug 29
Location: 650 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
This iconic open-air gallery is one of the nation’s most celebrated juried fine art shows, featuring work from over 100 award-winning Orange County artists. Stroll through the exhibits, catch an art demo, or enjoy live music before the festival wraps up August 29. Don’t miss your chance to experience this Laguna Beach tradition before it closes.
More Info: foapom.com/summer-art-show
5. Khamari – One Night Only
Date/Time: Mon, Aug 25 · 7:00 PM
Location: Echoplex, Los Angeles, CA
Boston-born and LA-based singer-songwriter Khamari takes the stage at the Echoplex for a one-night-only performance. With classical training in piano, clarinet, flute, French horn, and guitar, his music blends introspection with modern soul. Known for his breakout Eldorado EP and the acclaimed 2023 album A Brief Nirvana, Khamari’s hits include “Doctor, My Eyes” and “These Four Walls.”
More Info & Tickets: Ticketmaster – Khamari One Night Only
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