Things To Do In Rosemead

This week, it’s officially time to say goodbye to summer and hello to fall. A lemonade-themed festival and Beer Week barhopping early in the week feel distinctly summery, but by week’s end you can start prepping for Halloween at Universal Studio’s annual fright fest. And as always, check Groupon for even more great things to do in Los Angeles. 2014 US Sumo Open Long Beach | Saturday, September 20 This year's field of 40 challengers includes Byamba, a World Sumo Champion who has taken the title the last seven years in a row. Watch him continue his streak or get upset while sipping Sapporo and Hakutsuru sake. (Walter Pyramid; $25–$70; email to inquire about ringside seats; buy tickets here) L.A. Loves Alex's Lemonade Westwood | Saturday, September 20 Yes, it's pricey, but it's for a good cause: this ongoing food-and-drink event raises money for Alex's Lemonade Stand for Childhood Cancer. And you'll be getting a lot of bang for your buck, thanks to treats and appearances from celebrity chefs such as Giada De Laurentiis and Roy Choi. (Royce Quad at UCLA; $195–$5,000; buy tickets here) Interpol Pomona | Tuesday, September 23 Textured instrumentation and Paul Banks's austere vocals make Interpol's music perfect for ringing in the fall season; just ask fanboy David Letterman, who kept saying he wanted to join the band after their performance of new single ''All the Rage Back Home'' on his show earlier this month. (The Fox Theater Pomona; $32.50–$42.50; buy tickets here) LA Beer Week Various Locations | Saturday, September 20, to Sunday, September 28 If you weren't one of the lucky ones to score a ticket to the sold-out kickoff party, never fear: there are plenty of events throughout the week, including rotating beer flights at Mohawk Bend in Echo Park and an 18th anniversary party at Stone Brewing with specialty vintage beers on tap. (Various locations; free; buy tickets here) Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood | Through Sunday, November 2 Have you ever wondered if you could outrun The Walking Dead’s zombies or The Purge's anarchists? Try your luck at Universal Studio's annual Halloween fest, which has 12 new attractions this year. Discounts available for several dates when purchasing tickets online. (Universal Studios; $52–$209; buy tickets here) Images courtesy of USA Sumo, Interpol, and Halloween Horror Nights’ Facebook page

Whether embracing your inner child at an ice-cream festival, reliving your high-school years at a screening of Dazed and Confused, or commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights movement, this week’s events give you a chance to revisit the past. As always, check Groupon for even more great things to do in Los Angeles. Street Food Cinema Exposition Park | Saturday, August 2, 5:30 p.m. If seeing Richard Linklater’s much-lauded new film Boyhood has you jonesing for some of his cult classics, this outdoor screening of Dazed and Confused should do the trick. Come early for food-truck fare and indie-rock tunes from local band Speardane, before settling in for the 8 p.m. screening. (700 Exposition Park Dr.; $6–$17; children 5 and younger are free; buy tickets here) People Get Ready: A Soundtrack of the Civil Rights Movement Downtown | Saturday, August 2, 8 p.m. Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights movement, this concert features modern soul and world-music singers performing freedom songs by Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder, and other legends. The lineup includes French favorites Les Nubians, as well as Sam Cooke’s granddaughters, who’ll likely be covering their grandad’s classics. (350 S. Grand Ave.; free) Once Hollywood | Through August 10 This Oscar-, Grammy-, and Tony-winning story may have moved from Off-Broadway’s modest theaters to the Pantages’ grand stage, but it still centers on the original songs Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová wrote for the film. If you get there early enough, you can even grab a drink from the onstage bar before the show begins. (6233 Hollywood Blvd.; $32.25–$140.70; buy tickets here) Ice Cream Festival Downtown | Through August 24 At Rosa Mexicano, chefs are throwing a month-long Ice Cream Festival, during which they’re making scoops inspired by their savory, south of the border foods. Flavors include avocado, cinnamon-chili-spiced chocolate, and sweet-corn-and-caramel. If you’re worried how these concoctions might taste, don’t be—Martha Stewart once said the restaurant serves “the best guacamole in the world.” (800 W. Olympic Blvd.; free) Jack & the Giant Sawtelle | Through August 24 In this reimagining of the classic fairy tale, kids in the audience decide the characters' fates by helping them make decisions along the way. The Little Theater's intimate, 49-seat setup eases the interactive process, but come early for a good seat as the venue is first come, first serve. (12420 Santa Monica Blvd.; $10–$15; buy tickets here) Photos courtesy of the Dazed and Confused Facebook page and Rosa Mexicano.

There’s something for everyone this week: cartoon-themed trivia, a hip-hop festival, and high tea for kids. If you want to make this week’s itinerary even more well-rounded, then check Groupon for more great things to do in Los Angeles. Stonecutters LA West Hollywood | Saturday, September 6 At what's normally a monthly Simpsons-themed trivia, players will have to transition from Springfield to New New York City, fielding questions about Futurama from creator David X. Cohen as well as voice actors Phil LaMarr and Maurice LaMarche. (7522 Sunset Blvd.; free) KDAY's Fresh Fest 2014 Downtown | Saturday, September 6 The headliners at this Nokia Theatre rap fest may include genre vets Mack 10 and Mobb Deep, but the real draw here is Mase. It’s one of his biggest shows since returning to hip-hop, and maybe he still has some of those ''Mo Money Mo Problems'' shiny suits. (777 Chick Hearn Ct.; $25–$99.95; buy tickets here) Imagine Tea Pasadena | Sunday, September 7 At this inaugural seating of The Langham's kid-friendly high tea, young magicians from The Magic Castle will perform tricks as the audience dines on PB&J, gourmet cookies, pink lemonade, and caffeine-free, fruit-infused teas. Reservations are required, and can be made by phone. (1401 S. Oak Knoll Ave.; $28 for kids aged 4–12, $48 for adults) Los Angeles County Fair Fairplex | Through September 28 Now in its 92nd year, the LACF features everything from horse racing to wine tastings. You can get in for free with the purchase of any LACF Concert Series ticket, a diverse lineup with highlights that include Heart and Boyz II Men. (1101 W. McKinley Ave.; $6–$19, additional fees for parking and carnival rides; buy tickets here) Valley Vista: Art in the San Fernando Valley, ca. 1970–1990 Northridge | Through October 11 If you asked an Angelino to describe the Valley, they probably wouldn't use the phrase ''cultural and artistic mecca.'' CSUN is looking to change that with an exhibit that explores the region's influence on LA's contemporary arts scene. (18111 Nordhoff St.; free) Photos courtesy of Futurama’s Facebook page and The Langham.