Welcome to another edition of the Happenings in the Heights newsletter, your guide to weekend events in Boyle Heights and the Eastside.
The end of summer is upon us, so if you’re looking for ways to cool off or sing your heart out, we’ve got you covered.
Get your Selena tunes ready because Safari Bar in Boyle Heights is hosting its first Queer-oke night to celebrate community, self-expression and unapologetic fun. Want to take a dip and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month? Head on over to the Yosemite Pool in Eagle Rock (Please note this event has a new location.)
And if you want to get some steps in, lace up for an early-morning run at Homeboy Industries’ annual 5K starting at its Chinatown headquarters.
Here’s everything else we found for you to do this weekend.
Happenings in the Heights:
Thursday, September 18
- Moana 2 at Belvedere Park: Catch a family-friendly film under the stars at Belvedere Park tonight from 7:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. 4914 E. Cesar E. Chavez Ave., Los Angeles, 90022.
- Slasher Summer at Benny Boy: Kick off the spooky season with a screening of The Cabin in the Woods at Benny Boy Brewing. Come hungry, Blk Crust Pizza will be serving pies until 9 p.m. This event is 21+. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. 1821 Daly St. Los Angeles, CA 90031.
Friday, September 19
- Queer-oke at Safari Bar: Sing your heart out at Safari Bar in Boyle Heights alongside bites and an exclusively designed Queer-oke cocktail menu. Celebrate community, self-expression and unapologetic fun. This event is 21+. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. 2321 1st St., Los Angeles, CA 90033.
Saturday, September 20
- Hidden Figures, Bold Futures: Latinos Beyond the Lens: Head to the East L.A. Service Center to catch a youth art exhibition and mixer highlighting the stories of Latinos breaking barriers. 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. 133 N. Sunol Dr, Los Angeles, CA, 90063.
- Hispanic Heritage Month celebration: (Please note this event has a new location.) How about a dip in the Yosemite Pool, free food and entertainment? Join this celebration hosted by Councilmember Ysabel Jurado’s office. 1 -5 p.m. 1840 Yosemite Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90041
- Homeboy Industries 5k: Lace up for a morning run alongside 5,000+ community members starting at Homeboy Industries’ headquarters in Chinatown and end with a celebration with vendors and artists. Race starts at 8:30 a.m., registration required. 130 W. Bruno St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.
- “Born in East L.A.” screening: Watch the 1987 comedy at the Academy Museum featuring a conversation with Cheech Marin himself. LACMA West, 6067 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036.
Sunday, September 21
- Portraits at Las Fotos Project: Get a new personal or professional portrait taken at Las Fotos Project. The 5-minute sessions are sliding scale, with 100% of donations going to families in need of financial support. 2210 E. Cesar E. Chavez Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90033.
Editor’s note: This story was updated on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, to reflect a change in location for the Hispanic Heritage Celebration.
