Summer has always been that time of year for finding new friendships and catching up with the old. Maybe it's because the people you least expect yourself to socialize with get thrown together on a whim trying to make good use of some daylight with whoever's still in town for the summer, or maybe it's that sense of freedom you suddenly feel more of when the world goes warm. Either way, I always find that some of these friendships end up being the most genuine. 

Nothing comes close to meeting up with people for those cool mornings and sunrise hikes, or running the city streets at night without shivering and reminding myself that #hoesnevergetcold. 

For those of you in the same boat as me who are indecisive af, or are just looking for something cool to do, here are 17 things on my summer wishlist with friends for this year:

1. Namasdrake: A Drake Themed Yoga Class


WHEN: Sun July 23 1PM
WHERE: Union 4067 W Pico Blvd, LA
PRICE: $25
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2. Los Angeles Week of Pink with Winc

6 days, 6 events, and rosé flowing abundantly (or as much as your wallet can support), coming through all around LA. A couple of rooftop parties, 90's bops, Larchmont ice cream social, a rosé shopping spree in Venice, and more.

WHEN: Sun July 9- Fri July 14
WHERE: DTLA, Venice, Larchmont
PRICE: Free
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3. Summertime in the LBC

WHEN: Sat Aug 5
WHERE: Queen Mary, Long Beach
PRICE: $75-$95
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4. Green Velvet 5hr Set @ Exchange
All I gotta say is, if you know who Green Velvet is, I already love you. And I better see you there.

WHEN: Sat July 29
WHERE: Exchange LA
PRICE: $25
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5. Frida Kahlo Summer Film Series

WHEN: Sat July 29 7PM
WHERE: LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes
PRICE: Free
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6. BrunchCon LA
Calling all brunch addicts. Admission comes with one tasting for each vendor (over 50) and an OPEN MIMOSA BAR.

WHEN: Sat Aug 12- Sun Aug 13
WHERE: The REEF 1933 S Broadway, LA CA 90007
PRICE: GA 1-Day $65
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7. LA Beer Fest
WHEN: Sat Sept 30
WHERE: Los Angeles Center Studios
PRICE: $45-$80
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8. 626/OC Night Market

WHEN: 626 Fri July 21- Sat July 23 // OC Fri Aug 25- Sun Aug 27
WHERE: Santa Anita Park // OC Fairgrounds
PRICE: $3 Fri/Sun, $5 Sat
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9. Glow Night Time Paddle Boarding

WHEN: Fridays & Saturdays June- Sept
WHERE: Newport Beach, CA
PRICE: $45
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10. Twilight Concerts @ Santa Monica Pier

WHEN: Thursdays
WHERE: Santa Monica Pier
PRICE: FREE
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11. Anaheim Fit Expo 2017
WHEN: Sat Aug 26- Sun Aug 27
WHERE: Anaheim Convention Center
PRICE: $25/day
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12. Soulection Experience

WHEN: Sat Aug 12
WHERE: Shrine Auditorium
PRICE: $45
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13. Venice Beach Music Festival
WHEN: Sat Aug 26
WHERE: Windward Ave, Venice, CA
PRICE: Free
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14. OC Fair 
WHEN: Fri July 14- Sun Aug 13
WHERE: OC Fair & Event Center
PRICE: $12-$14 + $10 parking
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15. Lobsterfest @ Newport Beach
WHEN: Sun Aug 6
WHERE: Newport Beach
PRICE: $60
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16. Movies @ Hollywood Forever Cemetery

WHEN: Thursdays and Saturdays
WHERE: Hollywood Forever Cemetery 6000 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038
PRICE: $12-$16
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17. Long Beach Reggae Island Music Festival