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What happens when Japanese funeral etiquette meets American chaos? Find out in How To Die In Japan, a solo dark comedy making its East Coast debut at the District Fringe Festival this July.
Performer Miyo Yamauchi, a Moth StorySLAM Champion born and raised in Japan, guides audiences through the rigid rules of TPO — Time, Place, and Occasion — as she navigates loss from the collision point of two cultures with very different ideas about how to grieve. It's a show that's funnier than it sounds and more moving than you'd expect, blending original score, animation, and 70 minutes of sharp, personal storytelling.
The production features composer Michael D. Mortilla (Sony/Columbia Pictures, the Olympics), Gold Telly Award-winning visual designer Anthony Phills, lighting by Willow McFatter, and direction by Jane Morris (Second City, Brooklyn Nine-Nine). The Los Angeles premiere sold out in 36 hours.
Performances: 
6:00pm Sunday, July 12 
7:45pm Saturday, July 18 
6:15pm Sunday, July 19 
5:45pm &amp; 8:15pm Friday, July 24 
5:45pm Saturday, July 25
Where: University of the District of Columbia, Building 46W, 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008 
Tickets: <a href="https://districtfringe.ssboxoffice.com/events/how-to-die-in-japan/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">districtfringe.ssboxoffice.com/events/how-to-die-in-japan/</a> 
More info: <a href="https://miyo.net/how-to-die-in-japan" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">miyo.net/how-to-die-in-japan</a>

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26th Annual 4th of July Parade
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<a href="https://business.laxcoastal.com/events/details/26th-annual-4th-of-july-parade-250-years-of-american-dreams-14273?calendarMonth=2026-07-01" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">From the organizers:</a>
"The LAX Coastal Chamber of Commerce is excited to host its 26th Annual 4th of July Parade '250 Years of American Dreams.' Join us for a special LAX Coastal area Independence Day tradition like no other in our beloved community."
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"Get ready to unleash your creativity! The 2026 Santa Monica Parade celebrates the Arts! Join us as we showcase the vibrant artistic spirit of our community. Participate, sponsor, volunteer, or attend – the choice is yours!" 

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11:30 a.m. -&nbsp;3 p.m.
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"Pulse in the Park brings the global energy of the World Cup to the local community for the ultimate post-parade celebration. As the procession ends, the park transforms into a high-energy social hub where fans and neighbors gather to keep the momentum going and soak in the festive atmosphere."
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America's Block Party
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<a href="https://www.lacoliseum.com/events/america250-july-4-concert/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">From the organizers:</a>
"America250 will bring Americans together for a once-in-a-generation celebration. The Los Angeles event will anchor America's Block Party, a sea-to-shining-sea celebration connecting major cities, local communities, and viewers across the country."
Hosted by Queen Latifah, the celebration includes performances by&nbsp;Chris Stapleton,&nbsp;The Smashing Pumpkins and more.
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77th Annual Pacific Palisades July 4th Parade, Road Race and Celebration
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/palisadesjuly4/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">From the organizers:</a>
"We're pleased to announce that just eighteen months after the devastation that consumed our beautiful Pacific Palisades community, the Palisades 4th of July is back with a parade through the Historic Village and a spectacular evening event at Palisades High School. This is the 250th anniversary of the founding of our nation, and no one celebrates like Palisadians!"
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Hollywood Bowl

From the Hollywood Bowl:
"It's a celebration of the United States’ 250th birthday! The Beach Boys perform chart-toppers from throughout their career, including 'Surfin’ USA,' 'I Get Around,' and 'Fun, Fun, Fun,' and pay tribute to the 60th anniversary of their seminal album 'Pet Sounds.' Plus, Thomas Wilkins&nbsp;leads the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, and&nbsp;it’s all topped off by a huge fireworks show."
Additional shows July 2 and 3.
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Marina del Rey&nbsp;July 4th Fireworks Show
Fireworks begin:&nbsp;9 p.m.
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The annual 20-minute fireworks show can be viewed from nearly anywhere in Marina del Rey and surrounding areas such as the Venice Pier, Playa Vista and Dockweiler Beach.<a href="https://beaches.lacounty.gov/4thofjuly/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>
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