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POP MUSIC

Ozzfest Though the name Ozzy Osbourne may conjure up images of a doddering man in a mansion who watches a lot of History Channel, the name Ozzfest still means metal. And you’ll get lots of it as Motley Crüe, Halford, Devil Driver, Nonpoint and many more join the Prince of Darkness himself at this year’s Ozzfest. San Manuel Amphitheater, 2575 Glen Helen Parkway, San Bernardino. Noon. Ticket prices vary. (909) 880-6500; https://www.ozzfest.com.

EVENTS

WWE SummerSlam Axxess Professional wrestling fans get to meet their favorite WWE stars, including the towering Rey Mysterio, “The Ultimate Opportunist” Edge, World heavyweight Champion Kane and more. Collect autographs, watch live, in-ring matches, and participate in interactive activities. Nokia Plaza, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. Sat. and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. $20. (800) 745-3000. https://www.wwe.com.

A Spelling Bee for Cheaters Finally, a spelling bee that’s rigged just the way we like it! 826LA presents “A Spelling Bee for Cheaters,” a wily game of verbal daring and fraudulent spelling. The more money each competing team has, the more cheats they can buy on game day. Teams accumulate money through donations, which will benefit the reading and writing programs at 826LA. Lincoln Middle School, 1508 California Ave., Santa Monica. 2 p.m. https://www.826la.org/spellingbee.

Sunland-Tujunga Watermelon Festival The juiciest festival yet kicks off another year with dozens of activities including carnival rides, a petting zoo, free watermelon-eating and seed-spitting contests, clowns, laser tag, waterslides, live music and a vendor village. Catch the melon-themed entertainment daily through Sunday. Sunland Park Recreation Center, 8651 Foothill Blvd., Sunland. Noon-11:30 p.m. Sat., noon-10:30 p.m. Sun. $2. (818) 353-4554. https://www.lionswatermelonfestival.com.

MOVIES

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Feel Good Film Festival Tired of analyzing “Inception’s” ambiguous ending? Jaded by smarmy romantic comedies where the guy doesn’t get the girl? The Feel Good Film Festival will soothe you. The entire festival revolves around a simple concept: films intended to make the viewer regain some shred of optimism. This includes comedies, inspirational tales and films with hopeful messages. Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. Sat-Sun, times vary. All Access pass is $75. https://www.fgff.org

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