Free

Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival

Event Type
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Theater under the stars! This summer the fully staged productions of Love’s Labour’s Lost (Shakespeare) and Doctor Faustus ( Marlowe) is presented the stellar classical actors of Independent Shakespeare Co. Broadway World says “ISC delivers a rousing good time whenever they strut their stuff!” Pack a picnic, grab your friends and family by the hand and meet us in the iconic Old Zoo in Griffith Park. Performances are free and open to the public!

Show times:

  • Love’s Labour’s Lost  Wednesdays through Sundays, from June 25 to July 27, at 7:00 p.m.(No performance July 4th).
  • Doctor Faustus Wednesdays through Sundays, from August 6 to August 31, at 7:00 p.m.
To learn more about the two plays, the cast, and to volunteer, visit indieshakes.org/. Image removed.Jacqueline Misaye and Brent Charles. Photo Mike Ditz. Image removed.Isaac Ybarra and David Melville. Photo: Mike Ditz.  
Website Link
iscla.org
Event Date
-
Event Location

Old Zoo in Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90027
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.145026, -118.2937784

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10389072
Event Main Image

Latin Sounds

Event Type
Music
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Latin Sounds is back! Join us for evenings of live music, picnicking, and community on the LACMA grounds.. These free concerts are presented Saturday evenings from Memorial Day weekend in May to Labor Day weekend in September.

 

Latin Sounds features world-renowned artists performing everything from Indigenous music to the latest sounds from Argentina, Brazil, Cuba, Mexico, Peru, and Los Angeles! Featured artists have included Dori Caymmi, Costazul, Echo Park Project, Mongorama, and Chuchito Valdes. .
Website Link
https://www.lacma.org/event-calendar-by-day?event_hub=Music
Event Date
-
Event Location

Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Dorothy Collins Brown Amphitheater
5905 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, 90036
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0636493, -118.3589586

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
323.857.6010
Event ID
10385657
Event Main Image

Beach Movie Nights at Dockweiler

Event Type
Family Activity
Film
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Enjoy family-friendly movie screenings on Friday nights this summer at the Dockweiler Youth Center on the sand, by the waves, and under the stars! Be sure to bring blankets and bundle up. No tickets are required for entry, but an RSVP is highly recommended so that you can be notified of any last-minute changes. RSVP at the website.
Website Link
beaches.lacounty.gov/beachmovienights/
Event Date
-
Event Location

Dockweiler Youth Center
12505 Vista Del Mar
Playa del Rey, 90293
United States

Event Lat/Long
33.9224286, -118.4319057

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10385703
Event Main Image

PARKS AFTER DARK MOVIES AND CONCERTS

Event Type
Dance
Culture & Community
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Film
Music
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Parks After Dark returns for summer with activities at 34 Los Angeles County parks. Bring your family and friends to an LA County Parks location for summer concerts, movie nights, and various free programs.
Website Link
parks.lacounty.gov/pad
Event Date
-
Event Location

Los Angeles County Parks
Los Angeles
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0549076, -118.242643

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10390859
Event Main Image

Creative Writing Group

Event Type
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description

Calling all writers of fiction, screenplays, poetry, etc. Get feedback on your writing in a fun, supportive environment! The Central Library Creative Writing Group meets every other Saturday for fellowship, feedback, and snacks. Meetings start out with a short writing prompt exercise, then writers are invited to share up to five pages of their work for feedback from the group. Whether you are just starting out or well on your way to glory, join us and banish (at least temporarily) those Lonely Writer Blues!

 

Please RSVP by emailing fiction@lapl.org.

Website Link
https://lapl.org/whats-on/events/creative-writing-group
Event Date
-
Event Location

Los Angeles Central Library – Meeting Room B
630 W. 5th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0506708, -118.2551963

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
213.228.7000
Event ID
10355378
Event Main Image

STAR PARTIES AT GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY

Event Type
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Once a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there is always something to see.
Website Link
griffithobservatory.org/visit/calendar/star-parties
Event Date
-
Event Location

Griffith Observatory
2800 East Observatory Rd
Los Angeles, 90027
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1183426, -118.3004397

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
213-473-0800
Event ID
10384012
Event Main Image

Fire Kinship: Southern California Native Ecology and Art

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Prior to the colonization of Southern California in the 18th century, Native communities throughout the region deployed controlled fire regimes to ensure the well-being of their local ecosystems. Fire Kinship counters attitudes of fear and illegality around fire, arguing for a return to Native practices in which fire is regarded as a vital aspect of land stewardship, community well-being, and tribal sovereignty. Wednesdays 12:00 noon – 8:00 p.m., Thursdays – Sundays 12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m.
Website Link
https://fowler.ucla.edu/exhibitions/fire-kinship/
Event Date
-
Event Location

Fowler Museum at UCLA
W. Sunset Blvd. and Westwood Plaza,
Los Angeles, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0738276, -118.4452915

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
310.825.4361
Event ID
10348294
Event Main Image

THE MUSIC CENTER TOURS

Event Type
Family Activity
Tours
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Create fun memories during summer vacation with a free tour of The Music Center’s sprawling campus. The 90-minute tours encompass The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Ahmanson Theatre, Mark Taper Forum, and Walt Disney Concert Hall. Check the website to confirm tour dates. Tuesdays – Fridays, 11:00 a.m. Saturdays – Sundays, 10:15 a.m.
Website Link
musiccenter.org/visit-explore/visit-explore/tours/the-music-center-symphonian-tours tours
Event Date
-
Event Location

Walt Disney Concert Hall, Lobby
111 S. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, 90012
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0553468, -118.2499213

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
323.850.2000
Event ID
10385461
Event Main Image

Expansive Presentation of Roy Lichtenstein

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
An in-depth installation of Roy Lichtenstein features 22 artworks, with nearly half on view for the first time, including Purist Still Life(1975), Female Figure (1979), Two Paintings: Radiator and Folded Sheets (1984), and Nude with Pyramid (1994). An outcome of sustained and ongoing engagement with artists and artwork, the Broad collection is distinctive in its exceptional dedication to the full arc of artists’ careers.
Website Link
thebroad.org/art/featured-installations/
Event Date
-
Event Location

The Broad
221 S. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0544714, -118.2505584

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
(213) 232-6200
Event ID
10386496
Event Main Image

Jean-Michel Basquiat at the Broad

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
The Broad collection is distinctive in its exceptional dedication to the full arc of artists’ careers. The Broad has highlighted this depth through expansive presentations in the third-floor galleries, featuring Jean-Michel Basquiat.
Website Link
thebroad.org/art
Event Date
-
Event Location

The Broad
221 S. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0544714, -118.2505584

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
(213) 232-6200
Event ID
10388848
Event Main Image
Free