Free

ISLAND BLOCK JAM SESSIONS

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Music
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
The Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum (PIEAM) presents Island Block Jam Sessions, six live contemporary music performances by seasoned Pasifika artists available online. The Virtual Backstage provides an inside look into the artists’ backstories. Their music is a gift for our ancestors and for all the little spirits of the human journey. This is where music and mana meet.
Website Link
pieam.org/virtual-backstage
Event Date
Event Location

Online at Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum
695 Alamitos Ave.
Long Beach, 90802
United States

Event Lat/Long
33.7751664, -118.1804853

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10381235
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Lifes: Senyawa

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Music
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
LIFE’S Senyawa presents a digital performance by the experimental Indonesian band Senyawa, known for blending traditional Javanese sounds with contemporary noise and industrial influences. Originally created as part of LIFE, a Hammer Museum exhibition exploring speculative futures, this video performance captures Senyawa’s powerful musical language and its intersection with themes of resistance, ritual, and technology.
Website Link
channel.hammer.ucla.edu/video/1721/lifes-senyawa
Event Date
Event Location

Online with the Hammer Museum
United States

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
(310) 443-7912
Event ID
10381888
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Walking the Chinese Garden on a Summer Morning

Event Type
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
The Huntington’s Liu Fang Yuan, or the Garden of Flowing Fragrance, is one of the finest classical-style Chinese gardens outside of China. Filled with Chinese plants and framed by exquisite architecture, the landscape is enriched with references to literature and art. Visitors can find both physical relaxation and mental stimulation when exploring the dramatic 15-acre garden.  
Website Link
youtube.com/watch?v=R9LCH5GkSzQ
Event Date
Event Location

The Huntington
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1278618, -118.1094516

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
626.405.2100
Event ID
10382852
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Walking the Japanese Garden on a Crisp Early Spring Morning

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Tours
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
For over a century, the historic Japanese Garden has been one of the most beloved and iconic landscapes at The Huntington, with its distinctive moon bridge, picture-postcard views of koi-filled ponds, and the historic Japanese House. One of the most popular spots at The Huntington, the Japanese Garden has attracted millions of visitors and remains a site of both fascination and contemplation.
Website Link
youtube.com/watch?v=JBvlMONzyt4
Event Date
Event Location

The Huntington
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1278618, -118.1094516

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
626.405.2100
Event ID
10382913
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MUSEUM FREE DAYS

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
SoCal Museums is dedicated to showcasing the diverse and vibrant cultural landscape of Southern California. SoCal Museums presents a diverse assortment of museums, reflecting the unique character of Southern California itself. Whether it’s art, natural history, science, or culture, there’s something for everyone, and you can find out which museums are free today.
Website Link
socalmuseums.org/free-days
Event Date
Event Location

Various locations around Los Angeles
United States

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10383350
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Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival

Event Type
Fairs & Festivals
Culture & Community
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Theater under the stars! An entire summer of two fully staged productions, featuring a company of stellar classical actors. 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.  
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

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10389068
Event Main Image

Summer Concerts at the Warner Center

Event Type
Family Activity
Music
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Since 1975, the Valley Cultural Center has presented a series of free Concerts during the summer. Organized to enrich the lives of Valley residents, these concerts feature top pop, jazz, classical, folk, and world music performances in the afternoon at Warner Park. The series include food, booth vendors, and a children’s play area.The program schedule is on the website.
Website Link
valleycultural.org/concerts-events/
Event Date
-
Event Location

Lou Bredlow Pavilion, Warner Center Park
5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Woodland Hills, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1765118, -118.6035061

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Free - VIP tickets are available at the website
Event ID
10388496
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San Fernando Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Obon Festival

Event Type
Fairs & Festivals
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
The Obon Festival is a cherished summer tradition. Visitors can enjoy delicious ethnic favorites like kalua pork, sushi, and Spam musubi, try their luck at the $1,000 raffle and bingo, or browse the Japanese flea market for unique finds. The festival comes alive with dynamic taiko drumming and hundreds of dancers in kimonos and happi coats moving to traditional and modern Japanese music, honoring the Buddhist “Festival of Joy.”
Website Link
sfvhbt.org/obon-festival/
Event Date
-
Event Location

San Fernando Japanese American Community Center
12953 Branford St.
Pacoima, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.2406412, -118.4149867

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10389914
Event Main Image

SAN FERNANDO BUDDHIST TEMPLE OBON FESTIVAL

Event Type
Culture & Community
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
One of the largest Buddhist gatherings in Los Angeles. Attendees can participate in the tradition of Japanese Obon Odori dancing, enjoy other cultural and ethnic experiences such as taiko drum performances, Japanese calligraphy, doll exhibits, and try a variety of tasty ethnic foods.
Website Link
sfvhbt.org/obon-festival
Event Date
-
Event Location

San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Center
12953 Brandford Street
Pacoima, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.2407368, -118.4153525

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10383145
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PRIDE Performance Celebrating Pauline Oliveros!

Event Type
Family Activity
Music
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Join us for a very special performance and art workshop celebrating the life and work Mexican-American queer post-war composer, Pauline Oliveros. A pioneer of experimental and electronic music, Pauline challenged societal hierarchical and patriarchal structures through her music, transforming the very act of listening. She encouraged musicians and non-musicians alike to engage with sound and each other with empathy and mutual respect. Free to families. Enjoy the performance in the garden, and stay for the art workshops and food. Food and drink are available for purchase.  
Website Link
molaa.org/events/2025/06/29/members-performance-paulin-oliveros
Event Date
-
Event Location

Museum of Latin American Art
628 Alamitos Avenue
Long Beach, 90802
United States

Event Lat/Long
33.774467, -118.17985

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
562.437.1689
Event ID
142831
Event Main Image
Free