Free

Summer Soulstice Festival

Event Type
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Celebrate the summer solstice at the annual Summer Soulstice Festival on Santa Monica’s Main Street. Enjoy live music from local bands, a variety of food and beverage options, and activities for all ages. This community event brings together residents and visitors for a day of entertainment and fun in the sun.
Website Link
eventbrite.com/e/summer-soulstice-festival-tickets-1286516518539
Event Date
-
Event Location

Main Street Santa Monica Farmers Market
2640 Main St
Santa Monica, CA 90404
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0014494, -118.4833826

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
142712
Event Main Image

Juneteenth Festival – South Bay

Event Type
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Celebrate freedom, culture, and community at Black in Mayberry’s 4th Annual Juneteenth Festival. Enjoy live music, art exhibitions, food vendors, and family-friendly activities honoring African American heritage and the significance of Juneteenth. This event brings together the South Bay community to commemorate emancipation and promote cultural awareness.
Website Link
eventbrite.com/e/juneteenth-festival-south-bay-tickets-1253311641859?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Event Date
-
Event Location

El Segundo Recreation Park
401 Sheldon St
El Segundo, 90245
United States

Event Lat/Long
33.9216674, -118.411307

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
See event website
Contact Phone
(310) 524-2700
Event ID
142716
Event Main Image

Pride on the Promenade

Event Type
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Music
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
This lively festival spans Third Street Promenade as part of the SaMo Pride celebration, dedicated to honoring the LGBTQIA+ community and promoting inclusivity and acceptance in Santa Monica. All ages are welcome to enjoy musical performances, Pride-themed treats, free swag, games, a retail pop-up marketplace showcasing local LGBTQIA+ businesses, and much more.
Website Link
downtownsm.com/pride-on-the-promenade
Event Date
-
Event Location

Downtown Santa Monica
1351 3rd St. Promenade
Santa Monica, CA 90401
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0160065, -118.4961846

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
142799
Event Main Image

Stress Management Workshop in Japanese

Event Type
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
These workshops, hosted by the Yellow Chair Collective, are conducted in Japanese. Join us for a stress-relief workshop to find more calm in your everyday life. Discover effective strategies to manage stress and enhance your overall well-being. Under the guidance of a mental health professional, you will learn practical techniques to relax your mind and body.
Website Link
lapl.org/whats-on/events/stress-management-workshop-japanese
Event Date
-
Event Location

Little Tokyo Branch Library
203 S. Los Angeles St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0500682, -118.2437996

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
213.612.0525
Event ID
10383116
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
10348284
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
10385449
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
10386484
Event Main Image

Shaping the Collection – Recent Acquisitions 2022-2024 at Long Beach Museum of Art

Event Type
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
From 2022 to 2024, the Long Beach Museum of Art has been honored to receive over 250 donated artworks, enriching its permanent collection. This exhibition offers a glimpse into the collection’s growth in recent years, furthering the museum’s 75-year legacy of collecting. The museum is proud to showcase a selection of these donated works, many of which are being displayed for the first time.
Website Link
lbma.org/exhibitions/
Event Date
-
Event Location

Long Beach Museum of Art – Downtown
356 E 3rd Street
Long Beach, 90802
United States

Event Lat/Long
33.7703384, -118.1878955

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event ID
10388104
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
10388836
Event Main Image

Hammer Projects: Lap-See Lam

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description

Stockholm-based artist Lap-See Lam presents “Tales of the Altersea” (2023), an immersive video installation inspired by the ruins of a dragon-shaped ship visible from her art school studio. The ship, which sailed from Shanghai to Gothenburg in 1990 intending to serve Chinese cuisine to European patrons, was eventually abandoned. Lam’s work explores themes of loss, memory, and resilience, utilizing the vessel’s history as a narrative foundation.

Website Link
hammer.ucla.edu/exhibitions/2025/hammer-projects-lap-see-lam
Event Date
-
Event Location

Hammer Museum, UCLA
10899 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0591217, -118.4436674

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
310.443.7000
Event ID
10381167
Event Main Image
Free