The historic Ford Theatres presents a summer season of music, dance, theatre, film, and family events in its 1,200-seat outdoor Amphitheatre. Picnicking is encouraged. Food and beverages are available for purchase onsite.
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, or various free programs.
Website Link
parks.lacounty.gov/?s=parks+after+dark+2024
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Los Angeles County Parks Los Angeles United States
Located in Westlake’s historic MacArthur Park, Levitt LA has become a favorite gathering spot for Angelenos of all ages and backgrounds to relax, share a dance together, and experience the power of free, live music. Concerts feature local favorites to celebrated international artists from over 20 music genres.
Check the website for events, dates, and times.
Website Link
levittlosangeles.org
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MacArthur Park Levitt Pavilion West 6th Street and South Park View Street Los Angeles, CA United States
Enjoy family-friendly movie screenings on the sand, by the waves, and under the stars at the Dockweiler Youth Center this summer. Be sure to bring blankets and bundle up.
RSVP at the website
Website Link
beaches.lacounty.gov/beachmovienights/
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Dockweiler Youth Center 12505 Vista Del Mar Playa del Rey, 90293 United States
Theatricum is a vital creative force recognized internationally for interpreting Shakespeare’s work. This summer season, plays are The Winter’s Tale, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Wendy’s Peter Pan, Tartuffe: Born Again, and The Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx/Latine Vote.
Check the website for events, dates, times, and prices.
Website Link
theatricum.com/repertory-season
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Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. Topanga, CA United States
Theater under the stars. An entire summer of Shakespeare’s As You Like It, 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 at the iconic Old Zoo.
Website Link
iscla.org
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Old Zoo in Griffith Park 4730 Crystal Springs Dr Los Angeles, CA90027 United States
Join in for evenings of live music, picnicking, and community on the LACMA grounds. Jazz at LACMA is a celebration of LA’s finest jazz musicians. Concerts are broadcast on KJAZZ (88.1 FM) every Sunday evening from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. and include interviews with featured performers.
Website Link
lacma.org/programs/music
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art -Smidt Welcome Plaza 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA90036 United States
Established in 2012, the Night Market is Inspired by Asia’s famous open-air nighttime bazaars, where people come together to eat, drink, socialize, and be entertained. The iconic festival features over 250 food booths, merchandise, crafts, artists, games, live concerts, and entertainment attractions in an epic event that appeals to all ages.
July 5 – 7, July 12 – 14, August 23 – 25, August 30 – September 1
Website Link
626nightmarket.com
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Santa Anita Park 285 W. Huntington Dr. Arcadia, CA91007 United States
Explore living collections of orchids and camellias, a botanical conservatory, a fragrant rose garden, a children’s garden, and more, in 16 themed gardens spread over 120 acres. All visitors, including members, must reserve tickets online in advance.
Open Daily, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Closed on Tuesdays
Join the Aquarium for its twentieth annual Pacific Island Festival. This festival features traditional music and dance, cultural displays, and craft demonstrations and celebrates Pacific Islander cultures, including Hawaiian, Tahitian, Samoan, Tongan, Chamorro, Marshallese, and Māori.
