Festival Guide

Shakespeare by the Sea – Julius Caesar

Event Type
Culture & Community
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
This summer, Shakespeare by the Sea will transport audiences from the lush Forest of Arden to the intrigue of Ancient Rome with one  of Shakespeare’s most famous plays.   Julius Caesar Loyalties are tested in Shakespeare’s exploration of the definition of honor, the agony of decision and the cost of crossing to the point of no return.
Website Link
shakespearebythesea.org/wp/locations/
Event Date
-
Event Location

Fred Hesse Community Park
29301 Hawthorne Blvd
Rancho Palos Verdes, 90275
United States

Event Lat/Long
33.7678421, -118.3926996

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
(310) 544-5350
Event ID
142985
Event Main Image

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
10389073
Event Main Image

Summer Concerts at the Warner Center

Event Type
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Music
Culture & Community
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.  Learn more about the summer series schedule here! Image removed. Image courtesy of Valley Cultural Foundation, image by Jay Ross.
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
10388497
Event Main Image

Summer Sounds

Event Type
Family Activity
Music
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
 The City of West Hollywood presents the WeHo Sounds Free Concert Series. Set your calendar for evenings filled with jazz, funk, classical, salsa, soul, and more.
Website Link
weho.org/community/arts-and-culture/music/summer-sounds-concert-series
Event Date
-
Event Location

Plummer Park
7377 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90046
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0914637, -118.350834

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10390909
Event Main Image

626 Night Market

Event Type
Dance
Music
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
626 Night Market is inspired by the famous open-air nighttime bazaars of Asia, where people come together to eat, drink, socialize, and be entertained. Established in 2012, the large-scale market is named after the 626 area code region of San Gabriel Valley, northeast of Los Angeles. The iconic Californian festival features 250+ food, merchandise, crafts, artists, games, live concerts, and entertainment attractions in an epic event that appeals to all ages.
Website Link
626nightmarket.com
Event Date
-
Event Location

santa anita park
285 W. Huntington Dr.
Arcadia, CA 91107
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1366028, -118.0407546

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
$6
Event ID
10389951
Event Main Image

Summer Sounds

Event Type
Music
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
 The City of West Hollywood presents the WeHo Sounds Free Concert Series. Set your calendar for evenings filled with jazz, funk, classical, salsa, soul and more.
Website Link
weho.org/community/arts-and-culture/music/summer-sounds-concert-series
Event Date
-
Event Location

Plummer Park
7377 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90046
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0913439, -118.3508336

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10390165

FoodieLand Night Market – Rose Bowl Stadium

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
FoodieLand is the perfect outdoor food event for everyone. A must-attend for foodies, this exclusive festival in the heart of Pasadena is inspired by the Night Markets of Asia. Bring your friends together for late-night sounds, tastes, and scents where you can experience a street food festival this summer in the greater Los Angeles area. Tickets will ONLY be available online.
Website Link
foodielandnm.com/los-angeles/
Event Date
-
Event Location

Rose Bowl Stadium
1001 Rose Bowl Drive
Pasadena, CA 91103
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1606364, -118.1674865

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
$4 – $6
Event ID
10391842
Event Main Image

Victorian Christmas

Event Type
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description

Christmas Holiday display of our finest antiques, Santa Clauses, angels, choir boys, and village scenes that depict Dickens’s Victorian Christmas. Our Christmas tree will be decorated with our collection of antique ornaments and there will be a display of vintage Christmas cards.

Event Date
-
Event Location

Grier Musser Museum
403 S. Bonnie Brae Street
Los Angeles, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0610329, -118.2711096

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
$15
Contact Phone
213-413-1814
Event ID
10325332
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
10385462
Event Main Image

Jeffrey Gibson: This Is the Place I Was Telling You About

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
The exhibition showcases over thirty works from Jeffrey Gibson, first presented at the 60th Venice Biennale, where he was the first Indigenous artist to represent the U.S. solo. His work integrates influences such as Indigenous artistic traditions, American political documents, and pop music to critique historical narratives while celebrating community strength and joy.

 

Tuesday & Wednesday & Friday 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Website Link
thebroad.org
Event Date
-
Event Location

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

Event Lat/Long
34.0544669, -118.2505609

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10384113
Event Main Image
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