Festival Guide

LGBT Heritage Month Celebration

Event Type
Dance
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Film
Music
Theater
Tours
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
National Gay Pride Month is a citywide celebration of Gay Pride in Los Angeles. The celebration will acknowledge Southern California’s LGBT contributions in education, politics, the arts, culture, and the humanities. Events include educational programs, gallery exhibitions, theater, and dance performances.
Website Link
culturela.org/programs-and-initiatives/city-of-los-angeles-heritage-month-celebrations
Event Date
Event Location

Various locations around Los Angeles
United States

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Check website for details
Event ID
10385741
Event Main Image

Annual Hollywood Fringe Festival

Event Type
Family Activity
Music
Culture & Community
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
The Hollywood Fringe Festival is an open-access event celebrating freedom of expression and collaboration in the performing arts community. Each June, during the Hollywood Fringe, hundreds of productions by local, national, and international arts companies and independent performers infiltrate the Hollywood neighborhood.     Check the website for event details, locations, and times.
Website Link
hollywoodfringe.org/schedule
Event Date
Event Location

Check the website for details
Los Angeles
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0549076, -118.242643

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Varies, See event website
Event ID
10385775
Event Main Image

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
10383348
Event Main Image

Grease Sing-A-Long

Event Type
Music
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Experience the classic film Grease like never before at the Hollywood Bowl’s annual Grease Sing-A-Long. Join fellow fans in singing and dancing along with Danny, Sandy, and the gang as the lyrics are displayed on the big screen. Dress up as a T-Bird or Pink Lady and immerse yourself in this interactive cinematic event. Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
Website Link
hollywoodbowl.com/events/performances/4041/2025-06-27/grease-sing-a-long
Event Date
-
Event Location

Hollywood Bowl
2301 N. Highland Avenue
Hollywood, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1127392, -118.3388562

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
See event website
Event ID
142729
Event Main Image

Boston Ballet- Swan Lake

Event Type
Dance
Family Activity
Music
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Step into the entrancing world of Swan Lake, a masterpiece of classical ballet that has mesmerized audiences for generations with elegant dancing, iconic music, and a timeless tale of love and loss. Boston Ballet’s production follows the Swan Queen Odette and Prince Siegfried in a tale of romance, sorcery, and deceit. The second act, originally choreographed by Lev Ivanov, is historically considered the finest classical choreography for the corps de ballet. The production showcases the technical precision and emotional tonality of the full company.

 

Check the website for matinee dates and times
Website Link
musiccenter.org/tickets-free-events/tmc-arts/dance/boston-ballet
Event Date
-
Event Location

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
135 N. Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0566067, -118.2489325

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Check the website for ticket prices
Event ID
10321775
Event Main Image

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

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10389066
Event Main Image

The City of Los Angeles Presents the recipients of Independent Master Artist Project (COLA-IMAP)

Event Type
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
In collaboration with presenting partner Grand Performances, the Department of Cultural Affairs for the City of Los Angeles will premiere the new work by four Los Angeles-based artists. Founded in 1997, the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Independent Master Artist Project (COLA IMAP) is an annual grant awarded to a selection of the City’s most exemplary mid-career artists to support the creation of new works. Artists are chosen by a peer review panel that includes curators, cultural workers, and past COLA IMAP grantees. This year’s recipients of the COLA IMAP grants in performance and literary arts are Charles Jensen, Azar Lawrence, Wilfried Souly and Yozmit The DogStar.
Website Link
grandperformances.org/events
Event Date
-
Event Location

California Plaza
350 S. Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.051415, -118.251634

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
142731

Yoga at Dockweiler Beach

Event Type
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description

Learn the fundamentals of yoga with Instructor David Lilly in a friendly and supportive environment. The program aims to improve flexibility, strength, and overall well-being.

Website Link
beaches.lacounty.gov
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
10385276
Event Main Image

JAZZ AT LACMA

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

Jazz at LACMA is a celebration of L.A.’s finest jazz musicians and has featured such legends as Wayne Shorter, The Yellowjackets, Quincy Jones All Star Orchestra with John Clayton, Arturo Sandoval, Jeff Lorber, Billy Childs, Tierney Sutton, Ernie Watts, and many more. Concerts are broadcast on KJAZZ (88.1 FM) every Sunday evening from 7–9 pm and include interviews with featured performers. Jazz at LACMA is produced under the direction of Director of Music Programs Mitch Glickman.

Website Link
lacma.org/programs/music
Event Date
-
Event Location

Los Angeles County Museum of Art -Smidt Welcome Plaza
5905 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0637913, -118.3588851

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
323.857.6010
Event ID
10385297
Event Main Image

2025 Cars & Stripes Forever!

Event Type
Fairs & Festivals
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
The annual Cars & Stripes Forever! free public car show will take place where Harbor Blvd. meets the Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro. With classic cars and motorcycles on display, this patriotic event also serves up live music on multiple stages, a thirst-quenching beer garden and a tasty selection of food trucks offering popular local fare. This annual favorite event promises to get everyone in gear for the 4th of July holiday.
Website Link
portoflosangeles.org/community/events
Event Date
-
Event Location

Where Harbor Blvd. meets the Vincent Thomas Bridge
United States

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
142732
Event Main Image
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