July 2013 Blog

We are very fortunate to be living the great city of Los Angeles which offers fabulous free concerts during the summer.  Here is a sample of what is available:

LACMA—Friday night jazz concerts @6PM.  Additionally from July 5^th to August 30^th, BCAM and the Resnick Pavillion will remain open until 11PM every Friday night.

HAMMER MUSEUM- Thursday night concerts in association with KCRW  @7PM for 4 weeks commencing July11.  Parking is $3.

SKIRBALL-Thursday night concerts commencing July 25-August 29 at 8 PM/$10 parking fee.

FORD THEATRE-What/Why: Dance. Play. Get up and J.A.M.

Monday nights at 7:00PM

Dance to the beat, play a new instrument and experience the unexpected. Get up on the Ford stage and participate in these FREE interactive events. All ages and skill levels are welcome.  Reservations are recommended. The J.A.M. sessions at the Ford are supported in part by a grant from the James Irvine Foundation.

SANTA MONICA PIER-The Annual Thursday Twilight Music and Dance Series at Santa Monica Pier features some of LA's favorite hometown and visiting bands. 
When: Thursdays, End of June or beginning of July through August
. Where: Santa Monica Pier
Cost: Free
Parking: 1550 Pacific Coast Highway Lot for a fee, no parking on the Pier
Info: (310) 458-8900, www.twilightseries.org
More: Things to Do in Santa Monica

GETTY CENTER--in Brentwood- Saturday night concerts 6-9PM in the courtyard.  Parking is $15.

There also inexpensive concerts at the Starlight Bowl in Glendale, the racetrack in Arcadia, etc. See also: grandparkla.org/calendar.

There are free Shakespeare performances in July and August at Griffith Park Thursday-Sunday.