In
Los Angeles, the days are long, but the nights are even longer and more
leisurely now that summer has arrived. Concerts under the stars and
outdoor movies with
some very unusual settings are what make the city sizzle all summer
long. Grab a blanket, maybe a bottle of wine, and tune in to the
ultimate summer vibe.
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Made In America Festival (Downtown)—This annual music festival, founded in 2012 and held in Philadelphia, makes its West Coast debut
at Grand Park in Downtown L.A., Aug. 30 and 31. The two-day
event, produced by Jay-Z, will take place simultaneously on both coasts
and features several stages of live music from a wide range of genres,
including hip hop, rock, pop, and R&B. Among the
line-up: Imagine Dragons, John Mayer, Weezer, Kendrick Lamar, Sublime
with Rome and Nipsey Hustle.
www.madeinamericafest.com/mainlanding
FYF Fest
(Downtown)—This two-day jamfest will be held at the
LA Sports Arena and Exposition Park offering audiences a
choice of indoor and outdoor seats with extensive grassy lawns and shade
to keep cool (and look cool). Twin Peaks, Man Man along with 50 other
artists and DJs will keep things rockin,’
Aug. 23 and 24. www.fyffest.com
Hollywood
Bowl – (Hollywood)—This year marks the
Hollywood Bowl’s 92nd year as one of the city’s premiere places
to enjoy music under the stars. It’s said that summer never really
happened unless you spent at least one balmy evening enjoying the sounds
of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. This season
features the talents of Elvis Costello, Pink Martini and, the very
popular, The Sound of Music sing-a-long. Add a picnic dinner, bottle of
wine and, voila, you’ve created the quintessential L.A. summer evening.
www.hollywoodbowl.com
Grand Performances Summer Festival
(Downtown)—Taking place in Downtown’s
California Plaza, this annual summer series stages an array of
live entertainment, from world-class and world-renowned artists to those
with roots closer tied to the City of Angels. Food and beverages are
available at this never-ending party.
www.grandperformances.org
Cinespia
(Hollywood)—Watch current and classic films alongside Hollywood legends at
Cinespia’s Cemetery Movie Screenings. Movies are projected onto one of the many mausoleums at the famed
Hollywood Forever Cemetery. A Who’s Who of Hollywood, the cemetery backs up to
Paramount Studios and is the final resting place for Mel Blanc,
Douglas Fairbanks and many others. This summer season promises a
line-up of blockbuster hits, DJs and guest speaker specials. Just bring
a blanket, a picnic dinner, drinks (wine and beer
permitted), and low back chairs then get ready for a night under (and
above!) the stars.
www.cinespia.org
Eat/See/Hear
(various locations)—It’s the equivalent of the modern-day drive-in movie, only you park yourself instead of the car.
Eat/See/Hear moves weekly from location to location with its
inflatable screen and fleet of local food trucks. This dog-friendly
gathering also features live music before every show. Get ready for
some lights, camera and plenty of action all summer
long. www.eatseehear.com
Friday
Flights & Saturdays off the 405 at The Getty Center
(Westside)—Bringing together a network of L.A.-based musicians,
performance artists, visual artists and creative thinkers, Friday
Flights is an evening explosion of sights and sounds with a DJ set,
thought-provoking gallery chat, video art, dance and
more. And, with the word “flight” in its moniker, this Friday night
gathering, taking place from 6-9 p.m. high atop the outdoor space of
The Getty, expect a cash bar with local craft beer and bites.
Those looking for a mid-weekend hangout can enjoy outdoor music and the
summer exhibitions at Saturdays Off the 405. The evening features
performances by your soon-to-be favorite bands, along
with DJ sets to open and close the night. www.getty.edu
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