Theres so much to do this June, 2015 in Los Angeles - start browsing the list of events to see what you should add to your social calendar. If you want even more choices, check out our list of June events in Orange County.
Obscura Society LA: Earthworks Harvest Tour
Thursday, June 4th10AM-12PM
Narrowing the gap between farm and fork, Earthworks Farm amp; Community Garden attempts to battle Southern Californias disappearing farmland by transforming a vacant parcel of land - curiously situated between a Ramada Inn and a Burger King - into a site for local and sustainable agriculture amidst the tell-tale signs of modern urbanity.
Event website: atlasobscura.com
Street Food Cinema
Now – OctoberDoors 5:30PM, Band 6:30PM, Movie 8:30PM
Street Food Cinema is bringing outdoor movies, food trucks, music, and interactive games to Los Angeles County parks all summer long. Here’s the schedule of June movies, bands and food.
June 6th at Victory Park, Pasadena Movie: The Wedding Singer Music: Two Headed Cat Food: Berlin Truck, Cousins Maine Lobster, The Grilled Cheese Truck, Son of a Bun, Tokyo Doggie Style, Vizzi Truck, A ROCKin ICE, Funtime Kettle Corn amp; more.
June 6th at Westchester Park, Playa Vista Movie: Donnie Darko Music: The Blue Dolphins Food: Boba Ni Taco, The Chili Philosopher, Me So Hungry, No Jodas, Ragin Cajun, Say Fish Tacos, Slummin Gourmet, My Delight Cupcakery, Paradise Truck amp; more.
June 13th at SYD Kronenthal Park, Culver City Movie: American Beauty Music: Tess Henley Food: Cousins Maine Lobster, Good Greek Grub, The Grilled Cheese Truck, The Hurricane Kitchen, LuckDish, Peaches Smokehouse, Piaggio on Wheelz, Vizzi Truck, CVT Soft Serve, Mercedes Binge, Funtime Kettle Corn, Kings Road Coffee amp; more.
June 13th at Glendale Central Park, Glendale Movie: Rebel Without a Cause Music: Grit Harbour Food: Lets Roll It, Meat the Greek, Oh My Gaga, Phantom Food Truck, Say Fish Tacos, Wise BBQ, Frachs Fried Ice Cream, Waffles de Liege, Drunken Cake Pops, Funtime Kettle Corn, The Beignet Truck amp; more.
June 20th at Exposition Park, Los Angeles Movie: The Interview Music: The Urban Renewal Project Food: Boba Ni Taco, CJs Wings Truck, Currywurst, Me So Hungry, The Middle Feast, VCHOS Truck, What the Funnel, Recess Truck, Sweet Es, Funtime Kettle Corn amp; more.
June 20th at Eagle Rock Rec Center Field, Eagle Rock Movie: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Music: Strangers You Know Food: Babys Badass Burgers, Berlin Truck, Canvas Truck, Cousins Maine Lobster, Hungry Nomad, The Lobos Truck, The Urban Oven, KnowRealityPie, A ROCKin ICE, Drunken Cake Pops, Boba Bear amp; more.
June 27th at Will Rogers State Historic Park, Palisades Movie: Bridesmaids Music: Loop Garou Food: Bool BBQ, Cousins Maine Lobster, Crepes Bonaparte, Dogtown Dogs, Fair Game, Oh My Gaga, Ta Bom Brazilian Truck, Amazebowls, Sweet Es, Drunken Cake Pops, Funtime Kettle Corn, Popsicle Culture amp; more.
June 27th at Verdugo Park, Glendale Movie: Raiders of the Lost Ark Music: Farspeaker Food: Belly Bombz, Bowled and Beautiful, India Jones, Joes Pizza, Lets Roll It, The Surfer Taco, Nitropod, Waffles de Leige, Funtime Kettle Corn amp; more.
Event website: streetfoodcinema.com
Eat|See|Hear
Now – September
Eat|See|Hear is another summer long celebration of movies, music and good food going on in LA. Here’s the schedule of June events.
June 6th at The Autry in Griffith Park Movie: Breakfast at Tiffany’s Music: Alec Benjamin Food: Komodo | Romolo’s Italian | Grilled Cheese Truck | The Gastrobus | Polka Pierogi | Foodism | Umami Burger | Share a Meal | Street Kitchen | Smokin Willies BBQ | Street Foods Co | The Lobsta Truck | Royal Red Velvet | Coolhaus and Brasil Kiss
June 13th at The Autry in Griffith Park Movie: The Grand Budapest Hotel Music: Mansions on the Moon Food: Slanging Corea | Son of a Bun | Slummin Gourmet | Steamy Bun | Canvas Foods | Belly Bombz | Sweet E’s | Coolhaus | Brasil Kiss and more.
June 20th at the Santa Monica HS Memorial Greek Ampitheater Movie: Edward Scissorhands Music: OYLS Food: The Schmuck Truck | Let’s Roll It | Rounds Burger | LuckDish Curry | The Chili Philosopher | Seoul Sausage | Postcards CAS | Peaches Smokehouse BBQ | No Toros Mexican Kitchen | Crepe de Ville | Coolhaus and Brasil Kiss
June 27th at the Santa Monica HS Memorial Greek Amphitheater Movie: Annie Hall Music: Haunted Summer with Brendan Eder Ensemble Food: Good Greek Grub | The Lobos Truck | Keep On Grubbin’ | The Mighty Boba Truck | Hurricane Kitchen | Oh My Gaga | Wise BBQ | My Delight Cupcakery | Coolhaus and Brasil Kiss
Event website: eatseehear.com
Sunnyside Cemetery Screening
Now - OctoberDoors 6:30PM, Music 7:30PM, Movie 8:30PM
Lola’s Outdoor Retro Cinema at Sunnyside Cemetery will be screening the classic movies all summer long in Long Beach. Tickets are $12 online and $15 at the gate.
June 6th Movie: A Hard Day’s Night Music: Beatles Tribute band Britain’s Finest
June 26th Movie: Repo The Genetic Opera Music: Live Shadow-cast by Addicted to the Knife
Event website: thefridacinema.org
Los Angeles Bread Festival at Grand Central Market
Saturday, June 6th – Sunday, June 7th10AM
Love the delicious carb that is bread? Of course you do, that’s why Grand Central Market is hosting the first-ever L.A. Bread Festival to celebrate the SoCal artisan bread renaissance. Experience the many flavors of L.A. bread through an assortment of pop-ups, workshops (including a community bread bake), demonstrations, and moderated panel discussions. And did we mention the “Feel the Churn Butter Aerobics”?
Event website: grandcentralmarket.com
CatCon LA
Saturday, June 6th – Sunday, June 7th9AM-6PM
It’s like comic-con… but for cat people. There will be cat-centric furniture, art and design, toys, pop culture and plenty of attitude all weekend long. Headliners will be Simon Tofield, creator of “Simon’s Cat” and Mike Bridavsky, the owner of the only and only Lil Bub. Tickets are $25 for a single day pass or $40 for the weekend. *Note: no outside cats allowed.
Event website: catconla.com
8th Annual Make Music Pasadena
Saturday, June 6th11AM-11PM
This free all-day, all-ages music celebration has a musical lineup of more than 150 bands featuring a huge mix of emerging local talent and award-winning performers. There will be 5 main stages and more than 30 venues spread across 20 city blocks full of music.
Event website: makemusicpasadena.org
Lummis Day
Sunday, June 7th10AM-6PM
Lummis is the Festival of Northeast Los Angeles and it’s celebrating its 10th anniversary. Lummis Day celebrates the arts, history and ethnic diversity of Northeast LA through educational and cultural events and an annual festival that draws the community together for one amazing shared experience. There will be live music, dancing, craft exhibits, poets, and so much more culture to experience
Event website: lummisday.org
Patchwork Show Santa Ana
Sunday, June 7th11AM-5PM
Patwork Show is coming to Long Beach this month at Marine Stadium. Vendors are selected by a jury and feature clothing for men, women amp; kids, handbags, accessories, jewelry, art, ceramics, garden finds, home goods, plushies, crochet amp; knit items, pet gear, kits amp; patterns, bath amp; body goodies and more
Event website: dearhandmadelife.com
VCC World Music and Cultural Arts Festival
Sunday, June 7th1:30PM-8:30PM
The Valley Cultural Center is putting together their first ever World Music and Cultural Arts Festival featuring performers and artisans from around the world. Performances include Tizer Quartet (jazz), Aztec Dancers of the Valley, Katia Moraes amp; Brazilian Hearts, Chalo Eduardo, Young Dubliners, as well as Artists for Trauma Fashion Show, Walk and Roll Foundation and the Music of Sly and the Family Stone.
Event website: valleycultural.org
Last Remaining Seats
June 10th – June 27th
Experience the magic of LA’s historic theatres this June with Last Remaining Seats. Tickets are $16 for Conservatory members and $20 for the general public. Tickets have already sold out for several shows so get your tickets now
June 10th at the Million Dollar Theatre Movie: Psycho
June 20th at The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion Movie: How to Marry a Millionaire
June 24th at Orpheum Theatre Movie: Willy Wonka amp; The Chocolate Factory
Event website: laconservancy.org
Good Food Gala
Thursday, June 11th 6PM-9PM
Celebrate the first five years of the LA Food Policy Council and its collaborative efforst to create a more just and sustainable food system in the region. There will be cocktails and tastings from LA’s finest, dress code is festive, cocktail attire. Tickets are $125.
Event website: eventbrite.com
Hollywood Fringe Festival
Thursday, June 11th – Sunday, June 28thThroughout Hollywood
The Hollywood Fringe Festival is an annual, open-access, community-derived event celebrating freedom of expression and collaboration in the performing arts community. The arts will infiltrate the Hollywood neighborhood as theaters, churches, parks and more play host to hundreds of productions by local, national, and international art companies and independent performers. Read all about LA’s largest celebration of the performing arts online.
Event website: hollywoodfringe.org
Ink-N-Iron Long Beach 2015
Friday, June 12th – Sunday, June 14thAll weekend at the Queen Mary
Tattoo artists, vintage cars, pinups, fashion and live music and more collide at the Ink-N-Iron festival this summer. This convention will be both a sort of art gallery and community festival. Ten years ago the ship was overtaken by the underground subculture of all things Kustom and modified. From tattooing to pin striping and tantalizing show goers with tight corsets the 13th Annual Ink-N-Iron Festival is laced up and racing for port
Event website: longbeach.ink-n-iron.com
Hello Kittys Supercute Friendship Festival
Friday, June 12th – Sunday, June 14th
Hello Kitty is hitting the road with her first-ever live entertainment show and North American tour Join the fun, friendship and festivities with multi-stage live performances, interactive entertainment, fashion, photo opportunities, and lots of special Sanrio surprises. For ticket info and more on this supercute festival, check out the site
Event website: sanrio.com/hkfestival
Thrillists Culinary Road Trip
Friday, June 12th – Sunday, June 14th6PM
The Culinary Road Trip is your chance to sample food staples from six different cities, all without leaving LA. The road trip themed event will feature New York bagels, Chicago deep-dish pizza, New England lobster rolls, Phili cheesestakes, Portland coffee, and DC cupcakes. All you have to do is pick your session, grab a ticket, and get ready for two full hours of tantalizing culinary exploration under one roof. Get your tickets now
Event website: thrillist.com/foodtrip
Playboy Jazz Festival
Saturday, June 13th – Sunday, June 14th7PM Saturday, 8PM Sunday
George Lopez will be the master of ceremonies for the 2015 Playboy Jazz Festival held at the Hollywood Bowl. The weekends all-star line-up will include:
Herbie Hancock amp; Wayne Shorter with Monk Institute Ensemble, Aloe Blacc, Eddie Palmieri Afro-Caribbean Jazz Band, Snarky Puppy and many more. Check out the website for pricing and a full list of performers.
Event website: hollywoodbowl.com
Lake Balboa Strawberry Festival
Sunday, June 14th10AM-6PM
Held at Balboa Lake, the Strawberry Festival is a celebration of summer, food, fun and of course California grown strawberry. Come for tons of themed food and drink, live music, dancing, classic carnival fun, and fun for the whole family. Admission is free and unlimited kids rides are just $15 on presale right now
Event website: balboastrawberryfestival.com
Beach Babe Half Marathon amp; 5k
Sunday, June 14th8AM-12PM
The Beach Babe Half Marathon amp; 5k course is completely along the beach waterfront by the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. The Beach Babe Bicycling Classic – a casual, fun women’s bike ride along the coast from Long Beach to Huntington Beach and back – has a been a tradition for years and this year runners will take the line after the ladies riding in the Beach Babe Classic depart. Throw on a lei and soak in the sights like a true Southern California babe
Event website: californiagirlseries.com
Big Irish Fair Musicfest
Saturday, June 20th – Sunday, June 21st10AM-7PM
Celebrate with Dad this Father’s Day weekend at the Big Irish Fair Musicfest in Long Beach. There will be 16 entertainment zones, 3,000 performers, harp amp; fiddle competitions, and tons of pub, traditional and rock bands. Plus you could win 2 round trip tickets to Ireland
Event website: irishfair.org
Annual Pasadena Chalk Festival
Saturday, June 20th – Sunday, June 21st10AM-7PM
The sidewalks throughout Paseo Colorado in Pasadena become then canvas for more than 600 artists creating unique murals at the annual Pasadena Chalk Festival. Artists come from all around Southern California to donate their time and artistic ability for the weekend. Through sponsors and the generosity of locals, the festival raises money for art programs in local schools. There’s still time to sign up as an artists or just stop on by to see the gorgeous chalk paintings
Event website: pasadenachalkfestival.com
The Asian Heritage Jazz Festival
Saturday, June 20th10AM
Some of the most renowned Asian Jazz artists in the U.S. will come together for the Asian Heritage Jazz Festival at the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center in LA. The festival also aims to promote and nurture younger local artists who deserve wider recognition, but are unable to break into the mainstream world of major jazz festivals.
Event website: asianheritagejazzfestival.com
LA Beer Week
Saturday, June 20th - Sunday, June 28th12PM-5PM
For one week, local breweries, bars, restaurants and other venues host events celebrating the culture of craft beer in our community. Festivities begin on Saturday, June 20th with the LA Brewers Beer Week Kickoff at Exposition Park’s south lawn. The kickoff event will feature 75 craft breweries, 200+ beers, local music on two stages, educational panels, food trucks and vendors. Pre-sale tickets are on sale for the kickoff event for $45, reserve your spot now
Event website: labeerweek.com
FREE summer concerts in DTLA
Now - August
Grand Performances bring artists and audiences together by curating a wide variety of artistic experiences from around the globe and bringing it to the streets of LA.
Friday, June 19th @ 8PM: The Gaslamp Killer Experience. Straight from Coachella, the L.A.-based DJ and producer’s signature dubstep, world music, left-field hip-hop, and psychedelic sound is accompanied by a crushing 10-piece band.
Saturday, June 20th @ 8PM: Wattstax Revisited, reviving the funk, soul, dance and comedic fun of the historic 1972 Wattstax concert.
Friday, June 26th @ 8PM: The Family Crest, SF-based orchestral indie rock band, and Run River North, Korean American indie folk rock band.
Event website: grandperformances.org
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