June is just around the corner and its full of summer fun things to do in Los Angeles County. Food festivals, music days, craft beer, and so much more going on throughout the county this June 2016. Speaking of summer, that means outdoor movies and tons of free concerts so lets start our list off with those
Outdoor Movies
With summer, and particularly good weather, comes outdoor movies in LA. Here’s everything you need to put on your calendar for June.
Street Food Cinema
streetfoodcinema.com These Saturday night movie events include a live music, movie and food trucks.
June 4th: Superbad at Westchester Park, Playa Vista June 4th: Dirty Dancing at Poinsettia Rec Park, West Hollywood June 4th: Labyrinth at Verdugo Park, Glendale June 11th: Ferris Buellers Day Off at Victory Park, Pasadena June 11th: Monsters Inc, Park Center, Griffith Park June 11th: Jaws at King Gillette Ranch, Malibu June 18th: The Sandlot at Verdugo Park, Glendale June 18th: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade at Syd Kronenthal Park, Culver City June 18th: Do the Right Thing at Exposition Park, Downtown LA June 25th: Some Like it Hot at Will Rogers State Historic Park, Pacific Palisades June 25th: Pitch Perfect at Victory Park, Pasadena June 25th: Kung Fu Panda 3 at Westchester Park, Playa Vista
Eat | See | Hear
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More movies, bands and food trucks held on Saturday nights. The same company is also putting on TBT At the Laemmle Series a Thursday movie night series featuring cult classics that you can check out here on their site.
June 4th: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off at North Hollywood Recreation Center June 11th: Jurassic Park at North Hollywood Recreation Center June 18th: Trainwreck at Santa Monica High School Amphitheater June 25th: Dazed and Confused at Autry Museum in Griffith Park
Cinespa
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Movie, DJ before and after, free photo booth plus beer and wine is permitted. All held at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
June 1st: Outcast Premiere June 4th: Mean Girls June 11th: To Catch A Thief June 18th: Goodfellas June 25th: Raising Arizona
Skirball Outdoor Screenings – 42
Friday, June 10th
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This summer the Skirball Cultural Center will be celebrating America’s favorite pastime with a lineup of classic films about baseball. Before the screenings, explore the galleries and enjoy “opening night” activities in the courtyard. Hot dogs, Cracker Jacks, and other concessions will be available for purchase throughout the evening.
Rooftop Cinema Club
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Films are shown throughout the month at The Montalban in Hollywood. Showings sell out so search July titles on the site and secure your spot now
June 1st: Spice World | June 2nd: Trainspotting | June 3rd: Pulp Fiction | June 4th: Titanic | June 5th: Purple Rain | June 7th: Bafta LA Presents: Hail Caesar | June 8th: Psycho | June 9th: The Goonies | June 10th: Fast Times at Ridgemont High | June 11th: The Godfather | June 14th: Clueless | June 15th: Stripes | June 16th: Deadpool | June 17th: Straight Outta Compton | June 18th: Top Gun | June 21st: 500 Days of Summer | June 22nd: Pan’s Labyrinth | June 23rd: Dirty Dancing | June 24th: Interstellar | June 25th: Raiders of the Lost Ark | June 28th: The Notebook | June 29th: Harold and Maude | June 30th: Bafta LA Presents: Less Than Zero
Free Concerts
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Friday, June 3rd Phil Ranelin amp; Tribe Renaissance at LACMA
Saturday, June 4th Sofi Tukker + KCRW DJ Valida at Once Colorado Dayren Santamaria amp; Made in Cuba at LACMA Charles Fullwood at Long Beach Promenade
Sunday, June 5th Pachuco Jose y Los Diamantes at Fowler Amphitheater UCLA Philharmonica at LACMA
Friday, June 10th Peter Sprague at LACMA
Saturday, June 11th KCRW DJs Jeremy Sole + Karene Daniel at Anaheim Packing District The Palms + KCRW Gary Calamar at One Colorado SambaDa at LACMA Make Music Pasadena in Pasadena Cara C at Long Beach Promenade
Sunday, June 12th Capitol Ensemble at LACMA DSB – Tribute to Journey at Warner Park, Woodland Hills
Friday, June 17th Bob Mintzer/Russell Ferrante Quartet at LACMA
Saturday, June 18th Chinatown Summer Nights at Chinatown’s Central and West Plazas Moses Sumney at The Getty Rob Graveley Band at Long Beach Promenade Monograma at LACMA
Sunday, June 19th Daniel Schlosberg at LACMA
Friday, June 24th Barbara Morrison at LACMA
Saturday, June 25th Addison Love amp; the Candless Flames at Long Beach Promenade Quetzal at LACMA
Sunday, June 26th Inna Faliks at LACMA Ticket to Ride – Tribute to the Beatles at Warner Park, Woodland Hills
Thursday, June 30th Tim amp; the Space Cadets at Levitt Pavilion Pasadena
More Events…
Los Angeles Film Festival
Wednesday, June 1st – Thursday, June 9th filmindependent.org
The LA Film Festival is one of the most prestigious film fests in the city returns with panels, screenings, and premieres. The week of films will feature everything from independent, international, feature, documentary and short films as well as music videos. With an attendance of more than 90,000 people, it screens more than 100 feature films. Check out the website for a breakdown of all the films and events throughout the week.
Prince Tribute Skate Night
Wednesday, June 1st 8PM-12AM moonlightrollerway.com
In honor of the late great musician Prince, Moonlight Rollerway is celebrating him in the only way they know how… with a skate night Skate through the night listening to all of Princes classics, remembering his legacy. Admission is just $15 including skates. You ready to kick it old school?
Long Beach Vegan Food amp; Music Festival
Saturday, June 4th 11AM-7PM lbveganfest.com
Feel like you’re missing out on all the fun because of your strict diet? Then it’s time to go crazy at the Vegan Beer amp; Music Festival in Long Beach. The festival and natural holistic baby expo is free for all ages and features live music throughout the day. There will be food trucks, food booths, activities, a Vegan Chili Cook Off, and a cruelty free market place. Check out the website for more details, tickets and list of performers.
LitFest Pasadena
Saturday, June 4th 10AM-8PM litfestpasadena.org
The stage is set for the 5th anniversary celebration of LitFest Pasadena, the city and SoCal’s free books and authors festival in Pasadenas Playhouse District. LitFest will take over storefronts, restaurants and bars in the walkable downtown and include several events throughout the day including tons of panels from Young Adult storytellers discussing self-image to comedy writing in the time of Donald Trump.
World Music Festival - Concerts on the Green
Sunday, June 5th 1PM-8:30PM valleycultural.org
The second annual World Music and Cultural Arts Festival will feature performers and artisans from around the world. The lineup of bands includes MALO Legendary Latin Rock Band, TIERRA rhythm and blues vocal group, The Iliana Rose Cuban Jazz Band, Chalo Eduardo Drum Circle and more.
Surfs Up San Gabriel: Summer Street Party
Thursday, June 9th – Thursday, August 11th June 9: 6PM-9:30P missionplayhouse.org
Spend a summer under the stars with the city’s annual summer Nights series, starting June 9th. The Community Services Department, in conjunction with the Mission Playhouse and Community Development Department, will host seven summer concerts and three summer movies every Thursday night through Aug. 11. All of the events are free including the first Surfs Up San Gabriel in the Mission District featuring live music from Woodie amp; the Long Boards – Beach Boys cover band, food trucks, kids activities and more.
Beverly Hills Food amp; Wine Festival
Friday, June 10th – Saturday, June 11th Fri: 8PM-11PM; Sat: 1PM-4PM beverlyhillsfoodandwinefestival.com
64 of the best chefs and restaurants in Beverly Hills will be at the Food amp; Wine Festival including: Francois Payard, MR CHOW, Four Seasons Hotel, Chaya, Pacific Dining Car, STK Los Angeles, Bagatelle LA,... and much more. The Beverly Hills Food amp; Wine Festival is proud to introduce the taste of some of the most revered wines, beers and liquors available, as well as makers of exceptional products. Tickets start at $100 for a limited one-day pass.
Time Out LAs Donut Party
Saturday, June 11th 10AM-5PM timeout.com
Calling all donut fans: Go nuts for donuts Time Out Los Angeles is gathering some of the best donuts in the city under one roof for a gluttonous celebration of the fried dessert. Enjoy sprinkled samplings and frosted bites from restaurants, bakeries and donut shops, along with LAMILL coffee and complimentary hard apple ciders from Strongbow.
Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl
Saturday, June 11th amp; Sunday, June 12th hollywoodbowl.com/playboyjazz
Bowl season is summer, so the season starts with the first festival – the annual Playboy Jazz Festival. George Lopez will be the master of ceremonies and both nights have a completely different line up so you might just have to get tickets for both.
Special Olympics Summer Games
Saturday, June 11th – Sunday, June 12th 8AM-6PM sosc.org
Summer Games attracts more than 1,100 athletes from across Southern California who will compete for gold, silver, and bronze medals and ribbons. The Games features our six summer sports -- aquatics, athletics (track amp; field), basketball, bocce, golf, and gymnastics. Summer Games is one of two annual championships held at the conclusion of each sport season, with athletes coming together from throughout SoCal. Held this year at CSULB, you can come and join Fans In The Stands to cheer on the athletes as a spectator, you don’t even need to register as a volunteer.
LA Weekly Tacolandia 2016
Saturday, June 11th 3PM-7PM laweekly.com
LA Weeklys Tacolandia for 2016 is bigger than ever for the 4th year Enjoy unlimited tasty gourmet tacos from over 100 taco vendors. The party will also include several cash bars to purchase beer/wine/cocktails and mariachi music in the heart of Downtown LA. VIP option for $60 includes all general admission perks plus a VIP gift bag, separate entrance, and access to an exclusive VIP lounge with its own bar. All restaurants have tasty samples of their signature gourmet tacos for all to enjoy
16th Annual Los Angeles River Ride
Sunday, June 12th 6AM la-bike.org
Ride distances include 100 miles, 70 miles, 50 miles, 36 miles, 25 miles, and 15 miles, plus the First 5 LA kids ride and festival for the 16th Annual LA River Ride. Participants enjoy pit stops, entertainment, and lots of treats including a goodie bag, a t-shirt, and a medal. The River Ride benefits the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition, the only non-profit organization working to make all communities in L.A. County healthy, safe, and fun places to ride bikes.
Balboa Strawberry Festival
Sunday, June 12th 10AM-6PM balboastrawberryfestival.com
Held in June of each year, the 2nd Annual Balboa Strawberry Festival is a celebration of summer, food and fun, held in Encino on Ventura Blvd. The Festival is centered on local residents love for delicious, California grown strawberries. Featuring tons of strawberry themed food and drink, plus live music, dancing, rides and games for the whole family, this is the PERFECT way to celebrate summer, and it’s totally free to attend
E3
Tuesday, June 14th – June 16th e3expo.com
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E3 is an annual video game conference at show at the LA Convention Center. At E3, tens of thousands of the best, brightest, and most innovative professionals in the video game industry come together to show off all of their cool new stuff. Yeah, it’s pretty cool. For three days, leading-edge companies, groundbreaking new technologies and never-before-seen products will be showcased. E3 connects you with both new and existing partners and provides unprecedented exposure to emerging markets. E3 is where new worlds of the interactive entertainment industry are inspired.
L.A. Beer Week KickOff Festival
Saturday, June 18th 12PM-4PM labeerweek.org
The 8th Annual L.A. Beer Week is here The big Kickoff Festival goes down Saturday, June 18th at the Los Angeles Center Studios in the heart of Downtown L.A. Beer week is bringing the heat this summer with an awesome festival featuring over 75 craft breweries, live music, great food, and more. Produced by the Los Angeles County Brewers Guild, LA Beer Week will feature the largest number of Los Angeles County-based craft breweries -- more than any other festival in town Get your tickets for the kickoff event or just check out the site for the full week of beertastic events.
Beer amp; Food Festival
Saturday, June 18th 11AM-7PM veganbeerfest.com
There’s not one but TWO Vegan food festivals going on this month. Kale is king. If you missed the Long Beach fest or just need more good stuff, check out the Vegan Beer amp; Food Festival at the Rose Bowl. The event features unlimited pours of beer, kambucha and cold brew, all vegan food trucks, vendors and restaurants plus a craft marketplace and live music. With over 100 different beers from breweries to try, you’ve got a long afternoon of deliciousness in store.
Summer Bubbly Bash with Epic Wines
Wednesday, June 22nd 6PM-9PM restaurationlb.com
Test four different kinds of bubbles from all over the world by the glass or flight at Epic Wines in Long Beach. Epic Wines amp; Spirits is all about knowledgeable and emerging wine, beer and spirits consumers with the same great selection. $15 per flight OR order a la carte by the glass or bottle. Fresh Oysters on the half shell and other featured delicious delicacies from Chef Phil Pretty.