Summer Sounds Under the Stars - L.A. Parent

Free Things To Do in L.A. for the Next 40 Days

KCRW Summer Nights in Chinatown, 2023. Photo by Brian Champlin Looking to jam pack your summer with the best free things to do in Los Angeles? You’ve come to the right place. Below we’ve amassed a cheatsheet featuring dozens of free ideas coming up over the next six weeks, breaking it down into sections for free concerts/dance parties, community festivals/celebrations, and spots to catch movie screenings around the city. And the kicker is that e…

Summer Sounds Under the Stars - L.A. Parent

Gloria Molina Grand Park’s summer concert series kicks off with a block party on July 4. PHOTO COURTESY GLORIA MOLINA GRAND PARK No matter how scorching our summer days get, nighttime in Los Angeles is usually a welcome breeze of slightly cooler temperatures, beckoning us outside to bask in the Southland’s magical after-hours. And there’s nothing like enjoying music with your friends and family in a communal outdoor setting. Whether swaying to j…