Every summer the cool air of Los Angeles is filled with the varied and eclectic sounds of music of the various free concerts held throughout the city, and all of the action starts this week at the Farmers Market at 3rd and Fairfax.
Subsequently, more venues will each start their own 2011 Free Summer Concert Series, thereby kicking into high gear yet another year of our traditional Los Angeles free concert season.
Below is a list of the sites in this year’s calendar. A few of the venues–new and old–have yet to announce their 2011 schedules, but as soon as they do, we’ll add them to the calendar.
If I’ve forgotten any free concerts–or if you know of any that are not listed–feel free to let me know and we’ll include them with the others.
Grand Performances
These grand performances presents free an eclectic array that reflect the best of global culture, and inspire the diverse peoples and cultures of Los Angeles.
Farm Fresh Summer Music at Farmers Market
With jazz on Thursday, and pop, rock, and Latin on Fridays, plus some of the best food outlets in the city, what’s not to love attending the festivities at Farmers Market?
Twilight Dance and Music at the Santa Monica Pier
Celebrating its 27th year, the Annual Thursday Twilight Music and Dance Series at Santa Monica Pier features some of LA’s favorite hometown and visiting bands.
Levitt Pavilion at MacArthur Park
You name it, and MacArthur Park has it–from world music to local talent; from rock to pop to folk music; as well as all types of Latin music.
All you have to do is just sit back on your blanket–or lawn chair–and enjoy one of life’s greatest pleasures–plus with discount restaurant prices sponsored by Metro, you can’t go wrong.
Live Music at Hollywood & Highlands
Join Hollywood & Highland Center and KJAZZ 88.1 FM for the 8th annual Wine, Jazz & Moonlight series. Enjoy free concerts by some of the country’s top jazz performers.
Summer Sunset Music Festival in Culver City
Musical styles this year include Motown, Afro-Cuban, Classic Rock, Folk, Blues, Cajun, Irish, and more
Levitt Pavilion at Pasadena
From salsa to rock to folk and jazz, music is the exciting theme at the Levitt Pavilion. Their Summer 2011 schedule will be coming soon.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
To enjoy many free nights of jazz, just head over to LACMA
Pershing Square Summer Concert Series
The’ll be hosting a variety of musical genres and performers, plus fun family activities. Their Summer 2011 schedule will be announced shortly.
Saturdays Off the 405
Here you’ll get to enjoy outdoor music and the evening views of the city, and at he same time enjoying the sublime and refreshing summer exhibitions at the Getty Center in a casual and spontaneous atmosphere.
Long Beach Municipal Band
Celebrating over 100 years, the Long Beach Municipal Band, is the longest surviving, municipally-supported band in the country. Bring your picnic basket, blankets, and lawn chairs.
Long Beach Thursday Night Concert Series
A t all of all Long Beach’s cool and laid back parks there will be a great mix of music, people, and fun in the sun. Again, their Schedule is about to be announced, and as soon as they do we’ll list them all.
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