Summer 2012: Comprehensive List of Free Concerts and Nightlife in LA

Bodega Sundays at Senor Fish:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bodega-Sundays/135295706490228

Subsuelo every month:
http://subsuelo.org/

Free dance lessons downtown:
http://www.musiccenter.org/events/activearts/Dance-Downtown/

Grand Performances:
http://www.grandperformances.org/en/gp/events/2012-overview.html
For over 25 years, Grand Performances' free shows have drawn diverse crowds to downtown L.A.

Saturdays off the 405:
http://www.getty.edu/museum/programs/performances/saturdays_405.html

Enjoy outdoor music and evening views of the city and drink in the refreshing summer exhibitions in a casual and spontaneous atmosphere. The evenings feature performances by your soon-to-be favorite bands, along with DJ sets to open and close the night.

Latin Sounds at the LACMA:
http://www.lacma.org/programs/music/latin-sounds
Relax in Hancock Park as world-renowned artists play the hottest sounds from Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Mexico, Cuba, and Los Angeles.
When Every Saturday 5 pm–7 pm, May 26 through ?
Where Dorothy Collins Brown Amphitheater at LACMA, in Hancock Park north of the museum.
Free No tickets or reservations required.

Jazz at LACMA:
http://www.lacma.org/programs/music/jazz-at-lacma
When Every Friday 6 pm–8 pm, May 25 through ?
Where: BP Grand Entrance
Free No tickets or reservations required.

Sundays Live:
http://www.lacma.org/programs/music/sundays-live
When Every Sunday 6 pm–8 pm, May 27 through ?
Where: Bing Theater
Free No tickets or reservations required.

This isn't free but a great series as well, showcasing LA's hip hop:
Through the Mic
http://www.lacma.org/series/through-the-mic
When Every 3rd Thursday 8 pm, May through Oct
Where: BP Grand Entrance
$10 LACMA members / $15 public

KCRW Summer Nights 2012
http://www.kcrw.com/events/summer-nights-2012

This summer, KCRW comes out of the studio and into communities across L.A. again with a series of free, all-ages, outdoor shows. From Pasadena to the Pacific and beyond, KCRW brings hot bands, live DJ performances and more to stages throughout L.A.
ALL-AGES AND ALL FREE!


Levitt Pavilion Summer Concert Series:
Pasadena
Jun 16 - Aug 25
http://www.levittpavilionpasadena.org/2012-calendar.html

MacArthur Park
Jul 5 - Sep 9
http://www.levittla.org/en/calendar.html
MacArthur Park hasn't updated their calendar yet but LA Weekly has it:
http://blogs.laweekly.com/westcoastsound/2012/05/levitt_pavilion_lineup_summer_2012_pasadena_macarthur_park.php

28th Annual Twilight Concert Series @ Santa Monica Pier
http://www.twilightseries.org/lineup/

Summer Sunset Music Festival in Culver City:

Featuring artists from around the world, this 4-week concert series brings a variety of musical genres to the courtyard at the Culver City Civic Center.
When: July - August, Thursdays at 7 pm
Where: City Hall Courtyard, 9770 Culver Blvd. at Duquesne, Culver City, CA
Cost: Free
Parking: Free parking in the City Hall parking structure.
Info: (310) 253-5715, www.culvercitymusic.org

Sunset Concerts Series at the Skirball Cultural Center:

Celebrate musical traditions from around the globe. Kick back and groove or get up and dance to a diverse line-up of leading musicians who represent the best in world music. In addition, view all the Skirball galleries for free, dine at Zeidler's buffet before the concert, pick up grab-and-go light fare from Zeidler's Cart, or bring your own picnic dinner to enjoy during the concert.
When: Thursdays, July 26–August 30, 8:00 pm. (doors open at 7:00 pm.)
Where: Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049
Cost: Free (Concertgoers must show a date-of-concert Skirball parking stub, Metro pass, or taxi receiptfor concert admission)
Parking: $10 per car (cash only), carpooling encouraged, or take Metro Rapid 761, street parking strictly prohibited
Info: 310-440-4500 www.skirball.org