Friday Night Jazz at LACMA

when: Fridays through Sep 25

where: Miracle Mile, LACMA, 5900 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca

how much: Free

who: yes you

the Whaddup:

If you have thin blood, you might need a sweater… but don’t forget to bring chairs and a picnic while you kick back on the grass and listen to the jazz… it’s every Friday from April 18th through the end of October, you can hear a free jazz concert at LACMA in the grand entrance.

Bring the kids early to snag great seats and let them run around Hancock Park, rolling down the hill and exploring the tar pits before the concert starts. Make sure you check their clothes before they hop back in the car, you don’t want any tar on your interior.  That stuff isn’t easy to clean!

The museum is free to all Los Angeles County residents after 5 p.m. on Fridays (Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays too!), so be sure to check out the latest exhibits.

more info: website

Take A Moonlight Hike with the Tree People

when: Jul 31 at 7:30 p.m.

where: Coldwater Canyon Park, 12601 Mulholland Dr., Beverly Hills, Ca

how much: $5

who: you & anyone you know

the Whaddup:

Come howl at the moon and explore Coldwater Canyon Park at night. Families welcome during this hour-long guided hike. You must pre-register to attend, contact moonlight@treepeople.org. Check-in begins at 6:30 p.m.

more info: website

Summer Sounds World Music @ The Hollywood Bowl

when: 7/27-31

where: Hollywood Bowl

how much: see website below

who: everyone

the Whaddup:
SummerSounds is a fun-filled, four-week series of lively concerts combined with art workshops. Join our dynamic hosts as they lead you on a journey to discover music, dance and art from cultures around the world.

Situated in the intimate setting of the Hollywood Bowl Museum patio, SummerSounds features four different programs, each highlighting a distinct music tradition – a new show every week! Two performances daily.
MIDDLE EAST, FEATURING YUVAL RON ENSEMBLE

Take an exciting look at the sound, color, and motion of the Middle East. The Yuval Ron Ensemble features artists from different cultures and regions coming together to unite musical traditions in a unique celebration, with songs from Turkey, Morocco, Yemen, Israel and Armenia.

more info: website

Shakespeare at the Old Zoo

when: Thursday-Sunday through August

where: Griffith Park, Old Zoo, 4730 Crystal Springs Dr., Los Angeles, Ca

how much: Free

who: everyone

the Whaddup:

The Independent Shakespeare Company does shows every summer at the Old Zoo. Here are some reasons to go:

1. Free, fabulous productions of Shakespeare!
2. One of the most beautiful, best kept secrets of an outdoor space: the Old Zoo in Griffith Park.
3. Bring a picnic and catch one of the special shows throughout the summer where there are fantastic Players in the Park or Invertigo Dance pre-shows for the whole family.
4. Explore and play before the show.

This summer you can see As You Like It or Romeo and Juliet. Check the website to see which is playing tonight. Bring bug spray and warm clothes, as it gets chilly when the sun goes down. Blankets and low chairs are permitted, tall chairs and dogs are not. Shows run all summer Thursday-Sunday at 7 p.m.

more info: website

Summer Family Fun: Play a Parlor Game

when: Fridays through Jul 31

where: Griffith Park, The Autry, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, Ca

how much: $4-$10

who: 5 & up

the Whaddup:

Learn to play fun, historical parlor games in small groups at the Autry, Fridays this summer. Included with museum admission.

more info: website

O.C. Fair!

where: OC Fair/Event Center – 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California 92626

when: Wednesday-Sunday through August 16th

who: The whole family

how: Save! Single-day admission tickets are available online with no service fees through Ticketmaster.comwhen you choose the Print-At-Home option.
how much: General (13-59) $12, Senior (60+) $7, Youth (6-12) $7, Children 5 and younger are free

The Orange County Fair provides extra family entertainment this year to celebrate its 125th anniversary