Santa Monica Pier Twilight Concert Series

where: Santa Monica Pier

when: Thursday, July 28, 12:30 PM

who: the whole family

how much: Free
the Whaddup:

Get down to the beach, this is LA! Gidget and her buddies with their surf guitars won’t be making an appearance, but you’ll find families enjoying the sea breeze, enjoying the stars above,  whle they listen to the sounds of the annual Pier Twilight Concert Series. Check the Santa Monica Pier’s complete concert schedule to get the scoop on the season ahead.Families are welcome to set up a blanket and picnic on the Pier itself (which gets pretty crowded), or down below on the sand.

2016 Lineup Jul 14: Børns, Porches Jul 21: Psychedelic Furs, Day Wave Jul 28: Protoje, Raging Fiyah Aug 4: Natalia Lafourcade, Monsieur Periné Aug 25: Save Ferris Sep 1: Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Steady Holiday Sep 8: Ohio Players
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Kid’s Burp-Off Contest

when: Jul 31 at 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

where: Galco’s Soda Pop Stop, 5702 York Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca

how much: $15

ages: All Ages

the Whaddup:

I don’t get why this is limited to “kids only”. I could destroy them. Well, maybe there should be an adult class, also. Who’s with me? You start an online survey and I’ll sign it.

The famed soda pop store hosts its annual soda tasting event that will feature live music, entertainment and sampling a wide range of bubbly beverages. Kids can participate in a free Burp-Off Competition for prizes and carbonated glory. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Southwest Museum.

more info: website

The Tempest at the Old Zoo

when: Weds.-Sun. through Sept. 4

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 August you can see The Tempest. 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 Thursday-Sunday at 7 p.m.

Note for parents: Shakespeare is great for kids! But please be advised, these are not Shakespeare performances edited or changed for children. Shakespeare wrote about the human experience, and his plays include examples of sexuality and violence, and deal with adult themes. Email ISCLA and they’ll be happy to answer any specific questions you may have about particular performances. And please, keep your children with you at all times.

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Watch a Polo Match

when: Jul 30 at Various times

where: Will Rogers State Park, 1501 Will Rogers State Park Rd., Pacific Palisades, Ca

how much: Free

who: everyone

the Whaddup:

Have your kids ever seen the “Game of Kings” played live? It’s majestic and relaxing to lounge on a blanket with a picnic brunch or lunch and watch horses pound up and down the field right before you. (Players often let the kids on the field between matches to meet the horses.) Learn a little bit about polo, watch a match and then hike the park or tour Will Rogers old house (he was a huge horse and polo fan).

Matches are free and open to the public all summer. There are matches most Saturdays from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

more info: website

Summer Sounds World Music for Kids @ The Hollywood Bowl
Monday, July 25 through Friday, July 29

where: Hollywood Bowl Museum patio

when: Varies

who: The whole family

how much: $16 per person (age 2 and up) / $13 per person when purchasing all four programs*

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.This week: JAPAN, FEATURING ON ENSEMBLEBuilt on the pulsating beats of taiko drumming, the traditional music and instruments of Japan are blended with styles from the West in ways that will let your imagination soar.

How: Select the 10am Music Performance with 11:15am Art Workshop or 11:15am Music Performance

with 10am Art Workshop.Music performances and art workshops each run 40-45 minutes.

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