The most amazing events happening in L.A. this June (2024)

The most amazing events happening in L.A. this June (1)

Plan your month with our June 2024 events calendar of the best activities, including free things to do, festivals and our favorite concerts

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Looking for things to do in L.A.?You’ll find plenty in ourJune events calendar. We’re talking outdoor movie screenings, museum exhibitions, live theater and plenty of Pride events. That’s, of course, in addition to fun-in-the-sun staples like going to thebeach, hiking or even lounging on arooftop. As the weather warms up, head outdoors for this month’s big events and festivals.

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Roots Picnic: Hip-Hop is the Love of My Life
  • Music
  • Rap, hip-hop and R&B
  • Hollywood

The Roots headline this hip-hop fest at the Hollywood Bowl, which boasts the likes of Queen Latifah, Common, Digable Planets, Arrested Development, the Pharcyde and Black Sheep.

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Photograph: Courtesy L.A. Conservancy/Mike Hume
Last Remaining Seats
  • Movies
  • Drama
  • Downtown Historic Core

The L.A. Conservancy offers a delightful summer time machine in the form of classic films, screened inside Downtown’s grand old movie palaces throughout the month of June. Most screenings include a special introduction and a post-film Q&A, and there are also ticket bundles that add in a proper theater tour.

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A Strange Loop
  • Theater
  • Musicals
  • Downtown

Musical-theater auteur Michael R. Jackson turns himself inside out in this thrilling show. Check out our five-star review from its New York run.

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The Comet / Poppea
  • Theater
  • Experimental
  • Little Tokyo

The latest adventurousperformance from the Industry, this two-in-one show simultaneously stages a 17th-century opera and a 20th-century sci-fi story on a rotating stage. Director Yuval Sharon’s six-years-in-the-making production connects the stories ofClaudio Monteverdi’s 1643 Italian opera L’incoronazione di Poppea (The Coronation of Poppea) with a world premiere production of W.E.B. Du Bois’s 1924 sci-fi short storyThe Comet; both unfold at the same time on a turntable that’s been split into two. The Industry has staged itspiecesin carsand on a mountaintop; this time around, you’ll catch them at the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, from June 14 through 23.

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Juneteenth Celebration at the Hollywood Bowl
  • Music
  • Rap, hip-hop and R&B
  • Hollywood

T-Paincurates and leads this celebration of Juneteenth and Black music at the Hollywood Bowl, with assistance from conductor Derrick Hodge and the Color of Noize Orchestra.

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Photograph: Courtesy Barnsdall Art Park
Friday Night Wine Tastings
  • Bars
  • Los Feliz

Now one of L.A.’s most treasured summer traditions (and back after a five-year hiatus), Barnsdall Park’s wine tastings regularly attract sell-out crowds. Perched atop Olive Hill on the west lawn of the historic Hollyhock House (which you can tour during the evening for an additional $25), the Barnsdall Friday fund raisers include fine selections of boutique wines provided by Silverlake Wine with a spectacular sunset and 360-degree views of the city.

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CicLAvia: South L.A.
  • Things to do

Pedal along five car-free miles of Western Avenue as CicLAvia brings its latest open streets event to South L.A.

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KCRW Summer Nights
  • Music
  • Chinatown

Everyone’s favorite NPR member station has a hand in aslew of summer concert slates atpublic plazas and beloved museums, and this summer’s schedule is particularly packed. Familiar KCRW DJs and local buzz bands will be providing free, open-air tunes on select nights fromJune through September at Union Station,CAAM,Descanso Gardens, Bowers Museum, Century Park, the Autry, KCRW’s Santa Monica headquartersand—our favorite—the party-till-midnight bashes at Chinatown Central Plaza.

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Day Trip Festival
  • Music
  • Dance and electronic
  • Long Beach

House music hits the Queen Mary waterfront during this two-day fest.This year’sevent, whichfeatures two main stages as well as another side one, includes the likes ofKaskade, MKback-to-back with Green Velvet, Cloonee, Mau P, and Nicole Moudaberback-to-back with Paco Osuna.

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Grand Performances
  • Music
  • Downtown

This epic (and free) outdoor concert seriesfeatures live performances by artists from around the world at thetotally overhauledCalifornia Plazastage in DTLA, where the shallow water separating the stage from the audience has been replaced by a proper event lawn.Don’t miss a diverse and highly intriguing mix ofbands, DJ sets and dance parties.

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    The most amazing events happening in L.A. this June (2024)

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    What events happen in June? ›

    June International Days
    • World Reef Awareness Day.
    • World Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Day.
    • Global Day of Parents.
    • World Milk Day.
    • International Tabletop Day - Changes Annually.

    Is June a good time to visit Los Angeles? ›

    Los Angeles is a coastal city in California with a warm Mediterranean climate. The city is known for its glamorous lifestyle and is home to A-list celebrities, famous nightclubs and a string of beautiful golden beaches. If you love the sun and heat, the best time to visit Los Angeles is between June and September.

    What is famous about June? ›

    Interesting Facts about June

    It is the first month of the summer season. June in the Northern Hemisphere is similar to the month of December in the Southern Hemisphere. June is known as a great month to get married. The famous English tennis tournament Wimbledon is played during the month of June.

    What is the special day of June 22 in India? ›

    Kabir Das Jayanti 2024: Kabir Das Jayanti is celebrated every year on Jyeshtha Purnima. This year, it falls on June 22.

    Why is June so special? ›

    June marks the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere and contains the summer solstice, the day with the most daylight hours. In the Southern Hemisphere, June is the start of winter and contains the winter solstice, the day with the fewest hours of daylight out of the year.

    What is unique about the month of June? ›

    June is the month with the longest daylight hours of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, and conversely, June has the shortest daylight hours of the year in the Southern Hemisphere. June's birthstone is the pearl, the Moonstone and the Alexandrite. The June birth flower is the Rose and the Honeysuckle.

    What is June's gloom in LA? ›

    June Gloom is a mainly Southern California term for a weather pattern that results in cloudy, overcast skies with cool temperatures during the late spring and early summer.

    What to wear in LA in June? ›

    Summer Clothes for LA

    Summer in Los Angeles is warm and sunny and there are plenty of fun activities to enjoy outside, so dress accordingly. I recommend bringing dresses, tank tops, and light shirts or blouses for a summer trip to LA. For bottoms, bring shorts, skirts, joggers, and jeans.

    What is the cheapest time of year to go to LA? ›

    Summer and winter holidays are considered peak seasons in LA, with prices to match. But things tend to settle down in the weeks following Labor Day, making this shoulder season an optimal time to visit. The weather is still pleasant and warm (this is LA, after all), only with fewer crowds and lower prices.

    What is most celebrated in June? ›

    Month-long celebrations in June
    • Global Running Day. ...
    • National Loving Day. ...
    • Father's Day. ...
    • Eid al-Adha. ...
    • Juneteenth. ...
    • Summer Solstice. ...
    • National HIV Testing Day. ...
    • International LGBTQ+ Pride Day. International LGBTQ+ Pride Day is observed on the 1969 Stonewall Inn Riots anniversary.

    What important month is June? ›

    June is CPR and AED Awareness, National Safety Month, LGBTQ+ Pride Month and more. Search the Latest Heart, Brain and Advocacy News from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association here.

    Why is June born special? ›

    If there is someone who can understand, give and forgive others it is a June born person. These people are generous and empathetic. They do not hold on to anger and frustration. They do not let a past incident take a toll on the relations they hold.

    Why is June 22nd important? ›

    On this date: In 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte abdicated for a second time as Emperor of the French. In 1870, the United States Department of Justice was created. In 1937, Joe Louis began his reign as world heavyweight boxing champion by knocking out Jim Braddock in the eighth round of their fight in Chicago.

    What is on the 23rd of June? ›

    International Widows Day

    Donate to charities that support widows and their children, and be there for anyone in your life who has tragically had to outlive her spouse and carry on alone.

    What is celebrated on the 15th of June? ›

    It's World Martini Day, National Lobster Day, Nature Photography Day, Beer Day Britain, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day… and much more!

    What history is celebrated in June? ›

    June is Immigrant Heritage Month, is a celebration in the United States that occurs annually in June. This month is dedicated to honoring and recognizing the contributions of immigrants to the US. June is Caribbean American Heritage Month, established in June 2006.

    What anniversaries are in June? ›

    From D-Day to Henry VIII being crowned, these are the biggest historical anniversaries in June.
    • 2 June. Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II (1953) ...
    • 4 June. Tiananmen Square Massacre (1989) ...
    • 5 June. Robert F. ...
    • 6 June. D-Day (1944) ...
    • 7 June. Robert the Bruce dies (1329) ...
    • 12 June. Anne Frank is born (1929) ...
    • 13 June. ...
    • 14 June.

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