Free summer concerts are in abundance all over the Westside this summer, but one of our faves kicks off on Thursday, July 11. The Marina del Rey Free Summer Concert Series is a unique experience, with several different types of music featured two nights per week: Symphonic Thursday and Pop Saturdays.

The concerts are held at Burton Chace Park, and each begins at 7pm. Here is the lineup:

Symphonic Thursdays 
July 11—Opera at the Shore. The Marina del Rey Symphony performs selections from La Bohème and The Phantom of the Opera.
July 25—Sights, Sounds & Dance in America. The Marina del Rey Symphony performs Gershwin and Juan Pablo Contreras.
August 8—Kronos Quartet
August 22 and 24 (encore)—Cole Porter’s Kiss Me, Kate

Pop Saturdays 
July 20—Singer/songwriter Rickie Lee Jones
August 3—Jazz artist Jon Batiste
August 17—R&B singer Leela James
August 31—Latin fusion band Jenny & The Mexicats

https://www.visitmarinadelrey.com/events/free-summer-concert-series

Samplings of premium wines, beer, spirits, and gourmet bites, plus an interactive music virtual reality world, photo booth, DJ and Live Jazz Group, strolling magician, dancing, and a silent auction. Phew! That’s a mouthful—and that’s exactly what you’ll enjoy at The 4th Edition of the Annual LA Westside Food & Wine Festival benefiting The Westside Food Bank (http://wsfb.org).

This “celebration of Food, Wine, Beer, Spirits, Entertainment, Music, Activities and much more” takes place on July 21, from 4–7pm, at the Courtyard by Marriott LA Westside. Or, become a VIP to enjoy an extra hour before anyone else gets in (and get dibs on the best eats!). With an all-inclusive ticket, you can explore an entire festival’s worth of food and drink, from the ballroom to the patio, to the back parking lot.

Participating restaurants will include:

• STK Steakhouse
• The Tuck Room Tavern
• Panini Kabob Grill
• Le Pain Quotidien
• LaRocco’s Pizzeria
• New School of Cooking
• All American Gumbo
• Love Catering
• Farm Fresh to you
• chocoMe original Artisan Chocolate
• Hannah’s Chocolate Bananas

Address: 6333 Bristol Parkway, Los Angeles, CA 90230
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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/los-angeles-westside-summer-july-foodwine-fest-benefits-westside-food-bank-tickets-55093030738?aff=ebdssbcitybrowse

Get your dancing shoes ready! Culver City’s Boulevard Music Summer Festival starts on Thursday, July 11!

This series of six free outdoor concerts will then take place every Thursday at 7pm until August 15 in the Dale Jones Courtyard of Culver City City Hall. Grab dinner at one of the nearby restaurants, like Rush Street (http://rushstreetculvercity.com/), Akasha (https://www.akasharestaurant.com/), or AR Cucina (http://www.arcucina.com/) and then assemble for live music under the stars.

Featured artists include:

• Thursday, July 11 
  Americana/Bluegrass from Ryan Shupe and the RubberBand
• Thursday, July 18 
  Argentinian Rock from Los Pinguos and Worldbeat/Funk/Rock/Mambo from the Bonedaddys
• Thursday, July 25 
  Afro/Cuban from Ricardo Lemvo and Makina Loca
• Thursday, August 1 
  Jazz/Blues/Motown with a tribute to Aretha Franklin from the George Kahn Jazz & Blues Revue and Surf Music/The Beach Boys with a tribute to Dick Dale from Big Wave

https://www.boulevardmusic.com/culver-citys-boulevard-music-summer-festival-starts-thursday-july-11-free/

Burton Chace Park is the place for picnics, parties, and playtime. The largest park in Marina del Rey, it offers built-in barbecue grills, stunning views into the harbor’s main channel, and a big, lush lawn—the perfect place to settle in for Movie Night. Must-see classics will be playing all summer, so grab your picnic basket and a blanket and head over for this free event!

Movies include:
July 6, Aquaman
July 13, Forrest Gump
July 27, Crazy Rich Asians
August 10, Black Panther
September 7, Wizard Of Oz
September 14, Mean Girls
September 21, Star Wars: Solo
September 28, Beetlejuice

Films are set to start at 8pm, but come early for the best spot!

https://www.visitmarinadelrey.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/MDR-19-036-Movie-Nights-Flyer-FINAL-2019.pdf