Nothing makes a Serbian happier than the word "free". So here you have it, Anji's Guide To Free Shows throughout L.A. And they're all free free free.....
Here are some links to access info at a particular venue, otherwise I've listed events in chronological order:
Hollywood & Highland: http://hollywoodandhighland.com/play_events.php
The Skirball Cultural Center: http://www.skirball.org
California Plaza, Downtown LA: http://grandperformances.org
Santa Monica Pier: http://www.twilightdance.org
Here are some links to access info at a particular venue, otherwise I've listed events in chronological order:
Hollywood & Highland: http://hollywoodandhighland.com/play_events.php
The Skirball Cultural Center: http://www.skirball.org
California Plaza, Downtown LA: http://grandperformances.org
Santa Monica Pier: http://www.twilightdance.org
Saturday, July 1 @ 7:00 pm
California Plaza http://www.grandperformances.org
Kinky is hands down the most energetic band you'll see this summer, except for maybe Manu Chao.....
Thursday, July 13 @ 7:30 pm
Dick Dale: Killer Surf Guitar
Santa Monica Pier http://www.twilightdance.org
What could be more appropriate in Santa Monica than the surf guitar king?
Dick Dale: Killer Surf Guitar
Santa Monica Pier http://www.twilightdance.org
What could be more appropriate in Santa Monica than the surf guitar king?
Sunday, July 16 @ noon- 7:00 pm
Bastille Day in the Gardens of the Page Museum
Celebrate this French holiday with food, music, Tahitian dancers and more.
Thursday, July 20 @ 8:00 pm
The Refugee All Stars of Sierra Leone
Skirball Cultural Center http://www.skirball.org
I saw a documentary of these guys at AFI Fest 2005 and it was amazing. Not to be missed. Also, they'll be screening The Refugee All Stars on Wednesday, July 19 @ the Skirball.
Thursday, July 20 @ 7:30 pm
Mavis Staples
Santa Monica Pier http://www.twilightdance.org
Soul, Gospel & Groove
Thursday, July 27 @ 8:00 pm
Mono Blanco with Los Cenzontles
Skirball Cultural Center http://www.skirball.org
Mexican folk music, particularly son jarocho, at its best
Thursday, July 27 @ 7:30 pm
Lyrics Born & Daara J
Santa Monica Pier http://www.twighlightdance.org
Senegalese Hip Hop & Rap
Thursday, July 20 @ 8:00 pm
The Refugee All Stars of Sierra Leone
Skirball Cultural Center http://www.skirball.org
I saw a documentary of these guys at AFI Fest 2005 and it was amazing. Not to be missed. Also, they'll be screening The Refugee All Stars on Wednesday, July 19 @ the Skirball.
Thursday, July 20 @ 7:30 pm
Mavis Staples
Santa Monica Pier http://www.twilightdance.org
Soul, Gospel & Groove
Thursday, July 27 @ 8:00 pm
Mono Blanco with Los Cenzontles
Skirball Cultural Center http://www.skirball.org
Mexican folk music, particularly son jarocho, at its best
Thursday, July 27 @ 7:30 pm
Lyrics Born & Daara J
Santa Monica Pier http://www.twighlightdance.org
Senegalese Hip Hop & Rap
Saturday, July 29 @ 8:00 pm
Sounds Eclectico 2 w/Nortec Collective and Banda with Mexican Institute of Sound
California Plaza http://www.grandperformances.org
Tijuana techno mixed with ranchera and old school accordions.....
Thursday, August 3 @ 8:00 pm
Eliseo Parra
Skirball Cultural Center http://www.skirball.org
Spanish musical great
Thursday, August 3 @ 7:30 pm
L.A. Reggae: The Aggrolites, Joey Altruda's Classic Riddims & Christ Murray Combo
Santa Monica Pier http://www.twilightdance.org
Local reggae bands
Thursday, August 10 @ 7:30 pm
Salif Keita
Santa Monica Pier http://www.twilightdance.org
The "Golden Voice of Mali" brings Afro-pop to L.A.
Thursday, August 10 @ 8:00 pm
New Orleans Klezmer All-Stars
Skirball Cultural Center http://www.skirball.org
Music from New Orleans in the summer is always a good idea.....
Friday, August 11 noon- 2 pm
All Africa: Naby Camara
Central Courtyard http://hollywoodandhighland.com
Friday, August 11 @ 8:00 pm
Henry Mancini Institute Big Band with Maria Schneider
California Plaza http://www.grandperformances.org
Jazz classics under the stars in downtown LA
Thursday, August 17 @ 7:30 pm
Inti-Illimani
Santa Monica Pier http://www.twilightdance.org
Legendary Chilean group. They're a group that just must be seen live.
Thursday, August 17 @ 8:00 pm
Little Willie G Y Los Tamaleros
Skirball Cultural Center http://www.skirball.org
An East LA electro-acoustic set featuring a 9 piece band.
Friday, August 18 noon- 2pm
Thursday, August 17 @ 7:30 pm
Inti-Illimani
Santa Monica Pier http://www.twilightdance.org
Legendary Chilean group. They're a group that just must be seen live.
Thursday, August 17 @ 8:00 pm
Little Willie G Y Los Tamaleros
Skirball Cultural Center http://www.skirball.org
An East LA electro-acoustic set featuring a 9 piece band.
Friday, August 18 noon- 2pm
All Africa: Kow Kanda
Central Courtyard http://www.hollywoodandhighland.com
Thursday, August 24 @ 8:00 pm
Mamadou Diabate
Skirball Cultural Center http://www.skirball.org
Music from West Africa
Thursday, August 24 @ 7:30 pm
Kiran Ahluwalia
Santa Monica Pier http://www.twilightdance.org
Indo-Canadian singer trained in classical Indian singing.
Thursday, August 31 @ 7:30 pm
David Grisman
Santa Monica Pier http://www.twilightdance.org
Deadheads rejoice in this man's combo of acoustic string instrumental music
Friday, September 22 @ noon
Very Be Careful
California Plaza http://www.grandperformances.org
LA-Colombian traditional vallenato music
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