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Here's Your Weekly Mix of Things to Do
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Top Picks

Summer Nights with Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (Free)
This Saturday, come hang with us for our first FREE public Summer Nights Party! Explore the aquarium after hours and take a stroll along the beach. KCRW DJs SiLVA & Raul Campos will keep the music flowing while you enjoy a chef-curated food court, a bar, and fun for the whole fam. This is a seaside summer party you won’t want to miss.

OUTLOUD Music Festival ($)
June 5th–7th, WeHo turns up for this high-energy LGBTQ+ OUTLOUD Music Festival featuring show-stopping performances by The Pussycat Dolls, Jade, Ava Max, the Blue Man Group, and many more. Enjoy tasty food and beverage areas, craft cocktails, beer gardens, photo ops, surprise appearances, and much more.

KCRW Members! You get $30 off GA, $40 off VIP, and $50 off Super VIP tickets. Check the KCRW app for the code. 

For the Group Chat

The Golden Girls Trivia Night (Free)
This Tuesday night, head to Roxanne's in Long Beach for their FREE Golden Girls Trivia Night. Bring a team or join one there, dress in your best ‘80s chic, and finally share that Golden Girls wrinkle in your brain. Prizes, nostalgia, and community are all up for grabs.

Odunde Festival 2026 (Free)
This Saturday, celebrate the year 10,068 of the Yoruba New Year with Gan Gan talking drums, live masquerade performances, and the vibrant Balogun Market featuring local food and fashion vendors. There’s also an expanded kids zone and STEM hub, making this free all-ages festival a rich cultural experience for the whole family.

The Boys: Glory Hall Immersive Museum (Free)
For one weekend only, The Boys: Glory Hall, visits LA. It’s a massive immersive museum celebrating five iconic seasons of The Boys. Walk through costumes, set pieces, artifacts, easter eggs, and some of the show's most history-making moments. No reservations needed, just walk up.

Jazz at LACMA: Paul Cornish Trio (Free)
Spend Friday evening at LACMA with pianist and composer Paul Cornish, one of L.A.'s finest jazz musicians. Grab your picnic and bring the fam! It’s free, outdoors, and the perfect way to start the weekend with some live music.

Tiny Porch Concerts Laura Jean Anderson with Francis Blume (Free, $)
This Sunday, head to Peter Strauss Ranch for a concert at dusk in the Santa Monica Mountains with Laura Jean Anderson and Francis Blume. Bring a blanket, grab a drink, and enjoy!

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Get Inspired

8th Annual Seaside Tattoo Show ($)
June 5th–7th, head up to Ventura Fairgrounds for a tattoo show bringing together 100+ elite artists. Explore tattoo art and culture, 20+ nightly tattoo contests, live paintings, and family-friendly activities. Whether you’re adding to your collection or appreciating the art form, there is something for everyone.

Spectacular Balanchine! – The American Revolution… in Ballet
American Contemporary Ballet’s Spectacular Balanchine! brings together Stars and Stripes, Western Symphony, Union Jack, and more for a distinctly American evening of dance. Experience Gershwin, Sousa, cowboy flair, military pageantry, and a fresh way into ballet, even for newcomers.

Santa Monica College Musical Theatre Workshop Performances
Looking for an easy date idea for this weekend? Head to SMC from Friday to Sunday for a student variety show of solos, duets, and ensemble selections showcasing the musical theatre genre.

Treat Yourself

18 of the Best Croissants in Los Angeles
KCRW’s Good Food team shares their recs for the best croissants in LA. There’s a croissant from almost every neighborhood. Get out there and peel your way through the flaky, buttery crusts we can’t resist.

Surfing at El Porto Beach
Go early-morning to watch surfers at El Porto Beach in Manhattan Beach. The waves are a little bigger here, which makes for a great spectacle. You can even sign up for surf lessons if you plan ahead. Bring your bikes for a little ride down the beach, or walk to brunch at Sloopy's Beach Cafe.

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Have a great week,
Joey & KCRW Staff

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