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Top Picks

Independent Shakespeare Festival (Free/$) – Wed–Sun
Pack a picnic and head to Griffith Park as Independent Shakespeare Co.’s beloved free Shakespeare Festival returns with Coriolanus, a gripping political thriller about power, ambition, and public trust. Performances run Wednesdays through Sundays and include pre-show activities. Plus, this Saturday’s show has special Pride Night festivities.

Santa Monica Pier 360 Beach Festival (Free) – Sat/Sun
Celebrate the ocean at Santa Monica Pier 360, a weekend-long beach festival featuring surfing, skateboarding, and strongman competitions, plus ocean sports, live music, food, and family-friendly activities along the coast.

‘90s Mode Activated

Sam Sanders LIVE Ultimate '90s nostalgia Bracket at Dynasty Typewriter ($) – Sunday
Ready to settle some of the biggest debates of the ‘90s? Join Sam Sanders and a panel of pop-culture obsessives as they crown the ultimate ‘90s icons, trends, and moments in a live, nostalgia-fueled showdown packed with laughs, hot takes, and audience participation.

KCRW Summer Nights with ASU FIDM Museum (Free) – Friday
Throw it back to the ’90s at this free KCRW Summer Nights party with the ASU FIDM Museum, featuring after-hours access to Obsessed: Fashion and Nostalgia in the ‘90s, retro gaming, photo ops, and DJ sets from Olive Kimoto and John Tejada.

We’ve Got Plans

The Music Center’s ¡Dale! Fútbol Watch Party (Free) – Friday
Cheer on the world’s biggest soccer tournament from the heart of Downtown LA at The Music Center’s free watch party, featuring giant screens, family-friendly activities, food, music, and a festive atmosphere that brings fans together for every thrilling moment.

KCRW Partner Screening: Peter Asher: Everywhere Man (Free) – Tuesday
Discover the remarkable story of Peter Asher, the musician-turned-industry powerhouse whose influence helped shape decades of popular music, in this special KCRW screening followed by a conversation about his extraordinary career.

El Pueblo de Los Angeles Heritage Festival (Free) – Fri–Sun
Celebrate the many cultures that shaped Los Angeles at this free festival in the city’s historic birthplace, complete with live music and dance, traditional arts, food vendors, hands-on activities, and family-friendly entertainment.

VidCon Anaheim ($) – Thu–Sat
Meet the creators shaping the internet at VidCon, where fans can connect with their favorite online personalities through live panels, performances, meet-and-greets, and behind-the-scenes looks at the future of digital culture.

Happy Little Obessions

Grand Central Art Center Ben Kinsley: The Lost Champion (Free) – Saturday
See Santa Ana through the eyes of its trees on this artist-led walking tour exploring champion specimens, local history, and the surprising ecology of the urban forest. Along the way, you'll learn how to read the landscape and uncover the stories rooted beneath your feet.

KCRW Summer Nights with Kidspace Museum (Free) – Saturday
Bring the whole family to this early-start KCRW Summer Nights celebration at Kidspace Museum, where kids can explore hands-on exhibits, splash-friendly play spaces, and creative activities before dancing under the evening sky to live DJ sets from KCRW’s Anne Litt and Peanut Butter Wolf.

Autism Rocks Car Show (Free/Donate) – Sunday
Classic cars, custom builds, and community spirit come together at Autism Rocks, a family-forward car show supporting autism awareness, featuring live entertainment, vendors, and plenty of automotive eye candy.

Listen to KCRW’s Mood Mixes in the KCRW App (Free) – Anytime
From the gym and your daily commute to dinner parties and winding down, KCRW’s Mood Mixes are designed to meet the moment. Explore DJ-curated soundtracks for every mood, free to stream and available exclusively in the KCRW app.

Keep an eye out for more KCRW recommendations every Monday in your inbox. Reply to this email if you've got any recs for the KCRW community, and we’ll try to share them!

Have a great week,
Joey & KCRW Staff

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