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Bowl concerts are back. Pride is on deck. There are a ton of free events popping up all over the city. Let the weekend commence!
This June 6-8 in Los Angeles, you’ll find the 55th Annual LA Pride Parade, the 2025 kickoff to the Hollywood Bowl season, Late Night! at the Skirball, a Carnival of the Cats in Pasadena, Puppets in the Park, Torrance Summer Nights, Monrovia Music Fest, an Out Block Party in the Arts District, and more.
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Make Metro Part of Your Weekend
55th Annual LA Pride Parade – FA M > The biggest event of the weekend is this Sunday’s annual LA Pride Parade & Block Party, which runs along portions of Hollywood Blvd, Cahuenga Blvd, Sunset Blvd, and Highland Ave. The event will include over a hundred floats, and tens of thousands of spectators, plus a Hollywood Blvd street fair from Argyle to mid-Bronson Ave. Free to attend. Parade steps off at 11 a.m.
Go Metro: Take the B or D Line to Hollywood/Highland or Highland/Vine.
Things To Do This Weekend
M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission, TP = Top Pick
Late Night at Skirball! Dirty Dancing – TP > This Friday, the Santa Monica Mountains transform into the Catskills for one night only as the Skirball Cultural Center presents Late Night! Dirty Dancing. This after-hours celebration spotlights the exhibition, Away in the Catskills: Summers, Sour Cream, and Dirty Dancing by Marisa J. Futernick—which features a series of fifteen prints capturing the pleasure and freedom that families like Futernick’s experienced in the Catskills. The evening event will include food trucks, dance lessons, shuffleboard courts, drag bingo, and late-night access to the Skirball exhibitions. GA tickets are $18. Get more info here.
NHM First Fridays – M > Natural History Museum’s signature monthly series returns in June with an emphasis on experiencing sound they call AMPLIFIED. The Friday, the event features DJ sets in the nature garden, pop-up sound experiences throughout the museum, plus a discussion on music and the mind. First Fridays run 5 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $25. More info here.
Santa Monica History Museum & Gabrielino-Tongva Springs Foundation – FA > On Friday, the Santa Monica History Museum and the Gabrielino-Tongva Springs Foundation are teaming up for a free day of cultural exploration celebrating Indigenous heritage and the rich local history of the region, hosted at Kuruvungna Sacred Springs and Cultural Center. There will be a guided tour of the sacred site along with free access to the museum’s current exhibitions. More info here.
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First Fridays at MOCA Geffen – M FA > On Friday, MOCA Geffen’s monthly First Fridays welcomes Ashley Younniä of The Children of Sound for a special in-gallery set as part of MOCA’s FEELIN’ FEELIN’ dance floor residency program. Guests can also check out exhibition Olafur Eliasson: OPEN. It’s free to attend, but advanced timed reservations are required. Runs from 5 to 8 p.m. More info here.
Frogtown First Fridays – FA > Frogtown First Fridays return for a celebration of Pride month with special activations at a host of participating venues adjacent to the L.A. River Path. Guests can see new art exhibits, enjoy free or low-cost art activities, giveaways, DJ’s and live music. Runs 5 to 10 p.m. Free to attend. More info here.
Jazz at LACMA – FA > The Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s annual Friday Night Jazz series is back starting in May, offering free weekly concerts at Smidt Welcome Plaza. The fun continues this Friday with a performance by the Jacques Lesure Organ Quartet. PLUS: Remember that LACMA is free to visit for L.A. County Residents (with I.D.) on weekdays after 3 p.m. Concert starts at 6 p.m. More info here.
MUSKAT K Beauty Pop Up -> Starting this Friday, K-Beauty brand MUSKAT takes over Melrose with a five-day pop-up spotlighting eight of the hottest next-gen Korean skincare and makeup lines. Shop cult-faves like Amuse, Nutexture, and Unleashia at 20% off, explore the curated MUSKAT Lip Bar, and snap plenty of Instagram-worthy moments. On Friday, June 6 from 11 a.m. to noon., catch a live appearance by Korean beauty icon Risabae and explore her buzzy brand Two Slash Four, available stateside only at this event. The first 50 customers each day score a welcome gift valued at $50. Located at 8371 Melrose Avenue. More info here.
Hollywood Bowl Season Kickoff – TP > Even summer hasn’t technically started, the fact that the Hollywood Bowl is about to open their 2025 concert calendar is a pretty good sign that… well… summer is here! The 2025 season gets under way with a pair of strong events this weekend. Saturday’s opener features Hugh Jackman performing songs from a few his favorite shows, including The Music Man and Greatest Showman, all supported by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra (and a few special guests). Then on Sunday, the Roots Picnic (back for a second year!) brings a mid-90s hip-hop experience to the stage featuring Lil’ Kim, Method Man & Redman, DJ Quik, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, and more. Get tickets for these shows and see the whole summer Bowl schedule here.
Latin Sounds at LACMA – FA > The Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s series of evening concerts continues at Hancock Park this Saturday with a performance by Las Guaracheras, a Latin Music sextet hailing from Cali, Colombia. Free to attend. Runs 5 to 7 p.m. More info here.
“Totally Awesome!” at the Petersen -> On Saturday, the The Petersen Automotive Museum debuts Totally Awesome! Cars and Culture of the ’80s and ’90s, a new exhibit opening housed in the Mullin Grand Salon. It’s the museum’s first large-scale retrospective dedicated to the iconic style and cultural impact of those decades. Expect a rad lineup of concept cars, production models, motorcycles, and vehicles from classic film and TV—plus interactive throwbacks like vintage video games and tech. On view through April 2026. Museum admission is $21. More info here.
Carnival of the Cats – FA > Pasadena-based Tail Town Cat Café is will host its second annual Carnival of Cats this Saturday. The free, family-friendly event will be a purr party featuring 30-40 free roaming rescue cats plus fun games like kitty bingo, cat Trivia, cat cornhole and meow n paint. Guests can also have their fortunes read and play carnival-style games, enjoy refreshments, help with cat socialization, make new feline friends and more. It’s free to attend, but requires an advanced reservation based on 30-minute slots. Runs 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. More info here.
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Torrance Summer Nights – FA > The City of Torrance kicks off a series of free summer concerts this Saturday at Wilson Park with a performance by Britain’s Finest (a tribute act to The Beatles). The event runs from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and is free to attend. Concerts continue on select Saturdays through August 30. More info here.
Last Remaining Seats -> The Los Angeles Conservancy’s annual series Last Remaining Seats features classic film screenings in some of Los Angeles’ most beautiful and historic movie theaters, including Million Dollar Theatre, the Orpheum Theatre, and Los Angeles Theatre. This Saturday, the 2025 series kicks off with a matinee screening of The Freshmen (1925) at the Orpheum Theatre at 2 p.m. followed by an evening showing of Roman Holiday (1953) at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $25 for GA. More info here.
Venice Pride Block Party – FA > The annual Venice Pride Block Party returns this Saturday to the intersection Pacific Ave & Windward Ave (where the Venice sign). The free, all-ages event will feature DJ sets, queer marketplace, community booths, food trucks, and more. The block party runs from 4 to 11 p.m. If you want to keep the fun going into the early morning, Gaywatch is hosting a queer dance party (ticketed) at Baja Cantina from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Get more info here.
American Indian Arts Festival -> The Autry’s 34th annual American Indian Arts Festival returns this Saturday and Sunday with a celebration of the rich culture of Native American art and performance. Enjoy live music, traditional dancing, workshops, printmaking, conversations on Indigenous design, and hands-on activities. Event tickets also grants access to all the Autry’s museum galleries. More info here.
Puppets in the Park – M FA > On Sunday, the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs and Bob Baker Marionette Theater Join present a magical morning of puppetry on Hollyhock House’s west lawn. There will be two 30-minute shows (9:30 and 11 a.m.) buffered by by art activities led by Barnsdall Junior Arts Center instructors. It’s all free to attend, no ticket required. More info here.
Out Block Party – > This Sunday, Angel City Brewery teams up with GLAAD, Makeshift Muse, DTLA Proud and Truly LA for a Pride-focused afternoon block party featuring unique vendors, a drag show, aura readings, live music and more. Happening from noon to 7 p.m. Free to attend. More info here.
Monrovia Music Fest – FA > The 8th annual Monrovia Music Fest brings a day of family fun to Monrovia Library Park this Sunday with live band performances, activities, food trucks, and an artisan market. Free to attend. Runs noon to 7 p.m. More info here.
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Dining & Drinking
(picks by Christina Champlin)
The London’s Pride-Themed Afternoon Tea -> Celebrate Pride in style at The London West Hollywood, where a colorful afternoon tea experience takes over the Boxwood Sitting Room every Saturday and Sunday through June 29. Guests indulge in a rainbow-hued spread of handcrafted tea sandwiches, pastries, and specialty teas for $84 per person ($42 for kids under 12). It’s a fabulously festive way to toast to love. Reservations available via OpenTable. More info here.
Golden Hour at The Terrace at The Maybourne Beverly Hills -> The Terrace at The Maybourne Beverly Hills invites you to bask in golden hour with 50% off all food and drinks, daily from 5 to 6 p.m. Overlooking the serene Beverly Cañon Gardens, the restaurant offers a refined seasonal menu featuring dishes like Rohan duck breast with snap peas and poached cherries, Royal sea bream topped with fava beans, morels, and a preserved Meyer lemon emulsion, and prime filet mignon served with bone marrow butter. Shareables like burrata with fermented blueberries or roasted local beets round out the savory offerings. Pair it all with hand-crafted cocktails like the hibiscus margarita or coconut mojito, or explore their curated list of spirit-free sips and wines by the glass—all at half price.
Uyghur and Turkish Breakfast Now at Dolan’s -> Dolan’s in Alhambra now serves a flavorful Uyghur and Turkish breakfast menu each morning. The new offerings mix comforting classics like French omelets and avocado toast with regional favorites such as gözleme (savory turnovers), şakşuka, manti (dumplings), and breakfast plates loaded with a little bit of everything.
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