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Summer Concert Guide

PART 2

May 15, 2014

SummerSounds World Music for Kids @ The Hollywood Bowl 

 Music Performances and Art Workshops each occur twice daily at 10am and 11:15am.
All music performances are held on the Hollywood Bowl Museum patio.

Tickets ($15 per person, $12 per person when all four programs are purchased)

July 7-11

Traditional Irish Music with Chicago Reel

July 14-18
Classical Indian to Bollywood Music with MKM BollyStars 

July 21-25
West African Music with Babá Ken & The Nigerian Brothers

July 28 – August 1
Salsa and Latin Jazz with The Louie Cruz Beltran Latin Jazz Ensemble

Big! World! Fun! @ Ford Theaters 

Bring the whole family! The Big!World!Fun! family series takes place on Saturday mornings at 10:00 AM in July and August. These hour-long music, dance and theatre performances are for children ages 4 to 12 and their families.

Pre-Show Activities - Enjoy hands-on creative activities prior to each performance. Materials are provided and everyone is welcome. Pre-show activities start at 9:00 AM.

Kids are FREE; Adults $5; parking $1

July 5 - Izinde

July 12 - Shin Dance Company

July 26 - Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet Company

Aug 2 - Sarah Reich’s Tap Music Project

Aug 9 - Khmer Arts Academy

Aug 16 - Versa-Style Dance Company

Aug 30 - Aaron Nigel Smith

Sept 6 - Viver Brasil


Sizzling Summer Nights @ The Autry 

The Autry National Center presents its 2014 Sizzling Summer Nights series with a lineup of legends of the salsa music scene, plus some new acts, Thursday evenings, July 10–August 14 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. This all-ages outdoor dance party features the best salsa bands in Los Angeles, plus dance lessons that are sure to get some feet moving!

See top Latin bands in a fun, casual, energetic setting on the Autry plaza. Visitors can enjoy hot-off-the-grill food, ice-cold drinks and spirits, access to the museum galleries, a separate children’s dance floor, and more. The taco and drink bar opens at 6:00 p.m., and the museum and the Autry Store both stay open until 8:00 p.m.

July 10 - Colombian Latin Soul

July 17 - Chino Espinoza y Los Dueňos del Son

July 24 - Conganas Salsa & Latin-Jazz

July 31 - Son Mayor

Aug 7 - Conjunto Oye!

Aug 14 - Johnny Polanco y Su Conjunto Amistad

Pershing Square Downtown Summer Stage 2014 

This summer’s Saturday night headline bands include L.A.’s home grown rock legends, Classic Rock heroes, British pop stars, and everything in between. Saturday the concert lawn is open to the public at 7:30pm and concerts begin at 8:00pm. A Beer & Wine garden will be open Saturdays for guest of legal drinking age. A variety of food trucks are available for dining options. 
Pershing Square Kids July 18, July 25th, August 1, August 8th @ 12:20PM and 1:30PM

Grand Performances @ Downtown L.A.  
We’re so excited and proud to announce our 2014 summer line up – chock full of fan favorites, new musical obsessions, and a few evenings that will just take your breath away. As always, every show is FREE