we're traveling to l.a. july 29/aug 12 and are interested in making the most of our visit. can anyone recommend any sites/events/concerts, not to be missed? thanks!
Can you recommend free events and concerts in Los Angeles during the period July 29 /August12.?extension
I can name about a hundred events:
Third Street Promenade
(free entertainment)
3rd St
Santa Monica, California
(310) 393-7593
Type of Admission: Free
The Getty
"The J. Paul Getty Museum collects and exhibits Greek and Roman antiquities, European paintings, drawings, manuscripts, sculpture, decorative arts, and European and American photographs and offers a range of special exhibitions and educational programs." Admission is free, but a $5 parking fee is charged
1200 Getty Center Dr
Los Angeles, California
310-440-7300
Type of Admission: Free
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
free 1st Tue of month
Exposition Park (Figueroa St at Exposition Blvd)
Los Angeles, California
213-763-3466
Type of Admission: Free
UCLA Armand Hammer Museum of Art and Cultural Center
"Through its permanent collections, exhibitions and programs, the Museum endeavors to illuminate the depth and diversity of artistic expression through the centuries up to the present moment." Free on Thursdays 6-9
10899 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, California
443-7000
Type of Admission: Free
California Science Center
The interactive museum has something for everyone. Note: parking fees start at $6 and the IMAX movie has an admission charge.
Exposition Park (Figueroa St at Exposition Blvd)
Los Angeles, California
323-724-3623
Type of Admission: Free
Museum of Contemporary Art at California Plaza
free only on Thu
250 S Grand Ave
Los Angeles, California
213-626-6222
Type of Admission: Free
Travel Town
5200 Zoo Dr In Griffith Park
Los Angeles, California
323-662-5874
Type of Admission: Free
Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens.
"The Huntington is an oasis of art and culture set amidst 150 acres of breathtaking gardens. Three art galleries and a library showcase magnificent collections of paintings, sculptures, rare books, manuscripts, and decorative arts. The botanical collection features over 14,000 different species of plants." Free 1st Thursday of month except when the Thursday falls on a major holiday
1151 Oxford Rd
Pasadena, California
626-405-2100
Type of Admission: Free
Presidio of San Francisco
In the Golden Gate National Recreation Area
San Francisco, California
415-561-4323
Type of Admission: Free
The Jewish Museum San Francisco
"The Jewish Museum provides a forum for exploring the Jewish contribution to American society and the ongoing evolution of contemporary American Jewish culture."
121 Steurt, between Mission and Howard Sts;
San Francisco, California
415-543-8880
Type of Admission: Free
Museum of the City of San Francisco
Leavenworth and Beach Sts
San Francisco, California
415-928-0289
Type of Admission: Free
Strybing Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
9th Ave at Lincoln Way
San Francisco, California
415-661-1316
Type of Admission: Free
Cable Car Barn Museum
View cable cars and equipment that span the history of this vital transport in San Francisco.
Washington and Mason Sts
San Francisco, California
415-474-1887
Type of Admission: Free
California Palace of the Legion of Honor
"Its collections include Rodin's Thinker, which sits in the museum's Court of Honor, European decorative arts and paintings, Ancient art, and one of the largest collections of prints and drawings in the country."
In Lincoln Park (at 34th and Clement St)
San Francisco, California
415-750-3600
Type of Admission: Free
Need more?
http://www.surfmuseum.org/
California Surf Museum
223 N. Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 721-6876
Directions
Hours: Open Daily 10am to 4pm Except Major Holidays.
Admission Free
This week attraction:
SURF PHOTOGRAPHER LEROY GRANNIS NAMED GRAND MASTER OF HERMOSA BEACH ART WALK 2007 "SALUTE TO 100 SUMMERS"
http://www.visitnewportbeach.com/movies-...
Free Movies on the Beach
The Newport Dunes Waterfront Marina %26amp; Resort presents free movies on the beach all summer long.
Brings the kids, lounge chairs and treats and watch movies for the whole family on the giant screen set up right on the beach. The beach fire pits are the perfect place to make a pre-movie s鈥檓ore.
Movies begin at dusk, admission is free, and parking is $10 per car.
Schedule
...
August 3
Open Season
August 4
Because of Winn-Dixie
August 10
The Adventures of Shark Boy and Lava Girl
August 11
The Jungle Book
....
2007 ViewSonic Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival
http://www.lbdragonboat.com/location.htm
Need more???
Can you recommend free events and concerts in Los Angeles during the period July 29 /August12.?movie theater opera theater
Fri/Sat - free concerts (swings/salsa) at Paseo Colorado in Pasadena.
Free eve summer concerts at Redondo Beach Pier in RB.
Free even summer concerts at most of the shopping/beach area.
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