Summer Nights 2011

KCRW SunSets at Santa Monica Place

KCRW returns to Santa Monica Place with SunSets this August! Spend Wednesday evenings on the rooftop dining deck with some of your favorite KCRW DJs. Enjoy breathtaking ocean views and a happy hour soundtrack provided by KCRW's own skilled selectors -- all as the sun sets over the Pacific. The series kicks off with a special event on Sunday, August 7th in celebration of Santa Monica Place's one year anniversary and then continues every Wednesday evening through the end of August.

KCRW SunSets at Santa Monica Place is from 5pm – 7pm, and is free and open to the public. For more information, visit santamonicaplace.com.

Sunday, August 7
KCRW DJ Aaron Byrd

Wednesday, August 10
KCRW DJ Chuck P.

Wednesday, August 17
KCRW DJ Eric J. Lawrence

Wednesday, August 24
KCRW DJ Dan Wilcox

Wednesday, August 31
KCRW DJ Anne Litt

Location
Santa Monica Place - Rooftop Dining Deck
Third Street Promenade & Broadway in Santa Monica

Parking
2 hours of free public parking is available in parking structures 7 & 8 adjacent to the property when entering before 6 pm. Dine in any of the 10 sit down restaurants at Santa Monica Place and receive 3 hours complimentary valet parking. For more information, please click here.

Twilight Dance Series

The Twilight Dance Series has been a fixture on the Santa Monica Pier since 1983. Beginning July 7th, KCRW is the media sponsor for 10 free concerts on the deck of the Santa Monica Pier every Thursday evening through September 8th. Each night will be introduced by a KCRW on-air host, and showcase a different musical theme with artists from all over the world. For more information, visit twilightdance.org.

Thursday, July 7 at 6pm - Hosted by KCRW's Tom Schnabel
THE SAMO MAMBO featuring: Grupo Fantasma, Oscar Hernandez' L.A. Salsa Allstars featuring Adonis Puentes, and dance lessons taught by Cristian Oviedo beginning at 6pm

Thursday, July 14 at 7pm - Hosted by KCRW's Matt Holzman
The Bangles, Caracol

Thursday, July 21 at 7pm - Hosted by KCRW's Matt Holzman
AUSTRALIA ROCKS! featuring: Missy Higgins, Kim Churchill, Andy Clockwise

Thursday, July 28 at 6:45pm - Hosted by KCRW's Evan Kleiman
The Slackers, Starpool

Thursday, August 4 at 7pm - Hosted by KCRW's Anne Litt
ROCK OF THE BAY: a concert in support of Heal the Bay featuring Tutu Sweeney & the Brothers Band; Nelson Marquez & The Moderators

Thursday, August 11 at 6pm - Hosted by KCRW's Mario Cotto
LA MONICA BALLROOM THEN AND NOW featuring: Royal Crowne Revue, Orgone, Ameera featuring Antonio "Big Daddy" Fargas; dance lessons begin at 6pm

Thursday, August 18 at 7pm - Hosted by KCRW's Eric J. Lawrence
MAKING WAVES - A NIGHT OF SURF GUITAR featuring: The Duo-Tones, The Eliminators, Slacktone

Thursday, August 25 at 6pm - Hosted by KCRW's Anthony Valadez
TANGO ON THE TIMBERS featuring: Milongatron; tango lessons begin at 6pm

Thursday September 1 at 6:45pm - Hosted by KCRW's Chris Douridas
Dawes

Thursday, September 8 at 7pm - Hosted by KCRW's Jeremy Sole
A NIGHT IN TREME' featuring: Jon Cleary's Philthy Phew, Donald Harrison Electric Band, Wanda Rouzan

Location
Santa Monica Pier

Parking
Limited parking is available in the 1550 Pacific Coast Highway Lot, on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no parking permitted on the Pier Parking Deck. Concertgoers are encouraged to take the Big Blue Bus or to utilize the free bike valet, stationed on the beach next to the bicycle path on the south side of the pier.

Summer Nights at One Colorado - Pasadena

KCRW launches the Summer Nights series with two great performances at One Colorado in the heart of historic Old Pasadena. Experience the KCRW music you love in the One Colorado Courtyard, designed in the tradition of European town squares.Seating is open – please feel free to come early and get a drink at the bar. There are plenty of places to eat nearby, so bring a friend and make a night out of it!

Saturday, June 11 – Diego Garcia + KCRW DJ Anne Litt
7:30PM - 9:30PM

The former frontman for acclaimed garage rockers Elefant, Diego Garcia launched his solo career with a lush record inspired by the love of his life, paying tribute to the great Latin romantics. KCRW DJ Anne Litt, who will open and close the show, calls his music a “wonderful amalgamation of Diego’s Argentine heritage, 70’s AM pop radio, and the dusty sounds of dreams.”

Saturday, June 25 – Motopony + KCRW DJ Dan Wilcox
7:30PM - 9:30PM

Seattle’s Motopony travels down the West Coast for a special appearance at One Colorado. The band’s music runs the gamut from quiet and plaintive to loud and raucous. KCRW Music Director Jason Bentley calls the group's music “magnetic,” and says it caught his ear straight away with a sound that is both fresh and familiar. KCRW DJ Dan Wilcox will open and close the show.

Location
One Colorado is an outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment district spanning one city block in Old Pasadena, between Colorado Boulevard, Union, Delacey and Fair Oaks.

This award-winning destination unites the urban environment of 17 historic buildings with 40 contemporary fashion and dining attractions. The One Colorado Courtyard is Old Pasadena's main public space for film festivals, live music, fine art markets, children's programs and site-specific art installations. For more, visit www.onecolorado.com.

Parking
The One Colorado parking structure may be accessed from Fair Oaks northbound, between Colorado and Union Street; or from Union Street westbound between Raymond and Fair Oaks. Old Pasadena is also served by a universal valet service. For more information on directions, parking lot locations and rates, click here.