Summer Nights 2013
Summer Nights
This summer, KCRW comes out of the studio and into communities across L.A. again with a series of free, all-ages, outdoor shows. From Pasadena to the Pacific and beyond, KCRW brings hot bands, live DJ performances and more to stages throughout L.A.
ALL-AGES AND ALL FREE!
Check back for more FREE KCRW Summer Nights events being added all summer long!
Text “Summer” to 69866 to get updates on all of our Summer Nights events & to enter to win tickets to KCRW World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl!
One Colorado
About
Experience the KCRW music you love in the beautiful One Colorado courtyard in the heart of Old Pasadena. Seating is open and limited – so 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! 7:30 – 9:30pm.
One Colorado is the retail centerpiece and favorite casual gathering place for the Pasadena community, with public events hosted year-round in its central courtyard. For more, visit onecolorado.com.
STAY TUNED FOR TALENT ANNOUNCEMENT, COMING SOON!
Location
One Colorado is a collection of 17 historic buildings housing a curated mix of nationally acclaimed retailers and designers, unique local merchants, inventive restaurants, and a boutique cinema. One Colorado is located in Old Pasadena, between Colorado Boulevard, Union, Delacey and Fair Oaks. Click here for a map.
Parking
The One Colorado parking structure is accessible via Fair Oaks northbound, between Colorado and Union Street; or from Union Street westbound between Raymond and Fair Oaks. For more information on directions & parking rates, click here.
Upcoming Events
Chinatown
About
Part food event and part summer party, Chinatown Summer Nights features live cooking demonstrations, hands-on Chinese cultural activities, the LA Craft Experience artist market, live bands, food trucks, authentic Chinese restaurants, and KCRW DJs rockin' the dance floor – all in the heart of one of L.A.'s most unique neighborhoods. 5pm – midnight; KCRW DJ sets from 8p-12a. For more info, visit http://chinatownsummernights.com/.
Location
Chinatown's Central & West Plazas
943 N. Broadway
Los Angeles 90012
Map
Parking
A number of public parking lots are located in the nearby area – for more detailed information, click here. The local Metro stop is the Chinatown Gold Line Station (at Spring & College); several bus lines serve the area as well. For more info, visit chinatownla.com.
Upcoming Events
Music for Better Living at the Hammer Museum
About
In celebration of A. Quincy Jones: Building for Better Living, the Hammer and KCRW present five Thursday evenings of free live music in the Hammer courtyard. Curated by and featuring KCRW DJs, special musical guests will be announced over the course of the series. 7pm.
For more information, visit hammer.ucla.edu
Location
The Hammer Museum
10899 Wilshire Blvd
(NE corner of Westwood and Wilshire)
Westwood
Map
Parking
Concertgoers are encouraged to arrive early and take advantage of $3 parking under the museum available after 6pm.
Upcoming Events
Grand Performances
About
Hailed "Best Free Outdoor Summer Concert Series" by Los Angeles Magazine, Grand Performances has presented high-quality music, spoken word, and dance in one of our city's most breathtaking outdoor venues - California Plaza in the heart of Downtown L.A. This summer, KCRW and its DJs team up with Grand Performance concerts on four of this season's biggest shows! 8pm.
For more info, and a full listing of Grand Performance events this summer, visit grandperformances.org.
Location
California Plaza at
350 S. Grand Ave.
Downtown Los Angeles
Map
Parking
California Plaza parking garage address is 351 S. Olive Ave, Los Angeles (most easily accessed between 1st and 4th streets). Rates are $7.50 starting 2 hours before evening Grand Performances events (cash only).
Upcoming Events
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
About
This free, very special outdoor screening of Buena Vista Social Club is part of Segerstrom Center for the Arts "Free For All Movie Mondays," and will take place on the Community Plaza. Bring friends & family, beach chairs & blankets, snacks & picnic dinners. There will also be snacks available for purchase. Set up: 5:30pm; movie starts @ dusk (about 8pm).
Location
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Community Plaza
600 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Map
Parking
There are several parking garages adjacent to the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. The closest parking structure is the Center Tower Parking Structure, adjacent to Segerstrom Hall on Sunflower Avenue between Avenue of the Arts and Park Center Drive. Current parking rates are $10 (cash only & subject to change). For more information, please visit scfta.org.
