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Arts & Culture Community Events

From art exhibitions to cultural festivals, Southern California has it all. Here are some of the best public and free events in the region.

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Dine Out Pasadena Streetfest, Three women talking with poster of Dine Out Pasadena Streetfest June 22
Pez Coastal Kitchen
61 North Raymond Ave
Pasadena , California 91103
Sunday, June 22, 1:00 PM
Free

We'll be savoring and celebrating in the street. Meet us on Union St. between Raymond Ave. and Fair Oaks Ave.

Great food, live music, and activities, all set against the backdrop of our new on-street dining structures in Old Pasadena. As our restaurant community continues to recover from the challenges of the Eaton fire, join us to honor the resilience and spirit of Pasadena’s culinary culture.

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Stephanie Feury Theatre
5636 Melrose ave
Los Angeles , California 90038
Monday, June 23, 5:30 PM - June 28
Free

Real People is an absurdist one act play about three high school students who get stuck in detention and face inevitable circumstances.

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Beckmen YOLA Center
101 South La Brea Ave
Inglewood , California 90301
Tuesday, June 24, 2:00 PM - June 28
Free

The Alliance of Black Orchestral Percussionists (ABOP) proudly announces the third annual ABOP-in-LA, an immersive week of workshops, masterclasses, and performances for ABOP Protégés and the percussion-curious public, taking place June 24–28.

Palm Springs International ShortFest 2025
Festival Theater Palm Springs
789 E Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs , California 92262
Tuesday, June 24, 6:00 PM - June 30
$20 and up

The Palm Springs International ShortFest is one of the largest showcases of short-form cinema in North America! This seven-day competitive festival is Academy Award, BAFTA and Goya-qualifying, annually screening hundreds of shorts from 60+ countries.

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Bowers Museum
2002 North Main Street
Santa Ana , California 92706
Thursday, June 26, 1:30 PM
$15

Join Larry Maurer to explore a pivotal moment between the Swing era and the rise of Rock and Roll.

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La Plaza De Cultura y Artes
501 N Main St.
Los Angeles , California 90012
Saturday, June 28, 12:00 PM
Free

Immerse yourself in the rich musical history and cultural influence of East L.A. at the opening celebration of A Great Day in East L.A.: Celebrando the Eastside Sound, LA Plaza’s newest exhibition!

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REDCAT
631 W 2nd St
Los Angeles , California 90012
Wednesday, July 2, 12:00 PM - August 10
Free

Hande Sever (Art MFA ‘18) explores cultural and political archives by excavating texts and images that shape historical narratives.

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Little Theatre | CSUN Department of Theatre
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge , California 91330
Thursday, July 3, 7:00 PM - July 24
$17 General; $12 Children 12 or younger; $12 for groups of 10 or more

CSUN's Teenage Drama Workshop (TADW) presents this adaptation of Tolkien’s classic novel, a suspenseful, fast-paced journey through the sometimes dark, sometimes charming, always compelling world of Middle Earth.

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