Museums, Galleries, and Centers
Below is a list to start you off! There are many more museums and exhibits all around Los Angeles.
Zócalo Public Square
Zócalo Public Square is a not-for-profit Ideas Exchange that
blends live events and humanities journalism. They present free
public events throughout Los Angeles, including forums featuring
public figures, cultural events, gallery exhibitions, and more. Visit
http://www.zocalopublicsquare.org/ for more information.
Grand Park
The new Grand Park, with its majestic views extending from the
Music Center to City Hall, provides Angelinos of all walks of life a
place where they can come together to celebrate, reflect, and
shape the future, in one central gathering place. Throughout
Grand Park, open spaces are available not on ly for casual sitting
and leisurely strolling, but also for civic gatherings. Check out
their event calendar here: http://grandparkla.org/calendar/
Events and Attractions
There are always events and festivals happening around L.A. throughout the year, below are some of our
favorites. Visit http://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/events-festivals and
http://www.discoverlosangeles.com/ for an updated calendar of events.
And don’t forget to check out this list for every free summer concert in LA:
http://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/los-angeles/downtown/free-outdoor-concert-in-la-calendar
Larchmont Farmer’s Market
LA Times Festival of Books
Every Sunday from 10am - 2pm, vendors gather to
sell homemade jewelry and art, fresh flowers,
organic fruits and vegetables and more on
Larchmont Blvd. on a street filled with local
restaurants and shops.
One weekend each year, the USC campus is filled
with hundreds of vendors and publishers, book
signings, cooking demonstrations, and forums by
popular personalities and authors.
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