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The beginning of the Hollywood Bowl’s season marks the unofficial start of summer in Los Angeles. And this year, the beloved outdoor music venue is kicking things off with a Legend-ary talent. At Opening Night at the Bowl With John Legend, the EGOT winner—that’s an Emmy, 10 Grammys, an Oscar and a Tony— will take the stage accompanied by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and a dazzling fireworks show. Arrive early to enjoy food from James Beard Award winners Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne. p. 66
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L.A. PRIDE FESTIVAL
This celebration of all things wine is back with a new location, the Pike Outlets in Long Beach. Enjoy unlimited sampling of wines from California and beyond, and sip while shopping at popup boutiques. p. 65
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel’s newest work arrives at the Ahmanson Theatre, telling the meta true-story tale of the artists who brought a groundbreaking piece of theater, Sholem Asch’s controversial God of Vengeance, to Broadway in 1923. p. 65
Celebrate equality and LGBTQ+ pride with a parade and a block party with music by headliners Meghan Trainor and Years & Years at West Hollywood Park. Plus, the weekend kicks off with a free outdoor concert by Paula Abdul. p. 65
FIRST FRIDAYS
June 15
June 1-2
LAST REMAINING SEATS
June 1, 8, 16, 22, 29 Each summer, the Los Angeles Conservancy presents this popular film series, which finds historic theaters once again screening classic flicks on the big screen. Highlights for the event’s 33rd season include It Happened One Night and The Maltese Falcon. p. 65
Opening June 5
June 7
See a whole new side of the Natural History Museum at this after-hours series with bands, DJs, cocktails, food trucks and science discussions. This month, learn about earthquakes and groove to Gavin Turek. p. 72
June 7-9
TAQUEANDO James Beard Award winner and Mexican-food expert Bill Esparza is behind this new “taco lifestyle festival” at Row DTLA. The lineup of top taquerias from SoCal, Mexico and beyond includes Guerrilla Tacos and Salazar. taqueandofest.com
PASADENA CHALK FESTIVAL June 15-16
Spend Father’s Day weekend at this 27th annual free family-friendly event, where nearly 600 artists create amazing life-sized murals with the sidewalk as their canvas at open-air lifestyle/ shopping center the Paseo. pasadenachalkfestival.com
RODEO DRIVE CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE June 16
Or grab Dad and head to Beverly Hills’ famed shopping street to check out more than 100 rare and exotic cars, plus a celebration of Bentley Motors’ centennial. p. 65
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