Here’s Everything You Need to be Doing in June in Los Angeles

Summer is so close you can almost taste it, and this city knows it! Here’s everything you need to be doing in June in Los Angeles to get those vacation-mode feels.

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Pride Month (All June Long)

Love is love all month long, but these are the events you just don’t want to miss:

• WeHo Pride kicks off May 24th in the West Hollywood Park area with Harvey Milk Day. It culminates with a Pride Parade on June 7th along Santa Monica Blvd. WeHo Pride Weekend is June 5th to the 7th.
• There’s a Rooftop Pride Party from May 31st to June 1st at the Andaz West Hollywood. Guests have free admission; non-guests pay $35.
• The Pride Village Street Festival is going on June 14th in Hollywood to coincide with the L.A. Pride Parade from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Expect Food Trucks, Vendors, a Film Festival, and more! The event is free to attend. It’s taking place between Vine and Gower Street. See this link for details on both.
• Pride Night at Dodger Stadium is June 5th. The event begins at 5:10 p.m. with a Live DJ and Drink Specials. Get your tickets here for the 7:10 p.m. game against the Angels, and be sure to purchase the Pride Pack for the specialty jersey.

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What’s New in Food (Various Days in June)

These are the delicious events you don’t want to miss in June:

• June 3rd: Izakaya Osen Silverlake has a new location at 2907 Sunset Blvd for Japanese fine dining.
• Ongoing June: Levain x Sweet Rose Creamery are collaborating on some SWEET COOKIE SANDOS! It’s almost too much goodness! Levain Bakery is one of the 7 Best Cookies in Los Angeles.
• June 4th and 5th: Luke’s Lobster is kicking off Lobster Season (aka Summer) with Grab Bag Giveaways after you spend $25. There’s also a chance to win Free Lobster for a Year! The new Lobster BLT launches June 17th. Nearby locations are in Santa Monica and Newport Beach.
• May 29 to June 25th: Salt & Straw is doing a fantastic new Chef Series that features culinary creations in cream from five different chefs. Hong Kong Milk Tea with Toasted White Chocolate comes from famed chef Mei Lin of Daybird. The Chef herself will be at Salt & Straw’s Silver Lake location on Thursday, June 4th, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., pairing Xinjiang Spiced Lamb Noodles with a scoop of her new flavor ($12). This is a one-in-a-lifetime combination.
• Ongoing June: Tender Greens is celebrating its 20th anniversary this June with weekly giveaways for rewards members and the return of The Cowboy Cookie. 100% of the profits from cookie sales will benefit Nourish California.
• June and Beyond: Circle Bar, the iconic 1950s dive bar, is open again on Main Street in Santa Monica. Visit Thursday to Saturday, beginning at 6 p.m. or 9 p.m. if you’re ready to lose yourself to the DJ on the dance floor.

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Indulge on National Doughnut Day (June 5th)

Check out this National Doughnut Day post, which highlights all the FREE Doughnuts available to you. The usual suspects include Krispy Kreme, Dunkin’, and DK’s Donuts.

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Attend First Fridays (June 5th)

The Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena hosts a FREE FIRST FRIDAY from 4 to 7 p.m. No tickets are necessary to explore the museum and gardens after hours.

Over in Venice, Abbot Kinney’s First Friday event brings together the best Food Trucks for a night out in the community. The event runs from 5 to 9:30 p.m.

Frogtown First Fridays over by the L.A. River is hosting Pride Night on June 5th from 5 to 10 p.m. See the link for details on how to participate in this car-free fun (aka where to park).

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Feel the World Cup Vibes (June 12 to July 10th)

Matches for the FIFA World Cup begin June 11th, with games hosted in Los Angeles “kicking” off June 12th, 2026. If you weren’t the chosen few early lottery winners or aren’t ready to fork over thousands of dollars for Tickets, you can still enjoy the World Cup Vibes in Los Angeles at these venues:

• World Cup Fan Fest Los Angeles is happening at the Los Angeles Coliseum beginning June 11th. Tickets are just $10, and matches will be broadcast while you sample L.A. eats, play games, and more.
• Dialog West Hollywood will be showing the matches and serving up $1 Boozy Beverages for 20 minutes every time the US scores. The first match is USA vs. Paraguay on June 12 at 6 pm.
• Argentinian restaurant Fuegos LA in South Los Angeles has a whole World Cup Menu designed around the matches being played that day. Reserve on Resy.
• The Holloway in Echo Park also hopes to be your home away from home for all the World Cup Mania! Walk-ins are welcome.
• If you’re not looking to booze it up, but still want to be among your fellow Angelenos, consider Boxx Coffee in the Arts District for Signature Caffeinated Drinks sans the spirits. They are open with viewing areas for all matches, and the drinks change with the matchup.
• Street Food Cinema will also be blowing up matches on the big screen. USA versus Paraguay will be shown at The Autry Museum in Griffith Park.

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As if you need Excuses to Eat Outside (Ongoing June)

Happening on the weekly at Row DTLA is the outdoor food festival known as Smorgasburg. It’s a great opportunity to try the hottest mobile restaurants in Los Angeles, which often make up some of the best bites. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, June 7th, is Hollywood Bowl Day, featuring “bowl” themed vendors and concert giveaways. Sunday, June 14th, is The World Grub, which features International Bites and soccer-themed activities. Lastly, if you don’t know what to do for Father’s Day on June 21st, it’s also the 10th Anniversary of Smorgasburg.

Next up is the California Watermelon Festival, which feels like a low-key county fair with Rides, Food for Purchase, and the cutest mascot around. Visit Wedgie on June 6th and 7th at Hansen Dam Recreation Center Soccer Fields in Sylmar. Hours are 10 a.m to 10 p.m. Admission is $20 for adults and $15 for Kids.

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Take in the Concerts at The Hollywood Bowl and The Ford (All Summer)

Festivities at The Hollywood Bowl begin May 30th with throwback legends Pitbull and Lil Jon, but technically, Opening Night at the Bowl is The Best of Broadway on Saturday, June 20th, with tickets as low as $68. Paul Simon is on June 7th, and if jazz is more your style, you’ve got the Blue Note Jazz Festival on June 13th and 14th. On Juneteenth, Chance the Rapper is hosting a special concert to commemorate the day. Get more information on the whole season here. Discounted tickets are hyperlinked.

Complete your night out with The Best Food at the Hollywood Bowl.

Nearby, The Ford is one of the great concert halls of Los Angeles that is less explored. It’s chiseled into the Hollywood Hills, much like the Bowl, and focuses on cultural performers and intimate headliners. See the lineup here. It’s more July-heavy than June, but it’s always good to plan.

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Enjoy Free Concerts around Los Angeles (Thursdays and Fridays in Summer)

Music don’t cost a thing at these popular L.A. hangouts.

The Original Farmers Market in mid-city is kicking off the season with Summer Sounds on the Plaza. It takes place on Thursdays until September 3rd, and features a variety of music styles. Hours are 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Best of all, it’s FREE!

Sizzling Summer Jazz Nights happens every Friday from June 5th to July 31st at Runway Playa Vista. The event features live jazz bands from 6 to 8 p.m. on Runway’s turf, and no reservations are necessary. The lineup is online.

Also ongoing is Jazz at LACMA. Sway to the sounds of FREE Jazz every Friday in June, and continuing through September, on the plaza of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art beginning at 6 p.m. Check the calendar to confirm who’s playing. Nearby restaurant Descanso is introducing all-inclusive Jazz Night Picnic Baskets for $60 to pair with your night. This includes Margaritas for 2; Chips, Salsa, and Guacamole; Ceviche Campechano; and a Blanket and Basket to reuse.

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Friday Wine Tastings at Barnsdall Art Park (All Summer Long)

This beloved fundraising event is back in Hollywood at the gorgeous Barnsdall Art Park, which is home to the Hollyhock House by Frank Lloyd Wright, from Friday, May 29th, to September 11th, 2026. Tickets are available here, and the event will run from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. It’s 21-and-over only and 100% of the proceeds support programming held in the park.

General admission is $55, and that includes 4 Generous Pours from Silverlake Wines, Music, and Local Food Trucks with food for purchase.

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Enjoy Movies Outdoors (Ongoing June)

Participate in some of these food+film screenings where it really starts to feel like summer.

• Cinespia is your home for cemetery film screenings under the stars at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Check out Fast Times at Ridgemont High on June 6th and the cult-classic film Matrix on June 13th. Get your tickets here. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. for a 9 p.m. show. Get information on additional films and tickets here.
• Street Food Cinema is happening all over Los Angeles, including The Autry Museum, Verdugo Park in Glendale, and Will Rogers State Park, among others. Films on deck include Bend it like Beckham (June 6th) and The Birdcage (June 13th). See the website for more information.
• Desert 5 Spot in Hollywood, along with CINEHAUS, have paired for Poolside Movie Nights every Thursday night in Summer beginning at 7 p.m. Guests can enjoy Specialty Cocktails and Movie Concessions while enjoying Hollywood classics like To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (June 4th) and La La Land (June 25th). See the whole schedule and purchase $20 tickets on Cinehaus.

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Toast to National Martini Day (June 19th)

Probably my favorite of the boozy holidays, enjoy today kicking back with the most classic of cocktails: The Martini!

• Musso & Frank’s in Hollywood has been open since prohibition, and they’ve been serving Martinis, stirred never shaken, since the 1920s, always with a sidecar that keeps them at the perfect temperature.
• Also notable is the Smoke House Deep Dish Martini with that signature sidecar. Visit Smoke House in Burbank during Happy Hour from 3 to 5 p.m., when it’s $11.
• Checker Hall, located in Highland Park, serves Mediterranean-inspired dishes and a Dirty Little Secret that will last you all night.
• For something quite upleveled, check out The Provence Martini at Camphor in DTLA.

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Celebrate Father’s Day (June 21st)

Head to this Father’s Day post for great ideas on what to do with Dad. Restaurants like KA’TEEN in Hollywood often offer Complimentary Tequila and Mezcal Shots for the padres. Pair that experience with a nifty gifty like Klatch Coffee’s Aged Whiskey Reserve Coffee that comes in lovely glass packaging and has an unforgettable aroma ($24.95). It’s a limited-time, freshly-roasted item, only available during Father’s Day.

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Stay up Late for the Summer Solstice (June 21st)

Enjoy the longest day of the year with the Summer Solstice: An Around the World Food & Wine Celebration at The Portofino Hotel in Redondo Beach. VIP tickets include a Champagne and Caviar Welcome Reception on a Yacht plus Gondola Rides around King Harbor. Hours are 5:30 p.m. to Midnight for VIP or 6 to 10 p.m. for General Admission. At just $30 more, it’s really worth the VIP. Get tickets here and pre-sale pricing until May 31st.

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Head to the Museum (Ongoing June)

These are the exhibits worth getting excited about:

• Yoko Ono‘s first solo museum exhibit in Southern California at The Broad in DTLA, titled Music of the Mind (Free tickets available Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m.).
• WASHOKU | Nature and Culture in Japanese Cuisine at JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles. This FREE Museum is located near the Dolby in Hollywood, so it’s a great stop when entertaining out-of-towners. Washoku is a culinary tradition that balances nature and Japan’s environment.
• Not sure how I feel about this one, but there’s a new museum at The Grand LA and the first of its kind: DATALAND for AI Arts. It’s set to be “a public repository for large-scale nature-focused data sets,” and humans are the original machines in motion for the project. Doors open June 20th.
• The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has a new film series beginning June 1st and continuing through July: the Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon screening series, marking what would have been her 100th year of life. This pairs with the Marilyn Monroe Hollywood Icon exhibit running through February 28th, 2027.

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Take Free Dance Lessons (June 26th)

The Music Center’s Dance DTLA is back with free dance lessons every Friday night from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Jerry Moss Plaza. It kicks off June 26th with Global Mix, and it’s great for all ages and levels. Get more information on all the events here. The 26th has a special ¡DALE! Fútbol Watch Party with the Spain vs. Uruguay Game beginning at 5:00 p.m., on the plaza’s giant LED screens before the dance party begins.

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