Get ready for an exhilarating summer in Los Angeles with a fantastic lineup of events! First up, the Marina Del Rey Summer Concert Series presents Cowboy Junkies at Burton Chase Park on July 22, 2023. Enjoy symphonic and pop concerts against the stunning waterfront backdrop for free! On July 23, head to Los Angeles State Historic Park for FoLAR’s 2nd Annual River Fest featuring an open-air film festival, live DJ, art, education activities, food trucks, and more. Discover the interconnectedness of nature, health, art, and the L.A. River. Later that day, join LADOT and CicLAvia for Venice Boulevard: Explore the Corridor, where guided group bike rides and walks take you through protected bike lanes and surrounding neighborhoods, celebrating transportation safety improvements. Bicycles, skates, scooters, and strollers are all welcome at this event. Plus there’s plenty more special events and things to do this weekend so don’t miss out on these thrilling experiences amidst the scorching summer vibes of Los Angeles!
Marina Del Rey Summer Concert Series: Cowboy Junkies
Burton Chase Park
Saturday, July 22 2023
Now in its 23rd year, the Marina del Rey Summer Concerts present exciting symphonic and pop concerts at beautiful Burton Chace Park. Enjoy a serene sunset by the water & brilliant music under the stars… for free! Cowboy Junkies are a Canadian alternative country/blues/folk rock band. The group was formed in Toronto in 1985 by Margo Timmins (vocalist), Michael Timmins (songwriter, guitarist), Peter Timmins (drummer) and Alan Anton (bassist).
Afro Funke’ 20 Year Anniversary
Grand Performances
Saturday, July 22; 6 p.m.
Pack a picnic and your dancing shoes to celebrate the legacy of the once-weekly Afrobeat, Latin, Brazilian, Indian and other world rhythms party night with live performances from Rocky Dawuni and Buyepongo; DJ sets from Afro Funke’ resident DJs Glenn Red and Jeremy Sole (also of KCRW DJ); and live drumming and dancing by Kahlil Cummings and friends.
Oracle Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix
Port of Los Angeles: Outer Harbor/Berth 46
Saturday, July 22 – Sunday, Sept. 23
Watch action-packed sailing for this inaugural L.A. event. Ten national teams race F50 hydrofoiling catamarans (capable of reaching highway speeds exceeding 60 mph). Grandstand seating is available at Berth 46, along with on-water viewing zones for privately-owned vessels.

La Santa Cecilia
Levitt Pavilion
Saturday, July 22; 7 p.m.
L.A.’s own La Santa Cecilia brings its blend of Pan-American rhythms, including cumbia, bossa-nova, rumba, bolero, tango, jazz and klezmer music to the Levitt stage. Named after the patron saint of music, La Santa Cecilia includes accordionist and requinto player Jose ‘Pepe’ Carlos, bassist Alex Bendaña, percussionist Miguel ‘Oso’ Ramirez and vocalist La Marisoul.
Elmer Guevara: House Money
Charlie James Gallery
Saturday, July 22 – Saturday, Sept. 16
The gallery presents a solo show of works from L.A.-based artist Elmer Guevara. Through five paintings, small mixed media paintings and several drawings, Guevara lets the viewer see his interpretation of home, influenced by his life as a Salvadoran from South Central Los Angeles. The opening reception takes place on Saturday night from 6 to 9 p.m.

H&M and Buy From a Black Woman: Inspire Tour
H&M Fig at 7th
Saturday, July 22; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
On Saturday, H&M and Buy From a Black Woman brings their tour to L.A., highlighting local Black women-owned businesses and bringing communities together to shop from vendors including Be You Candles, Dirt Don’t Hurt, LAMIK Beauty and Sunny & Ted.
Sunday Sessions
Gloria Molina Grand Park
Sunday, July 23; 3 – 8 p.m.
Attend an outdoor dance party series that celebrates L.A.’s contribution to house music. This week, AfroPunk Spaces L.A. presents performers and MCs, including Samaria, Seafood Sam, Your Grandparents, King Isis, V.C.R. and WaveIQ. All ages.
FoLAR’s 2nd Annual River Fest
Los Angeles State Historic Park
Sunday, July 23; 5 – 9 p.m.
Friends of the L.A. River holds an all-ages, open-air film festival at the park. Through short films, performances, art and education, the event showcases how nature, health, climate change, art and the L.A. River are interconnected. The night includes a story slam, interactive art and education activities, local food trucks, drinks, live DJ, several raffles, and more than 20 local community booths.
Venice Boulevard: Explore the Corridor
Sunday, July 23; 2 – 6 p.m.
LADOT and CicLAvia team up for guided group bike rides and walks on protected bike lanes between National and Sepulveda boulevards, as well as routes through surrounding neighborhoods with the hub at Venice and Bagley. The afternoon celebrates the recent transportation safety improvements along Venice Boulevard (which remains open to cars). Bicycles, roller skates, skateboards, scooters, strollers, walkers, and runners are all welcome to the event.

A Woman of Affairs (1928)
Silents Under the Stars 2023
King Gillette Ranch National Park
Sunday, July 23; 6:30 p.m. (doors)
Silents Under the Stars returns with an outdoor screening with live musical accompaniment of A Woman of Affairs, starring Greta Garbo, John Gilbert and Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. In this MGM production, Diana Merrick (Garbo) is kept from marrying her childhood sweetheart and her scandalous life threatens to keep them apart forever. Seating is first come, first serve and guests are encouraged to bring a picnic and a flashlight.
Enjoy!
Jacqueline Tager | DRE# 1476997
jacqueline.tager@sothebyshomes.com | (323) 697-3040
Sotheby’s International Realty – Los Feliz Brokerage
1801 N Hillhurst Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90027
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