If you're already going broke on summer music festival tickets, you'll be happy to hear there are plenty of free things to do in June. From the kickoff of free concert season to a Downtown arts fest, these are the best ways to make the most of your month without breaking into your wallet.
June 2, 3
i3 Arts Fest; Various locations
Immerse yourself in art performances, a skycraper-scaling harp and a DJ set from the Gaslamp Killer at the two-day Downtown fest.
June 2–Aug 26
Grand Performances; California Plaza
Scope out a diverse mix of music, live scores, films, poetry and theater at this water-encompassed stage.
June 2–4
Lummis Day Festival; Various locations
Celebrate the creativity, history and ethnic diversity of Northeast Los Angeles at this annual music, dance and art festival.
June 3–July 30
American Horror Story: The Style of Scare; Paley Center for Media
Get creeped out with a visually stunning assortment of costumes, set pieces and props from every season of the chilling anthology series.
June 3-Sep 2
KCRW Summer Nights; Various locations
Bust a move as this beloved live music and DJ series returns with nights in Pasadena, Chinatown and at Union Station.
June 4
Urban Air Market; Hillhurst Ave at Franklin Ave
Stock up on handmade wares at this open-air artisan market in Los Feliz, with more than 100 sustainable and ethical fashion brands.
June 4, 5
Los Angeles Bread Festival; Grand Central Market
Slip into a carb coma at this two-day event filled with unabashed bread guzzling, specialty loaves, workshops, demos and Feel the Churn Butter Aerobics.
Photograph: Courtesy Caleb Coppola
June 9
Her screening; Union Station
Watch the slick Spike Jonze flick from inside of Union Station's handsome ticketing hall.
June 10
ARTsea; Marina Beach
Peruse pop-up galleries alongside alfresco dining and live music at this seaside marketplace in Marina del Rey.
June 10
Off the 405; Getty Center
Enjoy a free outdoor concert from White Fence and evening views of the city at this summertime series.
June 10
World Naked Bike Ride Los Angeles; Various locations
Let it all hang out as the "bare as you dare" bike ride comes to town.
June 10–12
EA Play; Hollywood Palladium
Get your hands on some of the biggest upcoming releases in the gaming world as publisher EA hosts this public-facing fan event.
June 10, 11
LA Pride; West Hollywood Park
Party with Brandy, Chromeo and a few hundred thousand proud Angelenos at this gay festival and parade.
June 11
CicLAvia: Glendale to Atwater; Various locations
Pedal your way between Glendale and Atwater Village during the newest route from the bike-friendly fest.
Photograph: Michael Juliano
June 15-Aug 22
Moonlight Movies on the Beach; Granada Beach
Pack up your folding chairs and head to Long Beach for this unique outdoor screening series, starting with Rogue One.
June 16
Bloomsday; Hammer Museum
Celebrate the date on which James Joyce’s Ulysses is set with Irish food, music and pours of Guinness, along with dramatic readings.
June 16
Friday Flights at the Getty; Getty Center
Ride the monorail to the Getty for the first seasonal performance of this art-centric take on a tasting flight, featuring a dance installation and music from How to Dress Well.
June 17, 18
Pasadena Chalk Festival; Paseo Colorado
Watch where you step as dozens of chalk art masterpieces cover the sidewalks during this Father's Day tradition.
June 22
Twilight Concerts; Santa Monica Pier
Enjoys free tunes by the ocean with a kickoff performance by Khalid during the return of the beloved Santa Monica concert series.
June 22-Aug 17
Silver Lake Picture Show; Sunset Triangle Plaza
Liven up your Thursday nights at this Eastside screening series, beginning with Cool Runnings.
June 23-Sep 1
Dance Downtown; Grand Park
Brush up on your cumbia steps during the opening night of this free Downtown tradition.
Ongoing
Free concerts; Various locations
Listen to some tunes without breaking the bank with free shows at the Echo, the Satellite, Grand Park and more.
Ongoing
Free museum days; Various locations
Make the most of free days at LACMA, the Natural History Museum and more, plus always-free museums like the Hammer, Getty and Broad.
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