You don't always have to go to L.A. Live just to see Blake Griffin pull off insane dunks, or Justin Bieber headline the Staples Center. L.A. Live's new Summer in the City community events series is designed to take advantage of these moments—when the traffic isn't as crazy heading Downtown for a Clippers' game, and the "Beliebers" aren't filling Hope Street with fluorescent handwritten signs.
L.A. Live just announced six other reasons to head down there this summer: for happy hour deals, flea markets like POPUP Marketplace, a comedy night, movies for the kids and even a country street party. It all starts June 12 with Downtown Dark Nights where locals can enjoy music and art, street performers and $5 food and drinks at participating restaurants.
And before you take a look at the full schedule and begin strategizing when you'll be heading Downtown, here's a preview of what opening night has to offer...
