Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles Summer Concert Series 2024

Celebrating the 17th season with a focus on SoCal's eclectic music scene to bring 10 world-class concert performances for free to historic MacArthur Park

June 22 – August 31, 2024 — www.levittlosangeles.org

Special Levitt LA fundraiser coming June 7 at The Regent Theater Hosted by Pili & Raúl featuring Amandititita and Ramona live in concert

LOS ANGELES - May 23, 2024 - PRLog -- Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles (Levitt LA) is celebrating its 17th annual concert series by presenting 10 world-class performances that are all free and open to everyone. The concerts will be held outdoors, under the stars, with the stunning backdrop of LA's skyline at MacArthur Park.

For 17 years, Levitt LA has been creating a sense of community through music. This summer, they will once again showcase the diverse cultural landscape of Los Angeles with a fantastic lineup of artists, transforming MacArthur Park into a vibrant and energized urban sonic oasis.

Fans of Levitt LA's free summer concert series can show their support by purchasing tickets to the Levitt LA fundraiser on Friday, June 7 at the Regent Theater. The evening will be hosted by Pili & Raúl with live performances from Amandititita & Ramona. https://regentdtla.com/tm-attraction/ramona/

The electrifying lineup features international greats as well as LA's superstar talents performing a wide variety of genres including cumbia, ska, soul, reggae, and old school hip-hop.

The 2024 season launches Saturday, June 22 (7-10 pm) with an amazing opening night a night of Cumbia with Vilma y La Sonora, La Diabla, Cumbia Fever DJ's and Classical Around Town co-presented by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

The incredible lineup of both local and international Latin artists continues throughout the summer with acclaimed artists as the incomparable Inspector from Monterrey Mexico, LA's own Chencha Berrinches and La Pobreska a night presented by Radikal LA and Nothing Less. By way of Portland Oregon comes Y La Bamba, an American indie alternative/experimental band led by singer-songwriter and guitarist Luz Elena Mendoza.

Levitt LA has partnered with local organizations and producers to bring electrifying evenings of uniquely curated SoCal music. Evoekore Media will present an exciting lineup of young upcoming Rockmanticas/Cumbia bands, including Red Store Bums, Flaco El Jandro, and Eastside Agents. Footlong Development is proud to present "Wonder-Full," featuring DJs Spinna, Monalisa, and Cognito, who will ignite the stage with a soulful-themed dance party paying tribute to Stevie Wonder. No Easy Props presents the 30th Annual B-Boy Summit honoring Hip Hop culture, headlined by Special Ed and Egyptian Lover. There will be alternative sounds from Pearl and the Oysters, St. Panther, and Los Eclipses. Wrapping up the season is an unmissable showcase from BMI Latin Music.

"Levitt LA is honored to return to MacArthur Park for its 17th year of free all-ages concerts. We are thankful to all the artists, partners, and people behind the scenes who make live music accessible for so many. This season is going to be a wonderful way to celebrate the creativity and the diversity of our city and beyond with the healing and uniting power of music," says Allegra Padilla Executive Director.

Levitt LA concerts will be live-streamed and available after the season on YouTube and Facebook, expanding the accessibility of free high-quality concerts for all. For a complete calendar of the Levitt LA Summer Season 2024, please visit www.levittlosangeles.org.

Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles' 2024 Season is supported in part by:
The Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, The City of Los Angeles, City of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Department, The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, Los Angeles City Councilmembers Eunisses Hernandez & Hugo Soto-Martinez, Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis, MacArthur Park, Westlake North, Westlake South, and Rampart Village Neighborhood Councils, Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, LACMA, Koreatown Youth + Community Center, Covenant House, Best Food Trucks, Athens Disposal, EDGE Apartments, Walter J Towers, Walter Mosely Group, BMI, Costco + many more and individual donors like you.

For a Healthy Community:
You can't enjoy live music if you're sick. That's why Levitt LA has teamed up with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health which will provide a free mobile vaccination clinic all season long. No appointments are needed. Times from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

EDITORS, PLEASE NOTE:
Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles @ MacArthur Park. 2230 W. 6th St. Los Angeles, CA 90057 info@levittlosangeles.org

- Most concerts begin at 7:00 pm on Saturdays. No concert on July 6. Please see the calendar for the exact schedule.
- Concerts will be live-streamed on Levitt LA's YouTube Channel, and Facebook Live.
- All programs are Free, all ages and open to the public
- RSVP recommended via Eventbrite: http://levittlosangeles.org Eventbrite
- For event updates: http://levittlosangeles.org
- Audience members are welcome to bring their own picnics, blankets, and lawn chairs.
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be available from local vendors. Please note no outside alcoholic beverages are permitted.
- This is a non-smoking venue thank you for protecting the health of all in attendance.
- Parking: Athena Parking - 611 Carondelet St., Los Angeles, CA 90057 the cost is $13
- Public Transportation: Metro: Red Line (Wilshire/Alvarado-MacArthur Park/Westlake stop)
- Bus lines 18, 20, 51, 351, 603, 720
- Levitt LA recommends rideshare, carpooling, walking and biking to the venue

About Levitt LA
Levitt LA makes live music accessible to all, creating stronger and more connected communities while celebrating the diversity of our city and beyond. Every summer, FREE concerts are presented at Levitt LA, featuring acclaimed, emerging talent to seasoned, award-winning performers in a broad range of music genres. Over 60,000 people of all ages and backgrounds gather on the lawn in historic MacArthur Park to enjoy free live music under the stars. Programming is designed to appeal to all tastes, attracting people from all walks of life to come together for a shared evening of great music, cultural celebrations, and an all-ages, family-friendly atmosphere offered at Levitt LA!

About the National Levitt Network
Levitt LA is part of a national network of outdoor Levitt music venues and Levitt AMP concert sites dedicated to strengthening the social fabric of communities in America through free, live music in public spaces. Presenting high-caliber talent and a broad array of music genres and cultural programming, Levitt venues are welcoming, inclusive destinations where families, friends, and neighbors of all ages and backgrounds come together. Levitt venues are managed, programmed, and supported by Friends of Levitt nonprofit partners, and the Levitt AMP Music Series is presented by a range of nonprofit organizations. In 2024, the Levitt network will present 650+ free concerts in more than 45 towns and cities across the country, with audiences of over 750,000.  In addition to supporting free concerts, the Levitt Foundation is dedicated to advancing equitable music ecosystems through research and partnerships. levitt.org

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