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10 Best Things To Do In LA In June
As the weather continues to warm up, there are more and more outdoor activities and events going on in Los Angeles this month. LA Pride (which features a number of separate events) definitely comes to mind here, but there are some great things happening indoors too! Every Summer the LA Conservancy throw open the historic theaters on downtown’s Broadway for classic movie screenings and it’s always one of the best things to do in LA in June. Rounding out the list are outdoor movie screenings, beach bike tours and wine tastings at beautifully designed houses in Hollywood..
Oh! And Pool Party Season is officially upon us. Enjoy!
Events & Activities in Los Angeles This Month
1. SANTA MONICA & VENICE BIKE TOUR (ALL MONTH)
Join us on our Santa Monica & Venice Bike tour in June and you’ll have the lightest of workouts, as you bike LA’s beach neighborhoods, learn some fascinating history and see some cool stuff. Tour stops for coffee, donuts or ice cream on what’s possibly LA’s bougiest boulevard, Abbot Kinney. It’s the best way to experience the lovely beach neighborhoods of Venice and Santa Monica.
Tour is usually lead by local expert Silvie and runs every day at 10 am.
More information here.
2. LAST REMAINING SEATS WITH THE LA CONSERVANCY (JUNE 6-20)
This has been one of the highlights of summer in Los Angeles for decades. It’s when the Los Angeles Conservancy opens up the historic movie palaces and theaters on Broadway to show old and beloved movies in different genres.
In recent years the Conservancy have spread the gospel by including movie theaters outside the Broadway Historic Theater District, such as the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, but this year the program, which includes classics like Modern Times, Rebel Without a Cause, LA Confidential and North by Northwest, is only in downtown.
The Los Angeles Conservancy launched Last Remaining Seats in 1987 to draw attention to the spectacular yet overlooked and underused historic theatres of Los Angeles. The film series has since become an L.A. can’t-miss beloved summer tradition.
We’ll have special guests, interactive in-person experiences, plenty of photo ops, and more than a few surprises to make this Last Remaining Seats experience one you’ll never forget.
We can’t wait to see you at the movies this June!
Los Angeles Conservancy
More information here.
3. WINE NIGHT @ HOLLYHOCK HOUSE (VARIOUS DATES)
Hollyhock House is one of the most famous residences in Los Angeles, designed by the eminent architect Frank Lloyd Wright, occupying a lovely hilltop location on the Westside. Now the foundation that operate the house organize a series of events over the summer.
Join us every Friday this summer, May 29 – September 11, 2026, on Olive Hill and the West Lawn of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House. You’ll enjoy breathtaking sunsets with fine wine from our friends at Silverlake Wine; savor delicious offerings from rotating local food trucks; groove to DJ sets; and explore captivating exhibitions at the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery and Barnsdall Junior Arts Center Gallery.
And, of course, take in the best view of the Hollywood Sign and Griffith Park Observatory in the city!
Barnsdall Art Park Foundation
Sounds interesting, right? More information here.
4. LA! PRIDE (VARIOUS DATES)
Amazingly, LA Pride began all the way back in 1970, over fifty years ago, but it does look amazing for its age. Like a lot of us as we get older, it has put on some weight though, as it’s not just a parade on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood, but also events at the Dodger Stadium and other places around town This is always one hell of a party!
More information here.
5. FAMILY WORKSHOPS @ THE GETTY (VARIOUS DATES)
Looking for something to do with the kids? I know I often am, especially at this time of year, with the Summer vacation starting this month. So, here’s one of the best things to do in LA in June that’s great for the little ones AND the big ones too.
Both the Getty Villa and the Getty Center run family workshops in ceramic making and sun printing (one in each, be sure to check). Workshops generally last for around four hours.and are free. Which is always great.
More information here.
6. ROOFTOP CINEMA CLUB (ALL MONTH)
These guys are one of the biggest of the outdoor movie screening organizers in Los Angeles (it’s a thing here :-) ) these guys are all about movies, music and food trucks. It turns out that putting them all together creates a really fun night. Who’d a thought?
In June they’re screening Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Heat, La La Land and Sinners. Definitely one of the best things to do in LA in June.
More information here.
7. JAZZ @ LACMA (VARIOUS DATES)
You never need an excuse to go to Los Angeles County Museum of Art, but they’ve gone ahead and given you a good one anyway here. One of the nicest things about these concerts is that they include some of the best LA Jazz musicians, celebrating the important role the city continues to play in Jazz development.
In May the new Geffen Galleries opened, along with the new Metro station at Wilshire and Fairfax, next to the museum, so why not use the opportunity to take the train to see the collection and enjoy some music in our great weather?
More information here.
8. MATINEES ON THE MOUNTAIN: OUR HEAVENLY BODIES (JUNE 13)
The “other” observatory in Los Angeles County is the one that almost no one has heard of (it’s largely eclipsed by the fame of Griffith Observatory, pun intended), yet it’s responsible for more scientific breakthroughs than any other one on earth. Yep, let that one sink in!
Over the summer the observatory puts on a program of movies at this august institution, so you can enjoy the great views and a film.
On select Saturday afternoons, enjoy classic sci-fi, vintage silent films, and even a few family-friendly surprises in our 256-seat auditorium. Moviegoers can enjoy lunch at the Cosmic Cafe or picnic on the grounds, explore the Observatory’s rich history, and then settle in for a unique cinematic experience above the city! Movie snacks & drinks will be available for purchase.
Mount Wilson Observatory
Mount Wilson is a great spot to visit over the summer, to take in the phenomenal views and eat lunch at the Cosmic Cafe, but now you have another reason to make the drive. More information here.
9. VISIT A LOS ANGELES MUSEUM (ALL MONTH)
We have a ton of world class museums in Los Angeles. Why not use the month ofJune to get acquainted (or reacquainted) with one or two of them? This is not an exhaustive list, but it’s got more than enough institutions to keep you going for this month at least.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art AKA LACMA
Getty Center (free, pay for parking)
California Science Center (donation)
California African American Museum AKA CAAM (free)
Chinese American Museum of Los Angeles AKA CAM (donation)
The Broad (free)
Museum of Contemporary Art AKA MOCA (free)
La Brea Tar Pits & Museum (free)
Holocaust Museum LA (free)
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes (donation)
Griffith Observatory (free)
10. EXPLORE DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES (ALL MONTH)
There are a ton of things to see and do in downtown, apart from the couple of things mentioned above. From Union Station, to Olvera Street, via City Hall, Grand Central Market and Chinatown, DTLA has it all. And we haven’t even mentioned Angels Flight, the Grand Avenue cultural corridor, The Last Bookstore, or Little Tokyo!
Or there’s shopping on 7th Street…
If you’re a resident of Southern California, and you haven’t been recently, or you’re visiting the area, you should definitely make some time to visit downtown over the month of June.
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– By Damien Blackshaw (Twitter)
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