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BRAZILIAN EVENTS

(Dec 21st, 9pm) Forro Music and Dance Featuring Wiri at Di Piazzas in Long Beach. Join an incredible night with the music of Brazilian northeast with a band set up exclusively for this event and have fun! The restaurant is located at 5205 Pacific Coast Highway Long Beach, CA 90804. $15 Online and $20 at the door.

(Tues, Dec 31, 9pm) Roge Samba no Balde New Years Evening. Come to the Oldest Bar In Venice Beach for an iconic night to remember, with two floors of entertainment and a pop of champagne at midnight to see another beautiful year pop up together downstairs. They are throwing a party on the ground floor too featuring DJ Kenway starting at 8pm. To be sincere, it looks confusing as the tickets are selling separately with Roge NYE tickets selling for $46,35 and DJ Kanway for $29,36.

(Sat/Sun, Feb 22 and 23) Travel & Adventure Show Los Angeles at L.A Convention Center. This event is not a particular Brazilian Event, but will have the participation of EMBRATUR (Brazilian tourism promotion governmental organization) that will have a stand to promote Brazil. Here you can discover thousands of the newest vacation options from the top destinations from around the globe, and of course, Brazil. Learn the latest travel tips, trends and advice on 4 theaters located right on the show floor, and get the chance to meet your favorite travel celebrities including Rick Steves, Josh Gates, Pauline Frommer and more. Plus, you’ll have access to over ten-of-thousands of dollars in travel savings, trip giveaways and exclusive show-only deals, all included with your ticket.

(Sun, March 23, 2025) Fundo de Quintal U.S Tour 2025 stops in Los Angeles at Catch One. The legendary samba group comes to the US to celebrate carnival and has schedules to stop also in New York, Boston, Miami, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, and Houston, before reaching California where the group will perform before going back to Brazil. Fundo de Quintal is Brazil’s most legendary samba band, formed in Rio de Janeiro in the 1970s. Fundo de Quintal ‘s vitality and longevity are no secret and the recipe is simple: musical generosity. Many of the great icons, the giants of samba began their careers with Fundo de Quintal including Jorge Aragão, Sombrinha, Almir Guineto, Arlindo Cruz, Walter Sete Cordas, Cleber Augusto, Neoci, Mario Sérgio, and Ronaldinho.

(April 25-26/ May 2-4) 21 & Gira by Grupo Corpo from Brazil at Berkeley (April 25-26) and Los Angeles (May 2-4). Grupo Corpo, the renowned Brazilian dance company founded in 1975 by Paulo and Rodrigo Pederneiras, presents 21 & Gira. The program opens with 21, a ballet by Paulo Pederneiras that explores rhythmic combinations centered around the number 21, with music by Marco Antonio Guimarães. Gira delves into Brazil’s Afro-Brazilian religions, particularly Umbanda, transforming its rituals into a universal expression of humanity through trance-like movements.

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(Nov 6 + Dec 14 + Jan 11) Star Party at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, Santa Barbara. A clear, cloudless night can reveal countless galactic wonders. FREE event on the second Saturday of each month, the Palmer Observatory opens its doors to the public to use its state-of-the-art telescope. Join the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit and fellow star enthusiasts to learn about the night sky.

(Dec 1 to Dec 31), Revel in “Snowfall’ at the Grove or the Americana in L.A and Glendale. For most of the year, the Grove is known as the upscale mall in the Fairfax area next to the Original Farmers Market—a quintessential Main Street with a large fountain, double-decker trolley, Sinatra music, and a digital counter showing available parking spots. During winter, both the Grove and Glendale’s Americana at Brand offer a special attraction: fake snow. At the Grove, snowfalls occur nightly from Nov. 26 to Dec. 31 at 6 and 8 p.m. Santa’s Workshop is available from Nov. 26 to Dec. 24, where kids can meet Santa. At Americana at Brand, fake snow falls through Dec. 31 at 7 and 8 p.m., and Santa’s House operates from Nov. 26 to Dec. 24. FREE.

(Nov 29 – Dec 22) Festival of Lights at Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, Fort Bragg. FREE. By day, Fort Bragg’s vibrant collection of flowers, shrubs, and birds needs no adornment, but it truly shines on weekend evenings during the holidays when pathways are lined with displays and twinkling lights. Enjoy hot chocolate and cider, live music, and locally made treats.

(Dec 1 to Dec 25) Gaze upon Union Station’s Holiday Ornamentation and Christmas Tree Lighting in Downtown L.A. Stop by to see the 30-foot-high Christmas tree in the station’s Ticket Concourse, a dramatic space that’s typically off-limits to the public. For the first time, it will remain open through daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through the holidays, until Dec. 25. Other trees and ornaments will be on display throughout the Waiting Room and the Ticket Concourse, along with a giant wreath circling the clock on the front of the building. Union Station, a combination of Spanish Colonial Revival and Art Deco design that was built in 1939, is owned by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

(SAT, Dec 14) Holiday Boat Parade in Marina del Rey. FREE. Walk, bike, or paddle along the waterfront of this Los Angeles County city to see decorated boats docked at Fisherman’s Village, Burton W. Chace Park, and the Marina Promenade on Admiralty Way. Enjoy the nightly lights throughout December at Burton Chace Park from 4 PM to 10 PM.

(SAT, Dec 14) Night of Lights, Mammoth Lakes. FREE. This annual tradition at Mammoth Mountain in Mammoth Lakes takes place a few nights before the winter solstice. Ride the free Village Gondola to Canyon Lodge to take in the dark winter skies and enjoy a winter light show (including fireworks and a torchlight parade), live music, and snowmobile rides.

(Dec 18 – 22) Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade, Newport Beach. FREE. This iconic five-night parade features boats decorated with holiday lights. Watch from Lido Island or Balboa Island, or book a spot on a participating boat. Nighttime cruises are available from Dec 6 to Jan 1.

(Sat/Sun, June 28-29) Santa Monica Pier Beach Festival, a FREE event for the whole family that celebrates the best of beach life with an awesome, all-ages festival! Expect ocean sports competitions, live music, food and drinks, interactive games, sampling by some of your favorite brands and so much more. Whether you’re hanging with the family, competing on land or at sea, or partying with your friends, this is an event not to be missed to join SoCA beach culture and at an iconic spot!

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(Nov 22 to Dec 22) Wander a Wonderland of Arts and Crafts at Laguna Beach’s Sawdust Festival. A eucalyptus grove in Laguna Beach is transformed into a winter village showcasing local artisans and handmade arts and crafts. The community’s Winter Fantasy edition of the Sawdust Festival has been running for almost 35 years, featuring over 180 artists. This isn’t just a festival—running Fridays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., it offers daily marionette performances, periodic “snowfall,” live music on multiple stages, and holiday-inspired food options. Adults can enjoy beer and wine, while kids can meet Santa and participate in daily art classes. Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for children. Laguna Beach residents receive free admission on Fridays.

(From Nov. 30 through Dec. 23) Watch Classic Holiday Films at a Historic Museum in Montecito Heights. The only thing better than watching your favorite holiday film in the comfort of your home is doing it at a historic museum in the company of people who love it just as much as you do. Street Food Cinema and TIL Events will host their seventh annual Yuletide Cinemaland at Heritage Square Museum. For the immersive winter experience, guests are welcome to carol inside of the museum’s beautifully preserved Victorian mansions, meet Santa Claus, explore an artisan marketplace with local craft makers and artists, and dance under a stimulated snowfall. Attendees who are 21 and older can visit the enchanted Tinsel Tavern where there will be craft cocktails, local microbrews and holiday-inspired drinks like mulled wine and peppermint martinis. The early film showing starts at 6:30 p.m. and the late one will begin between 8:15 and 9 p.m. Tickets start at $18 for children ages 6-12 and $34 for adults. General admission parking is $22.99 per car and VIP is $32.99, which can be purchased online the day of the event.

(Dec/Jan) Practice your Figure Skating Moves in the Spirity of Christmas in L.A and Santa Monica. Just because Southern California rarely gets to below-freezing temperatures doesn’t mean we’re lacking in outdoor ice skating venues. In downtown, Pershing Square has been offering skating for more than 25 years. The rink, flanked by a Christmas tree and the downtown skyline, is a large 7,200 square feet. DJs on most Thursdays, classical music on Sundays and three mornings (Dec. 21, Dec. 28 and Jan. 4) where guests can learn to curl. The curling training sessions are $25 per person. In Santa Monica this yea, hosting Ice at Santa Monica is sponsored by Disney+. The rink runs through Jan. 20, is is located at the corner of Arizona Avenue and 5th Street. There is also a smaller rink for children. Sundays through Thursdays, with hours varying by day and sessions starting at $22.

(Most evenings through Jan. 5, 2025) Stroll Through a Magical Forest of Light at Descanso Gardens in La Cañada. The gardens and manicured woodlands of Descanso Gardens will glow once again for the now-annual event “Enchanted Forest of Light,” an evening stroll that aims to enhance the natural awe of nature. Walk among the grounds and encounter twinkling tulips, dazzling stained glass houses from sculptor Tom Fruin, and light installations that hang from towering oak trees, bathing guests in a cozy calmness. Adult tickets for non-members range from $22 to$45. Children’s non-member tickets are $17 to $30.

(Fri to Sun, Jan 9-12) Animé Los Angeles 20 at the Long Beach Convention Center. Last year’s arcade-themed blowout drew more than 17,000 costumed folks to the Long Beach Convention Center. With an international array of artists, musicians, and even souped-up cars taking over the sprawling convention space, this annual event is a big draw for fans of nearly every aspect of Japanese anime culture. This year’s theme is “Historical”: Expect a cosplay masquerade, industry panels, a fashion show, an exhibit and art hall, and extremely bright colors. Single-day presale tickets start at $35; $40 at the door.

(Wed, May 28th to Sun, June 1st, 2025) L.A Latino International Film Festival. Various locations in Los Angeles including FREE events. The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival is a premier platform dedicated to championing Latino filmmakers, elevating their work and facilitating growth, with a special focus on U.S. Latino filmmakers. Through film, television, and music. Opened submissions for films and episodics will open on Friday, Nov 1, 2024, and close on Sunday, Feb 2, 2025. 

CALIFORNIA FREE SUMMER FUN

Every Summer one of the greatest things in California is the Free Outdoor and Indoor Music Series in different venues/locations in the golden state – live music and dance FREE to the public is offered during the whole summer every year. Here bellow we cover mostly of these events in Southern California – or at least the best ones!

Twilight on the Pier in Santa Monica –  It has been a Southern California tradition for over twenty years. After severe storms damaged the Pier in 1983, the newly formed Santa Monica Pier Restoration Corporation and the Santa Monica Arts Commission decided to put together a series of concerts to raise awareness about the restoration project and build community spirit. Putting together a small amount of seed money to start the event, the City staged the first concerts under a large blue and white tent dubbed “The La Monica” after the ballroom that graced the Pier from the late 1930s to the early 1960s. Long-time friend of the Pier Katharine King named the concerts as “Twilight Dance Series” that now is knowing as “The Twilight on the Pier” – www.santamonicapier.org.

The Summer Sessions Free Outdoor Concert at the Getty Center in L.A – Each year the series presents a diverse lineup of musical talents, many of whom mix and match musical traditions and genres. The series showcased a myriad of musical styles, from hip-hop, blues, and rock, to Latin boogaloo, Afro-Peruvian jazz, Mexican cabaret, merengue, electronic beats, Indian rhythms, and even Algerian trance music. All concerts are free and no reservations are needed. Concerts take place from 6:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. at the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center. www.getty.edu

Summer Series Culver City Music Festival – The Culver City re-development agency and the City of Culver City Presents every year the Annual Culver City Summer Sunset Music Festival. Listen to a mix of Jazz, Samba, Bluegrass, 60’s Rock and World Music at the Culver City Hall Courtyard. Bring a blanket, chairs and a picnic basket and get ready to dance the night away with your family and friends! For more information please call 310-253-5716 or visit their website at www.culvercity.org. Locate at9770 Culver Blvd, at Duquesne. Free street parking, meter parking free after 6pm.

Summer Series at Fisherman’s Village – Located in beautiful Marina Del Rey in L.A area, Fisherman’s Village offers Saturday concerts from 1:00pm – 4:00pm. Listen to sounds of Jazz, Reggae, R&B, Funk, Soul, Latin Jazz and Americana Pop. Visit the series website here: events.visitmdr.com– At 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. Free parking for the firsts 2 hours.

Summer Series at Burton Chace Park – The Free Marina del Rey Summer Concerts are held in a beautiful waterside setting at Burton Chace Park. The series features Thursday evening classical concerts showcasing the Marina del Rey Summer Symphony, with Frank Fetta, conductor and guest soloists. On alternate weeks, Saturday pop concerts star celebrated musical entertainers. You are welcome to bring a picnic basket full of your favorite foods! For more information please call 310-305-9545 or visit their website at 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, Parking $5 – www.beaches.lacounty.gov.

Summer Series at Pershing Square – Pershing Square is an outdoor concert and event center located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. It hosts an array of free programs for the downtown community such as Swingin’ Wednesday, Lunchtime Concerts and Salsa Sundays. For more information call 213-847-4970 or visit their website: laparks.org. At 532 South Olive, Los Angeles, Parking is $6 on Sunday, $14 on Saturday.

Summer Series at Levitt Pavilion – Stretch out on cool grass on a warm summer evening, gaze up at the stars and listen to an amazing kaleidoscope of music in the peaceful setting of Memorial Park in Old Pasadena. Hear welcomed sounds flowing from most beautiful band shell on the West Coast and – it’s all free! Bring the family, a friend or arrive solo or visit their website: levittlosangeles.org  At 87 North Raymond, Pasadena, Public and Private parking, prices vary.

Summer Series at Japanese American National Museum – Located in Little Tokyo near Downtown Los Angeles, the Japanese American National Museum is proud to present the 1st & Central Summer Concerts. Enjoy an array of diverse cultural music as the mission of the museum is to promote cross-cultural diversity and understanding. Reservations are required for all programs and seating is limited. Please call 213-625-0414 to make reservations. Events are subject to change. You may also visit their website www.janm.org. At 369 East First Street, Little Tokyo in L.A. Public and Private parking, prices vary.

Summer Series at California Plaza – Grand Performances presents free performing arts that reflect the best of global culture and inspire community among the diverse peoples of Los Angeles. Located at California Plaza in the heart of the Financial District in Downtown Los Angeles, this spectacular venue hosts an eclectic group of talented artists from all over the world. Bring your picnic basket and enjoy a fantastic evening under the lights of downtown. For more information please call or visit their website at www.grandperformances.org. 300-350 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles. Located at California Plaza, parking is $5 after 5pm on weekdays and on weekends.

City of Beverly Hills “Summer Nights” – The city of Beverlly Hills offer the Concerts on Canon summer season which kicks off in 2024 with Pride Night!  Pride Night featured artists Boyish and Yancyabril are from Music Forward Foundation’s LGBTQ+ Emerging Artists Award program.  Custom poems will also be created for guests, courtesy of Brian Sonia-Wallace and the Pride Poets! Visit their website www.beverlyhills.org Thursdays, June 6 through August 22, 6pm-8pm.

City of Manhattan Beach “Concerts in the Park” (Polliwog Park) – Open seating and free to the public. There are no dogs, barbecues or wheeled vehicles allowed at any time in the concert area. Your cooperation to keep our parks clean is appreciated. Visit their website www.manhattanbeach.gov – From June 30 to Sept 1 in 2024!

City of Hermosa Beach Sunset Concerts – The Hermosa Beach Concert Series will debut in 2024, repositioning the City’s 25-year tradition of free concerts on the beach. The Hermosa Beach Concert Series will take place south of the Pier on the two Sundays following Labor Day weekend; Visit their website www.hermosabeach.gov – September 8 and September 15 beginning at 3:00pm.

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