Why sit home in June because you don’t want to spend any money? Here are things you can do that won’t cost anything at all!
June 1 — Concert in Aliso Viejo: Songs & Stories of Hope: A Free Family Concert, featuring Mostly Kosher and JAC Trio, brings Klezmer music to life, blending centuries-old Jewish folk traditions with a modern flair. Pre-concert activities start at 10 a.m., with performances beginning at 11. This show Presented as part of the Violins of Hope Project. Great for kids. Soka Performing Arts Center, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo. Free tickets required. Get them at philharmonicsociety.org/concerts-tickets/calendar-of-events/songs-stories-of-hope
June 6, 13 — Movies in Brea: Come watch “Despicle Me 4” (2024) on June 6 or “Charlie’s Angels” (2000) on June 13 at Carbon Canyon Regional Park. Pre-movie entertainment starts at 6 p.m. and screenings begin at sunset. Free admission and parking. Bring picnic stuff. 4442 Carbon Canyon Road, Brea. ocparks.com
June 7 — Studio Saturdays in Ontario:. Make your own Neon Thunderbird in a guided pop art workshop at the Ontario Museum of History and Art. Materials provided. Advance sign-up is recommended. Noon to 3 p.m. 225 South Euclid Ave., Ontario. 909-395-2510. ontariomuseum.org/visit/
June 13 — Bad Art Night, Riverside: There are no judgments or restraints on what you can create at Bad Art Night in the La Sierra Library’s community room. Unleash your inner artist with all the art supplies you could imagine and create something amazing, no matter how it turns out. This is an adult event. Register in advance with Joseph Garcia at 951-826-2461 or JAGarcia@riversideca.gov. 3:30 p.m. 4600 La Sierra Ave., Riverside. riversideca.gov/library/hours-locations/la-sierra-library
June 14 — Piano and flute concert, Woodland Hills: Pianist Sonia Lee and flutist Pija Hocevar will perform at the Platt Library. 1 p.m. 23600 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-340-9386. plattlibrary.org/piano-flute-concert-june-14-1pm
June 14, 21 and 28 — Grand Park Performances, Los Angeles: Free concerts return to downtown L.A. for the summer. Veteran SoCal band Ozomatli plays a 30th anniversary show on June 14 with Healing Gems and Anthony Valadez. “John Coltrane: A Love Supreme at 60,” with Isaiah Collier, Surya Botofasina, Jimetta Rose & The Voices of Creation, and Jeremy Sole is June 21. “California Love: An Orchestral Celebration of Dr. Dre,” conducted by Sly5thAve, with DJ Jedi and Monalisa arrives June 28. Concerts are 6-10 p.m. California Plaza, 350 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles grandperformances.org
June 17 — South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes Estates: This lovely botanical garden spread over 87 acres is free on the third Tuesday of every month. Check out 2,500 plant species, rose, fern and Japanese gardens and more. Make reservations online. It’s open daily 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Estates. 424-452-0920. southcoastbotanicgarden.org.
June 20 — Concert at Redlands Bowl: Jazz vocalist Nicole Henry and the Festival Orchestra will present a concert celebrating the legacy of Whitney Houston and other great pop divas on the opening night of the summer season. Bench and lawn seating, first come first served. Picnics are encouraged as are children, but no dogs. 8 p.m. Redlands Bowl, 25 Grant St., Redlands. redlandsbowl.org/nicole-henry
June 20 and 27 — Movies in Fullerton: Watch “Inside Out 2” (2024) on June 20 or “Hercules” (1997) at Ted Craig Regional Park. Free admission and parking. Bring picnic stuff. Pre-show entertainment starts at 6 p.m.; screenings at sunset. 3300 State College Blvd., Fullerton. ocparks.com
June 24-27 — Band concerts in Long Beach: The Long Beach Municipal Band kicks off its summer season in the parks with “Wild, Wild West” featuring vocalist Crystal Lewis. Concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. Shows are at Whaley Park North on June 24, Los Cerritos Park on June 25, Conductor Larry Curtis Concert Park at Marine Stadium on June 26 and El Dorado Park West on June 27. Bring chairs and a picnic. longbeach.gov/park/recreation-programs/programs-and-classes/municipal-band/
June 28 — Bird Walk, Huntington Beach: Learn about a variety of birds from the birding experts during the Amigos de Bolsa Chica Bird Walk. 8:30 a.m. Meet in the south parking lot at the Bolsa Chica Reserve, on Pacific Coast Highway halfway between Warner and Seapoint, across from the entrance to Bolsa Chica State Beach. The Bolsa Chica provides feeding and nesting habitat for thousands of birds and is considered one of the prime birding sites in Southern California. 18000 Pacific Coast Highway. Huntington Beach. amigosdebolsachica.org/bolsa-chica