Events Calendar

Saturdays in June and July

Yoga for a Cause

Alexa Parashos guides this donation-based outdoor yoga session all about renewing body, mind and commitment to doing good. Proceeds from June sessions help HomeAid Los Angeles provide housing and supportive services for youth, veterans, women and families in crisis. July sessions benefit the nonprofit Wounded Warrior Support Network. Bring a yoga mat, water and a few bucks. 9 to 10 a.m. Concert Park, 13020 Pacific Promenade. playavista.com

Sunday, June 17

Concert in the Park: Pine Mountain Logs

The celebrated rock band Venice does cover tunes so well — smooth, danceable renditions of radio classics, with a few surprise twists — that they formed Pine Mountain Logs as an alter-ego band especially for those fun shows. Playa Vista’s Concert Park will be grooving. 5 to 6:30 p.m. Concert Park, 13020 Pacific Promenade. Free. playavista.com

Friday, June 22

Movie in the Park: “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”

The most recent “Star Wars” is the first great entry since the original trilogy, as well as the late Carrie Fisher’s final film performance. You’ll want to see this space opera at the appropriately space age-looking Central Park Bandshell, 12405 E. Waterfront Drive.
8 to 10 p.m.  Free. playavista.com

June 29, June 30, July 1

Shakespeare in the Park: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

Loyola Marymount University’s Theatre Arts Program stages outdoor productions of The Bard’s comedy about Athenian lovers and forest fairies, featuring professional actors as well as LMU alumni, faculty members and current students. The Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 p.m. in LMU’s Lawton Plaza, and Sunday’s 7 p.m. show is at Playa Vista Concert Park, 13020 Pacific Promenade. Free. cfa.lmu.edu

Friday, July 13

Movie in the Park: “Coco”

Young Miguel has to learn to respect his elders while still fighting to be a creative musician. Arrive early to this Día de los Muertos tribute to purchase cuisine from gourmet food trucks at Playa Vista Concert Park, 13020 Pacific Promenade. 8 to 10 p.m. Free. playavista.com

Sunday, July 22

Concert in the Park: Steely Jam

The most faithful Steely Dan tribute band on the planet has been Reelin’ in the Years like no other, and the line is always clear in case Rikki decides to call. Hey, 19 — all ages, really — find the cure to your Deacon Blues from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Central Park Bandshell, 12405 E. Waterfront Drive. Free. playavista.com

July 27, 28 & 29

Shakespeare in the Park: “Othello”

LMU Theatre Arts faculty and students return with Shakespeare’s tragedy about irrational hatred and delusional jealousy. The Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 p.m. in LMU’s Lawton Plaza, and Sunday’s 7 p.m. show is at the Central Park Bandshell, 12045 E. Waterfront Drive. Free. cfa.lmu.edu

Saturday, Aug. 4

Marina Concert Series: Cat Power

Indie rock icon Cat Power’s more recent work has added electronica influences to her early folk, punk and blues influences, but her shows are likely to span her critically acclaimed nine-album catalogue. 7 p.m. Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey. Free. (424) 526-7900;
beaches.lacounty.gov

Tuesday, Aug. 7

National Night Out

Mix and mingle with local law enforcement and first responders from 6 to 9 p.m. at Concert Park (13020 Pacific Promenade). Expect great conversation, activities for kids and plenty of hot dogs. Free. playavista.com

Friday, Aug. 10

Movie in the Park: “Grease”

Treat the family to an evening out in Playa Vista Concert Park (13020 Pacific Promenade) with this classic from 1978. John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John star in this ’50s-era musical as star-crossed lovers torn apart by greaser gangs and high school drama. Free. playavista.com

Sunday, Aug. 12

Concerts in the Park: Fleetwood Mac vs. Heart

Tributes to two beloved classic rock bands keep the hits coming for 90 minutes straight from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Central Park Bandshell, 12405 E. Waterfront Drive. Free. playavista.com

Saturday, Aug. 18

Marina Concert Series: X

You can count on your fingers the number of rock bands that singlehandedly redefined the “Los Angeles” sound — among them The Beach Boys and The Doors in the 1960s, The Eagles in the 1970s and X in the 1980s. The original lineup of John Doe, Exene Cervenka, Billy Zoom and DJ Bonebreak reunite at Burton Chace Park for a surefire barnburner. 7 p.m. Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey. Free. (424) 526-7900; beaches.lacounty.gov