The 2025 First Fridays season turns the volume up on sound and music. We’ll tap into our relationship with music and how it affects our bodies and our lives. MUSIC AND THE MIND examines what does listening to music do to your mind and well being? What has changed in the way we listen to music and what does it mean for society? What are the social and personal benefits of listening to music?
First Fridays at the Natural History Museum – MUSIC AND THE MIND
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Upcoming Events
Free
FIRST FRIDAY FOOD TRUCK FEST
Join us on Abbot Kinney Boulevard for a fun and festive night in Venice. Chances are, you will find whatever food you are craving, along with special merchant events.
Free
JAZZ AT LACMA
Jazz at LACMA is a celebration of L.A.’s finest jazz musicians and has featured such legends as Wayne Shorter, The Yellowjackets, Quincy Jones All Star Orchestra with John Clayton, Arturo Sandoval, Jeff Lorber, Billy Childs, Tierney Sutton, Ernie Watts, and many more. Concerts are broadcast on KJAZZ (88.1 FM) every Sunday evening from 7–9 pm and include interviews with featured performers. Jazz at LACMA is produced under the direction of Director of Music Programs Mitch Glickman.
Free
Yoga at Dockweiler Beach
Learn the fundamentals of yoga with Instructor David Lilly in a friendly and supportive environment. The program aims to improve flexibility, strength, and overall well-being.
Free
Sing It, Bring It: Family Karaoke Night at Lankershim Arts Center
Sing It, Bring It: Family Karaoke Night on Fridays from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. is where everyone can unleash their inner rockstar! Grab the mic, belt out your favorite tunes, and get ready for some serious family fun. Whether you’re a pop diva, a country crooner, or a rock ‘n’ roll rebel, this is your chance to shine! Expect laughs, applause, and maybe a little bit of friendly competition. It’s not just about singing—it’s about bringing your best performance…
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Korean Premieres & Sunwook Kim Seoul Festival
South Korea is home to an ever-expanding cohort of inventive composers with fresh ideas and talented performers who have made names for themselves at many of the world’s finest concert halls. Sunwook Kim performs his signature Brahms, plus, world premieres by Sunghyun Lee, Kay Kyurim Rhie, and Texu Kim.