Hey! Summer is here at last, the sea is shimmering, the sun is bright, the days are long, but you know what happens at night? We get to be together again! Come out and play with KCRW for the return of Summer Nights. We have five free, all-ages, outdoor events in store, featuring some exciting performances plus a whole bunch of your fave KCRW DJs, so get your calendars out and permanent sharpie us in! Do it.

KCRW’s Summer Nights at CAAM with KCRW DJs Aaron Byrd + Novena Carmel

Friday, July 30th - 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

It’s back! Enjoy a warm night and cool vibes with CAAM and KCRW, featuring live sets from KCRW DJs Aaron Byrd and Novena Carmel, after-hours museum access including to CAAM’s newest exhibition, Sanford Biggers: Codeswitch, food trucks, a beer garden, and more at this summer’s best dance party! Party on the courtyard, but don't forget your masks, which are required inside the museum.

KCRW’s Summer Nights at One Colorado with James Francies + KCRW DJ LeRoy Downs

Saturday, August 14th - 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

We’re super jazzed for Summer Nights at One Colorado! KCRW DJ LeRoy Downs aka “The Jazzcat” brings us Blue Note artist and jazz pianist James Francies to the beautiful One Colorado open air courtyard, located in the heart of Old Pasadena. There are loads of marketplace options for you here, so come early and grab a bite from one of the patio restaurants. One Colorado is a quick walk from the Metro to the Gold Line stop at Memorial Park. Come dance with us!

KCRW’s Summer Nights at One Colorado with Nation of Language + KCRW DJ Travis Holcombe

Saturday, August 21st - 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

We are stoked for our very own Travis Holcombe to bring one of his new favorite bands to the Summer Nights line-up this year. Experience Brooklyn’s indie pop band, Nation of Language, in all of their new wave glory at the beautiful One Colorado open air courtyard, located in the heart of Old Pasadena. There are loads of marketplace options for you here, so come early and grab a bite from one of the patio restaurants. One Colorado is a quick walk from the Metro to the Gold Line stop at Memorial Park.

KCRW’s Summer Nights at Descanso Gardens with KCRW DJs Raul Campos + Anthony Valadez

Friday, September 3rd - 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Wilderness dance party anyone? Don’t miss your chance to catch our first-ever KCRW Summer Nights at Descanso Gardens with KCRW DJ Raul Campos and MBE co-host and plant enthusiast, Anthony Valadez. Located in La Cañada Flintridge, just northwest of Pasadena, Descanso Gardens is a unique Southern California forested landscape distinguished by its specialized botanic collections, historical significance, and rare natural beauty. Grab your friends and fam, and let’s escape to a night under the stars in LA’s magical oasis, where parking is free (and so is admission!)

KCRW’s Summer Nights at Grand Performances with Madame Gandhi + KCRW DJs Anne Litt & Valida

Friday, September 24th - 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

KCRW’s Summer Nights and LA’s iconic Grand Performances are teaming up for a special night featuring indie electronic singer, percussionist and activist, Madame Gandhi, in a full band performance, along with DJ sets from KCRW’s Anne Litt and Valida.