Summer Nights In Southern California Are More Entertaining Than Ever With Street Food Cinema
By Natasha Kayes|Published June 05, 2023
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Natasha Kayes
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I was born and raised in sunny Southern California and will never tire of the West Coast, although I spent several years living in Southeast Asia, about as far from California as you can get. Wherever I am in the world, I love straying from the beaten path, experiencing local life, and discovering hidden gems - camera in hand. The beach is my happy place and when I am not there (or writing), you will usually find me baking, watching movies, and cuddling my pugs. I have traveled around the country and around the world, and it never, ever gets old. Being able to combine my passion for travel and my love of writing is nothing short of a dream.
Looking for something out of the ordinary for a night out – whether with some friends, your family, or a date? You could go to a movie, buy tickets for a concert or catch a local band, or find a unique place to eat. Or even better, you can take advantage of a series of events that puts all of that together in one epic night – music, food, and great outdoor movies in Los Angeles.
For 12 years, Street Food Cinema has been throwing epic outdoor parties, full of food, fun, and entertainment. LA’s largest outdoor movie and music series takes place every Saturday until the end of October.
This is more than just another movie in the park. It’s an entire experience. Street food cinema brings together local food trucks, live bands, great movies, and a variety of fun activities.
Street Food Cinema takes place at a different venue in the Los Angeles area each week. Locations include places like The Autry Museum, Will Rogers State Park, Santa Anita Racetrack, West Los Angeles College, golf courses, and even drive-in theaters.
A wide variety of movies will be shown, from modern classics like The Karate Kid, Dirty Dancing, and Indian Jones to family favorites like Parent Trap, School of Rock, and Scooby Doo.
Each event will be attended by several food trucks and guests can expect to enjoy all kinds of food, including wood-fired pizza, burgers, pasta, tacos, barbecue, Hawaiian, hot wings, Vietnamese and Korean cuisine, and even ice cream.
In addition to a host of local gourmet food trucks on hand, many locations feature a full bar for grown-up guests as well as a variety of local vendors.
Before every movie, attendees will enjoy live musical performances by local bands that range from rock bands to soul singers to 70s-inspired pop, and everything else.
Entertainment will come in other forms as well, with MCs, comedians, and DJs, interactive audience games, themed photo opportunities, and even special guest appearances.
Why just go to dinner or a movie when you can be part of the biggest outdoor party in Los Angeles? Have you been to any of these outdoor movie events in the city? Share your experience with us in the comments. For more about the events, including a full schedule and ticket options, visit the Street Food Cinema website or follow Street Food Cinema on Facebook for up-to-date information. If you are looking for more exciting things happening in Southern California, check out our collection of local events here.
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