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Are you tired of the rising gas prices? Are you looking for fun and affordable activities to do with your family without having to go far from home?Well, you’re in luck! Universal CityWalk’s Summer Block Party is your one-stop shop for fun and entertaining events right in your own neighborhood.
“CityRock Live!” Local Indie Bands
WHAT: CityRock Live! jump starts Monday nights as L.A. ’s top alternative and Indie bands hit CityWalk’s outdoor stage to jam for enthusiastic crowds.
WHEN: Monday, 7:30-10 p.m.
June 30 – “Dogs and Bones,” “Paperback Hero”
July 7 – “Stewboss,” “Paperback Hero”
July 14 – “CARBON 9,” “Go Betty Go”
July 21 – “Jana Lee,” “Brad Colerick”
July 28 – “Letters Buring,” 2nd Band TBD
August 4 – “Renaissance Blvd,” “Cipes and the People”
August 11 – “Kevin Cameron,” “ECOTONIC”
August 18 – “Intruder - A Tribute To Van Halen” (both sets)
August 25 – “Norman Kelsey,” “Val Grant”
Rumba Room Presents “Summer Night Salsa”
WHAT: Rumba Room presents free Salsa dance lessons by
professional dance instructor Marco Antonio with a live Salsa band to capture the suave moves of the popular Latin dance.
WHEN: Tuesday, 7:30-10 p.m.
July 1 – “Marco Antonio y la Esencia”
July 8 – “Marco Antonio y la Esencia”
July 15 – “Marco Antonio y la Esencia”
July 22 – “Marco Antonio y la Esencia”
July 29 – “Marco Antonio y la Esencia”
August 5 – “Marco Antonio y la Esencia”
August 12 – “Marco Antonio y la Esencia”
August 19 – “Marco Antonio y la Esencia”
August 26 – “Marco Antonio y la Esencia”
“Wannabe Wicked Wednesdays”
WHAT: In this first-ever U.S. competitive performance series, “Wannabe Wicked” challenges aspiring performers to sing ‘til they’re green in the face to win a walk-on appearance in the Los Angeles blockbuster production of “Wicked.”
WHEN: Wednesday, 7-9 p.m.
July 2 – Semi-Finals: Round 1
July 9 – Semi-Finals: Round 2
July 16 – Semi-Finals: Round 3
July 30 – Semi-Finals: Round 4
August 6 – Semi-Finals: Round 5
August 20 – Finals
“ Hollywood Launch Teen Talent Search“
WHAT: The CityWalk stage is set for young talent as Hollywood Launch Teen Talent Search returns, kicking off with an open audition on Saturday, June 28 from 1-3 p.m. One lucky winner will enjoy a scholarship to Hollywood Launch’s elite performance training program and a recording contract.
WHEN: Wednesday, 7-9 p.m.
June 26 (6-8pm) – Talent Showcase featuring current Hollywood Launch students
June 28 (1-3pm) – Open Auditions for Teen Talent Search
(5-8pm) – Talent Showcase featuring current Hollywood Launch students
July 23 – Semi-Finals: Round 1
August 13 – Semi-Finals: Round 2
August 27 – Finals
“Big FREE Outdoor Movie” Night
WHAT: The very popular “Big FREE Outdoor Movie” night returns to CityWalk's giant outdoor screen showcasing family favorite films under the stars.
WHEN: Thursday, 7:30 – 10 p.m.
July 3 – Dr. Suess’ “Horton Hears a Who”
July 10 – “Hairspray” (2007 version)
July 17 – “The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything – A VeggieTales Movie”
July 24 – “The Simpsons Movie”
July 31 – “Transformers”
August 7 – “Shrek the Third”
August 14 – “Annie”
August 21 – “Curious George”
August 28 – “Grease”
“Flashback Fridays”
WHAT: Guests may need to do a double take on “Flashback Friday’s” as popular ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s tribute and cover bands turn heads and beg the question: are they or are they not?
WHEN: Friday, 7:30 – 10 p.m
June 20 – “Lights,” the Premiere Tribute to Journey
June 27 – “Face to Face,” a Tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John
July 4 – “Surfin Safari,” the Ultimate Tribute to the Music of the Beach Boys
July 11 – “Bad Medicine,” a Bon Jovi Tribute Show
July 18 – “Metal Shop,” Glam Rock Band
July 25 – “Fast Times,” The 80’s Flashback
August 1 – “Spazmatics,” an 80’s Cover Band
August 8 – Olympic Opening Ceremony Viewing Party
August 15 – “Bonfire - a Tribute to Early ACDC”
August 22 – “ Hollywood U2”
August 29 – “KISS Army”
* Additional entertainment between sets from “Stilt Circus”
“Celebrity Band Saturdays”
WHAT: The stars shine bright on CityWalk as Saturday nights rock to the rhythmic sounds of popular Celebrity Bands who act or dance by day and sing by night.
WHEN: Saturday, 7:30 – 10 p.m.
June 21 – “Letters Burning” / “Almost Amy” with Mark Ballas and Derek Hough
June 28 – “Paperback Hero” / Lucy Lawless with musical director Michael Orland
July 5 – “Go Betty Go” / “Born as Ghosts” with Eric Balfour
July 12 – “Paperback Hero” / Bill Mumy
July 19 – “The Pipers Down” / Thomas Ian Nicholas
July 26 – “Redstone Hall” / Justin Guarini
August 2 – “Go Betty Go” / “Zero 1” with Hal Sparks
August 9 – “Malbec” / “Smith & Pyle” with Shawnee Smith and Missi Pyle
August 16 – “Folio” / E.G. Daily
August 23 – “Go Betty Go” / Lucy Walsh
August 30 – “The Pipers Down” / Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s “Miles Long”
* Additional entertainment between sets from “Stilt Circus”
“Descarga en CityWalk con Telemundo y mun2”
WHAT: Sundays on CityWalk have a Latin appeal with the popular Descarga en CityWalk con Telemundo y mun2, featuring a dynamic mix of live Latin band performances and celebrity guest appearances.
WHEN: Sunday, 6-8pm
June 29 – “AZUR”
July 6 – “Epoca”
July 13 – “Montecristo,” “Raul Hernandez,” “Akwid”
July 20 (Columbian Independence Day) – Yolanda Perez “La Potranquita,” “La Internacional Sonora Show”
July 27 – n/a – Special Event TBA
August 3 – “Ivannkie,” “Tommy Torres”
August 10 – “Leny,” “Luis Fonsi”
August 17 – “Mariana Vargas,” “Sonido Mr. Chuy,” “Grupo Con Pacto”
August 24 – Rock En Espanol DJ’s, “Curanderos”
August 31 – “Crooked Stilo,” “KUDAI,” “Frankie J”
Universal CityWalk
1000 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608
(818) 622-1111
