San Gabriel launches summer event series with inaugural Culture Fest

San Gabriel’s summer event series will get started with the city’s first-ever Culture Fest, officials announced Monday. 

The event — Thursday, June 13 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. in the Mission District — will feature cultural performances, live music, authentic cuisines, arts and crafts for children, community booths and family-oriented activities that celebrate the world’s diverse cultures. 

After Culture Fest, the city will host a series of free outdoor concerts, movies and events throughout June, July and August:

• Thursday, June 20, 7 p.m. Elliot Caine Band concert at the Mission Playhouse
• Thursday, June 27, 7 and 8:30 p.m. Country music concert featuring The Silverados, then a film screening of “Wonka” at Vincent Lugo Park
• Wednesday, July 3, 5-9:30 p.m. Independence Day celebration at Gabrielino High School
• Thursday, July 11, 7 p.m. Concert featuring the Amanda Castro Band at Mission Playhouse Plaza
• Thursday, July 18, 7 and 8:30 p.m. Kids’ concert featuring Mr. Markus Music & California Joe, then a film screening of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” at Vincent Lugo Park
• Thursday, July 25, 7 and 8:30 p.m. Concert featuring Rosalie Elena Rodriguez and a movie screening of “Migration” at Vincent Lugo Park
• Tuesday, Aug. 6, 5-8 p.m. National Night Out hosted by the San Gabriel Police Department at the Mission District

More information about San Gabriel’s free summer events are online at SanGabrielCity.com/Summer.