Tarfest | Music & Art Festival

SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, June 27th, 6-10pm. The 23rd Annual TARFEST - BEACON 250 celebrating creativity and our nation’s 250 birthday with live music, DJs, artisan vendors, art installations, creative activities, food trucks and more all in the beautiful green setting of Pan Pacific Park, 7600 Beverly Blvd. #freefamilyevent #tarfest #launchla #kcrw #danceparty

Thank you to everyone who came out to the 22nd annual TARFEST on June 14th at Pan Pacific Park. The community energy was unmatched and reminded us why we’ve been doing this for over two decades. From 2pm to 8pm, we celebrated LA’s incredible cultural diversity with music that spanned genres and generations. The park was alive with families, friends, and neighbors discovering new sounds and connecting through art. Thank you to our incredible musical artists:  Azul Amaral @azul213 CHROMEQUEEN @chromequeen KG SuperStar @kgsuperstar Garth Trinidad @garthtrinidad Alberto López @belumusic Dayren Santamaria @dayrensantamaria The art-making stations were packed all day, and the food trucks kept everyone fed. This is what community looks like. Thanks to our partners who make it all possible:  Katy Yaroslavsky, CD 5, City of LA, Department of Cultural Affairs, LA County Arts, CA  Arts Council, Pan Pacific Park, UCLA Health, Beverly Connection, The Grove, Regency Centers, Holland Partner Group, The ARBA Group, Korean Cultural Center, Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Tar Pits Museum, Petersen Museum, Gloria Molina Grand Park, Television City Studios, Runway Boutique, WAYMO, METRO, Fusicology, Holocaust Museum, LA. KP Prorjects Gallery, the Miracle Mile Chamber of Commerce, Mid City West Neighborhood Council, Walter N. Marks, Realty Descanso Restaurant and Rocco’s Pizza See you next year!

Special thanks to DJ Kevione Griffith @kgsuperstar and Creative Producer + DJ Azul Amaral @azul213 for bringing creativity and joy to Pan Pacific Park for the 22nd Annual TARFEST

Born in Matanzas, Cuba, to a professional #musician father and an actress mother, Dayren Santamaria was immersed in the arts from an early age. She chose the #violin at age 8, launching a lifelong passion that would take her across the globe and through a wide range of musical styles. After earning her Master of Music and Performance from the University of South Florida in Tampa, she moved to Los Angeles, where she formed her dynamic ensemble, Dayren Santamaria & Made in Cuba, in 2015, featuring some of the city’s most accomplished musicians. A versatile performer, Dayren is a sought-after collaborator in LA’s vibrant music scene, with credits including performances with Jose Rizo’s Mongorama, Hubert Laws, Oscar Hernandez, and many more.

TARFEST LA 2025 This Sat, June 14 | 2–8PM Pan Pacific Park | Free & All Ages Live sets by @garthtrinidad @chromequeen @kgsuperstar @dayrensantamaria @belumusic Curated by @azul213 Full info: @tarfest | Link in bio #Tarfest2025 #Tarfest #Fusicology @launch_la

TARFEST IS TOMORROW! (5/5) 5 Things to Look Forward to: BLOOM - INTERACTIVE ART INSTALLATION Get ready for something truly special! An incredible interactive art experience that transforms strangers into collaborators and individual pieces into collective magic. WHAT IS BLOOM? - Originally designed for the London Olympics by @alisa_andrasek and @jomasan , BLOOM is a crowdsourced architectural garden where strangers create something beautiful together using colorful plastic game pieces. HOW IT WORKS - Each 16-inch cell has three connection points linking pieces in endless configurations. Build structures reaching over 11 feet high! Create benches, tables, forts, or let your imagination run wild. THE MAGIC OF COLLABORATION - No strict rules, just guidelines. The installation constantly evolves as participants add pieces, take them away, and transform structures throughout the day. COLLECTIVE CREATIVITY - Individual pieces can’t do anything alone - it’s only when thousands come together that the BLOOM garden emerges. It’s collective imagination, discovery, and play. TOMORROW! Saturday, June 14th 2-8 PM at Pan Pacific Park FREE + All Ages! #TARFEST2025 #BLOOMInstallation #InteractiveArt #CommunityBuilding #CollectiveCreativity #FreeFestival #PanPacificPark #HandsOnArt Thank you to all of Tarfests lovely sponsors: @launch_la @panpacificparkla @azul213 @uclahealth @lacountyarts @cd5losangeles @thebeverlyconnection @calartscouncil @thegrovela @waymo @culture_la @regencycenters @hollandpartnergroup @tvc.studios @parklabreaapts @metrolosangeles @kramerlawgroup @cpcacreativecorps @kpprojectsgallery @runwayboutiquela @kccla @fusicology @holocaustmuseumla @descansorestaurant @roccospizzala @lacity

2 DAYS UNTIL TARFEST! (4/5) 5 Things to Look Forward to: FOOD TRUCKS We’ve assembled some of LA’s best mobile kitchens to keep you fueled throughout the day. Quality food from passionate vendors who know their craft. THAI MEX COCINA @thaimexcocina - Family-run business founded by Mexican husband and Thai wife who share love of cooking since 2016. Thai and Mexican fusion with original recipes, featuring dishes like chicken satay, spicy garlic shrimp, and traditional Mexican options like carne asada and al pastor. CERDA VEGA TACOS @cerdavegafoodtrucks - Lorenzo and Daniel have been cooking for family and friends for over 20 years, specializing in high-end Mexican cuisine with a focus on Guadalajara-style birria. Their signature birria is crafted from special recipes passed down through generations. KONA ICE @konaiceculvercity - Dedicated to providing a unique shaved ice experience, spreading fun, and creating smiles. Each Kona Ice truck is equipped with the innovative Flavorwave system, allowing guests to customize their shaved ice with a variety of high-quality, fruit-based flavorings. THE BEAST BURGER @thebeastburgerla - Family run food truck specializing in multiple comfort foods including their famous bison burgers, portobello burgers, hot dogs, wings, and more. Known for their signature bison burger but offering something for every taste. These are local food truck operators bringing their heritage and creativity to every dish. Every purchase supports LA’s mobile food community. THIS SATURDAY, June 14th 2-8 PM at Pan Pacific Park FREE + All Ages! #TARFEST2025 #GourmetFoodTrucks #LAFoodie #ThaiMexCocina #CerdaVegaTacos #KonaIce #BeastBurger #FreeFestival #PanPacificPark #FoodTruck

3 DAYS UNTIL TARFEST (3/5) 5 Things to Look Forward to: ARTISAN BOOTHS & UNIQUE SHOPPING Get ready to discover some truly special finds! We’re bringing back one of TARFEST’s most beloved features - our carefully curated artisan marketplace. RUNWAY BOUTIQUE CURATION @runwayboutiquela - We’ve partnered with Runway Boutique to handpick talented local artisans and creators. These aren’t your typical festival vendors - we’re talking about genuine craftspeople who pour their heart into every piece. Expect to find handcrafted jewelry ranging from delicate silver pieces to bold statement necklaces, custom artwork, vintage finds, artisanal home goods, specialty leather goods, unique ceramics, handwoven textiles, small-batch candles, original prints, and creative pieces you literally can’t find anywhere else. SUPPORTING LOCAL ARTISTS - Every purchase directly supports independent creators in our community. It’s shopping with purpose, and you’ll leave with stories behind every item. Browse these amazing booths while enjoying incredible live music - the perfect way to spend your Saturday discovering LA’s creative talent. THIS SATURDAY, June 14th 2-8 PM at Pan Pacific Park FREE + All Ages! @launch_la @panpacificparkla #TARFEST2025 #LocalArtists #HandmadeGoods #RunwayBoutique #ShopLocal #LAMakers #FreeFestival #PanPacificPark #ArtisanMarket

4 DAYS TO GO (2/5) 5 Things to Look Forward to: CREATIVE ACTIVITIES SPONSORED BY UCLA HEALTH @uclahealth Beyond the music, we’ve got hands-on creative stations from some of LA’s best arts organizations. @academymuseum - Interactive + creative activities @kccla - Korean Cultural Center LA with traditional and contemporary arts experiences @metro.art.la Arts - Public art workshops celebrating creativity in transit + Public art artists sharing their experiences @grandpark_la - Community art-making with Gloria Molina Grand Park Tag Gallery @taggallery - Showcasing emerging artists and experimental work Television City Studios @tvc.studios Real activities, real artists, real LA creative community. Come make something. The countdown continues… THIS SATURDAY, June 14th 2-8 PM at Pan Pacific Park FREE + All Ages! @launch_la @panpacificparkla #TARFEST #UCLAHealth #LAArts #CommunityArts #PanPacificPark #FreeFestival #LAFamilyFun #CreativeLA #artforall

(1/5) 5 Things to Look Forward to: DJs & LIVE MUSIC For over two decades, TARFEST has been celebrating LA’s cultural diversity, and this year’s musical lineup is stacked. We’re talking about a carefully curated experience that showcases everything that makes our city’s sound so unique. AZUL AMARAL @azul213 - The creative force behind Grand Performances’ most attended season ever. As the former Program Manager of Gloria Molina Grand Park, Azul created the framework for multicultural programming that brought us the largest west coast NYE and 4th of July celebrations. His DJ sets run the gamut from Afro Latino dance tracks to hip-house club beats. GARTH TRINIDAD @garthtrinidad - The award-winning culture critic and modern griot who helped shape LA’s music landscape during his 25-year run at KCRW. With clients like Apple, Nike, and HBO, he’s been a tastemaker in the truest sense. CHROMEQUEEN (JÉLI DANIEL) @chromequeen - Founder of the all-female Red Light Vinyl collective and curator of live KCHUNG Radio broadcasts. She’s been spinning everywhere from MOCA to Grammy Museum events, and her work with local nonprofits shows music’s power to unite communities. KG SUPERSTAR @kgsuperstar - “THE VOICE OF A GREAT TIME” bringing infectious Caribbean energy straight from Barbados to LA. This global performer has rocked stages from Vegas to London’s Miss World pageant, specializing in reggae, house, Afrobeats, and more. ALBERTO LÓPEZ @belumusic - Musician and producer who runs his own music production house and independent vinyl pressing plant, BELÚ MUSIC PRESS. He’s worked on projects that have received Oscar, Grammy, Emmy and Juno nominations, collaborating with artists like LCD Soundsystem, Ruben Blades, and Celia Cruz. DAYREN SANTAMARIA @dayrensantamaria - Cuban-born violinist turned bandleader bringing authentic Latin rhythms with some of LA’s finest musicians. Born to a professional musician father and actress mother in Matanzas, Cuba, music has been her calling since age 8. The countdown begins... THIS SATURDAY, June 14th 2-8 PM at Pan Pacific Park FREE + All Ages!

Less than a week to go! The 22nd Annual TARFEST is happening THIS SATURDAY, June 14th at Pan Pacific Park from 2-8 PM! Who's ready for an amazing day of music, food, and community. Mark your calendars and we'll see you there! @launch_la @panpacificparkla #tarfest #launchla #panpacificpark #losangeles #thingstodoinla #freeevent

From a park to a packed event. This is what happens when hundreds gather for LA’s most beloved community festival. Mark your calendars: JUNE 14th is the day Pan Pacific Park transforms into a hub of music, food, and community. What awaits you at TARFEST 2025: - Artisan marketplace with local creators - Kids activities (2-6pm) - Live music all day long - Food trucks - ONE DAY ONLY: 2-8pm This is our 22nd year bringing the community together. Come hungry, come ready to discover new artists, and come ready to connect with your neighbors. Thank you to our sponsors who make this free community celebration possible. @launch_la @panpacificparkla @azul213 @uclahealth @lacountyarts @cd5losangeles @thebeverlyconnection @calartscouncil @thegrovela @waymo Walter N. Marks INC @culture_la @regencycenters @hollandpartnergroup The ARBA Group @tvc.studios Peterson Automotive Museum @parklabreaapts @metrolosangeles @kramerlawgroup TWO ONE THREE Mid City West Neighborhood Council Carnegie Hall Properties @cpcacreativecorps @kpprojectsgallery @runwayboutiquela @kccla @fusicology LA Rec & Parks @holocaustmuseumla @descansorestaurant @roccospizzala @lacity And many more! #thingstodo #free #panpacificpark #launchla #tarfest #losangeles #freeevent #thingstodoinla