Santa Monica will celebrate the summer solstice on June 21 with its own Make Music Day chapter, featuring free concerts and community music events at five locations. - Five events scheduled: Downtown Santa Monica Metro Station, Reed Park, Palisades Park, Colorado Center Park, and Beach South Lot 1.
- Largest gathering at Downtown Santa Monica Metro Station from 11 a.m., including first live music on a Metro platform and inside a Big Blue Bus. - Additional events include a concert and jam session at Reed Park, beachside music in Ocean Park, and family activities in Palisades Park.
- Make Music Day originated in France in 1982 and now involves over 800 cities in more than 100 countries.