Universal City, California – Universal CityWalk kicks “Summer Block Party” into high-gear with seven-nights-a-week – 66 continuous days – of free, non-stop entertainment, featuring top celebrity and tribute band concert performances, the ever-popular free outdoor movie night, all-new salsa dance lessons and star-turning talent competitions, from June 26 to August 31.
On June 26 at 8 p.m., “Summer Block Party” festivities kick off with an energetic dance party with KIIS-FM.
CityRock Live! jump starts Monday nights from 7:30-10 p.m. as L.A.’s top alternative and indie bands jam for enthusiastic crowds on CityWalk’s outdoor stage. CityRock Live! begins on June 30 and continues July 7, 14, 21, 28; August 4, 11, 18, 25.
On Tuesday nights, CityWalk takes on a Latin spin as Rumba Room presents “Summer Night Salsa” bringing professional dance instructor Marco Antonio and a live band to the stage from 7:30-10 p.m. Event dates are: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; August 5, 12, 19, 26.
“Wannabe Wicked” Wednesdays take CityWalk by storm as the new platform for talent discovery begins July 2 from 7-9 p.m. In this first-ever U.S. competitive performance series, “Wannabe Wicked” challenges aspiring performers to sing ‘til “they’re green in the face” for a chance to win a walk-on role in the Los Angeles blockbuster “Wicked” production. More information is available at www.CityWalkHollywood.com/Wicked. “Wannabe Wicked” will take place on CityWalk on July 2, 9, 16, 30 and August 6, 20.
Alternating Wednesdays, the CityWalk stage becomes 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. Hollywood Launch Teen Talent Search will take place on July 23; August 13, 27. The grand prize winner will receive: recording contract with Mavrick Artists Agency, professional photo shoot, scholarship to Hollywood Launch’s elite training program, and an original demo song written and recorded by Genuine Music Group.
On Thursday, July 3 from 7:30-10 p.m., the very popular “Big FREE Outdoor Movie” night returns to CityWalk’s giant outdoor screen with encore performances showcasing such family favorites as “Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears A Who!” (July 3), “Hairspray” (July 10), “The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything – A VeggieTales Movie” (July 17), “The Simpsons Movie” (July 24), ”Transformers” (July 31), “Shrek The Third” (August 7), “Annie” (August 14), “Curious George” (August 21), and everyone’s back-to-school favorite, “Grease” (August 28).
Guests may need to do a double take on “Flashback Fridays” as popular ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s tribute and cover bands turn heads and beg the question: are they or are they not? “Flashback Fridays” kicks off one week early beginning on June 20 from 7:30-10 p.m., with “Lights – The Premiere Tribute to Journey.” “Face to Face – A Tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John,” “Surfin Safari – The Ultimate Tribute to the Music of the Beach Boys,” “Bad Medicine – a Bon Jovi Tribute Show,” “Bonfire – A Tribute to Early AC/DC,” “Hollywood U2,” and “KISS Army” to name a few, will follow each Friday night as follows: June 20, 27; July 4, 11, 18, 25; August 1, 15, 22, 29.
The stars shine bright on CityWalk as Saturday evenings rock to the rhythmic sounds of popular Celebrity Bands who act / dance by day and sing by night. The series begins one week early on June 21 from 7:30-10 p.m. with the musical talents of Mark Ballas and Derek Hough (“Dancing With the Stars”). Other celebrity performances include, Lucy Lawless (“XENA: Warrior Princess”) on June 28; Eric Balfour (“Texas Chainsaw Massacre”) on July 5; Bill Mumy (“Lost in Space”) on July 12; Thomas Ian Nicholas (upcoming “The Bridge to Nowhere,” “American Pie” films) on July 19; Justin Guarini (“American Idol”) on July 26; Hal Sparks (“Queer as Folk”) on August 2; Shawnee Smith (“SAW”) and Missi Pyle (“Charlie & The Chocolate Factory”) on August 9; E.G. Daily (“PeeWee’s Big Adventure”) on August 16; Lucy Walsh (“Rock the Cradle”) on August 23 and Malcolm-Jamal Warner (“The Cosby Show”) on August 30.
Sundays on CityWalk will have a Latin appeal with the return of Descarga en CityWalk con Telemundo y mun2, featuring a dynamic mix of live Latin bands performances and celebrity guest appearances from 6-9 p.m. Event dates are June 29; July 6, 13, 20; August 3, 10, 17 24, 31.
More information on CityWalk’s “Summer Block Party” is available at www.CityWalkHollywood.com or by calling 818-622-1111.
Universal Studios Hollywood, The Entertainment Capital of L.A., includes a full-day, movie-based theme park and Studio Tour, the CityWalk entertainment, shopping and dining complex, the Universal CityWalk Cinemas and the Gibson Amphitheatre concert and special event venue. Universal CityWalk features over 60 entertainment-themed restaurants, nightclubs, shops and dynamic entertainment options. Universal CityWalk Cinemas, offering the best movie-going experience in Los Angeles, features 19 screens including one of Southern California’s largest IMAX® venues and newly renovated stadium-style seating. The theme park features such groundbreaking attractions as “The Simpsons Ride,” “Revenge of the Mummysm – The Ride,” “Shrek 4-D™,” “Jurassic Park® – The Ride” and the world-renowned Studio Tour, which takes guests behind-the-scenes of such landmark TV and movie locations and sets as Steven Spielberg’s “War of the Worlds.”
Universal Studios Hollywood (www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com) is a unit of Universal Parks & Resorts, a division of Universal Studios, a part of NBC Universal. NBC Universal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in May of 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80% owned by General Electric, with 20% controlled by Vivendi.
“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 – “FOIL”
August 4 – “Renaissance Blvd,” “Cipes and the People”
August 11 – “Kevin Cameron,” “ECOTONIC”
August 18 – “Intruder – A Tribute To Van Halen”
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” / 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 – TBA
August 10 – TBA
August 17 – TBA
August 24 – TBA
August 31 – TBA
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