KCRW Summer Nights with LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes
About the Event
Join KCRW and LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes for a free, all-ages Summer Nights. Groove to the sounds of Adrian Quesada’s Trio Asesino, plus sets from KCRW DJs Francesca Harding & Wyldeflower in the courtyard. Explore the galleries after hours, grab a bite from food trucks, sip at the bar, and enjoy special activities.
Member Perks
KCRW members get special perks all season long — think exclusive members-only events, food & drink discounts, dedicated lines, merch deals, and special surprises at events. Check back for more details soon!
Schedule
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
KCRW DJ Wyldeflower
- 8:00 pm - 9:15 pm
Adrian Quesada's Trio Asesino
- 9:15 pm - 11:00 pm
KCRW DJ Francesca Harding
About LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes is a community hub where people gather to celebrate Latinx culture through transformative exhibitions, music, dance, culinary arts, and multigenerational artmaking and storytelling experiences. An anchor cultural institution in Los Angeles County, LA Plaza centers the history of Latinx people in Los Angeles and serves as a living testament to the resilience and contributions of our communities. LA Plaza is a non-profit organization and a Smithsonian affiliate museum.
On View: L.A. Starts Here!
LA Plaza’s groundbreaking permanent exhibition presents an alternative to traditional interpretations of Los Angeles history, aiming to change what we know about Mexicans and Mexican Americans in the city. Using personal narratives, photographs, artifacts, oral testimonies, and videos presented from a people’s perspective, L.A. Starts Here!
Lineup
Adrian Quesada's Trio Asesino
Grammy-winning and Oscar-nominated artist Adrian Quesada is an adventurous musician best known as the co-founder, guitarist, and producer of the 7-time Grammy-nominated band Black Pumas. A lifelong Texan, Quesada’s deep musical history has seen him producing and performing in projects spanning funk, soul, psychedelia, and diverse strands of Latin music. His most recent release is a hypnotic instrumental album Trio Asesino. The trio debuted live on tour with Hermanos Gutierrez in 2025, and blossomed into a full-length album featuring a hypnotic assortment of instrumental songs with Quesada's signature warm analog production. The trio includes Joshy Soul (Teskey Brothers, Curtis Harding) on keys and Jay Mumford (Danger Mouse) on drums.
KCRW DJ Wyldeflower
Rocio “Wyldeflower” Contreras is an on-air radio host, DJ, and creative producer from Pasadena, California. Ro’s work lives at the intersection of sound, culture, and community, shaped by decades of experience in art, festival, and concert production and programming. A lifelong vinyl collector, she is driven by travel, rare finds, global rhythms, and the thrill of constant discovery. She consistently explores new and classic sounds from across the globe, with a special dedication to artists who transcend genre—spanning Tropicalia, MPB, soul, funk, cumbia, jazz, reggae, and beyond. Catch her on-air and in person, where she draws from her deep collection to craft a unique sonic experience each time she steps behind the turntables.
KCRW DJ Francesca Harding
Francesca Harding has been working in the music industry as a radio host, DJ and most recently as a music supervisor for over a decade. From DJing internationally to working in the sync and licensing world, Francesca has provided the musical backdrop for a variety of projects alongside the best and brightest in the business. Working in the film and TV advertising space, Francesca has found campaign music for studios like Pixar, Netflix and Spectrum. She has music supervision and coordinator credits for several long-form projects, as well, including the web series Take Creative Control, Kings of Napa (OWN), Five Feet Apart (CBS Films), and Rim of the World (Netflix). As a radio host, her mixes have been featured on Los Angeles’ Pacifica Radio, Jay Z’s blog Life and Times, Seattle’s 90.3FM KEXP and Worldwide FM. As a DJ, Francesca has curated content for fashion brands, art publications and music festivals, including the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, and Chicago's Unisono. She has had the pleasure of spinning for crowds in the UK, Mexico City, Colombia, the Bahamas and South Korea and has played opening sets for artists such as The Weeknd and Ariana Grande.
Special Thanks to Our Programming Partner
With Support from Our Sponsors
FAQs
- What can I expect at this event?
A night of music, food, bars, and late-night gallery access in the heart of DTLA. Family friendly vibe with picnics on the lawn in front of the stage.
- How do I get to the venue?
Check out LA Plaza’s website for location and price details for nearby lots.
El Pueblo Lot 2: 615 North Main St.
LA Plaza Village Lot A: 555 N. Spring St. (entrance on Broadway)
Taking Metro? LA Plaza is a short walk from the LA Metro Union Station stop. Check out Metro to plan your trip!
- Are pets allowed?
Pets are not allowed. ADA-certified service animals only, please.
- Will there be food and drink available?
There will be several food trucks and a bar on-site, so come hungry!
- What items are allowed and prohibited at this event?
Chairs and blankets are allowed (chairs preferred). No need to bring any outside food or drink — there will be several food trucks and a bar on-site!
- Still have questions?
We can answer them! Please email events@kcrw.org.
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