The Jazz on the Lawn Summer Concert Series returns for its 13^th year! Each Sunday in August.

“Everyone is invited to grab friends, family and dancing shoes for free concerts in the park. A sampling of jazz and world music genres, free dance lessons and intermission performances (on select dates), and some of the area’s finest food trucks will be presented in Gandara Park (formerly Stewart Street Park). Patrons are invited to come early to enjoy new family-fun activities for children and adults, providing entertainment like corn hole, giant blocks and more beginning one hour prior to each concert,” — Santa Monica City.

Actor, spoken word artist, humanitarian, and TED speaker Sean Hill will host the evening’s festivities.

MUSIC: Twanguero & The Samohi Jazz Combo
At 5 p.m.,Twanguero performs with an incomparably engaging style that connects Spanish guitar, American folk, blues, rockabilly, flamenco and tango. Considered by many to be one of the best guitarists in Spain, GOYA and Latin GRAMMY winner, Twanguero is a pioneer in the Latin twang genre.
An intermission concert (5:50 p.m.) will feature The Samohi Jazz Combo performing contemporary jazz standards.

FOOD TRUCKS: 
• The Gastrobus – farmers’ market bistro with locally-sourced dishes
• Yalla Truck – falafel and chicken kabob sandwiches
• Paradise Cookies & Ice Cream - fresh baked cookies and homemade ice cream

PRE-CONCERT GAMES: Begin one hour prior to the concert at 4 p.m. and continue until 7 p.m.

Gandara Park includes a children’s playground, restrooms and parking. Free bike valet will be offered starting at 4 p.m. in the Gandara Park lot.
Walk, bike, scoot, public transit or multi-modal your way. Expo Line 26^th Street/Bergamot Station is an short eight-minute walk and Big Blue Bus Route 5 stops in both directions on Olympic Blvd. at Stewart St.

For more information on the series, visit smgov.net/jazz. See and share posts about the concerts by using #ArtSaMo.