The City of West Hollywood presents

2026 Summer Sounds
Free Outdoor Concert Series

Sundays at 4PM 
July 5, July 26, August 16, 2026

Plummer Park
7377 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90047
All Ages, blankets and low chairs recommended.

---

É Arenas and DJ Que Madre
Sunday, July 5, 2026, 4PM
Cumbia and Latin Sounds

Eduardo Arenas was born and raised in Boyle Heights (Los Angeles, CA). He is a founding member and bassist/guitarist/vocalist of Chicano Batman. For the last 10 years, he has dedicated himself to É Arenas where he is pioneering the resurgence of the 90’s cumbia-quebradita with the release of several dance bangers including La Fila de Tommys, Takis and Mar Iguana. His full band, É Arenas & Las Iguanas del Mar, puts on a Frank Zappa meets Mi Banda El Mexicano-esque electrifying live performance.

Maryann “Que Madre” is a DJ, curator, and cultural organizer from East Los Angeles with roots in Durango and Jalisco. A multi-genre DJ grounded in vinyl culture, her sets weave together nostalgia, rhythm, and resistance. She is a resident DJ of Noche Romántica and I Love Micheladas Fest and moves seamlessly through cumbia sonidera, románticas, norteñas, quebraditas, perreo y más. Her work lives at the intersection of music, community, and memory, inviting every dance floor to feel both familiar and fresh.

RSVP: https://summersoundsweho-2026jul5.eventbrite.com

---

Nikka Costa and DJ Anthony Valadez
Sunday, July 26, 2026, 4PM
Funk, Soul, World Music 

Nikka Costa - Back By Popular Demand!
Nikka Costa, daughter of legendary producer and arranger Don Costa, embodies the essence of music in her very being. With a string of critically acclaimed albums, beginning with her 2001 Virgin Records debut Everybody Got Their Something, Nikka emerged as a luminary in the “nu-soul” landscape, known for her signature blend of American soul, funk, and rock, a captivating fusion uniquely her own. She is now poised to make her triumphant return with Dirty Disco, an electrifying mix of funk and disco produced by longtime collaborator Justin Stanley (Eric Clapton, Jamie Lidell, Prince).

Anthony Valadez is no stranger to the LA airwaves, with over 15 years at KCRW and as host of KROQ’s Latin Alternative program, Alternalido. As a live DJ, he has unified dance floors at The Hollywood Bowl, the Natural History Museum, and iconic venues such as Temple Bar, The Avalon, and Sayers.

RSVP: https://summersoundsweho-2026jul26.eventbrite.com

---

The Soul Space f/ Tamara Jade & Orlando Dixon, Mark Evich, and DJ Rosegawd

Sunday, August 16, 2026, 4PM
R&B and Soul

The Soul Space is the music experience you didn’t know you were missing. Curated by Tamara Jade and Orlando Dixon, artists who’ve shared stages with Doja Cat, Jon Batiste, Madonna, and Lizzo, and brought their voices to NBC’s The Voice and the Grammy Awards. Each experience lives at the intersection of new school and nostalgia. Think 106th & Park meets BET Soul in your grandma’s basement. Community, connection, and an energy that speaks directly to the soul.

Mark Evich is a Los Angeles–based soul singer and producer making waves in the contemporary R&B scene. With a growing catalog of EPs and singles, his music has been featured on playlists such as Fresh Finds, Nu-Funk, and Best Funk, earning praise from fans and tastemakers alike. Drawing inspiration from artists like D’Angelo, Bilal, Jill Scott, and the Soulquarians movement, Evich blends soulful vocals, rich grooves, and modern production into a sound that feels both timeless and fresh.

DJ Rosegawd, also known as Rose, is a dynamic DJ and event curator with roots in the San Fernando Valley. She began her DJ career in Harlem, New York, in 2017, where she founded “Ladera Hearts,” an event platform merging music and fashion. Initially hosting themed fashion events at local bars, she expanded her influence to Los Angeles by 2019. DJ Rosegawd’s innovative approach to event curation and her dedication to celebrating influential music have solidified her presence in the industry, making her a notable figure in both Los Angeles and New York music scenes.

RSVP: https://summersoundsweho-2026aug16.eventbrite.com

---

MORE INFORMATION

Event is free and open to all ages. 

Location: Plummer Park, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90046. On Santa Monica Blvd, at Martel Avenue.

Parking: Free parking is located in our South Parking Lot, (accessible from Santa Monica Blvd.) and our North Parking Lot (accessible on Fountain Avenue and Vista Avenue. Street parking may also be available.

Seating: Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and low chairs. No seating will be provided.  

Food: A food truck will be onsite with food and beverages available for purchase.

Follow up on social media: @wehoarts  @wehocity

TELL A FRIEND, BRING A FRIEND!!!

Lineup subject to change.