Make the most of your summer in LA

Summer in Westwood

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Westwood Village & LA Events

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Check out the free events happening in Westwood and around LA each summer!

Westwood Village

Vegan Street Fair | Website | @veganstreetfair

Westwood Village Farmers Market | Website | @farmhabitwv

Broxton Nights: Cinema Under the Stars | Website | @westwoodvillage

Los Angeles

Smorgasburg LA Food Market | Website | @smorgasburgla

KCRW’s Summer Nights | Website | @kcrw

Jazz at LACMA | Website | @lacma

The Music Center’s Dance DTLA | Website | @musiccenterla

Shakespeare in the Park | Website | @indieshakes

Off the 405 Concert Series | Website | @gettymuseum

Grand Performances Outdoor Concerts | Website | @grandperfs

Photo and Video Contest

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Showcase your UCLA experience on campus, in Westwood and in LA by taking part in our Photo and  Video Contest! Open to any student enrolled in a Summer Sessions course or program, the Photo and Video Contest offers you the opportunity to be the creative director of your summer, with the chance to win an Amazon gift card! Share your favorite study spots on campus, highlight the friendships you’ve made, or feature the hotspots around town that you enjoyed during your time at UCLA. Check out recent winners below!

Bruin Pride Photo Category:
– Winner – Russell Sontay
– Honorable Mention – Lynna Si

What I Did During UCLA Summer Sessions Photo Category:
– Winner – Jiajun Ma
– Honorable Mention – Pranava Jana

What I Did During UCLA Summer Sessions Video Category:
Winner – Alexis Oh

UCLA Facilities & Resources

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Make the most of your time on campus by utilizing the many services provided by the university, including access to recreation facilities, libraries, the Central Ticket Office, transportation resources, and more. Whether you choose to live in the UCLA residential community or off-campus, you will have a home away from home at UCLA with access to resources and support right where you live.

Westwood Student Discounts

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COMING SOON

Westwood Village is the charming backdrop to UCLA’s campus and offers a perfect blend of college energy and LA life. Walkable, lively and buzzing with Bruins, Westwood is packed with coffee shops, late-night eats, movie theaters and study spots. Stay tuned to this page to explore some of the classic Westwood establishments offering discounts for UCLA students.

Discounts and special offers are provided by participating businesses and are subject to change. UCLA Summer Sessions does not manage, guarantee, or fulfill any discounts listed. Please confirm details, eligibility, restrictions, expiration dates, and availability directly with the business before purchasing or visiting.

The information on this page is provided as a general resource to help students explore UCLA, Westwood, and Los Angeles. UCLA Summer Sessions does not manage or endorse external events, businesses, or organizations. Please check each organization’s website for current dates, pricing, availability, policies, and accessibility information.