Who:   Picnic-toting locals looking for an evening under the stars with everyone from Herbie Hancock to Gnarls Barkley.
What:   Since 1922, The Hollywood Bowl has been a prime location for outdoor concerts and performances, not to mention awesome fireworks displays. If you're willing to shell out some cash, spring for box seats, where you can sit down to a picnic dinner. Those on a tighter budget can at the back of the venue for a mere dollar—after a beer or two you'll forget that you have to squint to the see the bassist.
Why:   Where else can you uncork a bottle of wine while you listen to David Byrne sing "Naive Melody"?