The UCLA Hammer Museum presents Also I Like to Rock and JazzPOP, two summer concert series.

Rock returns to the Hammer courtyard this July for a series of free concerts hand-picked by local independent radio powerhouse Indie 103.1 Each night features back-to-back sets by some of the best breathtaking bands. Galleries open until 9pm.

July 3: Nico Vega & The Growlers

July 10: The Deadly Syndrome & Miss Derringer

July 17: The Duke Spirit & Io Echo

July 24: Tokyo Police Club & Afternoons

JazzPOP also returns to the Hammer over three consecutive Thursdays this summer, with three different takes on the jazz sextet/septet that draw inspiration from prog rock, Motown, free jazz, psychedelic pop, and folksy Americana. Organized by San Francisco bassist and independent curator Lisa Mezzacappa. Galleries open until 9pm.

July 31: Graham Connah's Detention Seven

August 7: Ron Miles' Blossom

August 14: Vinny Golia Sextet