We can’t bear the thought of you being bored this weekend. So we’ve cobbled together an events guide highlighting some of the fun things to do over the next few days in and around Los Angeles. Have fun!
THURSDAY, MAY 12
- Before we tell you about all the thrilling events going on this week, we simply must inform you first that L.A. TACO's own TACO MADNESS Festival is next Saturday, May 21, at Santa Anita Park. L.A. TACO members get in free, in case you want to join our membership program. Otherwise, $15 tickets can be found right here.
- A conversation between Somali-British poet Warsan Shire—the celebrated collaborator on Beyonce’s Lemonade—and poet and essayist Morgan Parker is planned tonight at California African American Museum, focusing on the experiences of refugees and migrations, mothers and daughters, trauma and resilience, followed by a book signing with Reparations Club. Free, RSVP here, 7-8:30pm, 600 State Dr., Exposition Park, Los Angeles, CA 90037
- “Score for Here” is a musical installation at L.A. State Historic Park in Chinatown by artist Jimena Sarno. Musical sounds from disparate sources are activated and played over an app each time guests walks by and scans QR codes at the installations, creating a type of walking symphony that follows their footsteps. Sounds will change over time as the installation stays indefinitely. Free, 1245 N. Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90012
FRIDAY, MAY 13
- The final night of previews for Pasadena's A Noise Within's presentation of Mary Zimmerman’s Metamorphoses, a sensual story re-envisioning Ovid's Greek myths, with actors immersed in a pool of water on stage, are being held on Friday night, before regular performances continue through June 5. $25-$49 tickets here, 3352 E Foothill Blvd.Pasadena, CA 91107
- They won't be in a pool or anything, but the Circle Jerks are playing the Palladium on Friday night. And it's hard to get more L.A. than that. 7 Seconds and the Bouncing Souls are opening. Tickets here.
SATURDAY, MAY 14
- Rooted and Rising is a free community health fair organized by The Wall Las Memorias at La Plaza de la Raza in Lincoln Heights. The event will feature speakers, music, entertainment, games, free food and drinks, and giveaways. Free, 2-6pm, 3540 N. Mission Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90031
- It's fight night at the Forum, where the four live boxing bouts will be spiced up by an emcee battle between L.A.'s own hometown heroes, Cypress Hill, and New York's Onyx, organized by Verzuz. Hopefully, Sticky Fingaz fares better than he did back here in 1998. 4pm, tickets, starting at $27, sold here.
- Nayarit's Banda Arkangel r-15 and Sonora Tropicana will bring their sounds, along with Sonora Dinamita and Banda Vallarta show, to East Hollywood's Salon Vermont on Saturday night. $50 tickets here, 8:30pm, 1020 N. Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90029
- Santa Monica's ship-shaped ShoreBar is celebrating its 10th anniversary with Compton legend DJ Quik on Saturday night, with a hosted bar from a Tequila brand. 112 W. Channel Rd. Santa Monica, CA 90402-1104
SUNDAY, MAY 15
- "Salvies Who Lunch" is holding Pupusa Fest this Sunday in Frogtown, featuring five different pupusa vendors, a pupusa contest, panel with SalviSoul's Karla Vasquez and Patty Rodriguez, cumbia-playing DJ, non-profits, and shopping from small businesses. 1683 Blake Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90031
- The first Pacific Boulevard Art Walk is planned in Huntington Park this Sunday, celebrating local artists, poets, musicians, car clubs, and the community with workshops, live art, competitions, and a musical tribute to Selena. Free, 12-5pm, Pacific Boulevard between Zoe and Saturn
- You've probably seen Austin Powers before. But have you seen it... on weed? Oh. You have? Okay, well, no reason you can't get do it all over again this Sunday when The Cannabis and Movies Club screens the comedy on the roof of Hollywood's Historic Montalban Theater, where open ganja-consumption is allowed. Right? $25, 5pm doors, 7pm movie, 1615 Vine St. Los Angeles, CA 90028
