So, here's the story from A-Z, if you want to know where to be, you better listen carefully. Yes, there's a Spice Girls film screening on our radar this weekend, along with everything from rooftop meditation to a food festival. If you want to be our lover, you gotta get with our events. It's all happening, Los Angeles.
Thursday, May 17
The Un-Private Collection: Lynne Tillman + Kerry Tribe on Joseph Beuys
Part of a three part exploration of The Un-Private Collection, this program presented by The Broad and X-TRA will focus on German Fluxus Artist, Joseph Beuys. New York writer Lynne Tillman and Los Angeles visual artist Kerry Tribe will speak on myth and lies, in relation to the controversiality and truthfulness of Beuys origin story. The talk will be moderated by Shana Lutker, a Los Angeles artist.
Deets: The Broad; 7:30 p.m; $15; More info HERE
Image courtesy of @sheetnoise
The Struggle To De-Segregate LA Schools, 1940 - 1970
Join David L. Moguel, Ph.D., Professor of Secondary Education at California State University, Northridge for a talk on the factors other than race that made desegregating schools so difficult in Los Angeles.
Deets: LA Plaza De Culturas Y Artes; 7 p.m; Free; More info HERE
In honor of Jurassic Park's 25th Anniversary, hear the script the way it was never intended to be read -- by drunk actors that have to drink more every time they mess up a line. We can't guarantee a T-Rex reenactment, but alcohol uh, finds a way.
Deets: El Cid; 7:30 p.m; $15+; More info HERE
Image courtesy of @elcidonsunset
Friday May 18
LADP Presents: Live From 2245
This inaugural performance based out of LA Dance Project's newly opened hybrid performance/work/creative headquarters features two rotating programs with the goal of promoting the work of emerging and established choreographers.
Deets: L.A. Dance Project Studios; 8 p.m; $25; More info HERE
Image courtesy of @ladanceproject
The best comedy is comedy that supports students. You know it's going to be a good show with Judd Apatow's friends there.
Deets: Largo at the Coronet; 7 p.m; $50; More info HERE
Image courtesy of @largolosangeles
Saturday, May 19
3rd Annual Beyonce Ball
We've been practicing Beyonce's routine since Coachella and we're assuming you have too. Well, it's time to break it out and show Silver Lake what you've got. It's going to be a massive dose of Beyonce and Destiny's Child with some early 00's and 90's jams for good measure.
Deets: Echoplex; 10 p.m; $7+; More info HERE
Image courtesy of @jasonlavitt
Pico Block Party: Empowering Youth Voices
Going into its 3rd year, 18th Street Arts Center's block party this weekend is focused around youth artists and empowering youth voices. There's going to be something for everyone, from creating your own Loteria cards to Vegan Soul Food.
Deets: 18th Street Arts Center; 3 p.m - 6 p.m; Free; More info HERE
Image courtesy of @cabeza_de_vaca_culture
Sunday, May 20
Spice World Movie Party and Drag Bingo
If Spice Girls, cocktails, and jazz bingo aren't your weekend trifecta, it's time to reconsider. Get your platforms out and get ready to hit everyone with your best zig-a-zig-uh.
Deets: Regent Theater DTLA; 4 p.m; $20; More info HERE
Image courtesy of @regenttheaterla
Rooftop Meditation With Canyon Tribe
We'll keep sending you back to the Ace until they stop being the home to some of the most unique and engaging events in LA, but that's not happening any time soon. Center yourself this weekend with one of the best views of LA out there at this meditation led by a certified meditation instructor and Reiki practitioner.
Deets: Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles; 10 a.m; Free; More info HERE
Image courtesy of @canyontribe
All Weekend
Long Beach Pride Festival
We're a week out of Pride month, but I think we're all good to kick it off a little early.
Deets: Marina Green; Multiple Dates and Times; $20; More info HERE
Image courtesy of Long Beach Pride
LA Food Bowl Night Market
LA Food Bowl has kept us waiting long enough for their night market. We've been reading the food lineup before we go to bed every night. There's an entire taco alley and if that isn't enough to get you there, then it's on you.
Deets: Grand Park; Multiple Dates and Times; Free +; More info HERE
Image courtesy of @lafoodbowl
Header image courtesy of @losangeles
