Didn't book that Joshua Tree vacation house in time for a holiday getaway? No worries. Although wandering through the desert and howling at the star-studded sky may not be on your agenda anymore, staying in town for Memorial Day weekend will be sweet with a million and one things to do (none involving swarms of beach-goers):
Thursday, May 26
Frogtown Feasting
From: Citizine Team
Salazar. Go there now. We tested it out for you earlier this week just to make sure it was going to live up to the hype. And YES! It is all that … and more. Get ready for Sonoran-style Mexican BBQ favorites like carne asada by chef Esdras Ochoa and delicious drinks by Aaron Melendrez like a housemade horchata rum cocktail garnished by a spicy chapulin (grasshopper).
Deets: 2490 Fletcher Dr; Doors open at 5 p.m.; Full menu HERE.
Image courtesy of @gos22
#FeeltheBern
From: EaterLA
Welcome to the Bernside at this pop-up pop-art show featuring Bernie-themed everything. The event, expected to draw Bernie supporters galore, artists and celebrities is in preparation for the California primary on June 7.
Deets: Johnie's Coffee Shop; 7 – 9 p.m.; FREE
Image courtesy of @tdythunderbolt
Friday – Saturday, May 27 – 28, 2016
AIDS Survivor Tribute
The Missing Generation dance performance is a love letter to those who witnessed and experienced the loss of gay and transgender people to AIDS in the 80s and 90s. The multi-sensory show in Santa Monica features full-throttle dancing, intimate storytelling and physical theater performed by Sean Dorsey, Brian Fisher, ArVejon Jones and Nol Simonse. Sean Dorsey is an award-winning transgender choreographer who has toured his work to 25 cities across the US.
Deets: Highways Performance Space and Gallery; 8:30 p.m.; $20 / $15 Get them HERE.
Image courtesy of The Missing Generation.
Friday – Sunday, May 27 – 29
Feathers of Fire: A Persian Epic
This weekend at the UCLA Freud Playhouse comes a one of a kind cultural experience—the largest shadow puppet play ever performed. Feathers of Fire: A Persian Epic unfolds the Old Persian saga of two star-crossed lovers, Zaul and Rudabeh. The story is over 1,000 years old, but the play itself draws on more modern influences like The Jungle Book, Rapunzel and Romeo and Juliet. The imagery and sound is so stunning, that Frances Ford Coppola himself even lauded it as "cinematic wizardry." The show has sold out in other cities, so act fast.
Deets: UCLA Freud Playhouse; May 27 8 p.m.; May 28, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. May 29 3 p.m. Reserve tickets HERE.
Image courtesy of @nycgraphist
Saturday – Monday, May 28 – 30
Creative Carnie
From: WeLikeLA
Channel your arty side this weekend at Fiesta Hermosa, SoCal’s largest arts and crafts fair with more 300 vendors selling everything from jewelry to sculptures. Plus, there are two live music stages and a beer and wine garden so you can wash down all that carnie food like cotton candy and funnel cakes.
Deets: Hermosa Beach ; 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; FREE
Image courtesy of Fiesta Hermosa.
Sunday May 29, 2016
Sexy Splashing
From: TimeOut
DJ Goddollars, Alexis Rivera and Gregory Alexander— the creators of A Club Called Rhonda—will be rolling out one of the city’s best pool parties during summer’s three biggest holidays (Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day). The Rhondesia blowout promises "big heat, thick beats and the softest sheets."
Deets: Skybar at Mondrian Los Angeles; 12 pm; free with RSVP. Reserve tickets HERE.
Image courtesy of @rhondaintl
Furnishing Fest
From: UrbanDaddy
Grab your walking stick and comfy sneakers to conquer five acres of 20th century furniture and housewares at the biannual Downtown Modernism show and outdoor Modernism event. Find over 60 vintage modern dealers from California and beyond, plus lots of cool food trucks to sustain your home decorating shopping spree.
Deets: Modernica Factory; 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Tickets $5, avail at the door
Image courtesy of Downtown Modernism
