Cut it out with those adult coloring books, Los Angeles. Right now, people all over the world are snooping around Silver Lake on Google Earth just to get a feel for the place, and you’re sitting at the kitchen table coloring in Mandalas? Put some pants on and go stare at some art, eat some sausages or see if BDSM is really right for you. It’s all happening.
Thursday, May 19
Purple Rain on the Silver Screen
From: LAist
Just because it’s been a month since our beloved Purple One floated on doesn’t mean we’re accustomed to his absence. Fortunately, on Thursday, the Wiltern is hosting two screenings of Purple Rain so we can come together and revel in Prince’s powers. And even better, it’s free—as it should be. Be sure to RSVP, and then admission will be first-come, first served. Arrive early and bring a good shoulder that will accept your tears.
Deets: The Wiltern; Screenings at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Free with RSVP HERE.
The Wiltern is hosting a free screening of Purple Rain. Image courtesy of @thewiltern
Thursday - Sunday, May 19 - 22
DomCon
From: Naughty Travel Guide
It’s the weekend our friends with fetishes have all been waiting for—DomCon is upon us! Whether you’re a Dom or a Sub, or you don’t know what that means (Domino’s and Subway?), this weekend’s DomCon is now celebrating its 13th year. The World’s Premier Professional and Lifestyle Domination Convention seeks to educate the greater public about BDSM and to unite those in the BDSM, leather, and fetish communities to celebrate sexuality and promote awareness through demonstrations, seminars and panels. Put on some leather and live a little.
Deets: The Los Angeles Hilton Hotel LAX; Tickets start at $15—for full schedule and tickets, go HERE.
Mistress Veronica Vixen. Image courtesy of the Mistress herself @dumpsterbaby
Saturday, May 21
Bingo for Badasses
From: The Citizine.tv Team
This isn’t your standard retirement home bingo, boys and girls. Rebel Bingo is a “very intense and emotional style of bingo” that has more traditional players’ panties in a bunch. Essentially, Rebel Bingo is like going clubbing, but instead of regrettable DFMOs (OK those still might happen), you pop bottles as Burlesque dancers call out numbers while you dance and make merry, but also get really competitive. If you get BINGO, you’ve got to rush the stage. Prizes are legit, like bicycles and sound systems. Need we say more.
Deets: DTLA (location revealed when you purchase tickets); 2 shows: 7 p.m. / 9:30 p.m.; Tickets start at $14 pp, buy tickets HERE.
Rebel Bingo is coming to a club near you. Image courtesy of @rebel_bingo
Saturday, May 21
Black is Beautiful
From: ForYourArt
Cherry and Martin gallery will be presenting the first solo exhibition of American photographer Kwame Brathwaite, titled, Black is Beautiful: Empowerment Through the Lens of Kwame Brathwaite. The photographs are intended to display the intersectionality of art, politics and culture and the impact of photography as an agent for social change. In the 50s and 60s, Brathwaite was a major force in popularizing the term “Black is Beautiful,”—one of the most important social statements of the 20th-century. The photographs depicting black culture in the 60s will be on display through the end of July, but don’t miss out on a conversation between Kwame Brathwaite himself and gallerist Phillip Martin on Saturday evening.
Deets: Cherry and Martin gallery; 5 p.m.- 6 p.m. (convo with artist) / 6 p.m. - 8 p.m (opening party); Free.
Want more on LA’s buzzing art scene? Check out the 5 Art Galleries for LA’s Best Emerging Artists.
Kwame Brathwaite's "Black is Beautiful" exhibition opens Saturday. Image courtesy of @cherryandmartin
Saturday, May 21
Hello, Jamon!
From: We Like LA
Union Station will be hosting the Rioja Wine and Tapas Festival, where Spain’s most notable wine region is partnering up with some of the the best chefs the US has to offer. Over 200 Rioja wines poured and food from roughly 25 chefs. Come winos, come foodies, for wine, tapas, a gallery of Jamon Iberico and a cheese cave. No, you’re not drunk yet—there really will be a ham gallery and a cave made of fine Spanish queso.
Deets: Union Station; 1 - 5 p.m. Buy all-inclusive tickets for $39.50 pp HERE.
Wanna know more about where the world’s favorite Spanish chef feasts when he comes to town? Check out: Where Jose Andres Eats in LA.
Cheers to cheese caves. Image courtesy of @riojawine_es
Saturday - Sunday, May 21 - 22
You Want These Fleas
From: Connection Guide LA
On Saturday, head to the DTLA Arts District for Artists and Flea, our favorite Brooklyn transplant that graces us with its presence every third weekend of the month with vendors showcasing their takes on art, design and fashion. If you’re in the market for vintage and upcycled additions to your wardrobe, you’d be a fool to miss it. If nothing else, there are always DJs spinning the spunk and and food vendors serving the dank.
Deets: Artists & Fleas LA, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free. More info HERE.
Care to continue exploring after a flea-filled afternoon? Follow our DTLA Arts District Neighborhood Guide for where to sip, shop and … er, shoot guns.
You never know what you might find ... Image courtesy of @artistsandfleas
Sunday, May 22
Lucky Peach Party: The Sequel
Oh David Chang, we can’t keep up with you! Now you’re throwing a sausage fest?! Do you have 30-hour days? This Sunday, Lucky Peach will be celebrating the release of their newest cookbook, The Wurst of Lucky Peach at the Ace Hotel. As you may have guessed, there will be sausages awaiting your consumption from Hanjip Korean BBQ, but there will also be beer.
Be on your wurst behavior at this week's Lucky Peach event. Image courtesy of @luckypeach
Header image courtesy of Rebel Bingo.
