As Father’s Day draws near, figuring out what to get Dad…is a little easier than buying for Mom but still quite the challenge. And while you can never go wrong with a gift card from Lowes, why not opt for something more specific this year? Read our list of the best traditional gifts you can order online signed, sealed, delivered just in time for Father’s Day!
Mach3 Razor:
These manual razors are a perfect gift for dads this Father’s Day. Mach3 razors last longer and stay sharper with their ‘stronger-than-steel’ blades. ($7)
If you’re looking to add a personal touch to your Father’s Day gift this year, consider this monogrammed genuine leather wallet. Be sure to purchase your order ahead of time so it can arrive on time! (From $25.90+)
For those dads who love to host BBQ’s, this grilling surface makes over 15 servings for large groups and parties. This electric grill is at a reasonably lower price thanks to Father’s Day so you want to advantage of this deal! ($59.99)
Spice up dad’s workout out with SoundSport Wireless Headphones! This buds last up to six hours on a single charge made with Stay Hear+ tips for a snug fit. ($129)
Motivate dad to accomplish his fitness goals with Fitbit Versa Smart Watch. Gentle reminders will help him stay on track and remember to take care of himself. ($159.95)
Upgrade dad’s shaving game with Philips Norelco’s luxe model. This shaver contains different functions and a pop-up trimmer for sideburns and mustaches. ($79.95)
For dads that are into sci-fi, The Speed of Sound by Eric Bernt is a great read! This thriller revolves around autistic scientists channeling their unique abilities to help society despite dangerous risks. ($15.99)
Father’s Day will be here before you know it! With that in mind, don’t wait until the last minute to book the best bites and brews for Dad. While most of our fathers will opt for a backyard BBQ as opposed to a seated dinner, we’re recommending ditching the DIY celebration. Elevate your Fathers Day on June 16 with our selection of dining choices that are almost certainly “Dad Approved”.
Spago
Location: 176 N. Canon Drive, Beverly Hills
Surrounded by Ed Ruscha art and beneath the stars is a Beverly Hills Gem. No we’re not talking about the most recent celebrity abode listing. Spago has set the scene for what is sure to be an extraordinary evening this Fathers Day. Their BBQ and Blues set menu is all that it seems and more. With a 3-course line-up of savory flavors that only Wolfgang Puck could succeed at, is a “dinner with dad” no brainer. Enjoy a barrel aged cocktail bar while listening to the soulful tunes of the Gary Allegreto Band. We could go on but it’s best you click below before tickets run out for this fête of bbq and blues fun. Fathers Day at Spago will be nothing short of a ‘Good Time’.
On June 16th, bring the entire family aboard the World Famous Queen Mary and treat Dad to something special! A local favorite, the Queen Mary Royal Sunday Brunch always lands on our holiday list as they take you on a worldwide culinary adventure and features over 50 unique dishes from around the globe. And if brunch isn’t Dad’s thing, enjoy dinner at the award-winning Sir Winston’s Restaurant and Lounge or Chelsea Chowder House.
This Californian rustic cuisine offers an International Rib Festival-themed menu for Father’s Day. Be sure to book your brunch or dinner reservation at Faith & Flower!
Experience the cozy décor of brick and newly renovated garden at Lucques. This restaurant is offering a special Father’s Day dinner which highlights the best in season from the Farmer’s Market.
On Father’s Day, A.O.C. offers weekend brunch served on their patio or vibrant dining room. Families can enjoy classic meal sharing plates with more than enough to go around!
Location: 11653 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049
Indulge in Toscana’s Father’s Day specialties along with the restaurant’s a la carte menu. Choose from four different specials for dinner and pair your meal with a cocktail.
Location: 11648 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049
Tavern provides some of the finest California and Mediterranean dining and conversation! Bring dad to their Father’s Day brunch or dinner to enjoy their special menu.
There are a few things most of us Angeleno’s look forward to come summer. Aside from our near perfect weather and in between outdoor brunching is the music festivals that kick off the season. From summer fetes that mix wine with tunes to pure lyrical joy, there is no lack of festival options. Read below for our list of the best Music Festivals blazing through the summer heat!
Pack your best neon-colored swimsuit for this poolside weekend dance fest that takes place at Palm Springs resorts and venues. Expect DJs all day, followed by open-air parties and other affairs after the sun sets.
Key artists: Justice, Jai Wolf, A-Trak, Pete Tong, Dusky Cost: $45 – $275
Spend a summer day kicking back with a mix of hip hop heavyweights that spans from Snoop Dogg and YG to Blueface. The show takes place at Queen Mary Events Park, the area surrounding the historic ship, and offers some extravagant VIP packages including bottle service, cabanas, and other fun upgrades.
Key artists: Snoop Dogg, The Game, Warren G, Lisa Lisa, Zapp, Ginuwine Cost: $100 – $4,500
HARD has changed a lot in recent years, with new management in charge, higher production values, and a new lease on life. The EDM and hip-hop oriented festival still gives the fans what they love and keeps them dancing the summer nights away.
Key artists: Kid Cudi, Juice WRLD, Major Lazer, Dillon Francis, JPEG Mafia, Alison Wonderland Cost: $79 – $249
Windmills at Outside Lands music festival in San Francisco , California, on Friday, Aug. 7, 2015.
August 9-11, 2019 San Francisco, CA
Cool Bay Area temperatures and plenty of tree cover (the fest is nestled into Golden Gate Park) make this an attractive option, particularly for those who enjoy combining their festival-going with a getaway out of town. The food and wine program is typically a highlight, too.
Key artists: Paul Simpn, Mavis Staples, Childish Gambino, Lil Wayne Cost: $375 – $795
Local radio station Real 92.3 presents this new fest featuring a lineup of many of the rappers getting regular airplay, from established stars A$AP Rocky, Migos, and Future, to trending stars like Megan Thee Stallion, Blueface, and Saweetie. The event, taking place on the Honda Center grounds in Anaheim, is billed as the largest music festival yet staged in Orange Country.
Key artists: Future, 2 Chainz, Meek Mill, A$AP Rocky, Migos, Big Sean Cost: $99 – $1,799 (or $19,000 for the Ultra VIP private table package for 10)
There’s a lot going on with this one. The venue is on sand, literally next to the water, but they also have a viewing area where you can watch the show while in a pool. The food programming, Palate, includes “culinary rock stars.” There is an on-site spa and beauty area offering hair styling, massages, and skin treatments. There are art galleries. There is a comedy stage full of A-listers. There are after-parties in a custom-built pop-up dance club. Oh, and we hear there’s some music.
Key artists: Dave Matthews Band, Mumford & Sons, Bryan Adams, Black Eyed Peas, REO Speedwagon Cost: $259 – $3,199 (or $17,500 for the “Ultimate Hang” VIP package)
September 14, 2019 Ensenada Baja California, Mexico
You’ve probably been considering a getaway to the Guadalupe Valley wine country, the trendy weekend destination for gourmet-inclined west coasters du jour. And now you’ve got a specific excuse. This one night festival includes Mexican and American acts, mostly in the electronic vein, along with food and wine experiences from well-known chefs–and, since it’s only one day, your Sunday is free to explore more of the region before you head back north.
Key artists: TBA Cost: $80-$200 (food is included with ticket purchase)
A big, bombastic festival, as only Las Vegas can deliver, Life Is Beautiful has risen quickly to become one of the region’s top pop fests. In addition to major musical artists, the experience includes a comedy stage, art exhibitions, and destination-worthy dining pop-ups. The “Ideas” stage is a unique offering, with TED Talk-inspired lectures from interesting folks like Jonathan Van Ness and the Pod Save America hosts.
Key artists: Chance the Rapper, Post Malone, Zedd, Lil Wayne, Janelle Monáe Cost: $315 – $2,750
This weekender is ostensibly curated by buddies Eddie Vedder (of Pearl Jam) and Kelly Slater (of professional surfing fame). Unlike the blacktop or trampled grass of most festivals grounds, Ohana takes place literally steps from the ocean and sand of Doheny State Beach. Historically a go-to for singer-songwriters and mellow vibes, the 2019 lineup is a bit more rock-forward.
Key artists: Jenny Lewis, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Strokes, Tash Sultana Cost: $128 – $1,350
The weekend is upon us, in what was already a short week for the majority of us. With the summer season drawing ever so near, the options for fun in L.A. are ramping up at full speed. And since most of our favorite binge worthy shows are also reaching their summer hiatus, you’ll need something more to do than Netflix and take-out. So ditch the usual routine and read on for our round-up of the city’s best activities happening this Friday through Sunday!!
Friday May 31
Friday Night Wine Tastings at Barnsdall park
Location:Barnsdall Art Park, Los Angeles
Join the Barnsdall Art Park as they kick off Friday Night Wine Tastings on the Hill this Friday May 31-September 6. The signature fundraising event, is considered one of L.A.’s most treasured summer traditions. Sip wine and picnic as you watch the sunset with 360-degree views.
The Hola Mexico Film festival will take place this Friday May 31 through June 8. The week long film festival starts off with an Opening Night Gala screening the LA premiere of LAS NINAS BIEN/THE GOOD GIRLS. The Gala will also include an opening night party with VIP ticket options available.
Kick off Pride Month at this late-night celebration of fashion. The Skirball Cultural Center will play host to two new exhibits, Fearless Fashion: Rudi Gernreich and Black is Beautiful: The Photography of Kwame Brathwaite. Come during their after hours of 6:00-10:00pm and enjoy access to the galleries, a DJ set, food trucks, cash bar and much more. Just don’t forget to EXPRESS yourself in daringly appropriate attire!
For the second year in a row Soundpedro returns to Angels Gate Cultural Center. This signature event featuring single and multi-media sound artists takes place atop Native American Land overlooking the Port of L.A. A sanctuary for the arts, the purpose of Soundpedro is the aural equivalent of cinema, painting, theater, sculpture and literature.
An event that needs very little explanation is the LA Wine Fest. The 14th annual festival brings wines and brews from around the world as a ‘Celebration of All Things Wine’. Besides adult beverages the event also features boutiques to browse, gourmet nibbles live music and artisan merchandise for sale.
Don’t miss the annual Gilmore Heritage Auto Show as it returns for its 25th anniversary. The cherished event is held annually on the first Saturday of June featuring more than 100 classic cars on display. Free to the public, the event is known for its up-close-and-personal access granted to spectators.
Presented by the Catalina Island Museum, Charles Phoenix will be taking guest on a time traveling storytelling show adventure. The show will take the stage at the iconic Casino’s spectacular 1929 Art Deco Movie Palace. There will also be an after show party as a true celebration of the island and its hidden gems.
17th Annual LA OC Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma
Location:La Mirada Community Regional Park
Be part of the tradition in bringing awareness and raising funds for the Scleroderma Foundations annual walk-a-thon. The event will also feature a health fair, mission booths, raffles live music and a kidzone. Bring the entire family and share your story as you help the foundations SoCal chapter take a STEP towards a CURE.
We Spin, Kids Win! Come join us for the 9th Annual Pedal on the Pier Spin – a – thon in benefit of the Harold Robinson Foundation. This fitness fundraiser transforms Santa Monica Pier into a high energy outdoor cycling studio to raise money for the foundation’s Camp Ubuntu, which provides LA’s underprivileged children with a unique camp experience. The 5-hour spin-a-thon features teams riding stationary spin bikes, live musical performances, DJs, spin instructors from Revolution Fitness Santa Monica, celebrities, athletes, food and drinks from local restaurants, influential brands and fun festivities in the sun.
While summer brings many things, one of the most notable highlights is where you’ll travel to. Although not all of us can be so lucky to vacay in all of these spots, setting aside a week to relax seems almost mandatory. So read through our 10 best travel destinations this summer and treat yourself to some time abroad!
Fiji
Contrary to belief, Fiji is a relatively cheap place to visit unlike its expensive island neighbors. Enjoy tasty seafood, pristine beaches, world-class dining without breaking the bank!
Montreal, Canada
With its strong French influence, Montreal is home of one of the most ambitious public art works ever created! Without the long and expensive flight, this city offers a European fix that is nothing short of spectacular.
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona – Park Guell, Spain
This Catalan city offers some of the best architecture and museums in the world. Barcelona is still among the more affordable cities in Europe compared to last year.
Curacao
Unlike some of the other islands, Curacao has some of the best snorkeling and diving in the Caribbean. The dip in hotel prices gives travelers a few extra dollars to spend on water activities.
Zanzibar, Tanzania
This East African island consists of colorful coral reeds, pristine white sand beaches, varied culture and endless spices. Despite an pricey plane ticket, your dollars will definitely go far once you’re there.
Dakar, Senegal
If you’re looking for a modern alternative to travel possibilities in Africa, Senegal is the place to go! Among the top three recommended African countries, this city is easy to navigate; especially if you speak some French.
Herceg Novi, Montenegro
Herceg Novi is famous for mud spas, hot springs and hidden beaches that are only accessible by boat. Travelers are able to learn European history and view architectural styles in addition to traveling the more affordable parts of Europe.
Morocco
Splurge and enjoy fancy meals and hammams without breaking your pockets! Morocco is filled with colors, tastes and smells that will make you feel as if you’re in another world.
Santiago, Chile
This up-and-coming city is starting to get the recognition it deserves. Santiago contains hip restaurants, start-ups, co-working spaces and incredible nightlife experiences for a very affordable cost.
Bastimentos Island, Bocas Del Toro, Panama
This large island is a bustling backpacker’s dream, leaving much to discover. Surrounded by the Caribbean Sea, travel between cities is cheap and simple to explore new areas.
As the countdown to summer begins, the wait for our holiday weekend is over. With so many options to kick-off your Memorial Day festivities , allow us to cut away the activity clutter. Whether you prefer the usual day-off fun or something a bit more lavish, we have you covered. So read on with the list below of this Friday through Sundays round up of fun things to do(and check-out our Memorial Day blog for even more weekend fun)!
Friday, May 24
Pacific Visions
Location: Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach
The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach has just completed a major expansion called Pacific Visions featuring stunning interactive exhibitions, a state-of-the-art immersive Honda Pacific Visions Theater, an art gallery designed to transport visitors under the ocean, and live animal exhibits. The new wing officially opens to the public this Friday.
RuPaul’s DragCon comes to the Los Angeles Convention Center May 24 – 26 for three days of art, pop culture, and all things drag. The convention features panels, photo ops, meet and greets, shopping, and much more.
A free 10 day pop-up festival (May 18-27) will honor Mental Health Awareness Month through artists presentations, creative programming, workshops, activism, panels and more – all focused on supporting a call to action for mental health as a civil right.
This Hermosa Beach free annual party will feature local vendors, food, beer gardens, games and live music right in the heart of Downtown Hermosa Beach.
The Topanga Country Fair returns for its iconic, bohemian fundraiser in the Santa Monica Mountains. This family-friendly three-day festival includes musical acts on two stages, old school contests and games, local artisans, craft vendors, food and an annual Memorial Day parade.
Simi Valley’s Cajun & Blues Festival is set to take over Rancho Santa Susana Community Park this Memorial Day weekend May 25-26. The event will have live music, Cajun-Creole food, a Mardi Gras Parade, kid friendly activities and more.
The 2nd Annual Corgi Nationals comes to Santa Anita Park for a corgi-centric, family-friendly day in the sun. Highlights include carnival rides, food, drinks, corgi races and more.
The Art Districts Angel City Brewery will be hosting their annual celebration of the brewery. The day includes food, live music, live mural painting, an art tour, educational tastings and tours of the brewery, a “museum of Old Angel City Stuff” and lots more.
Looking for something to do this Memorial Day? Look no further. Read our list below for a round-up of free events to kick off summer and Memorial Day weekend! Here are the top 10 events this holiday weekend happening in and around the city of stars! Spend some time Out and About with our Memorial Day Edition!!
Location: Table 301-The Promenade N. #1, Long Beach, CA 90802
Come check out this free event hosted by DJ Y-Not at The Table’s patio with tv’s, a bar and fire pit. You won’t want to miss out on their bottomless mimosas, dominoes and board games!
Location: 4329 Degnan Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90008
Come experience the 2nd annual Wellness Fest in Leimert Park for a day of fun, mental wealth awareness, great vibes, food, and entertainment. Collaborating partners include; We Can Foundation, Transmedia 360, Let’s Be Whole, Leimert Park Village Merchants Association, Black Excellence, P.E.A.C.E., Womb Warrior, AHF, NCBW 100, Barbara, CORE CA, & the Kingdom Day Parade.
Location: 9039 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069
Enjoy this New York nightlife experience at 1 OAK LA this Memorial Day weekend. Come dress up, turn up and dance all night with your friends for free Sunday night.
Location: 7065 ½ Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028
Chocolate Sundae’s is hosting a comedy show this Sunday and every Sunday at the infamous Laugh Factory in Hollywood. RSVP to their complimentary Guest List to ensure free entry to this event!
Join DJ Who’s next and MC Bryan D this Memorial Day weekend party hosted by Power106. Take advantage of their free admission all night, this will be an event you won’t want to miss!
Location: 555 West 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Celebrate this holiday with The Alumni Group this Monday with drinks, brunch and good vibes. Enjoy an hour and a half of bottomless mimosas for $20 with purchase of your brunch entrée.
Location: The W Hotel, 930 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024
Kick off the summer poolside at the W Los Angeles-Beverly Hills. Indulge in barbecue and bottomless mimosas while listening to the pulsating sounds from the DJ.
Location: 151 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036
Join PRIMUS for a free camping cookout event this Sunday! Come prepared to eat tasty cooked camp meals, free drinks as well as surprises and promotions will be provided.
Location: 9360 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Above Sixty is throwing a pool party this Monday hosted by some of the top DJ’s in around the world! This location has amazing rooftop views, food and drink specials and prizes and free giveaways!
The days of Macaroni necklaces and handwritten cards have come and gone(except for the kids, they get a free pass). With so many tech gadgets and gift options, figuring out what to buy Mom can be tricky. That’s why we scoured the world wide web for options, because it’s 2019 so why not? Read on for a Mother’s Day round-up of suitable shows of appreciation for mom(shipping and handling not included).
This five-year journal helps to capture those moments that seem to fly by. With a page dedicated to every day of the year, it prompts parents to answer questions like, “What was the best hug you had this week?” and “What interests your child lately?” Moms don’t have to do much, just write down one simple sentence every day, and at the end they’ll have a journal full of half a decade worth of memories.
If you were planning on sending Mom a greeting card this year, why not try one of these beautiful 3D creations? Inspired by the Asian art of sliceform kirigami, these intricate pop-up cards are nice enough to display in the home, and they come in creative designs like a family of koalas or the “mother of dragons.”
Not only is the Alidia Ring BaubleBar’s best-selling ring, but it’s also a celebrity favorite. Julia Roberts was recently spotted wearing the rings in multiple colors, stacked on top of each other for an effortlessly cool effect. When it launched on the site last spring, it sold out in three days and racked up a waiting list of over 10,000 people. It was so popular the brand decided to release it in a ton of new colors, for a total of nine possible designs.
Delicate and personalized jewelry are among some of the most popular trends when it comes to accessories. This necklace is both. Each piece is handmade in La Conner, Washington, so it’s a totally unique gift for Mom. You can choose between gold, rose gold and silver, and we love the idea of layering a few necklaces emblazoned with each kiddo’s name. We’re sure Mom will love keeping them close to her heart.
Create a memento of the most important days in her life — like her wedding anniversary and the birthdates of her children. This Etsy shop makes beautiful artwork of them all.
You know all those treasured photos trapped on Mom’s phone? Give her a place to show them off, along with new photos sent by friends and family. That’s the beauty of a digital photo frame, which I rank among the all-time best Mother’s Day gifts you can give.
At $199, the Apple Watch Series 3 still isn’t what I’d call cheap — but it’s $80 off the regular price and without question the best iPhone-compatible smartwatch.
The white sport-band goes with everything, but you can make this gift even more fun with some colorful replacements, like this three-pack for $14. While you’re at it, look at all the other inexpensive Apple Watch accessories you can get.
The BW-FYE1 features a compact charging case, auto-pairing the moment you open that case and a comfy stay-put fit. I find the sound quality to be quite good overall, though a bit lacking in bass because these don’t really seal inside the ear (same as AirPods). But for Mom, simplicity and comfort are key, right? These deliver.
You’ve probably seen the Neil Patrick Harris commercials by now. If you haven’t we are here to update you on this era’s version of a home phone. Don’t just call Mom to say hi — video-call her! It’s the 21st century, after all. That option has rarely been cheaper now that the Facebook Portal is on sale for $99. It’s not only a dedicated video-call machine, but also a voice-powered smart assistant, able to play music, show videos, even run a slideshow of family photos. Even if you don’t have a Portal of your own, you can call Mom (and vice versa) via Facebook Messenger.
The Wonderboom is compact, fully waterproof speaker that plays very loud for its size, with a good amount of bass. It also floats in water and has decent battery life. Just one thing to note: Although it’s new, and available in your choice of colors, it ships in brown-box, rather than retail, packaging.
Here in Los Angeles we know how to celebrate when it comes to International holidays. For Cinco de Mayo this is no different. And since the odds are in our favor of May 5th falling on the weekend, there’s no excuse not to partake in city-wide revelry.
Atwater Village
Unlike other bars and restaurants that celebrate Cinco with specials for one, two, or even three days, The Morrison’s celebrating from RIGHT NOW WHENEVER YOU’RE READING THIS until the end of the big day, with offers like the $12 Mi Chimichanga and $7 Tres Leches Cake and drinks like $5 Corona and Modelo.
DTLA
Mid-city’s Petty Cash Taqueria is taking over the counter at Sari Sari Store in Grand Central Market on Cinco Proper, serving up guac, chips, tacos, and flan at the normally Filipino stand.
Mid-city
As part of the LA Times Food Bowl series of events, Petty Cash proper’s going to be dropping a one-day-only brunch on May 5, from 9am to 3pm. Said brunch will include mushroom sopes with jack cheese, black beans, avocado, and a fried egg, and steak and eggs with poblano rice; walk-ins are welcome, but you’d probably do well to get yourself a reservation.
Sherman Oaks
The Valley’s ultra-casual Mexican spot is gonna have an all-day happy hour on Sunday, with $6 shots of Patron Silver, margs for $6, and bacon-wrapped street dogs for $6, among a ton of other specials.
Culver City
Ricardo Zarate’s newest Peruvian-meets-Angeleno restaurant is going big for Cinco. They’ll be serving a $28 massive carafe of margarita that can serve up to six people. If you prefer your specials on a smaller scale, they’re also doing the Peru-inspired Chica Morada Margarita (with purple corn, apple, pineapple, lemon, tequila, and spices) for only $7.
Sunday, May 5 Exposition Park
The Coliseum’s hosting a totally-free shindig on Cinco proper — the festivities kick off at noon, including live traditional music, a beer garden, food trucks, and games with prizes. There’ll even be a pepper-eating contest, in case you’re looking for a non-hangover medical excuse to call out sick on Monday.
Saturday, May 4 La Plaza De Cultural Y Artes (Downtown)
It’s actually happening on cuatro de mayo, but this tortilla-wrapped food festival/taco-domination tournament is back for its 10th year. Celebrate the decade by feasting on a total smorgasbord of tacos, including offerings from the top four bracket picks: Sonoratown, Bierriea Gonzalez, Tacos La Unica, and Macheen.
Mexican wrestlers, or luchadores, compete during the ‘Lucha VaVoom Cinco de Mayan’ at The Mayan Theatre in Los Angeles, California. The event is a colorful show of costumed luchadores intertwined with sexy burlesque dancers.
Friday, May 3 – Sunday, May 5 The Mayan Theater (Downtown)
It’s hard to picture Cinco de Mayo in LA without Lucha VaVoom, and thankfully you don’t have to. Lucha’s running its tenth annual Cinco spectacular over three days this year, which means three days of chicken-cloaked dwarf wrestling — and that’s not even the best stuff. In other words, buy tickets now.
Saturday, May 4 Rolling Greens (Downtown)
The tequila band’s throwing its sombrero into the Cinco celebration with this RSVP-necessary party, which actually happens on the 4th. Not only will there be free beverages, but you’ll also get food from Tacos Delta. See a performance from an all-female mariachi band — just make sure to note that guests must be 21+ to attend.
N’Sync memes aside, it is finally May. As we speed through spring and get ever closer to summertime, the selection of city fun is as bountiful as your home garden. Don’t settle for the usual weekend routine! With Cinco De Mayo this Sunday, the elections are sure to be fiery. Spend some time in the city of stars with our round-up of the best events happening this May 3-5.
Friday, May 3rd
Union Station 80th Anniversary Celebration
Union Station is marking its 80th Anniversary with a two-day (May 3-4) community celebration. There will be live music in the the regal Waiting Room, a Living Gallery highlighting the past, a market place with local vendors, food and drink plus a special 80th anniversary menu.
Friday Night Block Party at L.A. LIVE presented by Absolut features 20+ pop-up shops, live art and street performers and select $5 food and drink menus at participating L.A. LIVE restaurants.
Effervescence: Champagne and Sparkling Wine Festival
Effervescence: Champagne & Sparkling Wine Festival returns to Los Angeles May 3 – 5 for its premier sparking wine event featuring an array of grape-worthy activities over the course of three days. Highlights include exclusive collector dinners, grand tastings, chef-lead dinners, and galas with celebrity chefs such as Nancy Silverton (La Brea Bakery, Mozza).
L.A. TACO and I LOVE MICHELADAS presents the 10th annual Taco Madness celebration at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes in Downtown Los Angeles. Savor the city’s best tacos, listen to great music and drink micheladas all day long. Admission into the event is free.
Explore a hidden historic neighborhood on foot during Walk On Washington an event that highlights art galleries, restaurants, boutiques and more along the Washington Blvd business corridor of Arlington Heights, Angelus Vista and Western Heights between Bronson Ave. and Wilton Pl.
May 4 is Star Wars Day (May the Fourth Be With You!), a worldwide celebration that various businesses take part in. A few local businesses in Los Angeles are holding events too. For example, Kidspace will host a Spirit Day for families who love the series and The VOID award winning VR experience will offer a buy three get one person in for free to their Secrets of the Empire experience.
Sunday, May 5th
Concert in the Dome
Mount Wilson Observatory launches its third season of Concert in the Dome special concerts inside its historic 100-inch telescope dome. There will be two musical performances: one at 3 p.m. and the other at 5 p.m. A reception for the artists will follow each performance.
LA celebrates Cinco De Mayo like Boston and Savannah celebrate St. Patricks Day. This year the celebration happens to fall on the weekend so of course as Angeleno’s the revelry will be on point. Skip scouring the internet for what to do on Sunday and read our Out and About:Cinco De Mayo Edition for the cites best food specials and events this weekend only.
