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Gonna be a hot one this weekend. With temps pushing up into the 90’s, you’ll want make sure you lather on the sunscreen and keep the water handy wherever you go.
This May 9-11 in Los Angeles, options include Summer of Salsa at LA Plaza, a new exhibition at The Broad, special Mother’s Day brunch menus, O-Launch Weekend, Wellness & Waves at the Santa Monica Pier, Pickwick Vintage, the DTLA Flea, Family Flicks at The Hammer, and more.
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Make Metro Part of Your Weekend
Summer of Salsa – > LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes’ Summer of Salsa returns for the first installment of 2025 this Friday, offering monthly dance parties one Friday per month through September. Progressive dance orchestra Rumbankete kicks off the series on Friday, May 9. Free to attend. Starts at 6 p.m. More info here.
Go Metro: Take the A, B or D Lines to Union Station.
Things To Do This Weekend
M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission, TP = Top Pick
Jack Kirby Exhibition at The Skirball – TP > The Skirball Cultural Center just opened their new spring exhibitions, and we rate one of them as an absolute must-see. Jack Kirby: Heroes and Humanity documents the extraordinary six-decade career of a comic creator whose credits include Captain America, Ant-Man, the Black Panther, the Hulk, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, and many more. Here you’ll find an expansive collection of comics, illustrations, concept art, posters, costumes, personal photographs, and video clips all woven together to demonstrate Kirby’s lasting impact on pop culture. The Skirball is open Tuesday to Sunday. Admission starts at $18 for adults, but it’s also free for all every Thursday. More info here.
Ivy Station Night Market: Mother’s Day Edition – M FA > Ivy Station’s monthly night market returns this Friday with a special edition dedicated to Mother’s Day. Expect 30+ local makers and artisan vendors, food trucks, adoptable dogs from A Purposeful Rescue, kids crafting with Fit4Mom Los Angeles. The event runs from 5 to 9 p.m. Free to attend. More info here.
Jazz at LACMA – FA > The Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s annual Friday Night Jazz series is back starting in May, offering free weekly concerts at Smidt Welcome Plaza. The fun continues this Friday with a performance by the Tatiana Tate Band. PLUS: Remember that LACMA is free to visit for L.A. County Residents (with I.D.) on weekdays after 3 p.m. Concert starts at 6 p.m. More info here.
L.A. County Fair -> Continuing this Thursday to Sunday, the L.A. County Fair returns to Pomona for its annual assortment of activities, musical performances, food and beverage offerings, rides, and more. After the Friday opener, the fair continues Thursday to Sunday through the rest of the month plus Monday, May 26. Single day, advance tickets start at $18.50-$27.50 for adults. More info here.
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O-Launch Weekend – FA > Otis College of Design hosts a day of in-person events and exhibitions this Saturday featuring the talents of graduating students. There will be a campus-wide exhibition and a Junior and Senior class Fashion Show, all presented alongside food trucks live DJs. The event runs from 5 to 11 p.m. and is free and open to the public. More info here.
In The Mix at LACMA – FA > This Saturday, Crenshaw Dairy Mart teams up with LACMA for the second in a pair of sonically-inspired film screenings taking place at Smidt Welcome Plaza. This weekend, catch a screening of Kumbia Net: Un Estilo Bien Diferente bookended by live DJ sets and accompanied by a post-screening discussion with Director Alvaro Parra. Free to attend. Starts at 6 p.m. More info here.
Jeffrey Gibson: the space in which to place me – M TP > This Saturday, The Broad opens a new specially ticketed exhibition featuring the work of Jeffrey Gibson, a queer artist of Choctaw-Cherokee heritage who was the first Indigenous artist to represent the United States as a solo artist at the U.S. Pavilion for the 60th Venice Biennale. Jeffrey Gibson: the space in which to place me offers a critique of systemic injustice and racial erasure through the contrast of vibrantly colored geometric designs to cultural references/quotes/artifacts. Points of references run the gamut from song lyrics and old letters to quotes from political documents. Gibson uses a range of mediums, and the exhibition includes ten paintings, seven sculptures, eight flags, three murals, and one video installation. Tickets for entry to the special exhibition start at $15 for adults. It will run through September 28, 2025. More info here.
DTLA Flea at Grand Central Market – M FA > Earlier this year, Patches and Pin Expo announced a partnership with Grand Central Market for a new monthly flea to take place every second Saturday inside the Market’s lower level. They call it the DTLA Flea Market, and for the May 10 edition of the event, they’re theming it out as a “Labubu Market” (those Gremlin-esque charms you’re seeing attached to everyone’s purses). The market runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free to attend. More info here.
Just Like Heaven -> Just Like Heaven returns to Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena this Saturday with a lineup that includes Vampire Weekend, TV On The Radio, Toro Y Moi, Wild Nothing and other acts. Tickets start at $226. More info here.
Wellness & Waves – FA > Welcome your Mother’s Day weekend with a beachside workout at Santa Monica Pier’s Wellness & Waves activation this Saturday. There will be a group run starting at 8 p.m., or you can join a mat pilates class (RSVP required) with Jackie Hinton from 9 to 10 a.m. Both activations are free to participate in. More info here.
Mother’s Day Mariachi – M FA > If mom’s idea of a good time is live Mariachi and ice cold cervezas, head over to Angel City Brewery this Saturday for an afternoon of chill vibes and good times. The music runs from 2 to 6 p.m. Free to attend. More info here.
Self Care Yoga at CAAM – M FA > Bring your exercise mat and head over to the California African American this Saturday morning for a fresh edition of Self Care Yoga. The recurring monthly series features a sixty-minute flow led by yoga and meditation teacher Constance Hartwell, all tuned for both novices and experienced practitioners alike. Free to attend, but an advanced RSVP is required. Starts at 11 a.m. More info here.
Pickwick Vintage at ROW DTLA -> This Saturday, the Pickwick Vintage Show is back at ROW DTLA with 40+ vendors/exhibitors showcasing an incredible assortment of vintage clothing, jewelry, and accessories. Tickets are $10. Runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More info here.
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Strong Tides, Stronger Community Ride – FA > On Saturday, Metro Bike Share will host a beginner-friendly community ride that begins in Mar Vista then rolls on to the iconic Venice Canals before returning to the starting point for an 8.6-mile round trip. As with all Metro Bike Share events, riders 16 years and older can reserve a Metro Bike (in advance) at no cost. Ride starts at 10 a.m. More info here.
4th Valley Asian Cultural Festival – FA > To celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the West Valley – Warner Center Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Asian Valley Cultural Festival at Pierce College in Woodland Hills on Saturday. The event flyer promises food, music, dance, shopping, children’s activities, and more. Free admission. Runs 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. More info here.
Street Food Cinema -> You know summer is getting close when Street Food Cinema gets back in the swing of things. The longtime outdoor movie series is back starting this Saturday with a screening of Wicked at Advanced GA tickets start at $22. Doors open for most events at 5:30 p.m. More info here.
Aristotle/Alexander – TP > After a successful run at The Getty Villa’s Theater Lab last spring, director Alex Lyras has brought Aristotle/Alexander to Company of Angels in Boyle Heights this spring. The play dramatizes the real-life relationship between between Aristotle and a teenaged Alexander the Great, touching on themes of power, tyranny, truth and democracy, and resonating (all too vividly) with issues of today. This Saturday’s back-to-back performance (3 and 8 p.m.) will be the final shows in the current run. Tickets start at $40 for adults. More info here.
Free Admission at UPAM for AAPI Month – M FA > The USC Pacific Asia Museum in Pasadena is offering free admission every Saturday and Sunday in May to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Take advantage of the special offer to check out the marvelous exhibition, Cai Guo-Qiang: A Material Odyssey, which explores the artist’s unique process of using gunpowder and pyrotechnics to create drawings, paintings, and events. Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. No reservation is required. More info here.
Family Flicks at The Hammer – FA > The Hammer’s monthly Family Flicks film series returns this Sunday with a screening of Zootopia. The showing begins at 11 a.m. No tickets are necessary, seating will be assigned upon arrival. More info here.
Dining & Drinking
(picks by Christina Champlin)
Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea with Pantone & TEALEAVES at Dahlia -> Celebrate Mother’s Day with a vibrant high tea at Dahlia, the chic Kelly Wearstler-designed lounge inside Downtown LA’s Proper Hotel. For one weekend only, Pantone and TEALEAVES team up to serve a multi-course menu inspired by the 2025 Color of the Year: Mocha Mousse. James Beard Award-winner Suzanne Goin crafts elegant bites and the bar will stir up a Mocha Cacao Cloud mocktail featuring TEALEAVES’ chocolate-inspired black tea. Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea runs May 9–11 and costs $85 per person. Book a table through Open Table.
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Brunch in the Garden at UNION → This Sunday, treat Mom to a vibrant Mother’s Day brunch at UNION, the indoor-outdoor restaurant tucked inside Compound, an art and culture space in Long Beach. The buffet-style brunch from Chef Eugene Santiago features Southeast Asian–inspired dishes, carving and omelette stations, entrees such as ube pancakes and kaya toast, seasonal desserts, and a complimentary mimosa or mocktail ($75 adults / $45 kids 9+ / $25 kids 8 and under). Guests can also enjoy artist pop-ups like aura portraits and a DIY flower bar for an additional cost. Want to start the day early? Breathwork & Sound Bath sessions happen at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (sliding scale tickets: $15–$35). Brunch reservations via Tock are highly recommended. More info here.
Mother’s Day Brunch at Spago Beverly Hills → Treat mom to a luxurious three-course brunch at Spago featuring elegant dishes like Maine lobster salad, blueberry hotcakes, and crispy veal wienerschnitzel. The $210 prix-fixe menu includes special touches like live music, hand-crafted bouquets from Bloom Bar, and a visit to Chef Della’s Pie Shop for dessert. Reservations available via Seven Rooms. More info here.
Henna & Dubai Chocolate Strawberries at SHOR Bazaar -> SHOR Bazaar, the modern Desi eatery in Hawaiian Gardens from Chef Imran Ali Mookhi, is celebrating Mother’s Day with complimentary henna and Dubai chocolate-dipped strawberries for moms. Starting at 3 p.m., guests can enjoy traditional henna—symbolizing joy and celebration—alongside chocolate-covered strawberries (while supplies last). SHOR’s 100% halal menu features South Asian and Afghani specialties, from rich curries and grilled kabobs to freshly baked naan and soul-warming dal. More info here.
Bistro Na’s & Meet Fresh Mother’s Day Treat Supporting No Kid Hungry -> Bistro Na’s and Taiwanese dessert brand Meet Fresh are teaming up this Mother’s Day with a limited-edition Milky Slush made with jujube paste and mini taro balls. The drink is priced at $8.99, and $5 from each one sold will be donated to No Kid Hungry. Available now at Bistro Na’s and participating Meet Fresh locations including Arcadia, Cerritos, Hacienda Heights, Irvine, and Temple City. More info here.
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