L.A. Weekend Guide: Ozomatli Get Amplified at the Museum, CicLAvia Rolls Out, 'The White Lotus' Ends With a Bash
Every Thursday, Los Angeles magazine curates a list of the best events in and around Los Angeles. Craft a great last-minute schedule with our Weekend Guide to L.A., and don't forget to sign up to have the guide delivered to your inbox every week by clicking here.AMPLIFIED at #FirstFridays at the Natural History Museum — April 4Celebrating Earth Month, this thematic 'Sound and Nature' party is a real "night at the museum" with after hours fun including a live performance by hometown heroes Ozomatli (celebrating their 30th anniversary) in the NHM Nature Gardens. Tropa Magica, DJ Sleepwalk of Chulita Vinyl Club and DubLab's DJ PayRay spin throughout the night. There's also UMAKYAT sound and energy healing, art activities hosted by Nova Community Arts and guest speaker Jeff Rice with moderator Dr. Yewande Pearse talking about natural soundscapes inside the new NHM Commons Theater. Food trucks and cocktail bars will also be on site from 5-10 p.m.
One of the most important authors of our time, Tolle's books The Power of Now and A New Earth have helped millions of people overcome the challenges of life. Dealing with stress, living in the present, and thinking and feeling with perspective, are just a few of the concepts covered in his books (which Oprah Winfrey has championed for years) and public appearances. This L.A. event will see the writer and thinker bring humor, clarity and catharsis to the self-help space.
The multicultural all-girl L.A. teen band have grown up a lot since they went viral for their online L.A. Public Library set, which featured the timely tune, 'Racist, Sexist, Boy." An appearance in Amy Poehler's Netflix movie Moxie, a popular Tiny Desk set, a stellar Coachella performance and opening slots for Green Day at SoFi Stadium and Paramore at the Forum followed, helping them hone their punky sound and stage show. Hear cuts from their latest, No Obligation, and early faves at this hometown tour stop with openers Be Your Own Pet and Pinkshift.
Combatting cinematic stereotypes about girlhood, this new series presented by the UCLA Film & Television Archive at the Billy Wilder Theater, showcases alternative female narratives on film. Screening movies mostly from women filmmakers across the globe, the series seeks to transcend the tropes and male-dominated takes on film about what young women want, instead focusing on female self expression, empathy and multi-dimensional storytelling. Series runs through June 8.Archival flyers, photography, oral histories, and ephemera make this exhibit a transportive flashback to the San Fernando Valley punk scene in the '90s. The bands and the people behind the underground events space called Cell 63, pay tribute to the era and subculture it supported and promoted with this audacious art show. This weekend marks your final chance to see it person.
Presented by MUBI and Mezzanine, this fest highlights new independent premieres. Narrative film highlights should include Amalia Ulman's Magic Farm starring Chloe Sevigny, My Dead Lover by Grace Glowicki and Tim Robinson's Friendship co-starring Paul Rudd (pictured). Panels and parties are also part of the movie marathon held at venues including Vidiots in Eagle Rock and the Philosophical Research Society in Los Feliz.
Marking its 59th car-free community gathering, the popular outdoor event takes over L.A. neighborhood streets to promote health, local business and traffic-free fun. This Sunday's edition, called Koreatown meets Hollywood, invites citizens to walk, bike, skate or board through its designated route from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. There'll be four main hubs to hang out at with activities and programs, restrooms, free water refilling stations, free bike repair, bike parking, first aid and more.
Local drag king superstar —and one of John Waters' favorites— Mo B Dick, celebrates their birthday with a rip roarin' variety show featuring drag, comedy and magic. Performances by Charles Galin King, Kit Tapata, Morgan Wood, Precious Julz And Christopher Wonder and hosted by the Bday Boy. There's even a signature drink for the evening, 'the Burly Temple,' made with tequila, bitters, soda, lime juice and a cherry.
Ketel One and Tanqueray join forces for this grand finale screening party of the buzziest show on television. Open to the public on a first come first serve basis, the hotel's screening room will offer a public viewing of the hit MAX show — and a complimentary cocktail! There'll also be lots of commiserating with fans about what it all means and how much we miss Tanya (Jennifer Coolidge)! RSVP HERE.
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