L.A. Weekend Guide: Cercle Odyssey, Jeffrey Gibson at the Broad, 'Life of Pi' at the Ahmanson
Lolita Chakrabarti's stage adaptation of Yann Martel's best-selling novel —which also inspired Ang Lee's hit movie— was a Broadway sensation for its vibrant visuals and innovative puppetry, and now it's finally in L.A. The tale of a teenage boy who survives a shipwreck in the middle of the Pacific Ocean thanks to the help of four animal companions (a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan, and a huge Royal Bengal tiger) is a stunning stage spectacle with heart.
The Broad presents the Indigenous artist's multidimensional work, adapted from its original presentation in the U.S. Pavilion at the 60th Venice Biennale in 2024. Over thirty works colorfully convey inclusivity, cultural critique and hope for a more equitable future.
It's the Y2K era all over again at this Goldenvoice festival focused on indie and alternative music. Vampire Weekend and Rilo Kiley headline, along with Bloc Party, Chris Cruse, Courtney Barnett, Empire of the Sun, Grouplove, Hercules & Love Affair, Panda Bear, Perfume Genius, Peter Bjorn and John, Ra Ra Riot, Slowdive, The Drums, The Sounds, Them Jeans, Toro y Moi, TV on The Radio, Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Wild Nothing. Long-running L.A. pansexual party A Club Called Rhonda provides with vibe with its DJ's.
Expect a genre-blending, multi-media experience with music mash-ups, copious costume changes, artful cinematic backdrops and two fly-through-the-air moments. Read our full review HERE.
Bose x LISA Pop-Up Boutique — May 10Shop goodies celebrating the K-pop superstar from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. at this colorful Melrose pop-up. Best known for her work with Blackpink, LISA is forging her own musical path and her fans will be able to explore it via an art installation inspired by her style and music, and get exclusive star-embellished merch including the new Bose x LISA Ultra Open Earbuds. Click HERE for more details.
The L.A. County Fair's 'pride day,' thrown by OUT on the Mountain (know for their Six Flags parties), invites the LGBTQ+ to come and celebrate the community by wearing your favorite Pride/rainbow colors and partake in food, rides, and visibility. After dark, they offer a special (18+) Pride dance party with go-go dancers and DJs.
The majesty and soulful splendor will be off the charts as Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, and Stephanie Mills come together for this mega-diva marathon. And who could pass up hearing "Midnight Train to Georgia," "I Feel For You," "Lady Marmalade" and "I Never Knew Love Like This Before" all in one night? Read our review of Chaka's set at last year's "Fool in Love" festival HERE.
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