It's the first official weekend of summer and we let that take the lead when looking for this weekend guide's inspiration. We have all your summer staples covered, from art, to beer, to giving yoga another go. It's all happening, Los Angeles.
Thursday, June 21
Book Soup presents An Evening with David Lynch
Presented by Book Soup to celebrate David Lynch’s new memoir, Room To Dream, this program will feature a screening of Lynch’s original animated series Dumbland, followed by a conversation between him and co-author Kristine McKenna. We can’t make any promises, but this may be your chance to get your Twin Peaks questions answered.
Deets: The Theatre at Ace Hotel; 7 pm; $36; More info
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Friday, June 22
Fig at 7th Festival
It’s the last week of FIGFest and they’re closing it out with a killer lineup featuring
Thumpasaurus and
Wavves.
Deets: FIGat7th; 6 pm; Free; More info
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Heading to FIGFest on Friday? Check out Terroni
"Here you’ll find an authentic, Italian atmosphere with a large selection of really good pizza and lovely Negronis." — Mirko Paderno, former chef at Officine BRERA
Chef Mirko Paderno, image courtesy of Officine Brera
Find all of Mirko's favorite Italian restaurants here.
Friday + Saturday
Chocolate and Art Show
If the wide range of art from upcoming artists doesn’t get you to the door, and live body painting still isn’t enough to get you to commit, think about the free chocolate. Really. Think about it.
Deets: The Vortex; 7 pm; $15 +; More info
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Saturday, June 23
Concha Con
Cons are popping up left and right to celebrate the things we love, and this one has definitely hit home for us. Indulge in over 60 vendor’s concha offerings for, ya know, research.
Deets: Plaza de la Raza Gallery; 1 pm - 6 pm; $15; More info
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Mass Meditation Initiative
Immerse yourself in yoga, music, art, and vegan food under the sun this weekend. Presented by Disclosurefest, the lineup features great bands, brands, and bites.
Deets: Los Angeles State Historic Park; 10 am - 8 pm; Free; More info
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Heading to the Mass Meditation Initiative? Check out LASA
"Chad Valencia and Nico de Leon are cooking delicious Filipino food with great technique and are committed to great product. They're really talented chefs who are going to change the way LA sees Filipino food." — Andrew Betita, former chef at Aestus
Image courtesy of Aestus
For all of Andrew Betita's Filipino chicken recs, click here.
Floyd Housewarming Opening Party
Online furniture brand Floyd is making its first appearance in Los Angeles with a pop-up coming to Echo Park. In celebration, Floyd is hosting a housewarming party featuring Helen's Wines, Eastside Tacos, house beer, and a special musical performance.
Deets: 1708 Brewer Trail; 4 - 8pm; RSVP + Free; More info HERE
Saturday + Sunday
LA Taco + Beer Fest
Tacos and beer—a match made in heaven. Celebrate the perfect pairing with unlimited tacos and beer tastings at this festival.
Deets: Raleigh Studios Hollywood; Multiple dates and times; $35 +; More info
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Surf Market LA
You don’t have to face off with PCH traffic to satisfy your beach craving this weekend. Instead, check out Surf Market LA in Culver City. There’s going to be great food, live surfboard shaping, curated shopping, and a panel titled “Female Surf Revolution and Power of Activism”. Pretty badass, right?
Deets: Platform; 11 am - 5 pm; Free; More info
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Sunday, June 24
Auragami Aura Photography
Ever wondered what color your aura is? Now is your chance to find out. You’ll be photographed using a special Aura Camera that, in scientific terms, captures the electromagnetic field around you.
Deets: ROW DTLA; 11 am - 4 pm; $40; More info
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Lady Bird at Melrose Rooftop Theatre
We’re not going to rest until everyone has seen Greta Gerwig’s Lady Bird. There’s no better place to catch it than on a West Hollywood rooftop while lounging in plush chairs and sipping on E.P. & L.P.'s cocktails.
Deets: E.P. & L.P.; 8 pm; $27.50 +; More info
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All Weekend
Bloom Art Show
It’s time to #beethechange this weekend at this pop-up art show with nearly a dozen large-scale installation art pieces, spread out over 100,000 square feet. You’ll see everything from giant dandelions ready for you to wish under, to seas of Jacaranda blooms. The best part is that it’s a benefit for Honeylove, a non-profit dedicated to protecting the bees.
Deets: Griffith Park; Multiple dates and times; $25 +; More info
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The Big Bounce America
It’s time to let you inner kid jump out, literally. The world’s biggest bounce house (really, a bounce village) is inflating in LA this weekend and it's going to be 10,000 square feet of fun.
Deets: Fairplex Exposition Complex; Multiple dates and times; $21; More info
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