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May 2016 SoCalPulSe.CoM
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WHERE CALENDAR MAY 2016
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Top Stops
MAY 3
LAUGH OUT LOUD
Spend an evening
with author/humorist
David Sedaris at UCLA’s
Royce Hall. p. 74
MAY 13-17
HELLO, CELLO
The Piatigorsky International Cello Festival
finds world-renowned
artists such as Yo-Yo Ma
performing at Walt Disney Concert Hall. p. 74
HOT
DATES
OPENING MAY 14
BOHO SHOW
L.A. Opera ends its
main-stage season
with Parisian love story
La Bohème at Dorothy
Chandler Pavilion. p. 74
OPENING MAY 7 CULTURAL CAVES
Discard any mental images of caves as dark and dank. China’s Mogao caves, the subjects of the Getty Center’s new Cave Temples of Dunhuang: Buddhist Art on China’s
Silk Road, are cultural treasure troves. Hand-carved some 1700 years ago, the caves
housed the world’s largest collection of Buddhist art and 50,000 ancient documents.
In addition to displaying paintings like the example pictured above, the Getty has built
immersive, full-scale replicas of three of Mogao’s most exquisite cave temples. p. 80
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FAIRS, FESTS AND
MORE FUN EVENTS
4 ROSE FESTIVAL > MAY 14-15 Explore a
magnificent rose garden (pictured left) and see
“human vase” living art at Descanso Gardens’
celebration of America’s favorite flower. p. 76
1 TASTE OF THE EASTSIDE > MAY 1 Sample
offerings from trendy Silver Lake, Los Feliz and
Highland Park eateries—including My Vegan
Gold, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams and Kitchen
Mouse—at the Los Angeles River Center &
Gardens in Cypress Park. p. 73
CICLAVIA > MAY 15 The latest installment
of the city’s beloved car-free event turns the
streets of six southeastern L.A. cities into a
temporary park, perfect for walking, biking
or skating. p. 73
2 ROOFTOP FILM CLUB > MAY 1-31 The
roof of Hollywood’s Montalbán Theatre
transforms into an outdoor movie theater
with screenings of flicks like Casablanca. p. 73
6 VENICE ART WALK & AUCTIONS >
MAY 22 Expect an extravaganza of art and
entertainment at this yearly charity event, hosted
at Google’s Los Angeles headquarters. p. 73
3 DODGERS VS. METS > MAY 9-12 The boys
in blue face their right-coast rivals again after
the Mets narrowly defeated them last year in
the National League Division Series. p. 74
7 FIESTA HERMOSA > MAY 28-30 Celebrate
Memorial Day weekend with arts and crafts, live
music, a beer garden and a kiddie carnival at this
oceanside fair at the Hermosa Beach pier. p. 73
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OPENING MAY 14
NATURAL WONDERS
The Huntington marks
the U.S. National Park
Service’s centennial with
its first Geographies of
Wonder show, featuring
some 100 treasures
(such as the book
pictured below). p. 81
THROUGH MAY 29
MAGIC MOMENT
World Champion of
Card Magic Helder
Guimarães amazes in
his intimate, acclaimed
show Borrowed Time,
in a secret location. p. 74
ALL MONTH
FASHION PLATE
Explore the history of
fashionable menswear
at LACMA’s Reigning
Men exhibition. p. 81
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: CAVE 85, DETAIL OF WALL PAINTING OF MUSICIANS, LATE TANG DYNASTY (848–907 CE), MOGAO CAVES, DUNHUANG, CHINA, PHOTO LORI WONG, © J. PAUL GETTY TRUST;
MARY ROBERTS RINEHART, TENTING TONIGHT, COVER (1916), © THE HUNTINGTON LIBRARY, ART COLLECTIONS, AND BOTANICAL GARDENS; DESCANSO ROSE GARDEN, COURTESY DESCANSO GARDENS
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Entertainment
Special Events
TASTE OF THE EASTSIDE May 1 Sixth annual food and
drink festival held in Cypress Park showcases the culinary
diversity of eastern neighborhoods such as Silver Lake,
Echo Park and Los Feliz, with proceeds benefiting local
nonprofits. Participating purveyors include Mohawk Bend,
Donut Farm and Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams. 4-8 pm
(VIP 3 pm). General admission $40-$50, kids ages 2-12
$8, under 2 free; VIP $70-$80. Los Angeles River
Center & Gardens, 570 W. Ave. 26, L.A.,
tasteoftheeastside.com Map north of G17
TCM CLASSIC FILM FESTIVAL Through May 1 View
beloved classic films on the big screen at iconic Hollywood venues—oftentimes with the people who
made them—at this annual film festival. This year’s
theme—”Moving Pictures”—explores the emotion
cinema evokes, with an emphasis on films that “bring
us to tears, rouse us to action or inspire us.” Choose
from a wide range of movie screenings including The
Endless Summer (which celebrates its 50th anniversary
this year), It’s a Wonderful Life and The King and I. Check
filmfestival.tcm.com for schedule. Individual tickets $20$30, students $10-$15. Festival passes $299-$1,649.
Children under 4 not admitted. TCL Chinese Theatre
Imax, 6925 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood; Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood; Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, 7000 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood; TCL
Chinese 6 Theatres, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood,
877.826.5764 Map H13
HOLLYWOOD FARMERS MARKET 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Each Sunday
in May, the Hollywood Farmers Market is celebrating
25 years of bringing fresh produce and community to
Hollywood, marking the occasion with cooking demos
by high-profile chefs, including Susan Feniger and
Curtis Stone, book signings and more. L.A. Mayor Eric
Garcetti kicks off the festivities on May 1. See website
for complete schedule. 1600 Ivar Ave., Hollywood,
323.463.3171, hfm.la Map H14
ROOFTOP FILM CLUB May 1-31 The U.K.’s “Number
One Outdoor Cinema Series” returns to the rooftop of
the historic Montalbán Theatre for its second season
in L.A. Enjoy street food from Farmer’s Belly while you
take in Hollywood views and watch classic (Casablanca),
cult (Mulholland Drive) and contemporary (The Big Short)
flicks. See website for schedule. $17 plus booking fees.
1615 Vine St., Hollywood, la.rooftopfilmclub.com
Map H14
GER GER 2015 FOR SCHÖN! MAGAZINE (U.K.)
CREATE & CULTIVATE May 7 Trendy conference for
female entrepreneurs in the digital space focuses on
millennials and offers mentor sessions, panels and talks
by keynote speakers. The lineup includes Clique Media
Group CEOs/founders Hillary Kerr and Katherine Power;
Olive & June CEO/founder Sarah Gibson Tuttle; and keynote speakers Jessica Alba, Chelsea Handler and Rachel
Zoe. Attendees will enjoy lunch from Sweetgreen, ice
cream from CoolHaus, Sprinkles cupcakes, shopping at
pop-up shops and a beauty loft. 8 am-9 pm. $300; VIP
ticket $500. Hudson Loft, 1200 Hope St., downtown,
createcultivate.com Map J16
ECHO PARK CRAFT FAIR May 7-8 This popular homegrown arts and design event showcases the wares of talented local artisans. Shop jewelry, shoes, ceramics, food
items and more. Check website for hours. One day $10;
weekend pass $16. Mack Sennett Studios, 1215 Bates
Ave., Silver Lake, echoparkcraftfair.com Map W23
LA NUIT EN ROSÉ May 13-15 The first festival dedicated exclusively to rosé returns to the Mondrian hotel
with a trio of events dedicated to the pink wine: a winepairing dinner at restaurant Ivory on Sunset, a poolside
Rosé Sunset Soirée and a Rosé Pool Party at SkyBar.
Each event will feature a selection of over 50 rosés, live
Guidelines
Map locators at the end of each listing (Map A3; Map H10,
etc.) refer to maps in the back of this issue. Compendium
includes editors’ recommendations and advertisers.
Index
Special Events ................... 73 Museums ........................... 78
Theater ................................ 73 Shopping Destinations ... 83
Music + Dance................... 74
Spas .......................................84
Sports................................... 74
Nightlife...............................86
Attractions ......................... 76
Studio Tours ....................... 78 Beaches ...............................88
Studio Tapings................... 78 Tours + Transport.............89
music and a VIP Lounge. Check website for detailed
schedule. Mondrian Los Angeles, 8440 Sunset Blvd.,
West Hollywood, 323.650.8999, nuitrose.com
Map H12
CINESPIA May 14, 21, 28, 29 Cinespia cemetery
screenings at Hollywood Forever Cemetery find crowds
jostling for spots to watch cult films projected on a
mausoleum wall. Also on hand are pre-movie DJs and
themed photo booths. This month, the series kicks off
its 15th season with highlights including Fast Times at
Ridgemont High and Singin’ in the Rain. See website for
full schedule. 8:30 pm. $16. 6000 Santa Monica Blvd.,
Hollywood, 877.435.9849, cinespia.org Map H14
CICLAVIA—SOUTHEAST CITIES PRESENTED BY
METRO May 15 Several miles of L.A.’s normally congested streets turn into a car-free park for a walking and
biking tour of the city’s most celebrated attractions. This
month marks the first time CicLAvia is connecting six
cities in southeastern Los Angeles—Huntington Park,
Walnut Park, South Gate, Florence-Firestone, Lynwood
and Watts—creating the country’s largest open-streets
event. See ciclavia.org for additional route details.
9 am-4 pm. Free. 213.355.8500 Map C3
VENICE ART WALK & AUCTIONS May 22 Google’s
Los Angeles headquarters hosts the Venice Family Clinic’s
annual fundraiser, where a silent art auction and street
festival help raise funds to provide primary health care to
people in need (ticketed artist studio tours also are available for $50). This free community celebration includes
entertainment, food, music and family activities that begin
at noon. See website for details. 340 Main St., Venice,
310.664.7916, theveniceartwalk.org Map M8
FIESTA HERMOSA May 28-30 This semiannual festival, which calls itself the “largest arts and crafts fair
in Southern California,” features some 300 artists and
crafters, as well as food, live music, a “kiddie carnival,”
a charity beer and wine garden and more. 10 am-6 pm.
Free. See website for free parking and shuttle information. Hermosa Beach pier, Pier Avenue, Hermosa
Beach, 310.376.0951, fiestahermosa.net Map L13
TOPANGA DAYS 2016 May 28-30 Enjoy music, a
parade (May 29, 8:30 am) and old-fashioned fun at this
43nd annual fair. Spend Memorial Day weekend listening
to live music by bands like the Avery Rose Band and Los
Lobos and participating in sack races, an egg toss and a
pie-eating contest. 10 am-7 pm. $15-$25 per day; $40$60 three-day pass, under 6 free. 1440 N. Topanga
Canyon Blvd., Topanga, 310.455.1980 Map west of B1
Theater
CHICAGO THE MUSICAL Through May 1 Grammy
winner Brandy Norwood takes the stage as Roxie Hart,
after making the role her own on Broadway. See the
Come On In
Perhaps fitting for an institution
dedicated to progressive architecture and design, the A+D
Museum has inhabited many
different spaces since its founding. Modeled after a Helsinki
museum, A+D opened its doors
in 2001 in downtown’s Bradbury
Building—one of L.A.’s most
iconic examples of architecture.
Next, it took up residence on the
Sunset Strip before moving to
its longtime Miracle Mile home.
Now it’s made its way to the
Arts District, and the museum
wears the area’s minimalist cool
well. Its current exhibition, Come
In! DTLA, runs all month and
shines a light on innovative local
designers who draw inspiration
from downtown L.A. Featured
artists include shoe designer
Chris Francis and multifaceted
designer Julia Körner, one of
whose 3-D-printed fashions
from her Sporophyte Collection
is pictured above. p. 78
Visionary makeup artist to the stars Max Factor created lip gloss and the first commercially available foundation. The site of his salon now houses the Hollywood Museum. p. 81
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