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Best Things To Do This Week In Los Angeles And Southern California: May 20 - 23
Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam performs onstage at Madison Square Garden in 2022.
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Don’t let May Gray get you down! If the marine layer has been taking its toll, take a hike, see a play, let cool art inspire you, or just listen to some jazz that fits the mood. And yes, I know Bridgerton is back and the impulse not to leave the couch is strong!
This week, renowned author Amy Tan turns to nonfiction to reflect on the birds in her backyard, DJ Black Museumist hosts a deep dive on John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme in Long Beach, Angel City FC takes on the San Diego Wave, and two legendary bands in vastly different genres – Pearl Jam and Kraftwerk – hit the stage at the Forum and Disney Hall, respectively.
For more to explore, visit LAist.com, where you can grab a ticket to join Austin Cross and the James Beard Foundation at the Crawford for a talk about restaurants and community as part of the We Are Where We Eat series. Also, follow food writer Gab Chabran on a DIY taco tour in the arts district or get a sneak peek at all the spring flowers blooming at Descanso Gardens.
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Tue, May 21Amy Tan In Conversation With Rev. Rodrick Echols
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Neighborhood Congregational Church
340 St. Ann’s Dr., Laguna Beach
Joy Luck Club author Amy Tan joins Rev. Rodrick Echols to discuss her new book, The Backyard Bird Chronicles.
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Neighborhood Congregational Church
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Tue, May 21
'A Love Supreme' Listening Session
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Good Luck Vinyl Club
2105 East 4th St., Long Beach
DJ Black Museumist is your guide for this listening session honoring John Coltrane’s 1965 masterpiece, A Love Supreme.
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Good Luck Vinyl Club
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Thu, May 23
Rivalry Night: San Diego Wave vs. Angel City FC
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BMO Stadium
3939 S. Figueroa St., Exposition Park
Women’s pro soccer favorites Angel City FC take on our neighbors to the south, the San Diego Wave.
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BMO Stadium
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Sun, Jun 2'Ghost Waltz'
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The Los Angeles Theatre Center
514 S. Spring St., Los Angeles
New play Ghost Waltz uses magical realism to tell the story of classical Indigenous Mexican composer Juventino Rosas.
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The Los Angeles Theatre Center
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Thu, May 30
Kraftwerk Residency
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Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S. Grand Ave., Downtown L.A.
See Kraftwerk's short residency at Disney Hall, where they will play a complete album from their extensive catalog each night.
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Walt Disney Concert Hall
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Wed, May 22
Pearl Jam
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Kia Forum
3900 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood
Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder and crew come to the Forum, touring behind their 12th studio album, Dark Matter.
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Kia Forum
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Sat, Jun 8
'Turandot'
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Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
135 N. Grand Ave., Downtown L.A.
Puccini favorite Turandot returns to L.A. Opera this week at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.
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Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
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Thu, May 23David Zwirner 30th Anniversary Celebration
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David Zwirner Gallery
606 N. Western Ave., Melrose Hill
David Zwirner's new gallery in Melrose Hill opens this week and will celebrate 30 years of supporting artists.
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David Zwirner Gallery
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Outdoor Pick
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Mon, May 20
Let’s Walk (8,000 Steps!)
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Pelican Cove Park
31300 Palos Verdes Dr. S. , Rancho Palos Verdes
Join the South Bay Walking & Hiking Group and start your week off right with this walk in Pelican Cove.
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Pelican Cove Park
Dine & Drink Deals
Enjoy there dining and drink deals and experiences this week.
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Mon, Jun 24
Metro Mondays
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Angel City Brewery
216 Alameda St., Downtown L.A.
Flash your Metro tap card to get a pint of either Little Tokyo Super Dry or Goldline Pilsner for $3.50.
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Angel City Brewery
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Mon, May 20Gilbert’s El Indio 50th Anniversary
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Gilbert's El Indio
2526 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica
Get $20 plates with your choice of fajitas, burritos, tacos and more, including a drink.
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Gilbert's El Indio
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Thu, May 23
Wine Social
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Palm Grove Social
4660 W. Washington Blvd. , West Adams
Enjoy wine pours from Anajak Thai sommelier Phil South, tunes from DJ 2Raw and more.
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Palm Grove Social
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Thu, May 23
Kismet’s Sara Kramer And Sarah Hymanson With Kate Berlant
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Now Serving
727 N. Broadway, Chinatown
Kismet restaurant founders and cookbook authors Sara Kramer and Sarah Hymanson are talking with comedian Kate Berlant.
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Now Serving
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