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Best Things To Do This Weekend in Los Angeles and Southern California: May 10 - 12
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Welcome to the weekend! Whether you lean rock powerhouse (Pat Benatar at the L.A. County Fair, Chad Smith at Aviator Dreamland) or pop powerhouse (Duran Duran, Simple Minds at Cruel World), there’s a music event for you this weekend in L.A.
Not feeling the Gen X nostalgia? Feast your eyes on beautiful handmade kites at the Community & Unity People’s Kite Festival or stroll through the art up for auction at the Venice Art Walk. And of course, there are brunches and events on offer to celebrate whomever you call mom.
Visit LAist.com for more things to explore, including a guide to the best beer and hiking in the area, a look at the return of Hacks and other new TV comedies, and a hot take from LAist’s food expert Gab Chabrán on why you should always tip on takeout. Plus, Larry Mantle and AirTalk host a FilmWeek screening of the Billy Wilder film noir classic Double Indemnity at Vidiots on Saturday.
Events
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Mon, May 27L.A. County Fair
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Fairplex
1101 W. McKinley Ave. , Pomona
From concerts (T.I. and Pat Benatar are set to hit the stage this weekend) to a special Mother’s Day brunch (special ticket required), to all the typical county fair festivities like food contests, farm animal workshops and rides, there’s something for kids and adults of all ages at the annual L.A. County Fair.
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Fairplex
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Sun, May 19Venice Art Walk + Auction
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Venice Art Walk
910 Abbot Kinney Blvd. , Venice
The annual Venice Art Walk + Auction is in its 45th year, raising funds for the Venice Family Clinic, a nonprofit community health center, and showcasing local artists to the community.
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Venice Art Walk
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Fri, May 10Chad Smith & Friends
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Aviator Dreamland
22969 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu
Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith will once again rock the intimate Malibu outpost of Aviator Nation’s venue.
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Aviator Dreamland
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Fri, May 10Night Dive
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Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach
Jam with jellyfish and party with porpoises at the Aquarium of the Pacific's after-hours series, "Night Dive."
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Aquarium of the Pacific
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Fri, May 10Synths on Tape
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Vintage Synthesizer Museum
1200 N. Avenue 54, Highland Park
If you’re an audiophile fascinated by creating sound, the Synths on Tape workshop is where you’ll want to head.
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Vintage Synthesizer Museum
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Sat, May 114th Annual Community & Unity People’s Kite Festival
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Los Angeles State Historic Park
1245 N. Spring St., Downtown L.A.
Come to the festival and join the competition for the best handmade kite!
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Los Angeles State Historic Park
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Sat, May 11Cruel World Festival
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Brookside at the Rose Bowl
1133 Rosemont Ave., Pasadena
Duran Duran headlines the '80s-centric, Gen X nostalgia fest in Pasadena.
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Brookside at the Rose Bowl
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Sun, May 12MOMentum Place
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Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga
Bring mom to one of L.A.’s most unique venues for Mother’s Day, the Theatricum Botanicum.
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Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
Last Chance
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'Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy'
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Luna Luna
1601 E 6th St., Boyle Heights
Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy is a showcase of the world’s first amusement park.
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Luna Luna
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Viewing Pick
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Sun, May 12USC Animation Graduation Showcase
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Eileen Norris Cinema Theatre
3507 Trousdale Parkway, University Park
See the next generation of animators and innovators!
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Eileen Norris Cinema Theatre
Outdoor Pick
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Sat, May 11Birdwatching Hike On The L.A. River
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Lewis MacAdams Riverfront Park (formerly Marsh Park)
2944 Gleneden St., Elysian Valley
The L.A. Birding Club is hosting an educational hike along the Glendale Narrows.
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Lewis MacAdams Riverfront Park (formerly Marsh Park)
Dine & Drink Deals
Indulge in these dining and drinking options this weekend.
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Sun, Jun 30St-Germain Jardin Pop-Up
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Shutters on the Beach
1 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica
Spritz season is in full swing, so head down to the beach for a special St. Germain pop-up at Shutters on the Beach.
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Shutters on the Beach
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Fri, May 10Daytime Delights Brunch Mixology Class
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Institute of Culinary Education
521 East Green St., Pasadena
Learn to mix up your favorite daytime cocktails like a spicy bloody mary or a tart paloma.
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Institute of Culinary Education
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Sat, May 11Mother’s Day Bouquet Making Brunch
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Zuma Canyon Orchids
5949 Bonsall Dr., Malibu
Take a drive up the coast to Zuma Canyon Orchids and get both flowers and brunch in one go with mom!
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Zuma Canyon Orchids
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