We can’t bear the thought of you being bored this weekend. So we’ve cobbled together an events guide highlighting some of the fun things to do over the next few days in and around Los Angeles.
There's something new going on at Downtown's legendary Clifton's Republic tonight. It's called Cabaret Ronin and is described as "an evening of esoteric performances including trapeze, comedy, dance, live music, and art," while celebrating the lives of "the loved ones we’ve lost." 8pm-2am, $24.93 tickets here, 648 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014
If you're reading this, we hope it doesn't mean you're missing the Cannabis Science Conference going on in Long Beach right now. Hopefully you just have your phone in one hand and a blunt and bunson burner in the other. $79, May 18-20, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90802
We're not saying foreigners are funny. Just the particular and self-described ones hitting the stage at Hollywood Improv on Friday for "Funny Foreigners," a night of stand-up from foreign-born comedians like Kira Soltanovich, Nicky Paris, Sergio Novoa, and more. $15 tickets here, 9:45pm, 8162 Melrose Ave, Hollywood, CA 90046
SATURDAY, MAY 21
An art-filled fundraiser for Ukraine is planned for Saturday afternoon at CommunityMade in Downtown's Arts Districts, featuring art exhibitions, crafts, music, food, and drink, with proceeds going to Stand With Ukraine for the Ukrainian Culture Center Foundation. No cover, 12-6pm, 584 Mateo St. Los Angeles, CA 90013
Daily Harvest, a chef-crafted food delivery company, is holding a pop-up shop on Abbot Kinney Boulevard this weekend that it describes as an "old school butcher in the heart of Venice," only with organic fruit and veggies, instead of meats. It will be serving breakfast tacos, vegan Italian “sausage” pesto paninis, and chopped salads, among other things. May 21-22, 11am-6pm, 1306 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, CA 90291
Downtown's Smorgasburg will host the AAPI L.A. Market this Sunday, highlighting local Asian American Pacific Islander chefs, artisans, artists, bakers and confectioners, with specials and one-off dishes. Participants will include RiceBox, Dai Pie Dong and its British-Canto savory pies, Brothers Sushi, and Brio Brio, along with performers Hollis, DANakaDAN, and Travis Atreo. No cover, 10am-4pm, 777 S. Alameda St. Los Angeles, CA 90021
Highland Park's Nativo is collaborating with AGL's Craft Meats on a barbecue brunch this Sunday. The pop-up will feature smoked meat tacos and chilaquiles, along with a special mezcal cocktail. 11:30-5pm, reservations via Yelp, 5137 York Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90042
Dress Codes, an examination of the enduring iconic styles of the U.S. West (blue jeans, boots, plaid shirts, fringed leather jackets, aloha shirts, and China Poblana dresses), will be on view through January 2023 at the Autry Museum of the American West, featuring more than 150 objects to explore ideas of Western identity, tradition, individual freedom, hybridity, and reinvention. $14/adults, $10/students and seniors 60+, $6 ages 3–12, 4700 Western Heritage Way Los Angeles, CA 90027-1462
Despite many requests to publish this guide, L.A. TACO has been somewhat protective of these gems to not "burn out the spots." However, we wanted to share it with our small, loyal pool of paid members, as we appreciate your support (and know you to be okay, non-NARCs). Please enjoy responsibly and keep these 'hood secrets...secrets.
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