Thursday 30
Ed Maverick at the Grammy Museum
Mexican singer Ed Maverick will visit the Grammy Museum (800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles) to present his most recent album, “La Nube in the Garden,” as well as his film “La Nube in the Garden Live from the Sala Nezahualcóyotl.” In addition to the screening, there will be a conversation about his creative process and a short performance. Today Thursday April 30th at 7 pm. Tickets sold out; waiting list available. grammymuseum.org reports.
Pictograms in Japan Dwelling
The exhibition Pictograms: Iconic Eastern Designs, at Japan Dwelling (6801 Hollywood Blvd.,
Los Angeles), is an immersive exploration of how the beauty and precision of Japanese design has shaped the art of visual communication. Ends Sunday, May 3. Free admission. Japanhousela.com reports.
Friday 1
Blessd on the Peacock
Colombian urban music singer, Blessd, continues his The Best Man in the World tour, which he will bring to the Peacock Theater (777 Chick Hearn Ct., Los Angeles) for one night. The performer brings under his arm his most recent album, which bears the same name as his tour. Friday, May 1 at 8 pm. Tickets from $57. axs.com reports.
Saturday 2
Cazzu on Youtube
“Latinaje” live is the name of the United States tour of Cazzu, the Argentine urban music singer. He will stop by the YouTube Theater (1011 Stadium Dr., Inglewood), where he will perform the best-known songs from his repertoire. Saturday and Sunday at 8 pm. Tickets from $112. ticketmaster.com reports.
Carlota: treasure chest of secrets at the LATC
The LGBTQ+ collective, Teatro Alebrijes, will present the play Carlota: jewelry box of secrets, a reinterpretation of La casa de Bernarda Alba, by Federico García Lorca. Co-written and co-directed by Rodrigo García and Ugho Badú. Performances at the Los Angeles Theater Center (514 S. Spring St., Los Angeles). In Spanish with English supertitles. From Saturday, May 2 to 24 on select days. Tickets from $10. latinotheaterco.org reports.
Echoes of Spain in the Sierra Madre
Echoes of Spain celebrates the spirit of Spain with a program of classical Spanish and flamenco music and dance at the Sierra Madre Playhouse (87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre). With the singers Susana Elena and Albertossy Espinoza and the guitarist Almer Imamovic. Paco and Yolanda Arroyo will pay tribute to García Lorca. Uncover acquainted. Saturday May 2 at 11 am. Tickets $25. Sierramadreplayhouse.org reports.
Art Festival at the Track Center
The Very Particular Arts Festival Household Day will be held at the Track Center’s Jerry Moss Plaza (135 N. Extensive Ave., Los Angeles) this weekend. Children and families of all abilities will be able to enjoy live music, dance performances, interactive activities and a magic show. Saturday, May 2 from 11 am to 2:30 pm. Free admission. musiccenter.org reports.
Sunday 3
Aquainted party at LACMA
In the recently opened David Geffen Galleries of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles) the NexGenLA Event: Household Stress-free Begins with the David Geffen Galleries, a family-friendly party featuring live music, dance, puppets, DJs and more. Sunday, May 3 from 10 am to 2 pm. Free entry with reservation; There will be a limited number of tickets on the day of the event. lacma.org reports.
Buyepongo and Quitapenas at La Cita Bar
Local indie music bands, Buyepongo (pictured) and Quitapenas, will be celebrating the 5 de Mayo party in advance. They will offer a concert together at La Cita Bar (336 S. Hill St., Los Angeles), where they will play their most beautiful rhythms. Sunday, May 3 at 2 pm. Tickets $23. lacitabar.com reports.
Jazz in Santa Monica
The Santa Monica Worldwide Jazz Festival, taking place at Third Aspect dual carriageway Wander (1300 block of Third St., Santa Monica), includes appearances by Samohi Jazz Combo, Aidan Farrell, Billy Mohler, Genevieve Artadi and others. Sunday, May 3, starting at 1 pm. Free event. smjazzfest.com reports.
Cinco de Mayo in Plaza Mexico
Plaza México (3100 E. Imperial Hwy., Lynwood) will celebrate the iconic Battle of Puebla at the annual Cinco de Mayo event, where the Águilas de Mexicali military band and actors will impersonate historical figures. There will be games, live music and food stalls and activities for the whole family. Sunday, May 3 from 2 to 10 pm. Free event. Plazamexico.com reports.
