Thursday 07
Franco Escamilla on YouTube
Mexican standup artist Franco Escamilla is part of the Netflix Is A Silly narrative festival, which takes place at the Youtube Theater (1011 Stadium Dr., Inglewood). He brings his expose in Spanish, “1995”. Thursday, May 7 at 8 pm. Tickets from $112. ticketmaster.com reports.
Willie Birch at CAAM
Willie Birch: Experiences to Train is the first retrospective of artist Willie Birch, bringing together works spanning from 1968 to the present. It is on display at the California African American Museum (600 Negate Dr., Exposition Park, Los Angeles). Ends October 21. Free admission. caamuseum.org reports.
Friday the 8th
Son Mayor in the LA Plaza
The band Son Mayor is in charge of setting the rhythm in the Summer of Salsa series, which takes place at the LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes (501 N. Critical St., Los Angeles). Friday, May 8 from 6 to 11 pm. Free entry with prior reservation. lapca.org reports.
Trova Nights in Eagle Rock
Jorge Negrete, César Castro and Esteban León are the performers who are part of the Trova Nights, which will take place at the Center for the Arts Eagle Rock (2225 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles). Friday, May 8 at 9 pm. Tickets $35. Entry by reservation only. Reports (323) 997-5825.
Jazz at LACMA
The Jazz at LACMA series (5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles) features the Lao Tizer Band, who will perform their new release “Extend.” Friday, May 8 from 6 to 8 pm. Free admission. lacma.org reports.
Saturday 9
Kite Competition at LA Negate Historic Park
The LA Negate Historic Park (1245 N. Spring St., Los Angeles) presents the Clockshop Kite Competition for the sixth time, which brings together thousands of people who enjoy this recreation. There will be workshops, live performances, presentations of artists’ works and food stalls. Saturday May 9 from 2 to 6 pm. Free admission. clockshop.org reports.
The Star of the Dances at SeaWorld
SeaWorld’s Viva la Música festival (500 SeaWorld Dr., San Diego), celebrating Latin music, food and culture, features the band La Estrella de los Bailes, a technoband originally from Villa Corona, Jalisco, Mexico. Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10. Order included with the park entrance fee. Tickets from $60. seaworld.com reports.
Book competition at the Japanese museum
The Japanese American Nationwide Museum (100 N. Central Ave., Los Angeles) presents children’s book authors and illustrators in the Nikkei Children’s Book Competition. The event is part of Asian American, Pacific Islander and Native Hawaiian Heritage Month. Saturday, May 9 from 9 am to 3 pm. Tickets $10; free of be aware under 18 years of age. janm.org reports.
Sunday 10
Rodrigo and Gabriela on YouTube
Mexican rockers Rodrigo y Gabriela are celebrating their two decades of career with the 20th Anniversary Tour. They will arrive at the Youtube theater (1011 Stadium Dr., Inglewood) to present their most successful songs. Sunday, May 10 at 8 pm. Tickets from $30. ticketmaster.com reports.
Children’s choir in Pasadena church
Continuing a tradition, the Los Angeles Kids’ Chorus presents its Spring Concert celebrating hope and joy through music at the Pasadena Presbyterian Church (585 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena). Sunday, May 10 and Sunday, May 17 at 7 pm. Tickets from $15. lachildrenschorus.org reports.
