Thursday the 11th
Dinosaurs at Descanso Gardens
A Season of Wonder at Descanso Gardens (1418 Descanso Dr., La Cañada Flintridge) has already begun with life-size Cretaceous-era dinosaurs and mammals on display next to the miniature railroad and old-growth forest. Ends in September. Tickets from $8. Restogardens.org reports.
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Featherweight at BMO Stadium
Mexican rap and urban music singer, Peso Pluma, returns to the region to be part of the FIFA World Cup 26 opening celebrations. He will perform at the BMO Stadium alongside DJ Noodles, who will play some sets. Thursday June 11 at 9 pm. Tickets sold out. ticketmaster.com reports.
Interior Metropolis Youth Orchestra at Descanso Gardens
Also at Descanso Gardens (1418 Descanso Dr., La Cañada Flintridge) features the Interior Metropolis Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles and the Tony Guerrero Quintet as part of their A Season of Wonder celebration. Today, Thursday, June 11, starting at 4 pm in the amphitheater and in the Rose Pavilion in the garden. Tickets from $8. Restogardens.org reports.
Display at Adams Sq. Mini Park Gasoline Plan
The Adams Sq. Mini Park Gasoline Plan, a historic gas station celebrating 90 years in Glendale (1020 E. Palmer Ave., Palmdale) presents Underwater Bottleneck, an exhibit in which artists Elizabeth Criss and Sari Scheer transform the site into an immersive underwater scene, complete with fish made from discarded plastics and suspended bottle sculptures. Ends June 19. Free admission. Glendaleartsandculture.org reports.
Radical Kinship at the Feminist Center for Ingenious Work
The Feminist Center for Ingenious Work (3053 Rosslyn St., Los Angeles) presents the exhibition, Radical Kinship, curated by Chloë Flores. Featuring works by eight contemporary artists, including Patty Chang, Kim Ye, Corazón del Sol and Sharon Chohi Kim, who conceive of kinship as a practice of resistance, survival and world-building. Until April 18. Free admission. fccwla.org reports.
Saturday 13th
Shakira at the Intuit Dome
Shakira continues touring the world with her Women No Longer Cry tour, in which she performs a repertoire that combines her new hits with the rock, pop and reggaeton classics that have marked her career of more than 30 years. It will arrive at the Intuit Dome (3930 W. Century Blvd., Inglewood) on Saturday the 13th and Sunday the 14th at 8 pm. Tickets from $105. ticketmaster.com reports.
Ariana Grande at the Crypto.com Enviornment
Ariana Grande continues her The Everlasting Sunshine tour, bringing her to Crypto.com Enviornment (1111 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles) for two nights. He will perform his hits and the most popular songs from his newest album, “Petal.” Saturday June 13th and Sunday June 14th at 8 pm. Tickets from $775. ticketmaster.com reports.
Movies at Universal Studios
Mega Movie Summer, a seasonal celebration featuring programming of entertainment, food and merchandise inspired by some of Universal Photos and Illumination’s most iconic and upcoming films, is coming to Universal Studios (100 Universal Metropolis Dr., Los Angeles). Daily from Saturday June 13 to August 9. Included with the park entrance fee. Tickets from $109. universalstudioshollywood.com reports.
Hip-Hop Block Party at the Grammy Museum
The Grammy Museum (800 W. Olympic Blvd, Suite A245, Los Angeles) will host its third Hip-Hop Block Party, a museum-wide celebration of music, art, culture and community. Featuring live music, a Black Music Month panel, a Talk Box demo with artist and producer Andre Troutman, booths, an artisan market, Mighty Opp fashion shows, DJ sets, poetry and comedy. Tuesday from 7:30 to 11:30 pm. Tickets $11.50. grammymuseum.org reports.
Teka at LACMA
The Latin Sounds music series, taking place at the Los Angeles County Museum of Paintings (5906 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles) presents Téka, an outdoor concert of Brazilian music and Latin rhythms. Saturday June 13 at 7 pm. Free admission. lacma.org reports.
