Events
Ivy Station Night Market: Mother’s Day Edition
May 9. Kick off Mother’s Day weekend with a festive night market in Culver City featuring 30+ artisan vendors, food trucks, craft beer and wine from Los Angeles Ale Works and bites from Butterfly, Health Nut, Sweetfin and Zaytinia. Enjoy family-friendly activities including a photo booth, kids’ crafts with Fit4Mom, Paint & Sip sessions and meet adoptable pups from A Purposeful Rescue. Free admission and parking. Friday, 5–10 p.m. Ivy Station, 8840 National Blvd., Culver City. More Information
Street Food Cinema: Wicked Opening Night
May 10. Street Food Cinema kicks off its outdoor movie season with a screening of Wicked in Griffith Park, paired with live music from Lunar Riptide and a special pre-show Q&A with choreographer Christopher Scott. Expect a lively evening of dinner and a movie under the stars, complete with gourmet food trucks, a festive crowd and dog-friendly vibes. The series runs through October with rotating venues and films across L.A. Saturday, 8 p.m. 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. streetfoodcinema.com
MOMentum Place
May 11. Celebrate Mother’s Day with an imaginative afternoon of aerialists, dancers, musicians and circus acts set in a whimsical outdoor amphitheater. The 25th annual Momentum Place returns to Topanga Canyon’s Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum for a family-friendly performance that honors moms through movement, magic and surprise. Brunch in the garden is also available for an added treat.
Sunday performance is at 2 p.m. Brunch is at noon. 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. theatricum.com
Pandaoke
May 9-11. Join the festivities with food, music and community at Panda Express’s special karaoke-themed pop-up, inspired by their new “Have You Eaten Yet?” campaign. Guests can step into a giant takeout box-turned-karaoke booth, sing along to a curated playlist and receive a shareable video of their performance. Bonus: Score a free mini karaoke kit with a Family Meal purchase. Friday–Sunday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. 1038 S. Hill Street, Los Angeles. More Information
Dr.Jart+ Pop Up Returns at The Americana at Brand
May 9-26. Step into Seoul at Dr.Jart+’s Korean Skin Mart pop-up at The Americana at Brand. Designed like a Korean mini mart, this immersive K-beauty experience features the brand’s viral skincare heroes—from Ceramidin and Cicapair to the new Every Sun Day™ Sunscreen Stick SPF 40. Enjoy personalized skincare recs, win prizes, sample snacks and shop bestsellers. The first 100 attendees during opening weekend (May 9–11) will receive a free Cryo Rubber Mask. Starts this Friday at 10 a.m. 889 Americana Way, Glendale. More Information
Food + Drinks
Mother’s Day Feast at Water Grill
May 11. Treat mom to a decadent Mother’s Day lunch at Water Grill, a celebrated seafood destination offering a luxe yet welcoming setting. With over 15 oyster varieties, wild Georgia softshell crab and pan-seared wild Pacific halibut on the seasonal menu, it’s a feast fit for that special woman in your life. Add in a sparkling wine selection and coastal ambiance for a celebration she won’t forget. The Sunday, hours vary per location. For more information visit watergrill.com
Miznon Grand Opening
May 10. Chef Eyal Shani’s globally beloved Mediterranean concept officially opens its first-ever California location at Grand Central Market in DTLA. To celebrate, the first 100 guests will receive a free signature pita—one per person—plus enjoy live entertainment and a taste of Miznon’s bold, veggie-forward fare that spans cities like Tel Aviv, Paris and NYC. Saturday, 11 a.m.–9 p.m. 317 S. Broadway, Los Angeles. miznonusa.com
A Cut Above for Mom at 555 East
May 11. Celebrate Mother’s Day with a timeless steakhouse experience at 555 East in Long Beach, a local institution known for hand-cut, dry-aged Prime steaks and flavorful seafood dishes. Each dish—from expertly prepared filet mignon to freshly shucked oysters and house made pasta—creates a refined backdrop for a memorable evening. The restaurant’s intimate, classic atmosphere makes it a great backdrop for that eventing with mom. Sunday, 4–11 p.m. 555 E Ocean Blvd., Long Beach. 555east.com
Baby Bistro in Los Angeles
Now Open. Nestled in a restored Victorian bungalow on the edge of Chinatown and Echo Park, Baby Bistro blends a love for peak-season produce with cozy, original compositions from chef and co-owner Miles Thompson. Expect house-baked sourdough, seasonal terrines and carefully crafted entrées, all complemented by a curated wine list from Andy Schwartz that celebrates California and European winemakers. Sip and snack on the front deck or dine in the partitioned indoor space or garden patio beneath the banana grove. Tuesday–Saturday, 5:30–9:30 p.m. 1027 B Alpine Street, Los Angeles. Reserve Now
Afternoon Tea at Ye Olde King’s Head
Now Serving. Step into a slice of Britain in Santa Monica with Afternoon Tea at Ye Olde King’s Head, where vintage charm meets seaside tradition. Savor a classic spread paired with a curated selection of beverages, including La Marca Prosecco, premium loose-leaf teas like Assam, Earl Grey, English Breakfast and fragrant herbal blends such as Strawberry Mango. From rich vanilla Irish tea to soothing decaf options, there’s something for every tea lover. Now accepting reservations for Mother’s Day. Monday–Saturday, 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m. 116 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica. 310-451-1402. yeoldekingshead.com
Arts + Culture
Esa-Pekka Salonen Leads Debussy & Boulez
May 8-11. Returning to the Walt Disney Concert Hall to lead the LA Phil in Beethoven’s Eroica, Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts a towering symphony of rebellion and resilience that reshaped classical music. The program opens with Debussy’s Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, a dreamlike meditation in contrast to Eroica’s defiant spirit. Violinist Pekka Kuusisto, a longtime Salonen collaborator, joins for Bryce Dessner’s Violin Concerto—a bold, kinetic work he calls “super energetic and athletic,” anchored by sweeping shifts that feel cinematic in scope. Thursday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m. 111 S. Grand Ave, Los Angeles. laphil.com
Last Call: Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour at SoFi Stadium
Until May 9. From the moment “Ya Ya” landed in our ears, it was clear: Cowboy Carter was made to be experienced live. Now underway, Beyoncé’s limited engagement at SoFi Stadium brings her genre-blending country project to the stage with unmatched power. Expect soaring vocals, Southern grit and a stadium-sized spectacle from the most Grammy-awarded artist in history. Last show is this Friday. Hours vary. SoFi Stadium, 1001 Stadium Drive, Inglewood. Get Tickets Now
Jazz at LACMA: Tatiana Tate Banda
May 9. Commemorate L.A.’s finest jazz musicians with Jazz at LACMA, the museum’s beloved Friday night series running May through October. This week, acclaimed trumpeter and composer Tatiana Tate takes the stage with her band. A Colburn Conservatory alum and former soloist with the Arturo Sandoval All-Star Youth Jazz Band, Tate has performed alongside Boyz II Men, Kelly Rowland, Smokey Robinson, Adrian Younge and more. Friday at 6 p.m. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. lacma.org
Talks & Telescopes
May 11. Experience the cosmos firsthand with an inspiring evening atop Mt. Wilson. Begin with a featured talk at 5:30 p.m. in the historic auditorium, followed by a rare opportunity to peer through both the 60- and 100-inch telescopes—the largest in the world open to the public. The Los Angeles Astronomical Society will also provide telescopes around the grounds for additional stargazing. Pack a picnic or enjoy food from an on-site truck and settle in for a night among the stars. Sunday, 5:30–11:45 p.m. Mount Wilson Road, Los Angeles. mtwilson.edu
Jack Kirby: Heroes and Humanity at the Skirball
Now Open. The Skirball Cultural Center dives into the cosmic legacy of Jack Kirby, co-creator of some of Marvel’s most iconic heroes—Captain America, Black Panther, the Hulk, Thor and more. Beyond the panels, the exhibit explores Kirby’s life as a first-generation Jewish American, WWII veteran and visionary artist whose political storytelling helped shape the comic book canon. Visitors can view original illustrations, rare prints, personal artifacts (including a drawing gifted to Paul and Linda McCartney) and a bold reminder of comics’ roots in resistance and identity. Tuesday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. skirball.org
Photo credit: MOMentum photo courtesy of Theatricum Botanicum. Karaoke courtesy of Singa Karaoke. Cinema at the park courtesy of Street Food Cinema and Til PR. Come books courtesy of Erik Mclean and Unsplash. Esa-Pekka Salonen Leads Debussy & Boulez courtesy of the LA Phil. Tatiana Tate courtesy of LACMA. Steak courtesy of 555 East. Miznon courtesy of Wonho Frank Lee. Baby Bistro courtesy of Kort Havens. All other images are courtesy of the venues and businesses featured.
