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It’s a new month and May’s first week has two holidays to look forward to. From Cinco de Mayo on Tuesday to Mother’s Day on Sunday. Have you got something planned for mom, or are you still deciding? Take a look at what’s going on, and perhaps that can make up for plans. Anyways, without further ado, may the fourth be with you.
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Monday, May 4
Griffith Park—Join L.A. Hiking Group for a Pop-Up Night Hike at Griffith Park. This fast-paced hike will be about 5 miles. 🥾
Highland Park —Get To Know Our Urban Wildlife Neighbors at the Arroyo Seco Library with guests from the Audubon Center at Debs Park. 🐦
Tuesday, May 5
Boyle Heights—Head to Mariachi Plaza for a Cinco de Mayo Community Celebration. Enjoy live music, shop from artisanal vendors and learn about community resources. 🎶🇲🇽🎉
Highland Park—Have some laughs at Comedy Night for NENO A Fundraiser Benefiting our Unhoused Neighbors in NELA at The Lodge Room. 🎭
Lincoln Heights—Get festive at Benny Boy Brewing’s Cinco De Mayo Party! Enjoy Mexican foods and lager, play loteria and vibe to live music. 🎉🇲🇽🍻
Wednesday, May 6
🧑🧑🧒🧒Eagle Rock—Make Bumble Bee Prints at Center for the Arts. Learn printmaking techniques using recycled materials. 🎨🐝
🧑🧑🧒🧒East Los Angeles—In honor of Mother’s Day, take part in a Family Tea Party at the library. Learn the art of making tea through books and a discussion. 🫖📖
Thursday, May 7
Echo Park—Hip-Hop group, Concrete Boys, is performing at the Echoplex for their It’s Us – Vol. 2 Tour. 🎶
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Elysian Valley—Get tickets to see comedian Scott Thompson perform at The Elysian as part of the Netflix is a Joke Fest. 🎭
9:45pm | Check website for costFriday, May 8
Echo Park—Catch Screen Time! a video art screening featuring multimedia artists at Heavy Manners Library. 🎞️🎨
Highland Park—The Highland Park Ebell Club will host a 2-hour presentation on “Conservation Methods & Materials for Stewards of Historic Buildings.” Listen in on a discussion surrounding historic preservation. 🏛️
Saturday, May 9
El Sereno—Black Writers Weekend is coming to Los Angeles for a pop-up experience at Cal State LA. Secure a spot to hear from Black storytellers, network and see a screening of “Dear Black Writers.” 🎥
🧑🧑🧒🧒Elysian Valley—View creative artistry at EXPRESSIONS: Elysian Heights Arts Festival 2026. Check out art exhibits, hands-on workshops and more. 🖼️🎨
🧑🧑🧒🧒Griffith Park—Have a Family Fun Day with May Flowers at The Autry. Take part in fun activities such as flowerpot decorating, flower planting and flower crafts. 💐🎨
🧑🧑🧒🧒Griffith Park—Adopt and play with rescue dogs at Pawsapalooza 2026. Get playful and help a dog find their furever home. 🐕
Silver Lake—Enjoy live animated stand-up comedy at the Lyric Hyperion. Get tickets to Netflix Is a Joke Fest: Picture This! 🎭
9:30am – 11:30pm | $17.85Sunday, May 10
Happy Mother’s Day! 🤱🩷🎊
Eagle Rock—See the classic musical flick, Mamma Mia! on 35mm with mom and jam to ABBA at Vidiots. 🎬🍿🎶
🧑🧑🧒🧒Highland Park—Bring the kids to The Pop-Hop for a Mother’s Day Workshop: Photo Frame + Picture. Kids will DIY their own frame and insert a photo. 🖼️🎨
Historic Filipinotown—Shop the Every Sunday Funday Market Mother’s Day Edition at A Good Used Book. Look for gifts perfect for mom, from records, jewelry, books, and more! 🛍️📚🎶
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