Plus, Street Food Cinema’s Half-o-Ween and the Miche de Mayo at Smorgasburg
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La Copine Pop-up and Book Signing at Verve Coffee — April 30
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Claire Wadsworth and Nikki Hill of La Copine in Yucca Valley head to a pop-up and signing at Verve Coffee on Melrose in celebration of the release of their debut cookbook, La Copine: New California Cooking from an Oasis in the Desert.
Take 6 at Blue Note — April 30- May 3
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Grammy-winning a cappella group Take 6 hit the Blue Note stage just ahead of their release of Rhapsody, the group’s first new record in eight years.
Santa Monica International Jazz Festival — May 1-9
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Kamasi Washington headlines the inaugural Santa Monica International Jazz Festival with performances happening at Third Street Promenade, BroadStage and more.
Street Food Cinema’s Half-o-Ween — May 1-2
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Street Food Cinema commemorates the halfway point to Halloween with screenings of Sinners and 28 Days Later. The Heritage Square Museum experience also features tarot card reading, aura photography, enchanted energy candle making and a “spookeasy” from the Mystic Museum.
Benny Boy Brewing’s 3rd Annual Corgi Derby Day — May 2
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As the greatest two minutes in sports unfolds in Kentucky, Benny Boy hosts its annual corgi derby day races. Derby attire is encouraged!
Redbird’s Kentucky Derby Party — May 2
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From 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Redbird goes all out for the Kentucky Derby with bar director Tobin Shea’s Triple Crown cocktail collection, Southern-inspired bites by chef Neal Fraser, live music, horse race viewings and a best dressed competition.
Tacori Pops Up at Magnolia Bakery — May 2
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Ahead of Mother’s Day, Tacori joins forces with Magnolia Bakery and becomes a one-stop shop for gifts for mom. Stop in between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. for a visit to the flower cart offering the chance to win products. Additionally, the first 100 bakery orders that day will receive a discount code for Tacori.
The Langham’s Triple Crown Cocktail Series — May 2
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Through June 6, Pasadena fans can enjoy the fun of the Kentucky Derby with an order from the Triple Crown collection: a mint julep, the Baltimore Bang and Manhattan. Stop in the day the cocktails debut for the race viewing party.
Bar Next Door Three-Year Anniversary — May 3
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The Sunset Strip haunt toasts to three years of service with the launch of its new bar pie menu made in collaboration with Prince St. Pizza (plus, free bar pies) and drink specials, including $16 cocktails and $8 Skyduster beers.
LACMA’s NexGenLA Celebration — May 3
LACMA’s David Geffen Galleries, with Tony Smith’s “Smoke” (1967) in the foregroundCredit: Iwan Baan
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., NexGenLA members and their families get to explore the new David Geffen Galleries alongside partaking in art workshops, face painting and performances.
Smorgasburg’s Miche de Mayo — May 3
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Ahead of Cinco de Mayo, Smorgasburg hosts a Miche de Mayo activation complete with michelada-inspired drinks and a mini taco crawl featuring new and one-time-only vendors.