Welcome to the weekend!
A look at what’s going on this weekend — and your Eastside weekend weather.
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Thursday, May 7
Echo Park—Hip-Hop group, Concrete Boys, is performing at the Echoplex for their It’s Us – Vol. 2 Tour. 🎶
7pm | $33.45+
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.” 🎥
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🧑🧑🧒🧒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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