{"id":293231,"date":"2026-04-30T14:53:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T14:53:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/293231\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T14:53:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T14:53:17","slug":"jazz-fest-derby-parties-lacma-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/293231\/","title":{"rendered":"Jazz Fest, Derby Parties, LACMA Events"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Plus, Street Food Cinema\u2019s Half-o-Ween and the Miche de Mayo at Smorgasburg<\/p>\n<p>Every Thursday,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lamag.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Los Angeles\u00a0magazine<\/a>\u00a0curates a list of the best events in and around Los Angeles. Craft a great last-minute schedule with our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lamag.com\/tag\/weekend-guide\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Weekend Guide<\/a>\u00a0to L.A., and don\u2019t forget to sign up to have the guide delivered to your inbox every week by clicking\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/weekendguide.beehiiv.com\/subscribe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abramsbooks.com\/product\/la-copine_9781419778223\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">La\u00a0Copine\u00a0Pop-up and Book Signing at Verve Coffee \u2014\u00a0April\u00a030<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"La Copine Restaurant\" class=\"wp-image-297313\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/La-Copine-Restaurant-2025-by-Gentl-Hyers-1200x800.jpeg\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/La-Copine-Restaurant-2025-by-Gentl-Hyers-1200x800.jpeg\" alt=\"La Copine Restaurant\" class=\"wp-image-297313\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\"  \/>Credit: Gentl Hyers<\/p>\n<p>Claire Wadsworth and Nikki Hill of La Copine in Yucca Valley head to a pop-up and signing at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vervecoffee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Verve Coffee<\/a>\u00a0on Melrose in celebration of the release of their\u00a0debut cookbook,\u00a0La\u00a0Copine: New California Cooking from an Oasis in the Desert.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluenotejazz.com\/la\/tm-event\/take-6\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Take 6 at Blue Note \u2014 April 30- May 3<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"996\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Take 6 a capella group\" class=\"wp-image-297314\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Take-6-by-John-Abbott_02-copy-1200x996.jpg\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"996\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Take-6-by-John-Abbott_02-copy-1200x996.jpg\" alt=\"Take 6 a capella group\" class=\"wp-image-297314\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\"  \/>Credit: John Abbott<\/p>\n<p>Grammy-winning a cappella group Take 6\u00a0hit the Blue Note stage just ahead of their release of\u00a0Rhapsody,\u00a0the group\u2019s first new record in eight years.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smjazzfest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Santa Monica\u00a0International\u00a0Jazz Festival \u2014 May 1-9<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-altfont has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xs-font-size wp-elements-a392843e06eac12cec56e735f4f8219f has-lg-margin-top\" style=\"letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase\">Scroll to continue reading<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"790\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"BroadStage\" class=\"wp-image-297318\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/750_0703-1200x790.jpg\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"790\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/750_0703-1200x790.jpg\" alt=\"BroadStage\" class=\"wp-image-297318\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\"  \/>BroadStageCredit: Courtesy BroadStage<\/p>\n<p>Kamasi Washington headlines the inaugural Santa Monica International Jazz Festival\u00a0with performances\u00a0happening\u00a0at Third Street Promenade,\u00a0BroadStage\u00a0and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.streetfoodcinema.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Street Food Cinema\u2019s Half-o-Ween \u2014 May 1-2<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Halfoween at Street Food Cinema\" class=\"wp-image-297320\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HALFOWEEN_CAROUSEL_SELECT-03.png\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HALFOWEEN_CAROUSEL_SELECT-03.png\" alt=\"Halfoween at Street Food Cinema\" class=\"wp-image-297320\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\"  \/>Credit: Courtesy Street Food CInema<\/p>\n<p>Street Food Cinema commemorates the halfway point to Halloween with screenings of\u00a0Sinners\u00a0and\u00a028 Days Later.\u00a0The Heritage Square Museum experience also features\u00a0tarot card reading, aura photography, enchanted energy candle making and a \u201cspookeasy\u201d from the\u00a0Mystic\u00a0Museum.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bennyboybrewing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Benny Boy Brewing\u2019s 3rd Annual Corgi Derby Day \u2014 May 2<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Corgi Derby Day at Benny Boy Brewing\" class=\"wp-image-297321\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/01_Corgi-Derby_Benny-Boy-Brewing_credit-Kat-Hanegraaf-Photography-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/01_Corgi-Derby_Benny-Boy-Brewing_credit-Kat-Hanegraaf-Photography-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Corgi Derby Day at Benny Boy Brewing\" class=\"wp-image-297321\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\"  \/>Credit: Kat Hanegraaf Photography<\/p>\n<p>As the greatest two minutes in sports\u00a0unfolds\u00a0in Kentucky, Benny Boy hosts its annual corgi derby day races. Derby attire is encouraged!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opentable.com\/booking\/experiences-availability?rid=157219&amp;restref=157219&amp;experienceId=703482&amp;utm_source=external&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=shared\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Redbird\u2019s Kentucky Derby Party \u2014 May 2<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Redbird Kentucky Derby party spread\" class=\"wp-image-297323\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/xBMQBNxs-800x1200.jpg\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/xBMQBNxs-800x1200.jpg\" alt=\"Redbird Kentucky Derby party spread\" class=\"wp-image-297323\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\"  \/>Credit: Courtesy Redbird<\/p>\n<p>From 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Redbird goes all out for the Kentucky Derby with bar director Tobin Shea\u2019s Triple Crown cocktail collection, Southern-inspired bites by chef Neal Fraser, live music, horse race\u00a0viewings\u00a0and a best dressed competition.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tacori.com\/?srsltid=AfmBOooRIifj2U0xXarT9Ypi9FfAFpUpNi9oJnDfXvUeQ9r9mEVVZtjP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Tacori Pops Up at Magnolia Bakery \u2014 May 2<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Tacori crescent charms collection\" class=\"wp-image-297324\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/STILL-LIFE_0550-1200x800.jpeg\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/STILL-LIFE_0550-1200x800.jpeg\" alt=\"Tacori crescent charms collection\" class=\"wp-image-297324\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\"  \/>Credit: Kenneth Cappello<\/p>\n<p>Ahead of Mother\u2019s Day, Tacori joins forces with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.magnoliabakery.com\/?srsltid=AfmBOooBun8wITcZm7Due6hS9uVrNQA1FoIpKHHMJJfgu2GUMx870I0I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Magnolia Bakery<\/a>\u00a0and becomes a one-stop shop for gifts for mom.\u00a0Stop in\u00a0between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. for a visit to the flower cart\u00a0offering the chance to win products. Additionally,\u00a0the first 100 bakery orders that day will receive a discount code for Tacori.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.langhamhotels.com\/en\/the-langham\/los-angeles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">The Langham\u2019s Triple Crown Cocktail Series \u2014 May 2<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"The Langham, Pasadena Triple Crown cocktails\" class=\"wp-image-297325\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1_jpg-1200x800.jpeg\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1_jpg-1200x800.jpeg\" alt=\"The Langham, Pasadena Triple Crown cocktails\" class=\"wp-image-297325\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\"  \/>Credit: Courtesy The Langham<\/p>\n<p>Through June 6, Pasadena fans can enjoy the fun of the Kentucky Derby with an order from the Triple Crown collection:\u00a0a mint julep, the Baltimore Bang and\u00a0Manhattan.\u00a0Stop in the day the cocktails debut for the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/michters-presents-triple-crown-kentucky-derby-with-southern-wind-tickets-1987625629764\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">race viewing party.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnextdoor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Bar Next Door Three-Year Anniversary \u2014 May 3<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"804\" height=\"1200\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Bar Next Door cocktail\" class=\"wp-image-297326\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image1-804x1200.jpeg\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"804\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image1-804x1200.jpeg\" alt=\"Bar Next Door cocktail\" class=\"wp-image-297326\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\"  \/>Credit: Courtesy Bar Next Door<\/p>\n<p>The Sunset Strip haunt toasts to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DXufEd7D6ob\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">three years<\/a>\u00a0of 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\u00a0Skyduster\u00a0beers.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSchwoBVE7Eh1JZ1b1YtypC9W-s9zEZZza6UaM3BD-lq3ue3gA\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">LACMA\u2019s\u00a0NexGenLA\u00a0Celebration \u2014 May 3<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"LACMA David Geffen Galleries\" class=\"wp-image-286446\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/LACMA.c-Iwan-Baan5-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/LACMA.c-Iwan-Baan5-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"LACMA David Geffen Galleries\" class=\"wp-image-286446\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\"  \/>LACMA\u2019s David Geffen Galleries, with Tony Smith\u2019s \u201cSmoke\u201d (1967) in the foregroundCredit: Iwan Baan<\/p>\n<p>From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,\u00a0NexGenLA\u00a0members and their families get to explore the new <a href=\"https:\/\/lamag.com\/arts-and-entertainment\/los-angeles-county-museum-of-art-lacma-michael-govan-jeff-koons-february-2026-l\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">David Geffen Galleries <\/a>alongside\u00a0partaking\u00a0in art workshops, face\u00a0painting\u00a0and\u00a0performances.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/la.smorgasburg.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Smorgasburg\u2019s Miche de Mayo \u2014 May 3<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"11456\" height=\"7637\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-297329\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Flat-Lay-Renders-2024-11-17_12000x8000-2.jpg\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"11456\" height=\"7637\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Flat-Lay-Renders-2024-11-17_12000x8000-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-297329\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\"\/>Credit: Courtesy Smorgasburg<\/p>\n<p>Ahead of Cinco de Mayo, Smorgasburg hosts a Miche de Mayo\u00a0activation\u00a0complete with michelada-inspired drinks and a mini taco crawl featuring new and one-time-only vendors.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Plus, Street Food Cinema\u2019s Half-o-Ween and the Miche de Mayo at Smorgasburg Every Thursday,\u00a0Los Angeles\u00a0magazine\u00a0curates a list 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