{"id":336063,"date":"2026-05-28T16:00:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T16:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/336063\/"},"modified":"2026-05-28T16:00:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T16:00:24","slug":"l-a-weekend-guide-moca-gala-bleak-week-wine-nights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/336063\/","title":{"rendered":"L.A. Weekend Guide: MOCA Gala, Bleak Week, Wine Nights"},"content":{"rendered":"

Plus, Lucia\u2019s one-year anniversary celebrations and Gorgon City live<\/p>\n

Every Thursday,\u00a0Los Angeles\u00a0magazine<\/a>\u00a0curates a list of the best events in and around Los Angeles. Craft a great last-minute schedule with our\u00a0Weekend Guide<\/a>\u00a0to L.A., and don\u2019t forget to sign up to have the guide delivered to your inbox every week by clicking\u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

ALO Summer Series \u2014 May\u00a027-31<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"Credit: Courtesy ALO<\/p>\n

ALO\u2019s\u00a090 days\u00a0of community programming and wellness experiences \u2014 spanning studio partnerships, mall activations, recovery\u00a0programs\u00a0and outdoor events through July 23 \u2014 kick off this weekend across Southern California.\u00a0Around Los Angeles, consider signing up for outdoor mat Pilates at Manhattan Village and Alo Runners Club in Beverly Hills.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Gilda Gala \u2014 May 28<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Annabelle\"AnnabelleWhen you get diagnosed with cancer people send you juices and bathrobes, keeping cancer glam in Los Feliz,\u201d says Annabelle Gurwitch; her sixth memoir is now out.Credit: Jeremy Hammond<\/p>\n

Cancer Support Community Los Angeles hosts its Gilded Gala at The London West Hollywood, honoring\u00a0actress,\u00a0activist\u00a0and bestselling author Anabelle Gurwitch <\/a>with the Gilda Award.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Neococo\u00a0Presents an Evening of Art, Storytelling & Community \u2014 May 28<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\"Neococo\"NeococoCredit: Amrita Thadani<\/p>\n

Neococo, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering immigrant women, puts on a free-to-attend evening of art,\u00a0storytelling\u00a0and community at OXY Arts where guests can peruse artisan-made goods, speak with\u00a0creators\u00a0and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Barnsdall Friday Wine Nights \u2014 May 29<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Barnsdall\"BarnsdallBarnsdall Friday Wine Nights Credit: Barnsdall Art Park Foundation<\/p>\n

Kicking off its 17th\u00a0season, Barnsdall Friday Wine Nights are back starting this weekend and through Sept. 11.\u00a0General admission includes four glasses of wine from Silverlake Wine to enjoy while unwinding at Barnsdall Art Park. Local food trucks and DJs are also on site.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Aespa Make It Lemonade Pop-up \u2014 May 29-31<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Aespa\"AespaCredit: Courtesy of SM Entertainment<\/p>\n

The K-pop group marks the release of its sophomore LP,\u00a0Lemonade,\u00a0with an\u00a0experience\u00a0at Complex LA\u00a0that immerses fans into\u00a0the\u00a0album\u2019s\u00a0world\u00a0and features exclusive merch and collectible music items.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Catalina Wine Mixer \u2014 May 29-30<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Catalina\"CatalinaCredit: Courtesy of Love Catalina<\/p>\n

Heading into its eleventh year, Catalina Island becomes ground zero for all things vino. The weekend even includes a screening of the movie that started it all:\u00a0Step Brothers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Lucia One-Year Anniversary \u2014 May 29-30<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Lucia\"\"Lucia\"Credit: Brandon Barre\u0301<\/p>\n

Fairfax\u2019s stylish Afro-Caribbean restaurant commemorates its one-year anniversary with a Carnival-inspired weekend featuring live DJs, surprise\u00a0entertainment\u00a0and new menu additions, including octopus\u00a0pholourie\u00a0and snow crab\u00a0claws\u00a0\u201coil down.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Solidcore\u00a0Stronger for It\u00a0Activaton\u00a0\u2014 May 29-30<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"Credit: Courtesy Solidcore<\/p>\n

Solidcore\u00a0launches its\u00a0\u201cStronger for It\u201d\u00a0brand platform \u2014 built on the notion that strength is both physical and mental \u2014\u00a0with a two-day activation at its Venice location featuring gifting, interactive moments, personal storytelling, exclusive experiences and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Autry Museum of The American West: Life, Liberty and Los Angeles \u2014 May 30<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Autry\"AutryCredit: Jllm06 via Wikimedia Commons<\/p>\n

The Autry Museum debuts its newest exhibition,\u00a0Life,\u00a0Liberty\u00a0and Los Angeles, offering\u00a0a distinctly Angeleno lens to the\u00a0unalienable rights proclaimed in the\u00a0Declaration of Independence.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Framework 2026 Summer Series \u2014 May 30<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"Credit: Courtesy Framework<\/p>\n

Running through September,\u00a0independent producer and dance music event\u00a0purveyor\u00a0Framework continues its summer series with Gorgon City at Reframe Studios Outdoors.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

LACHSApalooza\u00a0\u2014 May 30<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Robert\"RobertCredit: Courtesy Robert Vargas<\/p>\n

The Los Angeles County High School for the Arts Foundation enlivens The Greek Theatre with a night of art, music and community featuring alumni like Fitz and the Tantrums, Robert Vargas, Anthony\u00a0Anderson\u00a0and D\u00a0Smoke.\u00a0<\/p>\n

MOCA Gala\u00a02026\u00a0\u2014 May 30<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"St.\"St.LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA \u2013 APRIL 13: St. Vincent performs onstage during MOCA Gala 2024 at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA on April 13, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Credit: Photo by Stefanie Keenan\/Getty Images for The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)<\/p>\n

The Museum of Contemporary Art hosts its annual gala\u00a0to raise funds for the museum\u2019s programs,\u00a0staff\u00a0and operations. Unfolding at\u00a0The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, the evening honors artist Kara Walker and Paul McCarthy and philanthropist and longtime MOCA trustee Eugenio L\u00f3pez Alonso.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Odyssey Remix: Epic Tale, Modern Takes at Getty Villa \u2014 May 30<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"The\"TheCredit: 2024 J. Paul Getty Trust<\/p>\n

Before Christopher Nolan\u2019s adaptation of the Greek epic hits the big screen this\u00a0summer, jog\u00a0your memory of what makes\u00a0The Odyssey\u00a0one of the greats with this\u00a0day of events at the Getty Villa.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Pier Play 2026 \u2014 May 30<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"Credit: Courtesy Pier Play<\/p>\n

Presented\u00a0by RASA, Pier Play invigorates Santa Monica with beauty and wellness activations, food, drinks, learn-to-DJ stations, carnival games from\u00a0Something New and plenty of music\u00a0by\u00a0AM\u00c9M\u00c9, AWEN,\u00a0Xinobi, Notre Dame and Darina Chuz.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Quince\u00a0Pop-up at Sunset Tower Hotel \u2014 May 30<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Quince\"QuinceCredit: Courtesy Quince<\/p>\n

Quince presents The Art of Home at the Sunset Tower\u2019s private event space from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,\u00a0showcasing\u00a0the brand\u2019s signature furniture collection, home\u00a0goods\u00a0and\u00a0goodies\u00a0from Alfred Coffee,\u00a0Leora\u00a0and Fleur et Sel.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Splash of Pride Pool Party \u2014 May 30<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"W\"WCredit: Courtesy W Hollywood<\/p>\n

W Los Angeles \u2014 West Beverly Hills kicks off\u00a0Pride Month early with its Splash of Pride\u00a0party. Happening on\u00a0the Wet Deck, the afternoon features a pop-up market with local LGBTQ+\u00a0vendors, themed cocktails and bites and drag queen performances.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

American Cinematheque \u2013 Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair \u2014 May 31<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Egyptian\"EgyptianCredit: Courtesy Netflix<\/p>\n

American Cinematheque descends upon the Aero, Egyptian and Los Feliz theatres for Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair. Across the 48 films, the festival welcomes 10 restoration premieres, 10 anniversary screenings and over a dozen special guests, including Isabelle Huppert, Ari Aster, Denis Villeneuve, Werner Herzog, Haley Joel Osment and\u00a0Gregg Araki.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n