Event agenda: what to do in Los Angeles from May 7 to 13
Rodrigo and Gabriela bring their 20th Anniversary Tour to our city this weekend
Thursday 07Franco Escamilla on Youtube
The Mexican standupero Franco Escamilla is part of the Netflix Is A Joke festival, which takes place at the Youtube theater (1011 Stad ium Dr., Inglewood). Bring his show in Spanish, “1995”. Thursday May 7 at 8 pm. Tickets from $112. Reports ticketmaster.com.
Willie Birch at the CAAM
Willie Birch: Stories to Tell is the first retrospective of artist Willie Birch, and brings together works that span from 1968 to the present day. It is exhibited in the California African American Museum (600 State Dr., Exposition Park, Los Angeles). Ends October 21. Free admission. Reports caamuseum.org.
Friday 8
They Mayor in the LA Plaza
The Son Mayor band is in charge of setting the rhythm in the Summer of Salsa series, which takes place in LA Plaza de Cultura and Ar tes (501 N. Main St., Los Angeles). Friday May 8 from 6 to 11 pm. Free entry with prior reservation. Reports lapca.org.
Trova nights at Eagle Rock
Jorge Negrete, César Castro and Esteban León are the performers who are part of the Noches de Trova, which will take place at the Center for the Arts Eagle Rock (2225 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles). Friday May 8 at 9 pm. Tickets $35. Admission by reservation only. Reports (323) 997-5825.
Jazz at LACMA
The Jazz series at LACMA (5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles) features the Lao Tizer Band, who will perform their new release “Amplify”. Friday May 8 from 6 8 pm. Free admission. Reports lacma.org.
Saturday 9
Kite Festival at LA State Historic Park
The LA State Historic Park (1245 N. Spring St., Los Angeles) presents for the sixth time the Clockshop Kite Festival, which brings thousands of people to enjoy this recreation. There will be workshops, live performances, presentation of works by artists and food stalls. Saturday May 9 from 2 to 6pm. Free entry. Reports clockshop.org.
The Star of Dances at SeaWorld
The Viva the SeaWorld Music festival (500 SeaWorld Dr., San Diego), which celebrates Latin music, food and culture, features the band La Estrella de los Dances, a technoband originally from Villa Corona, Jalisco, Mexico. Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 of may. Show included with the payment of entrance to the park. Tickets from $60. Reports seaworld.com.
Japanese museum book festival
The Japanese American National Museum (100 N. Central Ave., Los Angeles) presents authors and illustrators of children's books at the Nikkei Children's Book Festival. The event is part of Asian-American, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian Heritage Month
Sunday 10
Rodrigo and Gabriela on YouTube
Mexican rockers Rodrigo and Gabriela are celebrating with the 20th Anniversary Tour their two decades of career. They're coming to theatre Youtube ( 1011 Stadium Dr., Inglewood) to present their most hit songs. Sunday May 10 at 8 pm. Tickets from $30. Reports ticketmaster.com.
Children's choir in pasadena church
To continue a tradition, Los Angeles Children’s Chorus presents its Spring Concert that celebrates hope and joy through music in la Pasadena Presbyterian Church (585 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena). Sunday May 10 and Sunday May 17 at 7 pm. Tickets from $15. Reports lachildrenschorus.org.