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Upcoming Events for May
May 1 - May 31, 2019
Food Festival
Los Angeles Times Food Bowl offers nearly 200 “dining events, forums, panel discussions, pop-ups, cooking demos, culinary collaborations, and cocktail parties,” beginning with a big kick-off event April 30 featuring the best chefs of Mexico City at Million Dollar Theater.
https://lafoodbowl.com/
May 2 - 10, 2019
Asian Pacific Films
Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival screens films “by and about Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders and/or Asian Pacific diasporic culture, history and experiences.”
https://www.facebook.com/events/652156441867541/
May 3, 2019
Classical Concert & Cocktails
Your ticket includes complimentary Drinks in the Garden [sound] with a skyline view at 6:30 p.m., an optional pre-concert talk at 7 p.m., and the main performance at 8 p.m. featuring Los Angeles Philharmonic playing Beethoven plus a piano concerto by Mozart at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
https://www.events12.com/losangeles/may/
May 4, 2019
Big Street Fair
Simi Valley Street Fair has craft and food vendors, a beer garden, and kids’ activities on Simi Town Center Way. Free.
http://www.simivalleychamber.org/simi-valley-street-fair/
May 5, 2019
Giant Fair Near Oceanside
Carlsbad Village Faire features 800 booths of arts & crafts, antiques, and clothing, plus kids’ rides, a beer and wine garden, and an international food center on Grand Avenue (from Carlsbad Boulevard to Jefferson Street). Held in May & Nov. Free parking shuttle.
https://www.events12.com/losangeles/may/
May 8 - 12, 2019
All-American Musical
Singin’ in the Rain is a song and dance classic about actors in the early days of Hollywood, including the title number complete with an onstage rainstorm at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.
https://lamiradatheatre.com/current_events/broadway_series/singin-in-the-rain/
May 10, 2019
Military Memorabilia
Browse 500 tables of military antiques and collectibles at The West Coast Historical Militaria Collectors Show at the Fairplex. Free for active military families.
http://www.militariashow.com/
May 12, 2019
Art Fair
Shop from 100 craftspeople for jewelry, clothing, ceramics, weavings, flowers, and fresh juice at friendly Echo Park Craft Fair at Mack Sennett Studios. Held in May and December.
https://www.events12.com/losangeles/may/
May 14 - 26, 2019
Cirque Du Soleil
Set on a mysterious island of goddesses, Amaluna is the latest show performed by the amazing acrobats, aerialists, cyclists, comedians, dancers, and gymnasts of Cirque du Soleil in a heated tent on the waterfront.
https://www.events12.com/losangeles/may/
May 16 - 19, 2019
Concert in the Desert
Smaller than the Coachella Valley festivals, Spring Joshua Tree Music Festival is an alternative “family-friendly global music experience” in the Mojave desert at Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground. Repeats in Oct.
https://www.facebook.com/events/437492280061133/
May 17 - 19, 2019
Asian Night Market (O.C.)
Shop from 150 vendors selling food, merchandise, and crafts at the OC Night Market at OC Fair & Event Center in May, June, and August. No pets.
https://www.ocnightmarket.com/news/2019/3/2/oc-night-market-dates-2019
May 18 - 19, 2019
Food & Music Festival
Eeeeeatscon has two musical performances, keynote talks and panel discussions about food, and 22 food vendors at Barker Hangar.
https://www.events12.com/losangeles/may/
May 19, 2019
Bluegrass Festival
Hear 100 instrumental and singing contestants perform at the Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest & Folk Festival, which has three stages, a dance barn, a children’s area, and food vendors at Paramount Ranch in the mountains near Agoura Hills. Free parking.
https://www.events12.com/losangeles/may/
May 24 - 26, 2019
Salsa Festival
Los Angeles Salsa Festival promises “the best Latin bands, dancers, and instructors of our generation,” with more than 80 performances at Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport.
http://losangelessalsafestival.com/
May 25 - 27, 2019
Fiesta Hermosa Art Fair
Billed as the largest arts & crafts fair in Southern California, Fiesta Hermosa features 300 artists and crafters, high-quality food vendors, two music stages, a beer and wine garden, and a “kiddie carnival” near the ocean. Repeats in September. Fair map. Free.
http://fiestahermosa.net/
May 26, 2019
Zine Festival
A zine is a cheap, self-published, underground publication. L.A. Zine Fest has 200 vendors, guest speakers, and workshops in the Conference Center at the Helms Bakery. Free.
https://lazinefest.com/
May 27, 2019
Reggae Festival
Bring a blanket to the Jazz Reggae Festival for great reggae and jazz acts, live art, food booths, and craft vendors at UCLA Sunset Canyon Recreation Center.
https://www.facebook.com/jazzreggaefest/
May 30, 2019
Wine Dinner at the Zoo
The monthly $150 Sustainable Wine Dinner Series features wine from a local winery, a gourmet dinner, a talk by a zoo professional, and an up-close animal encounter at the Los Angeles Zoo for age 21+.
https://www.events12.com/losangeles/may/
May 31, 2019
Food Truck Festival
Shop from food trucks and then spread a blanket among shaded oaks in the immaculate grounds surrounding Rose Bowl Stadium on Final Fridays, held the last Friday of every month (March to August). Free including parking.
https://www.events12.com/losangeles/may/
