Weekend Round Up

Should you want to leave your house this weekend, here some events going on around LA.

FRIDAY, MAY 2nd

a) Music, booze & dinosaurs: First Fridays at the MNH

7:00pm-10:00pm, MUSIC:
Akron/Family and The Dodos;
DJ sets in the African Mammal Hall by Carlos Niño and Morpho

6:30pm, DISCUSSION:
“How Does Evolution Build a Complex Brain?”

5:30pm, TOUR:
“Tour of the Ancient Latin American Hall” led by Karen Wise, Ph.D. (Curator in charge of Archaeology)

Admission:
Adult $9, students (w. ID) $6.50, Members FREE.

b) Margaritas: Cinco de Mayo on Olvera Street

10:00am - 10:00pm

Entertainment will include traditional folkloric music and dance, piñata breaking, and a display of traditional Mexican dresses.

(I know, Cinco de Mayo on the 2nd.)



SATURDAY, MAY 3rd - Kentucky Derby Day - Seems like some mint
juleps should be worked in.

a) Exercise & Pizza:

Free lawn bowling in Beverly Hills. Lessons, pizza & beverages will be provided.

10am-3pm

b) Beer & Ponies: Microbrew festival at Santa Anita Race Track

The festival is usually in the infield. The Derby will be simulcast & betting windows will be open.

FYI: There is live racing at Hollywood Park this time of year but Derby Day is family day (yes, family day at the track)

c) Music: Hammer Museum, Westwood, Spring Festival of World Music

"Co-presented by The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, Department of Ethnomusicology and the Hammer Museum. A lively series of international rhythms, sound, and dance, featuring performances by UCLA students and faculty."

2pm - Music of Brazil Ensemble
2pm - Music of India Ensemble
3:30pm - UCLA Near East Ensemble



d) Art Opening: Peter Gronquist: The Revolution Will Be Fabulous A weapons of mass designer show

7–10pm

e) Party: Swinghouse Studios Welcome Summer Warehouse Party

9pm-2am

Performances by Astra Heights, Oliver Future, and
Electric Touch

Admission:
$10, includes free Tito's vodka, Caramba tequila & Barefoot Wine wine

Swinghouse Studios
7175 Wiloughby, Hollywood 90046

SUNDAY, MAY 3rd

a) Food & Cults: Brunch with the Scientologists

10:30am-2:30pm

$30