Here’s what’s happening this weekend in LA ⭐️ May 21–24
World Cup events, jazz nights, and more
** Correction I realized the dates were wrong in the previous email! So, here is the correct version. Thanks for being so patient !
Hi guys,
Happy Memorial Day weekend! This one is packed and we are not slowing down. Here’s everything going on this weekend, let’s get into it.
⚽ WORLD CUP SEASON IS HERE
The energy is already in the streets. Here are the soccer-inspired events happening this weekend! So many cool ones. (All happening Saturday)
We Are Drafted LA’s first fashion and fútbol experience built for fans who bring style, energy, and culture into the game. Celebrating the way female fans see it: fashion, music, community. Link
Taquero Super Torneo 8 of the best taquerias in LA competing in a fútbol torneo and mercado, hosted by Midcity Mercado, Where is Football, and LA Taco. Link
TOMA at The Hill TOMA’s fourth stop created in collaboration with Kids of Immigrants. Top 14 to 18-year-old players compete on a custom-built pitch with live performances, food, and exclusive merch. Link
📅 THURSDAY, MAY 21
Star Party with a Latin fusion jazz band Kick the week off under the stars and it’s free. Link
Latin Nights at the Rooftop with Zamythi Guatemalan DJ is on the decks at a rooftop bar for Latin Thursdays. Link
Passenger Princess A night blending cars, global music, and fashion. Link
Slow Jamz Jazz Syndicate For the jazz heads. Link
📅 FRIDAY, MAY 22
Ambiente Central Central American collective hosting a night of raspe, reggaeton, and cumbia with live percussion from Roy da Drumma plus pupusas from Pupusas with a Purpose. Link
WORK AND PLAY A party and art exhibition featuring work from 40+ SoCal artists curated by Andy Cao. Reggaeton, techno, house, and disco all night long from 9pm to 2am at Sock Studios in DTLA. Link
Perreo at Apartment 503 Strictly Perreo Viejo, Reggaeton Mexa, and Dembow all night. Link
Palenque at Bar Flores Link
Also Friday: Jazz at LACMA
📅 SATURDAY, MAY 23
Hermanos Wellness Run A morning run where Latino men can move, connect, and have open conversations about mental health. This one is important, go support. Link
Refill Bodega Community Fest A radical clothing swap where you can update your wardrobe for free plus trenzas de resistencia to support families impacted by ICE. A full day of community care in North Hollywood. Link
Salsa Primavera For the salseros. A live salsa event hosted by Manteca Recordings and Delicious Pizza Headquarters. Link
LACMA Latina Sounds Night Son Mayor is performing for LACMA’s concert series. Free and outside. Link
Cumbia Lounge A wine launch party by Good Boy Wine with cumbia vibes. Link
Flix and Sips An immersive photography experience with natural wine and photographers on display. Link
Inside Voices Hip hop, R&B, and global rhythms all in one room. Link
El Jardín A Saturday night at Bar Flores. Link
📅 SUNDAY, MAY 24
Cocina del Barrio A culinary workshop in Long Beach focused on Mexican culinary traditions and how food preserves memory and resiliency. Link
Café con Allie a coffee party with an all-female DJ set. Sip, vibe (with reggaeton), repeat! Link
Covers for Lovers by Slow Jamz Jazz A 360 experience paying homage to jazz legends. Link
Mercado del Pueblo Swap and Yard Sale Link
2000s Shutdown Party The first ever at Mariachi Plaza. Link
VIM 4-Year Anniversary A Global Afrobeats experience. Link
Stella Groove Link
Super Chef A food and culture experience hosted by La Bulla to close out the weekend right. Link
See you next week!