Where to go out this weekend in LA (3/12-3/15)✨

Bar crawls, run clubs & mini Palm Springs guide

Hey guys! Hope your week has been good. I know it has been a little hectic with everything going on but we got this (kinda).

Quick note- I always include Thursdays in the roundup because I want you guys to go out on weekdays too. Trust me, some of the best moments come from a random weekday hang. Also the sun is out and this is your sign to take yourself out

Anyway’s let’s get into it!

🌴 PALM SPRINGS BEFORE COACHELLA MINI GUIDE

Coachella is one month away and if you are staying in Palm Springs the day before I got you. I was just there last week and here is exactly how I would spend the day.

☕ Café La Jefa: I’d start off the day at a Latina owned coffee shop. Get the collagen latte and the breakfast burrito while you’re at it.https://www.instagram.com/cafel ajefa?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

📓 Bobo Palm Springs: Then I’d walk around the Flannery exchange while sipping on coffee which is where the coffee shop is located. There are a bunch of shops like this one. Bobo Palm Springs is the only boutique stationery shop in the valley. So cute.https://www.instagram.com/bobopalmsprings?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

🌱 Los Angeleaves: I’d check out this BIPOC and LGBT owned plant shop. https://www.instagram.com/losangeleaves?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

🐾 Bean Goods: And don’t miss out on this hidden dachshund store and yes it is everything you think it is.https://www.instagram.com/beangoods?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

👗 Angel View Resale: Then I’d walk over to this thrift store to find your Coachella outfit for under $10. They also have a bunch of vintage pieces. Part of the funds go to helping people with disabilities. https://www.visitgreaterpalmsprings.com/listing/angel-view-clearance-center-palm-springs/28354/

🌮 Tac/Quila: For Lunch I’d get the salmon or the enchilada plate. I’d also try and get there early, there is a line but worth it. https://www.instagram.com/tacquila_ps?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

🚠 Palm Springs Aerial Tramway: If I had time I’d go on the tramway, where you can see the entire desert-do not skip this one. https://www.instagram.com/palmspringsaerialtramway?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

🍔 The Heyday: For Dinner I’d get a smash burger and a dirty martini for $20. Cute atmosphere too. https://www.instagram.com/the_heyday?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Thursdays March 12

Salsa Social -learn how to dance salsa, while drinking wine & making friends

Just An LA Girl is hosting a St Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl in Downey Thursday night. You’ll get exclusive drinks from Tequila Papi. Perfect event to make new friends

Open streets for bicycle lovers

Nota Alta after party https://ra.co/events/2389664?fbclid=PAdGRleAQejPZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAac6eXWTtxumq4D8zqKSo7bcHoN7KLk9mjcvgZyw9UWHs4c0TXcONWewXlHJgQ_aem_lXy8Unfl67gjhegMCknidg

Friday March 13

For all the romantics, Cafe Calle is hosting “Noche De Boleros” in South Central L.A. There will be live DJ sets with art installation by Isias “IC” Cruz. There will be Oaxacan food as well!

If you’re looking for a Women’s History Month night out, Eres Ponderosa is a free art exhibit in Boyle Heights at Espacio 1839 highlighting women artists from all around the world and celebrating their 10th anniversary. There’s a stacked vendor and artist lineup, with live poetry and performances starting at 7:30 p.m.

If you’re Guatemalan, this one’s for you. Janella Hernandez and Una Noche, who host monthly fundraiser events, are throwing a party full of Central American creatives. This one’s also a fundraiser and this month all funds are going to a Guatemalan led anti colonial project.

Family Friday Night is coming to McArthur Park. Bring your whole family. There will be free food, games, and activities from 4-8 p.m.

If you’re into art and photography this one is for you. Born Classic is an exhibition and photo gallery curated by Film and Friends, a community org that spotlights LA creatives. The whole concept is around honoring the work and living in stories that define what it means to be classic. You’ll get to walk through the gallery and hear from three of the artists featured in the show as they talk about their journey and what makes them who they are.

If you’re watching the WBC, Dominican & Puertorican collective is hosting a watch party this weekend. Check their socials for exact times because it’s TBD

Nightlife

There’s a techno vs perreo nightlife event. Dj Ocho and Dj Arcangel Nick will be facing off and see which one brings more energy

March 13th afterparty for Born Classic gallery! (Free)

Butchona is a Queer Chunti party happening Friday night

Homanticas is perreo for him hers and theirs (5 hour dj set)

Noche de Cumbia Costeña

Saturday March 14

Community run and cafecito by Latina Baddie Run Club

Suavecito (run club) y Sazon is a walk and/or run that ends with a desayuno Nicaraguense y Latino at Rae’s Diner and a live dj set

Afro house coffee party

Calling all rollerblade baddies! Brenda La Latina and Shesmoonprincess are hosting an Inner Child Healing Roller meetup and this one is for you and the kids. It is rooted in community and healing your inner child so bring the whole crew. Just make sure you BYOS, bring your own skates!

Mujeres De Maiz, East LA Women’s Center and The Goddess Mercado are bringing everything to one festival on March 14th at the East LA Civic Center. We’re talking live music, Aztec dance, spoken word, 40 plus women of color artisans and entrepreneur vendors, Know Your Rights tables, free braids by donation and so much more. Free, family friendly and running from 10am to 4pm

If you’re looking for curated sustainable fashion markets, Hot girl market is will be happening from 12 to 5 pm

There’s a free Bandana painting workshop by Artist Stephanie Mercado and Latinx with plants. All Materials will be provided and inspired by the healing power of plants and the importance of nature on health and wellness

If you’re looking for love, Noche de Amor Y Amistad is hosting a speed dating event at the West Adamas Mariscos Marias a 7pm ​​

First Street Night Market

Nightlife

If you’re a girlie who is always running late, there’s an afters for you “Midnight Snack”

Dro Barlo and friends is a night event hosted at Blind Barber in Highland Park

Hardly Ever Home is back with a party this Saturday

Sunday March 15

There’s a Sunday Coffee run for the Long beach Community hosted by Floreciendo en Movimiento. If you want to celebrate international women’s month while supporting a Latina owned coffee business- this one’s it!

Hair braiding fundraiser

Jsta Day Party (Celebrating women’s history month) with an all women dj lineup

head to La Chula Cafe in Pasadena to build flower bouquets with proceeds going to raid and fire impacted families in Pasadena.

See you guys next week!