Events happening this weekend in L.A.🌴 (Apr. 9-12)
Bonus events, run clubs, nightlife and a Coachella guide all in one place.
Hi guys, it's Natalie! Every week I round up what's happening in Latino LA and some community favorites so your weekends are always sorted. I always include Thursdays because some of the best moments come from a weekday hang, and this newsletter always has bonus events and nightlife that did not make the video. So if you are only watching the video you are missing out. Let's get into it.
📣 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Citizens Market LA — is looking for vendors to apply for this immigrant and first-gen led creative market at The Plant Chica happening next Saturday.
LA Times Festival of Books — April 18-19. De Los will have a stage with a stacked lineup. Bad Bunny conversations, poetry, comics and romance. A weekend for the whole family.
🌴 COACHELLA ACTIVATIONS & FOOD SPOTS I’D ACTUALLY GO TO
My Coachella plans fell through but of course I still did the research. If I end up in the desert here is exactly where I would be going:
🎪 Activations worth it Alaska Airlines lounge (yes, there’s a vending machine that can give you a free flight)
Electrolit 5K in the campgrounds (Mexican founded and desert heat makes sense) Always x Secret lounge (free products and a place to sit, essential) e.l.f. desert oasis (free yippies, say less) K-Beauty Lounge featuring medicube (hydration booth and off-site resort moment) Coachella Art Studios (DIY jewelry and crafts, I will be there too long)
🌴 Off-site moment (no wristband needed) Karol G’s Bichota Records flea market at College of the Desert. Latino owned brands and a full cultural moment.
🌮 Food spots I’d hit Villa’s Tacos (blue corn tortillas, if you know you know) Love Hour (Ktown smash burgers in the desert) Churrería El Moro (CDMX churros by the Ferris wheel)
THURSDAY, APRIL 9 ⭐️
Jae’s Night Market — Hosted by Moodnight featuring Korean vegan food, DJs and more.
80s Night — A night dedicated to 80s music by Giselle Peppers and Bella Fiasco.
Señora Night — Wine and salsa by La Vida Socials.
New Era in Film & TV — Talk at Plaza de la Raza.
Night Hike Club — 6:15pm in Studio City by Dana’s Los Angeles.
FRIDAY, APRIL 10 ⭐️
Palenque — A community focused music event highlighting Latino DJs across cumbia, banda, rancheras and hip hop.
Ink & Earth by Sugar Press — 10 year celebration art show transforming the space into a curated street art gallery. Fine art, tattoo heritage and LA creative culture all in one place.
DJ duoCasamiento at Blind Barber — DJ duo taking over Blind Barber tonight.
SATURDAY, APRIL 11 ⭐️
Homeboy Industries Community Ride — Starts at Homegirl Cafe through Elysian Valley and Frogtown. Don’t miss their family friendly day by the river on Sunday too.
Hot Girl Market Coachella Edition — Coachella themed market, you already know.
Hermano Wellness Club — 3 mile run or 2 mile walk at Playa del Rey at 8am. A community centered wellness event focused on Latino men’s mental health.
Floreciendo en Movimiento Run — Run with the crew and grab coffee after at Oaxacan coffee shop Sidoh Cafe.
AFJA Hermanos Flores Coachella Party — Live stream party with DJs, music and a full bar at High Tide. All proceeds support after school programs in Central America.
Cumbia de mi Tierra — Art exhibition on Mexican Cumbia with artwork, live printing and DJs spinning cumbia with a live dance group.
Alt Plus One Year Anniversary — Celebrating one year playing old school reggaeton.
Empower Pilates — Pilates class playing old school reggaeton.
San Fernando Really Free Market
No Chella Decolonized Day of Unity for Palestine 🇵🇸
SUNDAY, APRIL 12 ⭐️
Rhythm & Brewed One Year Anniversary — R&B day party for coffee, tea and matcha lovers at Ora Energy. 3 live R&B DJ sets, free iced coffee by La Colombe while supplies last, photo booth and activations. Earth tones dress code.
Reclaim Your Style — Healing in Spanglish and Supernova Thrift hosting a community fashion show with 4 local stylists and interactive styling activity.
Smorgasburg x Thick Thrift — Curated plus size collab you do not want to miss.
🍽️ WEEKEND RESTAURANT REC
If you have been missing CDMX but you are still in LA, this is the closest you will feel to it. Damian in the Arts Districtis that place. We are talking ricotta tamal, duck carnitas tacos, squid in its own ink and a mezcal chocolate pour. The wine is incredible too. Upscale but not pretentious, my kind of place. Oh and Bad Bunny has been here so you already know. Save this for your next dinner night out.
See you guys next week!