El Sol Concert
The Sun of Mexico, Luis Miguel, continues unstoppable with his 2024 Tour. He will arrive at the Toyota arena (4000 E. Ontario Center Pkwy., Ontario) for one night only and from there he will leave for Utah, Texas, Atlanta and other states in the country . Then he will begin his tour of Spain, where he will stay most of the summer. Friday 8 pm. Tickets from $230. axs.com reports.
music of memory
The Spanish group Mocedades, which became known in the seventies and returned to the stage with new material and new members—in addition to some of the originals—brings its tour to the Wiltern Theater (3790 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles). Peregrina, in which they perform their hits from 50 years ago, as well as songs from their new albums. Friday 8 pm. Tickets from $52. ticketmaster.com reports.
pop concert
After a long absence, the synth-pop band from Guadalajara, Belanova, returns to the stage with their Vida en rosa tour. The trio began their tour in February and since then have performed at some of the most important music festivals in Mexico. She will offer a show at the Youtube Theater (1011 Stadium Dr., Inglewood), where she will sing new songs, such as “Rosa pastel.” Friday 8 pm. Tickets from $49. ticketmaster.com reports.
nostalgic tram
Universal Studios Hollywood (100 Universal City Plaza, Los Angeles) will begin taking guests on a nostalgic walk down memory lane as the theme park celebrates 60 years of its Studio Tour. In addition to the return of several of the iconic red and white striped Glamor Trams, visitors will be able to step off the tram and enter a completely restored original movie set. There will be a special retro menu and merchandise to celebrate this milestone. From Friday to August 11. Free with payment of the park entrance ticket. universalstudioshollywood.com reports.
family festival
The Órale: Our History! workshop, part of Andell Family Sundays, is inspired by the exhibition Painting in the River of Angels: Judy Baca and The Great Wall , which can currently be seen at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles). This is an art workshop that will be directed by artists Ivana Torres and Gloria Westcott. Sunday 12:30 to 3:30 pm. For all ages. Free entrance. lacma.org reports.
tamale festival
The Catalina Museum for Art and History (217 Metropole Ave., Avalon) will host its first Tamal Festival, where several vendors will have their homemade creations available. There will be live music, dancers, games, face painting and a competition in which the best tamale will be crowned. Saturday 3 to 7 pm. Free entry with reservation. catalinamuseum.org reports.
Talk about art
Cultural leaders from Mexico, Germany and the United States will gather at the Getty Center for a symposium to discuss mid-20th-century practices for collecting Mesoamerican antiquities while the nations of origin took broader steps to prevent looting and export. . Speakers will discuss the complex stories behind these events and their ramifications for the present and future. It will be streamed live at youtube.com/@gettyresearch.
Dali on display
The exhibition Salvador Dali, which takes place at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center (1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton) is from the private collection of Ben Feldman, and is a series of pieces by the revered surrealist artist that were on the verge of being thrown away . There are more than 50 jobs, including Woman Aflame, Space Elephant and the suite Pantagruel . Ends July 28. Tickets $5. themuck.org reports.
arts festival
HeVery Special Arts Festival Family Day! at the Music Center (135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles) is a party for children of all abilities and their families. The event celebrates the artist in each human being. There will be music performances, arts and crafts, food for sale and more. Saturday 11 am to 2:30 pm. Free entrance. musiccenter.org reports.
Party with puppets
Monsters, colorful animals, unknown creatures and more is what the Skirball Puppet Festival offers, taking place at the Skirball Cultural Center (2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles). Puppets of all shapes and sizes will be the stars of this party that includes the participation of groups such as Blackstreet USA Theater, Bob Baker Marionette Theater and The Zuppeteers. Sunday 12 to 5 pm. Tickets from $13. skirball.org reports.
