Are you looking for something to do for Cinco de Mayo? Clear your schedule and take a look at these events around the Los Angeles area.
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes and the National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) present a free screening of “Texas Before the Alamo.” A film about the founding of Texas & the Spanish who established missions, presidios and trails. Located on 501 N Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Call (213) 542-6200 for more information! The event takes place May 5th at 7 pm.
Join us for a conversation before the film featuring: John A Del Pozo, Lipan-Apache Tribal Member from Mission San Jose, San Antonio; Dulce Ramon, Actress, Descendant of Capt. Domingo Ramon, Founder of Texas; Dr. Manuel Ramos Medina, Director of the Centro de Estudios de Historia de Mexico (CEHM) and Director of the Carlos Slim Foundation and Bill Millet, Film Director & Co-Producer of the Music Soundtrack
Ever heard of the lucha libre? You know, masked wrestlers going to town on each other, riling up the crowd as one gets whackier than the next in order to entertain the fans?
Imagine that, plus the world’s best stripteases, comedy, mariachis, music, tamales, and 5 de mayo?! Sounds like the next installment of Lucha VaVOOM!
Don’t miss out on this super funky and entertaining show on May 5-6 at the Mayan Theater in downtown L.A. Cost of a ticket is $48.50.
Keep in mind shows are 21+ and start at 8 p.m (doors at 7).
Starting Wednesday April 13th through May 5th we are going to be celebrating Cinco De Mayo at The Morrison with special food & drink menus, served all day. Look on their site, www.themorrionla.com, or call 323-667-1839 for more information.
Mariachi sol de Mexico at Segerstrom Center
LA’s favorite mariachi band, Mariachi Sol de Mexico will be performing a special Cinco de Mayo concert at the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall at the Segerstrom Center. The prolific band, under the musical direction of José Hernández, will perform traditional Mexican folk, classical and pop music with Hernandez’ vivid and graceful arrangements.
When: May 5, 2016, 8 pm
Where: Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Cost: $29-$89
Info: SCFTA.org
Hollowbody LA Presents Cinco de Mayo at Molly Malones with Hola Policia, Magnuson, Lobate Scarp and Arizona Bay (Tool Tribute)
When: May 5, 2016, 7 pm
Where: Molly Malone’s, 575 South Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, CA Info and Tickets:Ticketweb.com
Cinco de Mayo Latin Concert at the Globe Theater
A Latin music concert at the Globe Theater featuring Baby Bash, Mellow Man Ace, Amanda Perez, Lil Rob, Lighter Shade of Brown, Kid Frost and much more.
When: May 7, 2016, 8 pm, doors open at 7
Where: The Globe Theater, 740 S. Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90014
Cost: $30-$150, check Goldstar for discount tickets.
Info& Tickets
Cinco de Mayo at Citadel Outlets
The castle courtyard at Citadel Outlets will be decorated all week, but the Cinco de Mayo celebration will culminate with a two-day festival May 7-8 featuring live ballet folklorico and mariachi performances. A local talent showcase will feature up and coming local acts from 2 to 6 pm both days.
When: May 7-8, 2016, 12-6 pm
Where: Citadel Outlets Center Court, 100 Citadel Drive, Suite 480 Los Angeles, CA 90040
Cost: Free
Info: www.citadeloutlets.com
