¡Hola Boyle Heights! Andrew Lopez here.
Looking to celebrate something this weekend? You’ve got plenty of options on the Eastside.
Head to Garfield High School this Saturday to join their centennial celebration with performances, tours, entertainment and 100 years of school spirit.
If you’re looking for somewhere to dance or mosh the night away, head to La Bufadora for a Y2K-inspired cumbia night or Don Quixote for a high-energy night of hardcore punk. And if a laid-back night of stand-up comedy is more your thing, check out the comedy show at Coyote Studios for laughs and a great time.
Here’s what we found for you to do across the Eastside this weekend.
Happenings in the Heights:
Thursday, September 4
- Comedy show at Coyote Studios: Catch live stand-up comedy performances by Durag and the Deertag, Rob Crews, Na’im Ali, and Dru Montana. Get there early for a good seat. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. 3501 Union Pacific Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90023.
- Jewelry making at the library: Get your craft on at Malabar Branch Library, where you can attend a jewelry-making workshop with colorful beads for yourself or a friend. 4 p.m. 2801 Wabash Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90033.
- Latino Community Town Hall: Join the L.A. County District Attorney Nathan Hochman at East Los Tacos to advocate for improvements to the quality of life on the Eastside. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 4500 E. Cesar E. Chavez Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90022.
Friday, September 5
- Aztlan Community Services ribbon cutting: Celebrate the grand opening of Aztlan Community Services at Mariachi Plaza with snacks and music from Romance Nocturno. The event begins at 5 p.m. at 1831 1st St., Los Angeles, CA 90033.
Saturday, September 6
- Centennial Celebration at Garfield: Join your fellow bulldogs at Garfield High School for the celebration of the century. Come early for performances, tours, entertainment and 100 years of school spirit. 5101 E 6th St., East Los Angeles, CA 90022.
- Hardcore punk at Don Quixote: Get ready to mosh and headbang to bands Weekend Nachos, Desmadre, Scalp and Haguus at Don Quixote. Don’t miss this one. 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at 2811 E. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90023.
- Y2Kumbia at La Bufadora: Dance your night away to cumbias, musica latina y más that blends online culture with throwback flavor. ¡Vibras Por Todos! 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. 3470 1st St., Los Angeles, CA 90063.
Sunday, September 7
- Corridor Connections: Rutas y Raíces: Roll over to the East Los Tacos parking lot for a free event for family fun and to advocate for safer and more accessible streets for East L.A. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 346 N. Ford Blvd., LA, CA 90022.
- Barrio Walk with Centro CSO: Hit the streets with Centro CSO to inform community members about their rights. First walkers get free coffee from Cafe Niña. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. starting at Pecan Park. 145 S Pecan St., Los Angeles, CA 90033.
