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Daily Email - Tuesday - 5/13/2025

May 13, 2025

Make a splash at Cosm this Memorial Day with Big Wave: No Room for Error — Bo Bridges’ exhilarating documentary diving into Tahiti’s infamous wave, “Teahupo’o.” Surf through stunning visuals set to music by artists like Glass Animals and Pearl Jam. We’re giving away a pair of tickets – here’s a sneak peek!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

HOTTEST FILIPINO EATS IN LA

Photo: Big Boi, credit Wonho Frank Lee

Especially during AANHPI Heritage Month, the bold and savory flavors of Filipino cuisine can't be overlooked, from Historic Filipinotown and beyond. Check out the most delectable Filipino food in the City of Angels:

  • SPOON & PORK - Hearty and vegan-friendly eats with patio seating.

  • DOLLAR HITS - DIY meat skewers for $1.50 in Historic Filipinotown.

  • MAX'S - Chicken adobo, sisig, and desserts like buko pandan and halo-halo.

  • PINOY PINAY - Filipino fast food in Cerritos.

  • BIG BOI - Best ube waffles on Sawtelle.

DOSTUFF & OUTLOUD PRESENT:

SLAY WEHO PRIDE AT OUTLOUD

Win the ultimate Pride getaway to OUTLOUD at WeHo Pride, May 31–June 1! One lucky winner gets 2 VIP tickets, a 3-night hotel stay in the heart of West Hollywood, and $600 in travel credit.

OUTLOUD is the next gen of queer entertainment, with performances by Lizzo, Remi Wolf, Honey Dijon, Kim Petras, Paris Hilton & more. Expect music, surprise guests, food, drinks, and non-stop celebration. Kick off Pride Month in unforgettable style!*

WITH YOUR SPARE TIME

⛵️ Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival

Friday - Sunday, May 16-18 in San Diego

Wonderfront weekend has arrived! Peggy Gou, Daniel Caesar, Anderson.Paak & The Free Nationals, Khruangbin, Foster The People, Jason Mraz, Gary Clark Jr., and more take over Embarcadero Marina Park! Last chance to win a pair of tickets on us!*

🎤 Yelawolf

Tomorrow, May 14 at House of Blues Anaheim (7PM)

Yelawolf rolls into Orange County for his 45 Tour, towing that wild blend of hip-hop, country, and Southern rock that put Gadsden, Alabama on the map.

💫 Dreamer Isioma

Tomorrow, May 14 at The Echoplex (7PM)

Trans, first-gen Nigerian-American redefining the alt scene Dreamer Isioma beams into Echo Park for the StarX Lover Tour, serving up a cosmic cocktail of Afropop rock and alt-R&B. Tickets are less than $30!

👖 White Denim

Thursday, May 15 at Teragram Ballroom (8PM)

Hailing from Austin, White Denim are famous for melting psych rock, jazz, soul, and southern-fried indie into one wild, improvisational jam session. $35 tickets are still up for grabs to see them in DTLA!

🥀 Cruel World Festival

Saturday, May 17 at Brookside at The Rose Bowl 

Legends of goth, post-punk, and new wave collide in Pasadena for Cruel World Festival, with New Order, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, The Go-Go’s, Devo, OMD, and more on this year’s lineup. GA and VIP options are still available!

Eat & Play Combo

Pro tip: Dave & Buster’s Eat & Play Combo is kind of a no-brainer. Entree, drink, and game credit for under $20? Watch parties, Godzilla VR, Top Gun Maverick – there's no shortage of reasons to stop by today.

LOCALS ONLY

  • Los Angeles College of Music (LACM) announced a 50% tuition discount for California middle, high school, and college students enrolling in Summer at LACM 2025, an elite opportunity to study with Grammy-nominated and platinum-certified producers, composers, and musicians! Apply by June 1!

  • The Getty Center’s annual free outdoor summer concert series Off the 405 returns May 31! Check out the full calendar and save the dates! 

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