¡Hola Boyle Heights! Andrew Lopez here.
Have your plans set for this Labor Day weekend? If you don’t, we’ve got you.
It’s your last chance to board the beach bus from East L.A. to the ocean. A round-trip costs $2 and takes you from City Terrace Park to Santa Monica Beach.
This weekend also marks the 55th anniversary of the Chicano Moratorium and you can celebrate the historic event by marching with local groups or enjoying food and music at Ruben Salazar Park. If theater is your thing, you’ve got a few plays to choose from, including one about the late Dodgers pitcher and cultural icon, Fernando Valenzuela.
Last, if you’re looking to be more civically engaged – and get paid to do it – register for the L.A. Documenters’ virtual orientation before it begins later this afternoon.
Here’s what we found for you to do across the Eastside this weekend.
Happenings in the Heights:
Thursday, August 28
- Bobby Castro at Eastside Luv: Roll over to Eastside Luv tonight to catch Bobby Castro and friends. Tickets are $15 and doors open at 8 p.m. 1835 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90033.
- Concert at Belvedere Park: Itching for some free live music? Grupo Salvage is playing in East L.A. starting at 5 p.m. 4914 E. Cesar Chavez Ave., Los Angeles, 90022.
- L.A. Documenters virtual orientation: Want to get paid to attend public meetings? This event is for you. Catch the second orientation of the summer. Register for the event later this afternoon.
Friday, August 29
- August 29 at the LATC: Head over to the Latino Theater Co. for a play about Chicano identity. A must-see for anyone who appreciates thought-provoking theater. 514 S. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013.
- Distrito Catorce fundraising mixer: Enjoy art, wine and mezcal tastings to help raise funds for Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic’s Binational Migrant Project. $60, 1837 1st Street Los Angeles, CA 90033.
- Fernandomania at Casa 0101: Support Chicano theater by attending the opening night of a play festival celebrating the legacy of Fernando Valenzuela. Stick around for a Q&A from Maria Fernanda Valenzuela, daughter of the legendary pitcher, as she makes her playwriting debut. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. or Sundays at 3 p.m. until September 21. 1st St., Los Angeles, CA 90033.
Saturday, August 30
- Centro CSO Chicano Moratorium March: March to honor the 55th anniversary of the Chicano Moratorium. The march starts at 3 p.m. at 4945 Whittier Blvd. and ends at Ruben Salazar Park for a rally and program at 4:30 p.m.
- National Chicano Moratorium Committee: Celebrate this historic event with music, vendors, activities and programming at Ruben Salazar Park from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. 3864 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90023.
Sunday, August 31 - Go! Go! Go! The art of Edgar Agreda Fernandez: Catch a free art show and DJs at Te Adoro Vintage in Boyle Heights. 3472 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90063.