Top 5 Happenings (in/near) South Park on Valentine’s Day
· La Venganza del Amor at The Mayan (Hill between 11th and Olympic) with a Valentine-themed show on Valentine’s Day, 8 pm. “See good vs. evil played out in a sinful circus of masked Mexican wrestling, burlesque, and comedic commentating. Tequila and tamales available as you watch Aztec dancers and luchadores (wrestlers)”. https://www.themayan.com/events/lucha-va-voom-de-la-liz/
· Romeo and Juliet ballet at the Ahmanson Theater (Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Grand between First and Temple Streets) on Valentine’s Day at 8 pm. “Mathew Bourne shakes up Shakespeare’s tragedy and Prokofiev’s mighty score to come up with one of his most appealing works.” Critics give the performance **** four stars. https://www.centertheatregroup.org/tickets/ahmanson-theatre/2023-24/romeo-juliet/ .
· LA Art Show at LA Convention Center – West Hall – on Figueroa between 12th and Pico, one of the longest running venues for contemporary art. In addition, there are lectures, tours, special exhibits, and an opening night premier party on Valentine’s Day. https://wl.seetickets.us/event/THE-LA-ART-SHOW-2024/564086?afflky=TheLAArtShow.
· Viola Buitoni x Elizabeth Falkner x Caldo Verdi Dinner at the Proper Hotel (Broadway at 11th Street) on Valentine’s Day from 5 – 10 pm. Cookbook author and chef Viola Buiton prepares a special Valentine’s Day dinner with recipes from her book Italy by Ingredient. Chef and food maker Elizabeth Falkner will add a playful interactive dessert. Now Serving will be on hand to sell books by both authors. Add a pre or post dinner cocktail in Dahlia, upscale intimate lounge located inside the Proper Hotel. https://www.properhotel.com/downtown-la/happenings/?topic=holidays
· I Remember Love V-Day Concert at The Nova at LA Live at 7:30 pm on Valentine’s Day. “An enchanting evening featuring live R&B performances by Blackstreet, Uncle Sam, SNCR, and comedy by Keith "Smacks" Dean with a night of love and soulful melodies. Select ticket holders will have the exclusive opportunity to meet and greet the legendary artists.” https://www.lalive.com/events/detail/i-remember-love-v-day-concert-527150.