Netflix Is a Joke Festival, Pitbull at the Hollywood Bowl and more happenings this month
Blockbusters, Buzzy books and the L.A. County Fair to town this month. Read on for what to do, see, watch and eat around town in May.
Film
The Devil Wears Prada 2
Credit: Macall Polay/ 20th Century Studios
May 1
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci return to the chic, cutthroat world of fashion and Runway magazine, made famous in the original 2006 film. 20thcenturystudios.com
Music
Rita Wilson: Sound of a Woman
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Credit: Courtesy Rita Wilson
May 1
Rita Wilson’s sixth studio album — co-produced by Wilson and Grammy winnerDave Cobb — delivers autobiographical reflections, explorations of womanhood and other worldly observations. ritawilson.com
Gala
Hammer Museum Gala in the Garden
Credit: Stefanie Keenan
May 2
The Hammer Museum’s 21st annual fundraiser celebrates artists making societal impact through their work, including honorees Darren Star, creator of Sex and the City and Emily in Paris, and artist Betye Saar. hammer.ucla.edu
Festival
Netflix is a Joke Festival
Credit: Adam Rose/Netflix
May 4-10
Netflix inspires laughs across Los Angeles with its annual comedy festival, featuring hundreds of shows across dozens of venues. Highlights include Flight of the Conchords at The Greek Theatre, The Roast of Kevin Hart hosted by Shane Gillis, the Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: 10(ish)Year Reunion and John Mulaney at the Hollywood Bowl. netflixisajokefest.com
Books
Marilyn: The Lost Photographs, the Last Interview
Credit: 20th Century Fox
May 5
The Hollywood icon’s last formal photo session and interview — conducted by Richard Meryman one month before her death —are released in their entirety for the first time ever. simonandschuster.com
Festival
L.A. County Fair
Credit: Courtesy of the L.A. County Fair
May 7-31
The Pomona Fairplex is home to 17 days of rides, games, concerts and more this month. lacountyfair.com
Film
Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)
Credit: Creative Direction by Ada Guerin / Styled by Lana Jay Lackey
May 8
Directed by James Cameron and Billie Eilish, this 3D concert film captures the mega star in Manchester, England during the sold-out world tour for her acclaimed third album. hitmehardandsoftmovie.com
Books
Hayden Panettiere: This Is Me: A Reckoning
Credit: Courtesy Hachette Book Group
May 12
From her roles in Remember the Titans and Nashville to battles with postpartum depression and addiction, Hayden Panettiere recounts her life story in this vulnerable, intimate memoir. hachettebookgroup.com
Culture
Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind
Yoko Ono in Half-a-Room, 1967, installed at Half-A-Wind Show at Lisson Gallery, London, 1967Credit: Clay Perry
May 23-Oct. 11
Yoko Ono’s first-ever solo museum exhibition in Southern California brings a seven-decade showcase of the artist and activist’s work to The Broad. Stop by the olive trees on East West Bank Plaza to tie wishes to tree branches and participate in Ono’s mission to transform simple acts into moments of peace and connection. thebroad.org
Film
I Love Boosters
Credit: Frazer Harrison/FilmMagic
May 22
Writer-director Boots Riley’s SXSW hit, about a shoplifter crew that goes after a crooked fashion maven, stars Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu, Eiza González, LaKeith Stanfield, Will Poulter, Don Cheadle and Demi Moore. neonrated.com
TV
The Four Seasons Season 2
Tina Fey as Kate and Colman Domingo as Danny in Episode 203 of The Four Seasons, Season 2. Credit: Emily V. Aragones/Netflix
May 28
Friends Kate (Tina Fey), Jack (Will Forte), Danny (Colman Domingo), Claude (Marco Calvani) and Anne (Kerri Kenney-Silver) reunite for another round of winter, spring, summer and fall vacations while navigating longtime relationship dynamics, grief and a forthcoming baby. netflix.com
Concerts
Pitbull at the Hollywood Bowl
Credit: Photo by Dustin Downing
May 30
Accompanied by special guest Lil Jon, Mr. Worldwide brings his signature high-energy concert to Los Angeles. hollywoodbowl.com