So much happens on summer nights in LA. This past Friday I discovered the Odd Market at the Autry museum. From June through October, the third Friday of the month. Since I had renewed my membership, it was free, otherwise, it’s $5.
On the lawn at the east side of the museum, activities for kids and a lot of families out on the grass. Parking is very easy, right across the street in the zoo parking lot, since it starts at 6, most zoo visitors are already gone.
All kind of food trucks set up shop.
This one is advertised as a French Fry truck, but most of the advertisements are for Vietnamese food. Go figure.
Me, I had a donut and fried chicken sandwich, because everyone needs a treat from time to time.
There are plenty of vendors, selling, jewelry, clothes, toys and other interesting items
I bought a cute pair of sunglasses.
Most of the booths are just pop up canopies. But some are trucks or airstreams.
This is the most unique one, built on a flatbed.
How cool is this owl!!! Hand carved by someone in Reseda.
I love this owl. There is plenty of stained glass as well, made by another local artisan.
Yes, they sell those new age mystical things. But I kept paying attention to the details. Like the railing made out of pipes and pipe fitting.
On the back, sliding glass doors with 100-year-old stained glass from a church in Connecticut. Now sandwiched between thick glass. So it’s hard to see the details, but it does make for a good reflection back onto the grass and the people.
The big rides with the tower of the museum in the background.
A little storm-trooper, happy as can be.
There are two galleries open during this event. So people get some culture along with the fun. I’m sorry to say that the Deborah Butterfield horse is in storage. I understand museums have more work in storage than out on display, I guess it was time for the horse to get some rest.
The next night we were in a local park for a new series of weekend concerts. I hope this event, Noho Summer Nights, grows. The opening act was ok, good voice. Can I just say I am so sick and tired of everybody sharing all their issues, especially depression? Telling an audience out for a fun evening is simply a way of making you feel good while we get to feel bad. Shut up and sing.
Then there was a wonderful Queen cover band, didn’t stay till the end because it was really cold. (that’s June in LA for you). So I didn’t hear Bohemian Rhapsody, but a lot of other good classics.
I’ll be back!
Leah