Past Events

SOLD OUT: The library is closed, but you’re invited to step into an immersive after-hours world of stories, art pop-ups, performances, conversations and more throughout the historic Central Library in Downtown Los Angeles.

Join LAist and The Black List as we put your favorite actors, directors, and writers through the wringer to see if they’ve got what it takes to make a successful movie or TV show.

Join host Larry Mantle and LAist’s FilmWeek critics at the Alex Theatre on February 22 for our annual Oscar Preview event.

Join LAist and The Black List as we put your favorite actors, directors, and writers through the wringer to see if they’ve got what it takes to make a successful movie or TV show.

Now is your chance to see the iconic comedian live onstage in this special taping, presented by LAist and Martin Media. Join us for an evening of her signature observational humor and sharp, spontaneous wit.

On February 6, TV writer and James Beard award-winning host Phil Rosenthal (he/him) and actor Sarah Jones (she/her), plus surprise guest experts will join J. Keith and Helen for a trivia show like no other!

Join LAist and The Black List as we put your favorite actors, directors, and writers through the wringer to see if they’ve got what it takes to make a successful movie or TV show.

POSTPONED - In light of the ongoing fires in L.A. county, and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of all guests, panelists, and staff, the event has been postponed.

Due to unforeseen circumstances and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of all guests and staff, the show has been canceled.

On January 5, comedian Paula Poundstone (she/her) and hip hop artist Open Mike Eagle (he/him), plus surprise guest experts will join J. Keith and Helen for a trivia show like no other!

On December 11, legendary actor and singer Ann-Margret (she/her) and former L.A. mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (he/him) as well as surprise guest experts will join J. Keith and Helen for a trivia show like no other!

A night of hilarious, heartbreaking, and heartwarming stories about science. Whether you haven’t touched a test tube since high school or have a closet full of lab coats, this is for you.