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  • A painting depicting a street scene with a "NEW HOMES" sign and a homeless encampment in front of a construction site.
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    Thu, Mar 12

    "Neighborhood Ecology" at Brand Library & Art Center

    On view at Brand Library & Art Center, Neighborhood Ecology features local artists exploring Southern California’s environments through the eyes of outsiders, residents and communities.
  • Monty Python's Spamalot musical advertisement featuring a special offer of 30% off. A lead performer in a glittering costume stands center stage, surrounded by dancers in elaborate, iridescent outfits.
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    Tue, Mar 24

    Monty Python’s SPAMALOT

    REJOICE BRAVE KNIGHTS! For a limited time, save 30% on select performances of Monty Python’s SPAMALOT.
  • The LA84 Foundation Play Equity Summit will be held on April 2, 2026, at the JW Marriott at LA Live. The event features a soccer ball on a grassy field with a person in a yellow soccer jersey in the background.
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    Thu, Apr 2

    Play Equity Summit

    The LA84 Play Equity Summit on April 2 will bring together leaders in sports, philanthropy, education and health.
  • Three books are displayed: "Acts of Love" by Allyson Nadia Field, "Boom to Bust: How Streaming Broke Hollywood Workers" by Miranda Banks and Kate Fortmueller, and "Power Surge: Conglomerate Hollywood and the Studio System's Last Hurrah" by Thomas Schatz.
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    Thu, Mar 12

    (R)Evolution On and Off the Screen: New Books on the Past, Present, and Future of Film

    UC Press presents new and recent books that explore every facet of the film industry.
  • A drawing a of a grimacing young man with black hair and braces.
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    Thu, Mar 12

    God of Carnage

    A brilliant and biting comedy of manners (without the manners) Variety called it “elegant, acerbic… Reza’s sharpest work since Art.”
  • A black silhouette of a hand wearing a bracelet is holding a chess queen piece, with a broken pawn piece nearby, against a tan and cream background. Text below reads "Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"
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    Thu, Mar 12

    Edward Albee's "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"

    The New York Times described this American classic as “wry and electric!” In Edward Albee’s landmark drama, George and Martha invite a young couple to their home for a nightcap.
  • A group of women in traditional Japanese attire are gathered around a cart with a large wheel, some are sitting and others standing under a blossoming tree.
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    Thu, Mar 12

    Opening: Takashi Murakami, "Hark Back to Ukiyo-e: Tracing Superflat to Japonisme’s Genesis"

  • A man wearing a cap and plaid shirt, a woman wearing an apron over a white shirt, and a white dog are in front of a farm landscape.
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    Fri, Mar 13

    Farming in Harmony with Nature with John and Molly Chester

    Don’t miss John and Molly Chester of “The Biggest Little Farm” in conversation about building Apricot Lane Farms and farming in harmony with nature. March 13 at the Los Angeles Zoo or on Zoom.
  • Event has ended A flyer for a free show hosted by AFL Productions and presented by Los Angeles College of Music. The event features performances by Sequoia, Tallulah June, 6 Cylinders, and The Hounds on March 7th at Porcaro Hall, LACM, 300 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena. Doors open at 6 PM, and music starts at 6:30 PM. Limited space available.
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    Sat, Mar 7

    Free teen concert In Pasadena, March 7

    Los Angeles College of Music is partnering with AFL Productions to host a free teen concert at Porcaro Hall on Saturday, March 7. Live music by Sequoia, Six Cylinders, Tallulah June and The Hounds.
  • Event has ended The Industry presents: Guillierm E. Brown, Carmina Escobar, and Marana Robers in LAB 2026 at Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater.
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    Sun, Mar 1

    The Industry Presents: LAB 2026

    The Industry celebrates the return of our LAB series, in partnership with REDCAT, featuring new works in opera by renowned artists Guillermo E. Brown, Carmina Escobar and Matana Roberts.