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Best Things To Do Around Valentine's Day In SoCal: Feb. 12 - 15
42nd Street musical is known for its dazzling dance numbers, sparkling costumes, incredible songs and large ensemble cast.
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With Valentine's Day falling in the middle of this week, love is in the air in Los Angeles!
Choose from various romantic dinner options, like enjoying a luxe menu at Lunetta or plant-based sushi at Kusaki. Truly LA is hosting a "Galentine's Day" event for those not planning a date night. And if you'd rather not think about the holiday at all, consider activities like trying your hand at drum classes in San Pedro or laughing out loud at Ilana Glazer's live comedy show.
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Events
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Mon, Feb 26Team Taiko Drum Classes
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The Grand Annex
434 W. 6th St., San Pedro
Team Taiko invites the community to learn Japanese traditional drumming practice.
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The Grand Annex
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The LA Art Show
The L.A. Art Show is back, featuring work from galleries and museums all over the world.
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Thu, Feb 15Ilana Glazer Live!
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The Theatre at Ace Hotel
929 S Broadway, downtown L.A.
Comedian and actress Ilana Glazer is bringing her tour to Los Angeles.
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The Theatre at Ace Hotel
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Thu, Feb 15Strong Words: Voices of the City at the Autry
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Autry Museum of the American West
4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park
Visit the Autry Museum for an evening of storytelling and music.
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Autry Museum of the American West
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Tue, Feb 13Empowering Black Owned Small Businesses
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New Economics For Women
7500 Alabama Ave., Canoga Park
New Economics for Women and Women's Business Center present resources for your business to find and fund new growth opportunities!
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New Economics For Women
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Thu, Feb 15'42nd Street'
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Carpenter Performing Arts Center at Cal State Long Beach
6200 E. Atherton St., Long Beach
Musical Theatre West is kicking off its 2024 season by bringing Broadway to Long Beach! Known for its dazzling dance numbers, sparkling costumes, incredible songs and large ensemble cast, 42nd Street will run for a limited time.
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Carpenter Performing Arts Center at Cal State Long Beach
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Thu, Feb 15Mark Mackay: Share The Love Showcase
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Gibson Guitars Hollywood
7561 Sunset Blvd. Suite 103, Hollywood
This in-person event promises an unforgettable experience for all music enthusiasts while raising funds for The Midnight Mission.
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Gibson Guitars Hollywood
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Tue, Feb 13Galentine’s Day Experience
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Truly LA
216 South Alameda St., downtown L.A.
Grab your besties and join Truly LA for “Galentine’s Day” with a 45-minute experience where you’ll discover what a Trulixer is and how they are created.
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Truly LA
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Outdoor Pick
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Wed, Feb 14Superbloom Outdoor Studios
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Superbloom Park
2600 Barnard Way, Santa Monica
Come bright and early to Superbloom Park for an outdoor workout.
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Superbloom Park
Viewing Pick
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Wed, Feb 14'Casablanca' & 'The Notebook' Drive-In Movie Night
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Electric Dusk Drive-In
236 N. Central Ave., Glendale
The Electric Dusk Drive-In will screen Casablanca and The Notebook for the special occasion.
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Electric Dusk Drive-In
Dine & Drinks Deals
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Wed, Feb 14Lunetta Valentine's Day Menu
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Lunetta
2420 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica
Lunetta's Valentine's Day menu aims to provide the ultimate romantic evening.
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Lunetta
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Wed, Feb 14Valentine’s Dinner For Sushi Lovers
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Kusaki
2535 S. Barrington Ave., West L.A.
Kusaki, the first plant-based omakase and sushi restaurant in Los Angeles, recently reopened.
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Kusaki
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Wed, Feb 14Geeks Who Drink
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Alamo Drafthouse DTLA
700 W. 7th St., Downtown L.A.
Join Geeks Who Drink to see who is king of the geeks and win prizes.
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Alamo Drafthouse DTLA
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Wed, Feb 14'Sex and the City' Valentine's Mixology Classes
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Eat Drink Americano
923 East 3rd St. Suite 101, Downtown L.A.
Join an engaging mixology class where you'll master the art of crafting three expertly balanced cocktails. Craft iconic cocktails — including the famous Sex and the City Cosmopolitan!
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Eat Drink Americano
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Feed Your Fantasy
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STK Steakhouse
930 Hilgard Ave., Westwood
Bring a special someone to STK for a Valentine’s Day dinner this week.
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STK Steakhouse
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