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Best Things To Do During St. Patrick's Day Weekend In LA and SoCal: Mar. 15 - 17

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Time travel back to 1974 at the Mark Taper Forum, take a spin at the Philip Glass-themed skating party you didn’t know you needed, dance at a celebration of Cesar Chavez for the whole family, and follow the rainbow to all the SoCal St. Patrick’s Day festivities. We’ve also got a great list of the best places to break your fast during Ramadan.

Events

  • Sun, Mar 17

    MUSE/IQUE: 'America’s Cultural Renaissance of 1974'

    • Mark Taper Forum
      135 N. Grand Ave., Downtown L.A.

    Live music collective MUSE/IQUE brings the glamor and intrigue of 1970s Los Angeles to the stage with innovative musical tributes to Stevie Wonder, Jerry Goldsmith, Los Lobos, Joni Mitchell, and The Eagles.

  • Sun, Mar 17

    'Letterkenny' Presents: A Night of Standup

    • Fonda Theatre
      6126 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles

    Fans of Canadian cult-hit series Letterkenny will want to hit the Fonda for a night of standup with stars Mark Forward (Coach) and Jeff McEnery (Alexander).

  • Sun, Mar 17

    César Chávez Family Day

    • LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes
      501 N. Main St., Chinatown

    The day features an urban gardening workshop, dance performances, and a theatrical presentation about the life of César Chávez.

  • Sat, Mar 16

    Hermosa Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade

    • Hope Chapel
      2420 Pacific Coast Hwy., Hermosa Beach

    Break out your best green gear and head down to Hermosa for the 28th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

  • Sun, Mar 17

    EqualizeHer Presents: A Linda Perry Workshop

    • The Hotel Cafe
      1623 N Cahuenga Blvd. , Hollywood

    Billed as “a crash course for singer-songwriters aspiring to enter the music industry,” this event sounds like an incredible opportunity to get your work in front of legendary 4 Non Blondes frontwoman Linda Perry.

  • Sat, Mar 16

    Madeleine Peyroux

    • Luckman Fine Arts Complex
      5151 State University Dr., Cal State L.A.

    Jazz singer Madeleine Peyroux brings her sultry tones to the Luckman this weekend.

  • Sun, Mar 17

    GlassSkates: A Moving Celebration of Philip Glass

    • Moonlight Rollerway
      5110 San Fernando Rd., Glendale

    With rollerskating instead of ice skating and also featuring the pop, electronic, and alternative R&B music Glass has inspired, GlassSkates has it all – even a performance by the Bob Baker Marionettes!

  • Sat, Mar 16

    Fashion Forward: Reworking the Runway

    • Carolyn Campagna Kleefeld Contemporary Art Museum
      1250 N Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach

    The event features snacks, drinks, a runway show, and access to the museum.

Outdoor Pick

  • Sun, Mar 17

    LA Marathon

    • Dodger Stadium
      1000 Vin Scully Ave., Elysian Park

    Whether you’ve been training all year or are happy to cheer others on, the L.A. Marathon is this weekend.

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Viewing Pick

  • Sun, Mar 17

    'Buena Vista Social Club'

    • Vidiots
      4884 Eagle Rock Blvd., Eagle Rock

    Wim Wender’s 1999 Oscar-nominated documentary about a supergroup of Cuban musicians recording an album together in Havana returns to the big screen at Vidiots.

Last Chance

  • Sun, Mar 17

    LAPL: Our Story is Yours

    • Central Library
      630 W. 5th St., Downtown L.A.

    The sesquicentennial of the L.A. Public Library is on display in this unique exhibit that follows the library’s long history.

  • Sat, Mar 16

    Mandrake Bar's Closing Night

    • Mandrake
      2692 La Cienega Blvd., Culver City

    A favorite of the Culver City arts community for the past 18 years, the Mandrake Bar will serve its last gold rush on March 16.

Dine & Drink Deals

Here are a few dining and drink deals to indulge in this week.

LAist’s 7 Places to Break Fast for Ramadan 

Eid Mubarak to all those celebrating this month! LAist has put together two great guides, including the top places to break your iftar fast and a guide to Ramadan events in SoCal.

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