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Best Things To Do During St. Patrick's Day Weekend In LA and SoCal: Mar. 15 - 17
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
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Sun, Mar 17
MUSE/IQUE: 'America’s Cultural Renaissance of 1974'
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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.
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Mark Taper Forum
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Sun, Mar 17
'Letterkenny' Presents: A Night of Standup
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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).
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Fonda Theatre
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Sun, Mar 17
César Chávez Family Day
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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.
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LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes
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Sat, Mar 16
Hermosa Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade
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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.
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Hope Chapel
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Sun, Mar 17
EqualizeHer Presents: A Linda Perry Workshop
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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.
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The Hotel Cafe
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Sat, Mar 16
Madeleine Peyroux
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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.
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Luckman Fine Arts Complex
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Sun, Mar 17
GlassSkates: A Moving Celebration of Philip Glass
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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!
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Moonlight Rollerway
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Sat, Mar 16
Fashion Forward: Reworking the Runway
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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.
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Carolyn Campagna Kleefeld Contemporary Art Museum
Outdoor Pick
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Sun, Mar 17
LA Marathon
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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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Dodger Stadium
Viewing Pick
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Sun, Mar 17
'Buena Vista Social Club'
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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.
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Vidiots
Last Chance
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Sun, Mar 17
LAPL: Our Story is Yours
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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.
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Central Library
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Sat, Mar 16
Mandrake Bar's Closing Night
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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.
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Mandrake
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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Sun, Mar 17
Tam O’Shanter St. Patrick’s Day Experience
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Tam O'Shanter
2980 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the historic Tam O’Shanter’s in Los Feliz with a VIP experience.
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Tam O'Shanter
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Sun, Mar 17
St. Patrick’s Day Weekend At Angel City Brewery
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Angel City Brewery
216 Alameda St., Downtown L.A.
Catch music from the Jameson Gang on Saturday and Irish music and drinking songs on Sunday.
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Angel City Brewery
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Sat, Mar 16
Jazz In Long Beach With Chef Rod Dod
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Organic Harvest Garden
6751 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach
What could be better than a night of jazz jams with Katalyst – an eight-piece jazz ensemble from Inglewood who’ve been making a name for themselves at their Townhouse residency in Venice.
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Organic Harvest Garden