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Best Things To Do In This Week In Los Angeles and Southern California: Apr. 1 - 4
Bruce Springsteen performing at the L.A. Sports Arena.
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It may be April Fool’s Day but the events going on this week are no joke! There’s music for kids and adults, with School of Rock’s kids jam camp underway and Bruce Springsteen headlining The Forum for two long-awaited shows. Get your dose of earnestness at The Moth mainstage or spend an evening with Stacey Abrams at Writers Bloc. And of course, we can’t forget about deals coming up for National Burrito Day (April 4).
Visit LAist.com for more things to explore, including the LAist community blood drive on April 4 and an interview with the Biryani Boys, who hope to build a Pakistani fast-casual empire.
Events
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Fri, Apr 5School of Rock Spring Break
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School of Rock Santa Clarita
24515 Kansas St., Santa Clarita
Kids can jam all week long and get an education in the classics, from The Beatles to Led Zeppelin.
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School of Rock Santa Clarita
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Tue, Apr 2Moth Mainstage
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The United Theater on Broadway
929 S. Broadway, Downtown L.A.
See an evening of laughs, tears, and incredible true stories. This month’s theme is "Where the Heart Is."
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The United Theater on Broadway
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Tue, Apr 2Stacey Abrams and Dulé Hill
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Writers Guild Theater
135 South Doheny Dr., Beverly Hills
Stacey Abrams joins actor Dulé Hill to discuss her new thriller novel Rogue Justice.
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Writers Guild Theater
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Tue, Apr 2'Fat Ham' (Black Partners Appreciation Night)
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Geffen Playhouse
10886 Le Conte Ave., Westwood
The Geffen is hosting a Black Partners Appreciation Night preview performance of Fat Ham, the Pulitzer Prize-winning riff on Hamlet.
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Geffen Playhouse
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Thu, Apr 4Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
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Kia Forum
3900 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood
The Boss is back on tour and in the house for two nights at the Kia Forum!
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Kia Forum
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Thu, Apr 4Trivia Night at Edendale
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Edendale
2838 Rowena Ave., Silver Lake
Jeopardy! and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire alum Muffy Marracco hosts Thursday night trivia at Silver Lake’s Edendale.
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Edendale
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Outdoor Pick
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Tue, Apr 2USC Arts & Climate Collective Festival
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Hancock Foundation Building
3616 Trousdale Parkway, University Park
Art activations, murals, and student projects take over the lawn at the USC Arts & Climate Collective annual festival.
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Hancock Foundation Building
Viewing Pick
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Mon, Apr 1'The Big Lebowski'
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Mama Shelter
6500 Selma Ave., Hollywood
It’s outdoor movie season again and Mama Shelter hosts films under the stars in Hollywood.
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Mama Shelter
Dine & Drink Deals
Enjoy these delicious eats and drinking deals this week.
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Mon, Apr 1Cafe Sheera
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Cafe Sheera
443 N. Bedford Dr. , Beverly Hills
Try delicious Middle Eastern-inspired coffees and treats at Cafe Sheera.
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Cafe Sheera
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Tue, Apr 2Fiish x Isla
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Isla
2424 Main St., Santa Monica
Try dry-aged sushi to Isla in Santa Monica for a special dinner series paired with biodynamic wines.
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Isla
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Thu, Apr 4National Burrito Day
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Tocaya (Westwood)
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Tocaya (Santa Monica)
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Tocaya (DTLA)
801 S. Olive St. #B, Downtown
Sign up for Tocaya’s email list and in honor of National Burrito Day.
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Tocaya (Westwood)
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