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Best Things To Do In This Week Los Angeles And Southern California: June 3 - 6

Laura Hertzfeld
Laura Hertzfeld
Published Jun 3, 2024 5:05 AM
Bassist Reed Mathis flips his long hair on stage while playing guitar. He's under purple and red lighting.
Bassist Reed Mathis of Tea Leaf Green performs during the bands New Years Eve Run in 2013.
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Partied out from Pride in WeHo or Super-Fun Saturday here at LAist? This week has more chill than the ice cream at Wanderlust (where, btw, you can score a free scoop on Tuesday).

For some soothing tunes, check out Andrew Bird and his jazz standards playbook at the Lodge Room. For a new hobby to help you find your zen, Bonsai expert Daniel Deephouse is hosting a workshop on the Japanese art of caring for and shaping miniature trees at Vroman’s. And for your next great read, pop into Zibby’s Bookshop for a talk with novelists Katherine Vaz and Laura Warrell on Tuesday.

There’s lots more to explore at LAist.com where you can learn how to reserve your seat on the beach bus all summer long, plan your next City Trek with us along the L.A. River and Glendale Blvd., or pick your favorite classic film to see at L.A. Conservancy’s Last Remaining Seats series.

Events

  • Three actors stand on stage, performing "Madama Buttefly" in costume, an English and Japanese rendition of Puccini’s "Madame Butterfly."
    Sun, Jun 9

    'Madama Butterfly 蝶々夫人'

    • Aratani Theatre
      244 South San Pedro St., Little Tokyo

    Puccini’s Madame Butterfly takes a new turn at Pacific Opera Project as it is performed not in Italian – but instead in both Japanese and English.

  • Floor to ceiling shelves filled with books in a bookstore. A ladder rests to the left of the picture.
    Tue, Jun 4

    Katherine Vaz With Laura Warrell

    • Zibby’s Bookshop
      1113 Montana Ave. , Santa Monica

    Novelists Laura Warrell and Katherine Vaz sit down to discuss Vaz’s latest book, Above the Salt.
  • Andrew Bird plays violin on stage under a red spotlight.
    Mon, Jun 3

    Andrew Bird Trio

    • Lodge Room
      104 N. Ave 56, 2nd floor, Highland Park

    Multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird brings his jazz trio to the Lodge Room.
  • Digtal poster for Corie Mattie 'Unapologetic' art show opening. It features a blonde woman sitting on a flat surface with one leg outstretched. She's wearing a white dress, and her knee high boot and has been altered to appear rainbow-colored.
    Thu, Jun 6

    Corie Mattie Art Exhibition: ‘Unapologetic’

    • Create Studios
      361 Vernon Ave. #1, Venice

    Street artist Corie Mattie presents paintings and art installations in her show Unapologetic, celebrating queer pride.
  • A small bonsai plant sitting on a wooden table in the sunlight.
    Tue, Jun 4

    Bonsai Workshop

    • Vroman's Meeting Room - In the Atrium
      709 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 120, Pasadena

    Repot, trim and wire your own Japanese garden. All supplies will be provided.
  • Bassist Reed Mathis flips his long hair on stage while playing guitar. He's under purple and red lighting.
    Thu, Jun 6

    Tea Leaf Green

    • The Venice West
      1717 Lincoln Blvd., Venice

    The jam band comes to the Venice West with their unique Bay Area vibes and summer sound.
  • Thu, Jun 6

    'Voices From Ukraine 3'

    • City Garage Theatre
      2525 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica

    Writer and translator John Freedman is bringing Ukraine's poets and playwrights more attention through the Worldwide Ukrainian Play Readings Project.

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Viewing Pick

  • A movie poster for the documentary film "Flipside." It features a man standing in from of a record store that's upside down behind him. He's pressing his hand to his forehead, as if overwhelmed.
    Tue, Jun 4

    'Flipside' Screening

    • Laemmle NoHo 7
      5240 Lankershim Blvd. , North Hollywood

    Vinyl lovers will flip for this new doc from filmmaker Chris Wilcha about trying to revive the record store in New Jersey where he worked as a teenager.

Dine & Drink Deals

  • $10 Pizzas

    • Fiorelli Pizza at The Cook’s Garden
      1033 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice

    Former Olivetta chef Michael Fiorelli’s pop-up pizza hotspot Fiorelli is serving up $10 cheese pies from 3 to 5 p.m. every Thursday.
  • A hand holds up two ice cream cones wrapped in blue, red, and white paper.
    Tue, Jun 4

    Free Ice Cream Scoops

    • Wanderlust Creamery - Westfield Topanga
      6600 CA-27, Canoga Park
    • Wanderlust Creamery - Glendale
      3134 Glendale Blvd., Glendale
    • Wanderlust Creamery - Sawtelle Japantown
      2105 Sawtelle Blvd., Sawtelle Japantown
    • Wanderlust Creamery - Venice
      609 Lincoln Blvd, Suite B, Venice

    All locations are offering a free scoop to anyone who buys the new cookbook in-store or has pre-ordered the book (with a valid receipt).
  • A group of people toast with glasses of wine
    Thu, Jun 6

    Meet The Winemakers

    • Rustic Canyon
      1119 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica

    Meet the winemakers from the women-owned Lompoc vineyard Camins 2 Dreams and enjoy pairings during regular service.
  • A hotel rooftop with a long pool. Cabanas line the right side. Loungers line the left. The roof is lit up for nighttime lounging.
    Sun, Jun 30

    LA Pride Package At Dream

    • Dream Hollywood Hotel
      6417 Selma Ave. , Hollywood

    Dream is offering hotel guests two complimentary Pride cocktail specials, a Pride welcome amenity, and a complimentary room upgrade.

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