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Best Things To Do This Week In Los Angeles and SoCal: Jan. 29 - Feb. 1

This week in L.A., dive into an immersive comedy show in Hollywood or see an adaptation of Strangers On A Train in Beverly Hills. Craft lovers can learn how to mold clay in Miracle Mile. For a little spooky fun, consider a two-hour walking tour packed with Los Angeles history and providing a chance to see locations believed to be haunted.
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Events
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Thursday, February 1, 2024 from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM
‘Password 1234’ ft. Reggie Watts
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Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
5919 Franklin Ave., Hollywood
Visit Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre for an immersive tech comedy 'Password 1234.' Two powerhouse CEOs and self-proclaimed geniuses, Kim & Aliya, bravely introduce a new mobile app that solves the world’s worst problem.
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Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
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Thursday, February 1, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Maker Night: Clay and Language, A Workshop with POT Studio
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Craft Contemporary
5814 Wilshire Blvd, Mid-Wilshire
Spend an evening learning to craft clay. Join P OT Studio as participants create a small plate set with written messages. All materials will be provided.
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Craft Contemporary
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Monday, January 29, 2024 from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Joe Mande Con Amici (Comedy Show)
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Largo at the Coronet
366 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Grove
Join comedian Joe Mande with friends Jacqueline Novak and Esther Povitsky for a comedy night at Largo at the Coronet. There’ll even be a surprise guest. Seats will be assigned at will call so arrive early.
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Largo at the Coronet
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Monday, January 29, 2024 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Sculpting Dreams: How Stone Shapes the Imagination
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LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art)
5905 Wilshire Blvd., Mid-Wilshire
Join artist Analia Saban, architect Claus Benjamin Freyinger, and LACMA curator Rosie Mills for a conversation on working together with the exhibition Eternal Medium: Seeing the World in Stone.
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LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art)
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Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Join in on a Kriya Meditation to shed negative energy and welcome the present. The session will close out with sound baths to soothe the soul.
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Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Time For Three at Smothers Theatre
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Smothers Theatre at Lisa Smith Wengler Center For the Arts
24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu
Time For Three (TF3) will be performing at the Pepperdine Lisa Smith Wengler Center For the Arts.(Courtesy Pepperdine)Bonded by a blend of instruments and vocals, Grammy and Emmy-winning ensemble, Time For Three (TF3) will be performing at the Pepperdine Lisa Smith Wengler Center For the Arts. Experience various eras, styles, and traditions of Western music.
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Smothers Theatre at Lisa Smith Wengler Center For the Arts
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Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Written by Craig Warner and based on the book by Patricia Highsmith,, Strangers On A Train follows two young men who meet on a train.(Courtesy Theatre 40/Written by Craig Warner and based on the book by Patricia Highsmith,, Strangers On A Train follows two young men who meet on a train; one an ambitious architect, the other a playboy with a taste for danger. As the train takes them to their destination, the two travelers speculate on what it would be like to commit the perfect murder. The production is directed by Jules Aaron.
Outdoor Pick
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Monday, January 29, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Hollywood True Crime and Haunted Tales
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Hollywood Pantages Theatre
6233 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood
If you love Hollywood, the paranormal, or true crime, then this is the tour for you! This two-hour walking tour is led by expert guides with a passion for sharing Los Angeles history. As the sun sets, you will be led on a fright-filled walk to visit hotels, theaters, and landmarks rumored to be haunted.
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Hollywood Pantages Theatre
Viewing Pick
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Monday, January 29, 2024 at 3:00 PM
2024 Manila International Film Festival
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TCL Chinese Theatres
6925 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood
The 2024 Manila International Film Festival hosts screenings at the iconic TCL Chinese 6 Theatres.(Courtesy Manila International Film Festival/Join the 2024 Manila International Film Festival in Hollywood for a week full of star-studded screenings at the iconic TCL Chinese 6 Theatres! This in-person event is a celebration of the finest films from Manila and beyond. A screening of When I Met You in Tokyo starring Vilma Santos and Christopher De Leon will kick off this cinematic extravaganza!
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TCL Chinese Theatres
Dine & Drink Deals
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Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Taco & Tequila Tuesday
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Caravan Swim Club at Hotel June West LA
8639 Lincoln Blvd., Westchester
Nothing beats taco Tuesdays… besides taco and tequila Tuesdays! Every Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. head to Hotel June to enjoy specialty tacos and curated tequila pairings. The evening will also feature live guitar grooves by Bruno Pinheiro.
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Caravan Swim Club at Hotel June West LA
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Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Vegan Playground is the weekly night market of the Arts District in downtown L.A., uniting lovers of food, music, and good times. Enjoy 20+ vendors serving up SoCal’s best vegan food, drink, and goods every Wednesday night! This event has free admission, DJs, giveaways and games.
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February 1, 2024 through February 14, 2024
A Valentine’s Vineyard Voyage Wine Tasting
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The 1917 Wine Bar & Bistro
737 Lamar St., Lincoln Heights
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, take some time for a wonderful night of wine tasting. Visit the 1917 Wine Bar & Bistro at San Antonio Winery to try various wines and a charcuterie plate.
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The 1917 Wine Bar & Bistro
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Thursday, February 1, 2024 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Argentinian Empanada Party Cooking Class
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Stella Coffee Beverly Hills
6310 San Vicente Blvd. #106, Mid-Wilshire
Learn to make an empanada from scratch. Join others at Stella Coffee for a step-by-step class, filling your empanada with authentic Argentinian fillings before sealing them up. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in, wearing your mask. BYOB: beer or wine is welcome.
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Stella Coffee Beverly Hills
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