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Best things to do this week in Los Angeles and Southern California: March 10 - 13
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We’re working with our friends at PBS SoCal on an event I hope you’ll put on your calendar for this week. On March 12, we’re coming together to premiere Weathered: Inside the LA Firestorm, a short documentary about the January wildfires, at the Crawford. The evening will be moderated by LAist’s reporting team and features host Maiya May, filmmaker Trip Jennings, former U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, L.A. County Fire Brigade founder Keegan Gibbs, and Altadena resident and MasBuild Inc. president Lynnelle Bryant. Reserve your free tickets here.
For more to explore, visit LAist.com for more on the great white shark that was spotted in Huntington Beach and an analysis of why restaurants are getting more expensive; plus get the low down on what you’ll be eating in the near future with our report from the healthy food expo.
Events
Thursday, February 13 to Sunday, June 29
Jonathan Lethem’s Parallel Play
Benton Museum of Art at Pomona College
120 W. Bonita Ave.
Claremont
COST: FREE; MORE INFO
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Best known for his books like Motherless Brooklyn and Fortress of Solitude, Jonathan Lethem is also a major player in the contemporary art world. Book lovers and art fans alike will be fascinated by the new exhibit Parallel Play at the Benton Museum of Art at Pomona, which bills itself as a “chronicle of an author who roams among visual artists.”
Wednesday, March 12, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
A Tribute to Bobby Bradford
Pasadena Masonic Temple
200 South Euclid Ave.
Pasadena
COST: FROM $39; MORE INFO
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Jazz musician and former Pasadena Community College professor Bobby Bradford counts members of Ozomatli, Los Lobos, the Beastie Boys and more as his former students. Like many, Bradford suffered huge losses in the Eaton Fire. Through a night of live jazz music with the Altadena Musician and Artist Aid Organization, musicians and others in the community are coming together to support Bradford.
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Thursday, March 13, 10 p.m.
Lady Gaga Night
El Cid
4212 Sunset Blvd.
Echo Park
COST: FREE WITH RSVP; MORE INFO
Gather up your favorite Little Monsters and dance all night to your favorite Lady Gaga hits and remixes at El Cid’s Lady Gaga night. Baby, you were born this way!
Monday, March 10, 7:30 p.m.
New Material Night With Kevin Nealon
Laugh Factory Hollywood
8001 Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood
COST: FROM $39; MORE INFO
Fresh off the Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special, Kevin Nealon — the Weekend Update" host of my generation — hosts New Material Night at the Laugh Factory with some of his hand-picked favorite comics. This week, check out Nealon alongside Leah Rudnick, Orny Adams, Liz Miele, and Kirk Fox.
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Monday, March 10, 7:30 p.m.
Smash Tournament
Transplants Brewing Company
40242 La Quinta Lane
Palmdale
COST: VARIES; MORE INFO
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It’s Mario Day! Get it — Mar10? Gamers unite at this Smash Bros. Tournament featuring Smashmaster Dave and music from Overpowered. Get your control pad fingers in shape and meet some other game fanatics at Transplants Brewing Company in Palmdale.
Tuesday, March 11, 8:30 p.m.
An Evening With Lillias White
Catalina Bar & Grill
6725 Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood
COST: FROM $30; MORE INFO
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I first saw Tony winner Lillias White in the 1995 revival of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and she blew me away on stage. We’ve all aged a bit since then, but White’s voice, just off her recent Hadestown run, is still the best in the biz. Head to Catalina Bar & Grill for a special night of Broadway and jazz standards, many from her latest album, Divine Sass: A Tribute to Sarah Vaughn.
Viewing Pick
Monday, March 10 through Friday, March 14
Disney Animation Celebration
El Capitan Theatre
6838 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood
COST: $12 EACH, $50 FOR ALL FIVE; MORE INFO
Take the kids (or yourself!) to the animation celebration at El Capitan. Always the best place in town to see a Disney movie but often only showing the latest features, this week the historic theater is showing favorite animation films of the past. Check out Tarzan (March 10) Aladdin (March 11), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (March 12), The Emperor’s New Groove (March 13) and Pinocchio (March 14) on the big screen.
Dine & Drink Deals
Thursday, March 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Aliza J. Sokolow: Purim Pop-up
Petit Grain Boulangerie
1209 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica
COST: FROM $25; MORE INFO
The Jewish holiday of Purim is celebrated with hamantaschen, filled triangle pastries that resemble the villain Haman’s hat. Get your fill from baker Aliza J. Sokolow’s pop-up at Santa Monica’s new favorite French bakery, Petit Grain Boulangerie, all day Thursday. Sokolow is making boxes with a mix of flavors — apricot, raspberry & strawberry, poppy, and Nutella. A portion of the proceeds will go to support those affected by the wildfires.
Tuesday, March 11, 6:30 p.m.
RE:Her Annual All-Female Chef Collab Dinner
Rossoblu
1124 San Julian St.
Arts District
COST: $114 PER PERSON; MORE INFO
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RE:Her returns this month to celebrate women in food during Women’s History Month. One special dinner is happening on Tuesday. Dina Samson, co-owner of Rossoblu and co-founder of RE:Her, presents a six-course, family-style dinner featuring dishes from six talented chefs from around the city, including Susana Alvarez (Rossoblu), Ligia Rossi (Redbird), Cassie White (Pizzeria Mozza), Julie Devine (Botanica), Maia Magill (Anajak Thai), and Kaileen Kuwae from Heritage.
Tuesday, March 11, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
WE LOVE L.A. Beer Tap Takeover
Osborne Pizza Kitchen
8945 De Soto Ave.
Canoga Park
COST: VARIES; MORE INFO
Four local breweries — @commonspacela, @lbbeer, @harlandbeer, and @818brewing — will all be pouring pints at Osborne Pizza Kitchen on Tuesday, with each brewery showcasing a unique take on WE LOVE LA Beer. It's a special collaboration crafted to support those impacted by the recent L.A. wildfires.
Thursday, March 13
Dudley Market x Herb & Sea
9 Dudley Ave.
Venice
COST: VARIES; MORE INFO
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Chef Aidan Owens, the 27-year-old culinary director of San Diego’s Herb & Sea and Herb & Wood, and Dudley Market's chef Gabriel Lindsey are partnering for two nights to create exclusive dishes that reflect both restaurants’ focus on locally sourced produce and sustainably caught seafood. Catch the first event (see what I did there?) at Dudley Market in Venice on Thursday, or take a ride down the coast on March 20 for dinner at Herb & Sea.
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