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Best Things To Do This Week In Los Angeles And SoCal: Oct. 23 - 26
Visit the Hōkūleʻa, a nearly 50-year-old replica of an ancient Polynesian voyaging canoe, at several stops in SoCal, including this week in Marina del Rey.
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Learn about a legendary Hollywood monster maker. Attend an exploding pumpkin carving workshop. Listen to a showcase of stories from The Moth.
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Mon, Oct 23Cinema Ha-Ha (Spooky Version)
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The Frida Cinema
305 E. 4th St #100, Santa Ana
The show mixes laughter with a little spookiness.
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The Frida Cinema
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Tue, Oct 24Modeling Sound: An Evening with Frank Gehry and Esa-Pekka Salonen
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Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S. Grand Ave., Downtown L.A.
Attend a night of music and conversation at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
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Walt Disney Concert Hall
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Tue, Oct 24The Los Angeles SLAM Showcase
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The Los Angeles Theatre Center
514 S. Spring St., Los Angeles
Hear stand-out tales from previous Moth storytelling nights.
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The Los Angeles Theatre Center
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Mon, Oct 30Hōkūleʻa In Southern California
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Burton Chace Park
13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey
The traditional double-hulled Hawaiian canoe, Hōkūleʻa, stops in Marina del Rey this week.
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Burton Chace Park
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Wed, Oct 25The Give Back-Ular Spectacular
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The Orpheum Theatre
842 S. Broadway, Downtown L.A.
The star-studded variety show raises emergency financial relief for the entire community of artists affected by the actors' strike.
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The Orpheum Theatre
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Wed, Oct 25Johnny Marr In Conversation
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The Regent Theater
448 S. Main St., Downtown L.A.
Hear former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr talk about his latest book.
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The Regent Theater
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Thu, Oct 26Exploding Pumpkin Carving Workshop with Andres Payan Estrada
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Craft Contemporary
5814 Wilshire Blvd, Mid-Wilshire
Spice up your pumpkin presentation this year.
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Craft Contemporary
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Wed, Oct 25Jack Pierce: Hollywood's Greatest Monster Maker
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Hollywood Heritage Museum
2100 N Highland Ave. , Hollywood Hills
Learn about the work and legacy of monster-maker Jack Pierce.
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Hollywood Heritage Museum
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Thu, Oct 26Red Bull Symphonic Live: Metro Boomin
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Dolby Theatre
6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood
Hip hop artist Metro Boomin teams with conductor Anthony Parnther and orchestra.
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Dolby Theatre
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Sat, Oct 28Akram Khan Company: Jungle Book reimagined
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The Broad Stage
1310 11th St., Santa Monica
Watch a multimedia production inspired by Rudyard Kipling's story.
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The Broad Stage
Viewing Pick
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Sun, Oct 29AFI Fest
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TCL Chinese Theatres
6925 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood
Watch more than 140 titles on the big screen.
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TCL Chinese Theatres
Dine and Drink Deals
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Tue, Oct 24Madeira Wine Experience Los Angeles
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The Maybourne Beverly Hills
225 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills
Learn about Madeira, the fortified wine from Portugal.
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The Maybourne Beverly Hills
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Thu, Nov 2Calaca Mamas Cantina's Mes de los Muertos Menu
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Calaca Mamas
1550 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim
The Anaheim restaurant offers a Mes de los Muertos menu.
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Calaca Mamas
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Sun, Dec 31Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery Debuts New Fall/Winter Menu
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Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery
40 W. Green St. , Pasadena
The restaurant introduces new dinner, brunch and dessert items.
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Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery
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Tue, Oct 31Veggie Grill’s BOGO Offer
The veggie-forward casual restaurant debuts six new veggie-forward items.
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