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Best things to do Super Bowl weekend in Los Angeles and Southern California: February 7 - 9
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after defeating the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship game Jan. 26.
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Last weekend, I had a friend visiting from the East Coast, and we got out of town and headed to Meditation Mount, one of my favorite places near Ojai. The beautiful space — a meditation center and view that looks across the spectacular Topatopa mountains — was severely damaged in the Thomas Fire in 2017, and I hadn’t been up there since. The way they have carefully relandscaped and rebuilt amid charred land is an inspiration, a hopeful thing to see after everything we’ve been through in L.A. since Jan. 7. I hope you’ve found moments of reflection and places to explore as we move to the next phase of recovery here as well.
For more to explore, visit LAist.com where you can learn about how the L.A. sports community is moving on after the fires, join the IRL Movie Club for ways to see under-the-radar documentaries, and be inspired by the story of the Getty Villa workers who helped save the museum from the fires. Plus, grab tickets to see Paula Poundstone at the Alex Theater in Glendale in a special LAist live taping on Saturday, Feb. 8.
Events
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Sat, Feb 8'The Gift': An Immersive Experience
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Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
135 N. Grand Ave., Downtown L.A.
The Dorothy Chandler reading room will house a multilingual “book” about two stars whose fates collide.
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Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
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Fri, Feb 7'Black\stract: Techniques and Storytelling in Black Abstraction'
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NeueHouse
6121 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood
Head to NeueHouse for a Black History Month event featuring artist Miela Foster’s work on Black futurism.
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NeueHouse
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Sat, Feb 8'Alice Coltrane: Monument' Eternal opening night event with Flying Lotus
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Hammer Museum
10899 Wilshire Blvd., Westwood
A new exhibit on Alice Coltrane — jazz musician and wife of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane — opens at the Hammer
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Hammer Museum
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Sat, Feb 8Writers Bloc: Rick Steves
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John Adams Middle School (JAMS) Performing Arts Center
1630 Pearl St., Santa Monica
Be inspired by travel expert Rick Steves in a conversation about his latest book.
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John Adams Middle School (JAMS) Performing Arts Center
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Faye Driscoll: 'Weathering'
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REDCAT at Disney Concert Hall
631 W. 2nd St. , Downtown Los Angeles
Choreographer Faye Driscoll explores the weathering of a storm through what she calls “a multi-sensory flesh sculpture.”
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REDCAT at Disney Concert Hall
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Sun, Feb 9The Muppet Script
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Dynasty Typewriter
2511 Wilshire Blvd., Westlake
In-person tickets are gone, but it’s worth streaming this delightful live read of the 1979 classic The Muppet Movie.
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Dynasty Typewriter
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Sat, Feb 8'Poetry and Stories by Survivors,' part of 'Beyond the Diagnosis: Art for Hope and Healing'
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Baldwin Avenue Gallery
12 N Baldwin Ave., Sierra Madre
A spotlight on survivors at the “Poetry and Stories by Survivors” event as part of their upcoming art exhibition.
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Baldwin Avenue Gallery
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Sat, Feb 8Lunar New Year celebrations
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Santa Monica Place
395 Santa Monica Pl., Santa Monica -
Manhattan Village
3200 Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach
Check out Lunar New Year celebrations happening this weekend in Los Angeles.
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Santa Monica Place
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Sat, Feb 8'I Love LA' Eaton Fire Relief concert
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Glendale Presbyterian Church
125 S Louise St., Glendale
Indie favorites will take the stage in Glendale to support fire relief efforts for the Eaton Fire victims.
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Glendale Presbyterian Church
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South by South Bay
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Saint Rocke and other locations
, Hermosa Beach
Punk past is punk present at South by South Bay, a celebration of local bands at Saint Rocke and Hermosa Beach.
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Saint Rocke and other locations
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Outdoor Pick
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Sat, Feb 8Never Stop Planting: Social Forest Community Celebration
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Grand View Point
, Elysian Park
The Broad’s PST ART project, "Social Forest: Oaks of Tovaangar," is kicking off at Elysian Park with a day filled with nature-based workshops.
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Grand View Point
Viewing Pick
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'Whiplash' in concert
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Saban Theatre
8440 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills
Whiplash in concert features a 18-piece jazz big band ensemble and world-class drummer conducted by Justin Hurwitz.
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Saban Theatre
Super Bowl Dine & Drink Deals
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Sun, Feb 9Fatty Mart's Super Bowl Watch Party
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Fatty Mart
12210 Venice Blvd., Mar Vista
Fatty Mart has outside space and TVs galore for their big game watch party.
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Fatty Mart
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Sun, Feb 9Pre-order Super Bowl Sunday snacks from Farmshop
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Farmshop
225 26th St., Brentwood
Upgrade your Super Bowl eats to a fancy board from Farmshop.
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Farmshop
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Sun, Feb 9Chiefs Super Bowl watch party
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The Dime
442 N Fairfax Ave., Fairfax
Reserve your spot for drink deals and a hopping watch party at the Dime.
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The Dime
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Sun, Feb 9Eagles Super Bowl watch party
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The Greyhound
5570 N. Figueroa St., Highland Park
Local favorite The Greyhound is a Philly bar, so wear your Eagles gear and come hungry.
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The Greyhound
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Sun, Feb 9San Pedro Fish Market Super Bowl deals
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San Pedro Fish Market - Long Beach
6550 E Marina Dr., Long Beach
All three San Pedro Fish Market locations will have an all-day happy hour for the big game.
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San Pedro Fish Market - Long Beach
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Sun, Feb 9STK Super Bowl delivery packages
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STK Steakhouse
930 Hilgard Ave., Westwood
Game Day Specials include a six-pack of STK Signature Burgers & Chips for $49, loaded fries for $19 and more!
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STK Steakhouse
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