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Best Things To Do This Week In Los Angeles and SoCal: Feb. 5 - 8
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Heavy rain is the headline event in Southern California this week, but there are still some options for keeping entertained.
Singers of all skill levels can join an immersive music workshop at the L.A. Central Library. Celebrate filmmakers from all over the world by seeing some of the 140 films being screened at the Pan African Film & Arts Festival. Play with your kids at an after-school LEGO Builders event in Inglewood. Plus, ahead of Valentine's Day, cocktail lovers can prepare to impress a dinner date by taking a special mixology class in Downey.
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Events
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Mon, Feb 19The Pan African Film & Arts Festival
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Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza
3650 West Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Baldwin Hills
The Pan African Film & Arts Festival Festival is a two-week-long celebration of film, art and culture.
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Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza
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Thu, Feb 8Neighborhood Sing @ Central Library
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Central Library
630 W. 5th St., Downtown L.A.
Join other LA locals in an immersive music workshop.
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Central Library
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Thu, Feb 87811 Gallery Presents BEYOND (Opening Reception)
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7811 Gallery
7811 Melrose Ave., Inglewood
Visit the 7811 Gallery for its new exhibit BEYOND.
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7811 Gallery
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Thu, Feb 8Georgeprov: An Improvised Theatrical Experience
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The Elysian Theater
1944 Riverside Drive, Echo Park
Connor Ratliff takes on George Lucas in this improvised theatrical experience.
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The Elysian Theater
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Mon, Feb 26LEGO Builders at the Inglewood Public Library
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Inglewood Public Library
101 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood
Bring your kids to the Inglewood Public Library for an hour-long session of Lego building.
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Inglewood Public Library
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Mon, Feb 5Oaks Comedy Show
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The Oak Tavern
13625 Moorpark St., Sherman Oaks
Enjoy a night of laughter at the Oaks Comedy Show!
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The Oak Tavern
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Wed, Feb 7Techno Night Market
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Station1640
1640 North Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood
A jungle-themed techno and house night market full of local vendors and artists.
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Station1640
Viewing Pick
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Mon, Feb 5'Run Lola Run' Screening
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Vidiots
4884 Eagle Rock Blvd., Eagle Rock
Hit the streets with Vidiots and The Eagle Rock Run Club for the ultimate cinematic rush.
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Vidiots
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Outdoor Pick
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Wed, Mar 6Wednesday Workout
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Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory Rd., Griffith Park
Every Wednesday at 6:30 a.m., join a group for a workout at the Griffith Observatory!
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Griffith Observatory
Pop-Up of the Week
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Sun, Mar 3SOLRAD
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Sala Coffee & Wine
7701 Painter Ave., Whittier
A pop-up specializing in “Mexican-Americana” fare in Whittier, with a suitably Spanglish mashup name.
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Sala Coffee & Wine
Dine & Drinks Deals
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Thu, Feb 8Carnival Celebration at Fogo De Chāo
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Fogo De Chāo (Downtown L.A.)
800 S. Figueroa, Downtown -
Fogo De Chāo (Pasadena)
234 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena -
Fogo De Chāo (El Segundo)
2121 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 1399, El Segundo
In honor of the Brazilian Carnival, try out the country’s national drink: the Caipirinhas.
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Fogo De Chāo (Downtown L.A.)
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Wed, May 15Street Food Wednesdays
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Pershing Square
532 S Olive St., Downtown L.A.
Street food vendors and artisanal goods take center stage in Pershing Square.
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Pershing Square
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Thu, Feb 8Valentine's Mixology Class
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Embassy Suites by Hilton
8425 Firestone Blvd., Downey
Celebrate the month of love with a mixology class instructed by two experienced bartenders.
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Embassy Suites by Hilton
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