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Best Things To Do This Week In Los Angeles and SoCal: Jan. 8 - 11
The Cat in the Hat seen in the Dr. Seuss Experience at Santa Monica Place in 2023.
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This week in Southern California, you can join an outdoor escape game, let your kids explore the worlds of Dr. Seuss come to life, and explore unique flavors of Los Angeles cuisine at a food truck festival.
EVENTS
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Mon, Jan 8Interwoven Identities: Uniting Feminist And Queer Visions In Textile Art
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LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art)
5905 Wilshire Blvd., Mid-Wilshire
Hear artists Liz Collins and Carole Frances Lung talk at LACMA.
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LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art)
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Tue, Jan 9'Mercury' (Opening Night)
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Road Theatre
10747 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood
Director Ann Hearn Tobolowsky gives her take on the Steve Yockey-written play, Mercury.
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Road Theatre
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Thu, Jan 11SOMOS Exhibition Artist Talk
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Art Share L.A.
801 East 4th Pl., Arts District
In conjunction with its SOMOS exhibition, Art Share L.A. is hosting an artist talk this week.
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Art Share L.A.
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Sun, Jan 21The Dr. Seuss Experience
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Santa Monica Place
395 Santa Monica Pl., Santa Monica
The Dr. Suess experience takes visitors into 9 different worlds inspired by Seussian books.
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Santa Monica Place
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Sun, Jan 28'MJ The Musical'
MJ The Musical is on tour and has stopped in Los Angeles until the end of the month.
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Tue, Jan 30LA River Eco Tour and Secret Stair Hike
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Lewis MacAdams Riverfront Park (formerly Marsh Park)
2944 Gleneden St., Elysian Valley
Explore some of L.A.’s coolest neighborhoods in this 3-hour hike.
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Lewis MacAdams Riverfront Park (formerly Marsh Park)
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Thu, Jan 11Building Bridges: Religious Leadership During Times of Unrest
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Holocaust Museum LA
100 The Grove Dr., Miracle Mile
Listen to an insightful conversation that brings leaders together.
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Holocaust Museum LA
LAST CHANCE
Don’t miss your last opportunity to go and skate at Ice at Santa Monica this week.
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Mon, Jan 15Ice at Santa Monica Skating Rink
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Ice at Santa Monica
1324 5th St., Santa Monica
Ice skate by the ocean with the return of the popular ice rink.
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Ice at Santa Monica
OUTDOOR PICK
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Mon, Jan 8Los Angeles Outdoor Escape Game: Venice Boardwalk
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Venice Beach Skatepark
1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice
Venice Beach is one of L.A.’s most popular tourist spots, and this tour will show you why.
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Venice Beach Skatepark
VIEWING PICK
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Thu, Jan 11'UNLOCK CINEMA | Short Films, Infinite Possibilities'
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TCL Chinese Theatres
6925 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood
This screening will highlight six short films and celebrate the 5th anniversary of JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles, and the 25th anniversary of the Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia (SSFF).
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TCL Chinese Theatres
DINE & DRINK DEALS
Here are a few dining and drink options to indulge in this week.
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Wed, Jan 10Flavors of French Cuisine
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Saute Culinary Academy
150 E. Colorado Blvd, Monrovia
Learn all about French cuisine.
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Saute Culinary Academy
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Wed, Jan 10Slater's 50/50 Torrance Grand Opening
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Slater's 50/50
3525 W Carson St, Suite 75, Torrance
Slater's 50/50 is coming to Del Amo Fashion Center on Jan. 10!
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Slater's 50/50
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Thu, Jan 11Valley Food Truck Festival
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Topanga Social Parking Lot
6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Canoga Park
Enjoy an evening with lots of unique eats and live entertainment.
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Topanga Social Parking Lot
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Thu, Jan 11Wine Tasting at Garçons de Cafe
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Garçons de Cafe
541 South Spring Street UNIT 114, Los Angeles
Indulge in wines from a delicately curated by-the-glass list paired with house signature hummus.
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Garçons de Cafe
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