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Best Things To Do This Week In Los Angeles and Southern California: Mar. 25 - 28

Laura Hertzfeld
Laura Hertzfeld
Published Mar 25, 2024 5:00 AM
An Asian man, Shohei Ohtani, in a blue Dodgers sweater and baseball cap gestures No. 1 to the crowd with his hand.
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani gestures as he warms up during batting practice prior to an opening day baseball game at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea, on March 20, 2024.
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It’s finally summer! Well, only if you count the Dodgers' opening day as the start of summer, and who wouldn’t? Baseball aside, there’s tons to do this week, including the return of Alex Edelman’s thought-provoking one-man show Just for Us at the Taper, indie rock legends Sleater-Kinney hit the Wiltern, and we’re heading to Pershing Square for some great street eats.

Visit LAist.com for more things to explore, including a look at the newly opened Venice Heritage Museum, spring gardening tips, and more.

Events

  • Shohei Ohtani at bat in the 5th inning, warming up by swinging his bat before taking a stance to swing at the ball.
    Thu, Mar 28

    Dodgers vs. Cardinals, Opening Day

    • Dodger Stadium
      1000 Vin Scully Ave., Elysian Park

    Following their first-of-its-kind Seoul series in Korea last week, the Dodgers come home to kick off the 2024 season against the Cardinals.
  • Alex Edelman standing on stage by himself behind a brick wall that's lit with a dim orange color. Alex is standning in the left-center of the image smiling with his hands closed together.
    Sun, Mar 31

    'Just For Us'

    • Mark Taper Forum
      135 N. Grand Ave., Downtown L.A.

    Comedian Alex Edelman combines a natural, light-on-his-feet approach to stand-up comedy with a serious presence made for the theater in his one-man show, Just For Us.
  • Sleater-Kinney performing on a darkly lit stage in with lit white bright light behind them. Carrie Brownstein stands to the left, drummer in the middle and Corin Tucker standing on the right side of the stage. There's also another guitarist standing behind Carrie on the left joining them on the performace.
    Thu, Mar 28

    Sleater-Kinney: 'Little Rope' Tour

    • The Wiltern
      3790 Wilshire Blvd., Koreatown

    The band is still going strong and plays the Wiltern to support their 11th studio album, Little Rope.
  • Close up of Emaginario performing on stage holding a guitar singing into a microphone while wearing shades and wearing a open short sleeve button up shirt.
    Wed, Mar 27

    Emaginario

    • Sam First
      6171 W Century Blvd., Westchester

    Ethan Margolis aka Emaginario and his quintet (all of whom have performed with incredible artists from Herb Alpert to Miles Davis) will perform a blend of jazz, blues, and flamenco.
  • Three of Jean-Michel Basquiat paintings are presented on a white art gallery wall. The paintings are left to right horizontal style .
    Sat, Jun 1

    Jean-Michel Basquiat: Made on Market Street

    • Gagosian Gallery
      456 N Camden Dr., Beverly Hills

    Jean-Michel Basquiat is synonymous with New York of the 1980s, but he actually made a large body of work right here in Los Angeles.

  • Small child sitting in bed with parents looking a screen. Everything is dark except for the child's face only brighten from the screen.
    Thu, Mar 28

    'Mind and Machine: Understanding AI’s Impact on Youth Mental Health'

    • Central Library
      630 W. 5th St., Downtown L.A.

    Hosted by computational social scientist Avriel Epps, this panel will focus on the effect of AI on young people.
  • Promo image for the comedy show titled Skin Contact at Covell bar, Wednesday at 8pm. The image is deep red with a logo for the show surrounded by randomly drawn hands either touching each other or holding a beverage, forming a box around the logo/wording.
    Wed, Mar 27

    Skin Contact

    • Covell
      4628 Hollywood Blvd., East Hollywood

    Cozy wine bar Covell hosts a stellar regular comedy night hosted by Rachel Pegram.

  • Promo image for Mostly Musicals 50th show titled ''Raise a Glass'' it's a black ground featuring wording for the show, a drawn image of a champagne glass with bubbles coming out if covering much of the image in pink and gold colors. Also featuring a headshot of Gregory Nabours at the bottom center of the image.
    Thu, Mar 28

    Mostly Musicals

    • The Write-Off Room
      11502 Ventura Blvd., Studio City

    Spirited cabaret series Mostly Musicals celebrates its 50th edition with “Raise a Glass,”

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Outdoor Pick

Viewing Pick

  • The image is people seated at the Rooftop Cinema Club enjoying there movie. The people are outside at night, all seated in cozy wooden chairs in a nicely dim surrounding. Everyone is also wearing provided over the ear headphones to actively listen and enjoy the movie instead of a usual sound system.
    Wed, Mar 27

    Rooftop Cinema Club: 'The Wood'

    • Rooftop Cinema Club - DTLA
      888 S Olive St., Downtown L.A.

    Rooftop Cinema Club screens the award-winning 1999 film The Wood about life in Inglewood, California, featuring a guest appearance from actor and producer Duane Finle.

Dine & Drink Deals

Here are a few dining and drink events to sink your teeth into this week.

  • Two children sit at a brown table and eat food from styrofoam containers.
    Wed, May 15

    Street Food Wednesdays

    • Pershing Square
      532 S Olive St., Downtown L.A.

    Street food vendors and artisanal goods take center stage in Pershing Square.
  • A bowl of long thick pasta noodles covered in parmesan cheese and green leaves.
    Thu, Mar 28

    March Pasta Platter

    • Garibaldina MB Society
      4533 North Figueroa St., Highland Park

    The country’s oldest Italian-American society hosts dinner in their ballroom every month.

  • An assortment of cooked fish at a seafood establishment in Long Beach. Crab legs and other shelled fish is strewn on a platter, with roasted corn among the pile too.
    Sun, Mar 31

    San Pedro Fish Market Easter Special

    • San Pedro Fish Market - Long Beach
      6550 E Marina Dr., Long Beach

    Their seafood family favorites tray features shrimp, swordfish, baby octopus, and more.
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