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Best things to do this week in Los Angeles and Southern California: March 24 - 27
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It’s spring! We made it. (I mean, come on, long winter or longest winter?)
It’s light out until almost 7 p.m., spring break is visible on the horizon, and I’m choosing to pretend the strawberries at the supermarket are already in season and not $20 each at Erewhon.
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Events
Thursday, March 27, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Artopia
Hotel Ziggy
8462 W. Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood
COST: FREE; MORE INFO
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Art, vinyl, fashion, music and pizza — what more could you ask for? WeHo’s Hotel Ziggy hosts an evening with fashion artist KTG and vinyl legend Goldnbown, plus music from guitarist Runson Willis, pizza from Pizza Girl and more.
Wednesday, March 26, 7 p.m.
Sloane Crosley and Alex Edelman
Zipper Hall
Colburn School
200 S. Grand Ave.
Downtown L.A.
COST: $15-30; MORE INFO
Two of my favorite writers and funny people on stage at the same time?! It’s like we have our own 92nd St. Y this week. Sloane Crosley has been on my reading list since her collection of essays I Was Told There’d Be Cake came out back in 2008. She’s here promoting her new book, Grief is for People. For a sneak peek, check out her New York Times column from a few weeks ago. Writer and comedian Alex Edelman will host the conversation.
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Thursday, March 27, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Holding Court: A Literary Salon
Steep L.A. / Mandarin Plaza
970 N. Broadway
Chinatown
COST: $20-22 (use promo code: "LAIST" for early bird discount), YOUTH FREE; MORE INFO
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There are tons of writers in town this week for the big AWP conference, and several events feature local poets and writers sharing their stories. This one, hosted by West Hollywood Poet Laureate Jen Cheng, showcases award-winning authors with new books and representing diverse voices.
Wednesday, March 26, 6 p.m.
Resistance and Liberation: Los Angeles Latine Poets Speak Out
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes
501 N. Main St.
Downtown L.A.
COST: FREE; MORE INFO
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More poetry! LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes is hosting what’s sure to be a moving evening of poetry celebrating Los Angeles-based Latine voices and their legacy of resilience, identity and cultural renaissance.
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Tuesday, March 25, 9 p.m.
Tina Turner jazz tribute night
Bar Lis
1541 Wilcox Ave.
Hollywood
COST: VARIES; MORE INFO
Bar Lis will be simply the best with their annual Tina Turner-themed jazz tribute night taking over the bar for their Jazz Eclectic L.A. series. The evening will be hosted by Gilles Amsallem, formerly known for the popular French Tuesday nights.
Tuesday, March 25, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Eaton and Beyond Lunch & Learn
6080 Center Dr.
Westchester
COST: FREE, MORE INFO
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The future of Black home ownership is the topic of this lunch-and-learn event, which will address issues arising after the Eaton Fire in Altadena. Meet community leaders and get information you can use as Re-Imagine L.A. Foundations hosts this free lunch in Westchester.
Thursday, March 27, 7 p.m.
Snow Patrol
The Wiltern
3790 Wilshire Blvd.
Koreatown
COST: FROM $47; MORE INFO
Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol performs on Day Two of Y Not Festival 2024 Pikehall in Matlock, England.
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Before Adele was "Chasing Pavements," Snow Patrol was "Chasing Cars." The much-loved Scottish band has a new album out and is on tour with an L.A. stop at The Wiltern.
Monday, March 24, 4 p.m.
Monday afternoon open mic
Lyric Hyperion
2106 Hyperion Ave.
Silver Lake
COST: FREE TO WATCH, $4 TO PERFORM; MORE INFO
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Got some free time and some material you want to try out? The Lyric Hyperion is where you want to be Monday afternoon. For $4 you can hop on stage and give live storytelling a go. It’s free to watch amateurs take the stage.
Viewing Pick
Wednesday, March 26, 7 p.m.
Splendor In the Grass
Cinegrill Theater at The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
7000 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood
COST: $22.09; MORE INFO
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Join film critic and winemaker (excellent job; how can I have that as my next career?) José Ignacio Cuenca for a classic Hollywood movie night at the Roosevelt. Elia Kazan’s 1961 drama Splendor in the Grass stars Natalie Wood and Warren Beatty — in his film debut! — as two Kansas teenagers exploring the boundaries of love.
Dine & Drink Deals
Thursday, March 27, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Dodgers home opener party
Benny Boy Brewing Company
1821 Daly St.
Lincoln Heights
COST: FREE ENTRY; MORE INFO
Mariachis, pitcher specials, food from Correa’s Mariscos and a whole lot of team spirit are on tap for the first game at Dodger Stadium of the 2025 season. Wear your Dodger blue and get ready to cheer on Shohei Ohtani and crew.
Every Wednesday
Neighbor Night
The Penmar
1233 Rose Ave.
Venice
COST: FREE; MORE INFO
Venice’s Penmar is serving pizza, pasta and fun things to watch on their screens. Bring the whole family for food, entertainment and a midweek break.
Every Monday, 2:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Yappy Hour
SALT
13534 Bali Way
Marina del Rey
COST: $12; MORE INFO
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At SALT, it’s all-day happy hour for you and your furry friend, complete with Marina views. Yappy Hour Mondays partners with Tito's Vodka for (human) specials like the barkaria, the all-time furravorite and the mutt mule — all $12.
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