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Best things to do this week in Los Angeles and Southern California: August 12 - 15
Olivia Rodrigo performs live at the 3 Arena on April 30, 2024 in Dublin.
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This week, Olivia Rodrigo headlines four sold-out shows with the Breeders at The Forum, artist Lauren Lee McCarthy hosts an immersive AI experience at The Music Center that’s not to be missed, and Café Gratitude chefs whip up a vegan Mediterranean dinner in Larchmont. There are also more free admission days at the Autry Museum and 33-cent (yes, I said 33-cent) burgers thanks to a Fallout promotion.
For more to explore, visit LAist.com where you can find out the best places to watch the Perseids meteor shower in L.A. this month, explore the exhibit on the history of Black surf culture at the California African American Museum, and see the restaurants you picked as the most kid-friendly in the area.
Events
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Tue, Aug 13Black Bar Social
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Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
135 N. Grand Ave., Downtown L.A.
Artist and digital provocateur Lauren Lee McCarthy is your host for an evening of AI and imagination as part of the Music Center’s Black Bar Social series.
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Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
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Thu, Aug 29Free days at Autry Museum
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Autry Museum of the American West
4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park
The Autry Museum recently expanded its free admission days to both Tuesdays and Wednesdays, so it’s the perfect mid-week break to head to Griffith Park.
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Autry Museum of the American West
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Thu, Aug 15Venice Art Crawl
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Historic Venice Canals
, Venice
Venice Art Crawl’s summer event in the Venice Canals makes this big city feel small, with dozens of artists showing work.
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Historic Venice Canals
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Thu, Aug 15An Evening with Nancy Pelosi
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Wilshire Ebell Theatre
4401 West 8th St., Mid-Wilshire
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joins Black-ish star Tracee Ellis Ross in conversation about her new book, The Art of Power.
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Wilshire Ebell Theatre
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Sat, Aug 17Olivia Rodrigo
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Kia Forum
3900 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood
When we checked there were not-too-outrageous tickets still available for Rodrigo’s string of Kia Forum shows.
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Kia Forum
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Outdoor Pick
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Wed, Aug 1420th Anniversary of Chandler Bike Path Celebration
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Pass & Chandler intersection
, Burbank
Bike on up to Burbank for games, trivia, snacks, and a chance to meet fellow cycling enthusiasts.
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Pass & Chandler intersection
Dine & Drink Deals
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Thu, Aug 15Farmer Friends Dinner Series
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Gjusta Bakery
314 Sunset Ave., Venice
If you want the full Venice experience, splurge on the three-course dinner and wine tasting.
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Gjusta Bakery
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Thu, Aug 15All Out for 'Fallout' Day
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Multiple Locations
Restaurants across the area will be serving up deals that reference Vault 33, where the show takes place.
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Multiple Locations
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Wed, Aug 14Mediterranean Middle Eastern Dinner Collab with Chef Om
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Cafe Gratitude
639 North Larchmont Blvd., Larchmont
A pop-up vegan dinner party at Cafe Gratitude features summer Mediterranean flavors, with both non-alcoholic and wine pairings.
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Cafe Gratitude
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