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Best things to do this week in Los Angeles and Southern California: August 19 - 22
Yoshinobu Yamamoto #18 of the Los Angeles Dodgers with Hello Kitty prior to the game against the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium.
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Things have been a little shaky in the L.A. area the past week or so — always a good reminder to have your emergency kit ready — but things-to-do-wise we are very much on solid ground.
The Dodgers are still sitting pretty at the top of the NL West and be even prettier when Hello Kitty visits this week. If you prefer your baseball in movie form, there’s a beachside viewing of A League of Their Own in Long Beach. You can also check out a benefit show with This American Life regular Mike Birbiglia at the Largo or a battle of the bands (and breweries!) at Teragram Ballroom.
For more to explore, visit LAist.com, where you can learn everything you need to know about visiting the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, how Hollywood’s new protected bike lanes work, and the latest on Metro’s Tap-out program . You can also snag tickets to Thursday’s Story Collider event: True, Personal Stories about Science happening at the Crawford.
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Mon, Aug 19Hello Kitty Night
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Dodger Stadium
1000 Vin Scully Ave., Elysian Park
Hello Kitty herself returns to Dodger Stadium to throw out the first pitch.
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Dodger Stadium
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Mon, Aug 19Mike Birbiglia & Friends
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Largo at the Coronet
366 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Grove
This American Life regular and one-man-show aficionado, Mike Birbiglia, comes to the Largo.
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Largo at the Coronet
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Thu, Aug 22After Hours: Richard Meyer on David Medalla: In Conversation with the Cosmos
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Hammer Museum
10899 Wilshire Blvd., Westwood
Stanford's Richard Meyer comes to the Hammer for a conversation about a new exhibit.
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Hammer Museum
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Thu, Aug 22Sounds of Sunset gallery launch
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Andaz West Hollywood
8401 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood
The spirit of the Strip comes alive at this art and music celebration of the rock & roll legends at the Andaz.
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Andaz West Hollywood
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Thu, Aug 22Eagle Rock Brewery Battle of the Bands
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The Teragram Ballroom
1234 W. 7th St., Downtown L.A.
Local breweries show off more than just their beers at the 10th annual Eagle Rock Brewery-hosted Battle of the Bands.
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The Teragram Ballroom
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Dave & Friends exhibit
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Gabba Gallery
235 S. Broadway , Downtown L.A.
Animato and artist Dave Pressler put together this exhibit that’s fun the new Gabba Gallery space downtown.
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Gabba Gallery
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Viewing Pick
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Tue, Aug 20Moonlight Movies on the Beach: A League of Their Own
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Granada Beach
5100 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach
Dress up a Rockford Peach and make your way to Granada Beach for Long Beach’s weekly Moonlight Movies series.
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Granada Beach
Dine & Drink Deals
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Wed, Aug 21Chef Thomas Keller Cooks at Mélisse
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Mélisse
1104 Wilshire Blvd. , Santa Monica
Chef Thomas Keller comes to Mélisse for an over-the-top evening celebrating its 25th anniversary.
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Mélisse
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Thu, Aug 22Venice Beach Wine Club Summer Series
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Little Lunch Coffee
50 Brooks Ave. , Venice
Wines from Eastern Europe are the focus of this upcoming event that’s part of the popular Venice Beach Wine Club Summer Series.
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Little Lunch Coffee
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Tue, Aug 20Häagen Dazs Shops
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Various locations
If you like pistachio, you’re in luck – the first 500 guests daily at each local Häagen-Dazs Shop will receive a free mini cup or cone.
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Various locations
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