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Best things to do this week in Los Angeles and Southern California: January 6 - 9
L.A. Lakers player LeBron James during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Crypto.com Arena on December 31, 2024.
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I’m on a big Bob Dylan kick after seeing the new Timothée Chalamet film A Complete Unknown over the holidays and I can’t imagine I’m alone. The movie made me nostalgic for a New York City I wish I could time travel to and left me longing for summer and music festivals, which feel so far away since it’s only January.
As we wait for longer days, what are some things that get you through the winter? For me it’s good movies (see above), being outside in the morning sun (even though, yes, we need some rain in these parts), and going out — even when leaving the couch feels impossible. Fortunately, there’s plenty to help shake off the post-holiday blues this week, from a Bowie-inspired dance party to a Broadway treat, to a free vision boarding session.
For more to explore, visit LAist.com, where you can read about that FasTrak texting scam that’s been going around (I’ve already gotten it twice, so this is news you can use), get a glimpse at what to look for in the skies this coming year, and get the low down on guavas – and that smell.
Events
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Sat, Jan 18'A Complete Unknown' Costume Exhibition
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ASU FIDM
919 S. Grand Ave., Downtown L.A.
Costumes and props from the film are on display through Jan. 18.
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ASU FIDM
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Thu, Jan 9Quinn Sullivan and Hamish Anderson
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The Coach House
33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano -
Troubadour
9081 N. Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood
Australian guitar whiz Hamish Anderson and singer and guitarist Quinn Sullivan rock L.A. and Orange County.
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The Coach House
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Thu, Jan 9Afro Bowie
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The Teragram Ballroom
1234 W. 7th St., Downtown L.A.
An all-star lineup of greats takes the stage to pay tribute to David Bowie.
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The Teragram Ballroom
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Tue, Jan 7Lakers at Mavericks
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Cosm Los Angeles
1252 District Dr., Inglewood
Head to Cosm for an immersive experience watching LeBron and Bronny on a screen your big TV can only dream about.
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Cosm Los Angeles
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Wed, Jan 8Cameron Esposito
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Permanent Records Roadhouse
1906 Cypress Ave., Cypress Park
Comedian Cameron is at Permanent Records Roadhouse recording her latest comedy hour.
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Permanent Records Roadhouse
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Mon, Jan 6Vision Boarding Workshop
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Palisades Branch Library
861 Alma Real Dr., Pacific Palisades
Get those old magazines ready for collaging.
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Palisades Branch Library
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Fri, Jan 10Jeremy Jordan
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The Wallis
9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd. , Beverly Hills
Jeremy Jordan will perform songs from Broadway and pop music.
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The Wallis
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Mon, Jan 6Evading Capture: Black Women in Cinema
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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
6067 Wilshire Blvd., Mid-Wilshire
The Simone Leigh exhibit comes to an end on January 20, so catch the show before then.
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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
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Tue, Jan 7Know your rights: Protests
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Ruby Fruit
3510 Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake
Ruby Fruit is hosting the last in a series of conversations they’ve been doing.
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Ruby Fruit
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Viewing Pick
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Wed, Jan 8'A Clockwork Orange' screening
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Alamo Drafthouse DTLA
700 W. 7th St., Downtown L.A.
The Kubrick classic screens as a part of Alamo Drafthouse’s BANNED! film series.
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Alamo Drafthouse DTLA
Dine & Drink Deals
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Fri, Jan 31Wanderlust x King’s Hawaiian
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Multiple Locations
Wanderlust Creamery’s collab with King’s Hawaiian pairs a pretzel rye crunch slider with caramelized rye crumble in salty pretzel ice cream.
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Multiple Locations
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Fri, Jan 31Dry January Mocktails and All-Day Happy Hour
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Warehouse 72
17900 Jamboree Rd., Irvine
Two new limited-time Dry January Mocktails start the new year.
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Warehouse 72
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Fri, Jan 31Woon Kitchen's Pasadena opening
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Woon Kitchen - Pasadena
1392 E. Washington Blvd., Pasadena
Woon Kitchen has opened its newest location in Pasadena.
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Woon Kitchen - Pasadena
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