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Best things to do this week in Los Angeles and Southern California: June 24 - 27
Fans of Mexico cheer for the team during the CONMEBOL Copa America group B match between Mexico and Jamaica at NRG Stadium.
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It feels like everyone is traveling on vacation as we head into the real meat of the summer, but I think those of us staying in town are the lucky ones.
This week has lots in store, from the campy energy of Reefer Madness in Hollywood to a talk with Anthony Fauci (curious to hear his thoughts on Reefer Madness, actually!) and Sean Penn, to Foodie Week at Westfield Century City, and Copa América soccer matches at SoFi — and, of course, a bar near you.
For more to explore, visit LAist.com where you can learn about the recent L.A. Metro safety study, see the new Dodgers uniforms, and be sure to get tickets for the upcoming talk on Thursday with Emily Kwong, host of the new podcast Inheriting.
Events
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Mon, Jun 24LiveTalks LA: Dr. Anthony Fauci In Conversation With Sean Penn
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Robert Frost Auditorium
4401 Elenda St., Culver City
Actor and activist Sean Penn hosts Dr. Anthony Fauci, former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health, to discuss Fauci’s new memoir, On Call: A Doctor’s Journey in Public Service.
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Robert Frost Auditorium
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Mon, Jun 24HoFoCo Improv Show
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The Groundlings Theatre & School
7307 Melrose Ave., Fairfax
Join a host of comedy favorites, including several Groundlings alums, for a fun show and after-party.
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The Groundlings Theatre & School
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Sun, Jul 21'Reefer Madness: The Musical'
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The Whitley
6555 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood
Kristen Bell and Alan Cumming are backing the new production of Reefer Madness, a musical comedy take on the 1936 film that warned kids about the dangers of marijuana.
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The Whitley
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Wed, Jun 26Copa América Games
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SoFi Stadium
1001 S. Stadium Dr., Inglewood
Football fever comes to SoFi with Copa América games between Brazil and Colombia and Venezuela and Mexico.
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SoFi Stadium
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Sat, Jun 29Art Renzei Festival
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Multiple Locations
Artist projections and large-scale installations will transform the Long Beach coastline for a week.
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Multiple Locations
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Sat, Sep 14'Robert Andy Coombs: No Content Warning'
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ONE Archives at USC Libraries
909 West Adams Blvd., University Park
Contemporary queer and disabled photographer Robert Andy Coombs shares nine erotic photographs called No Content Warning.
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ONE Archives at USC Libraries
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Viewing Pick
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Sun, Jun 30Dances With Films Festival
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TCL Chinese 6 (at Ovation Hollywood)
6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood
From documentary shorts to narrative features, Dances With Films is one of the most anticipated local indie film festivals of the year.
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TCL Chinese 6 (at Ovation Hollywood)
Dine & Drink Deals
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Thu, Jun 27Foodie Week 2024
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Westfield Century City
10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Century City
Westfield Century City host its first Foodie Week, with special deals, prix-fixe menus, happy hour specials, and more at many favorite spots.
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Westfield Century City
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Thu, Jun 27Cooking Across Cultures Cooking Camp
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Loft Academy
500 Center St., El Segundo
If you haven’t found a camp activity for the kids yet, have them join Chef David for a three-day cooking class.
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Loft Academy
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Thu, Aug 29The Bungalow Night Market
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Fairmont Miramar
101 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica
A fun foodie event happens every week in Santa Monica, with treats from local vendors like Tacos 1986, The Boiling Crab and more.
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Fairmont Miramar
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