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Best things to do this week in Los Angeles and Southern California: Nov. 18 - 21
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Matthew Murphy, Evan Zimmerman
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I don’t know about you, but most of my family group chats this week involve planning — for travel, for when we’re going to see Wicked, and mostly, of course, for pie. If you’re also in Thanksgiving prep mode, don’t stress. Next weekend’s column will have plenty to keep your visitors busy and for this week, check out some of the fun you can have before everyone gets into town.
Thursday night’s Autry After Hours is a special one, with the coolest puppets from Rogue Artists making a sneak preview appearance ahead of their latest show. There’s also indie folk rocker Mount Eerie at the Bellwether, cool wildlife photos on display at the California Science Center, and Back to the Future: The Musical is on at the Pantages and then moves to Segerstrom, so you have plenty of chances to book tickets through the holidays.
For more to explore, visit LAist.com where you can meet the newest L.A. City Council members, get tips on how to host Thanksgiving in your holiday rental home, and line up your plans for Friendsgiving.
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Thu, Nov 21Mount Eerie
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The Bellwether
333 S. Boylston St., Downtown L.A.
Whatever you make of musician Phil Elverum's latest work as Mount Eeerie, one thing is sure: this is sonic world-building at its best.
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The Bellwether
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Mon, Nov 18Pepperdine Arts Night
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Weisman Museum of Art
24255 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu
Take a weeknight jaunt up the PCH for Pepperdine’s first Arts After Dark celebration.
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Weisman Museum of Art
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Tue, Dec 31Wildlife in Focus Exhibit
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California Science Center
700 Exposition Park Dr., Exposition Park
See a photography show featuring 12 portraits of animals who call the California Science Center their home.
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California Science Center
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Wed, Nov 20We Give Blood Drive
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UCLA Health Blood & Platelet Center
2131 John Wooden Center, Westwood
Support the UCLA Bruins and help address the national blood donation shortage.
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UCLA Health Blood & Platelet Center
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Wed, Nov 20Reading Rhythms
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Sorry Not Sorry
11520 West Pico Blvd., West L.A.
Somewhere in between the silent book club trend and a typical book club that turns into a wine night is Reading Rhythms.
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Sorry Not Sorry
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Thu, Nov 21'Building Stuff': NOVA screening + panel
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Ginsburg Hall, USC's Viterbi School of Engineering
1031 Downey Way, University Park
Building Stuff explores how the world around us actually gets made, through the eyes of the world’s foremost engineers.
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Ginsburg Hall, USC's Viterbi School of Engineering
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Sun, Jan 5'Back to the Future: The Musical'
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Hollywood Pantages Theatre
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Segerstrom Center for the Arts
600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa
Great Scott! 'Back to the Future: The Musical' is perfect for visiting family, kids and '80s-nostalgic adults alike.
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Hollywood Pantages Theatre
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Thu, Nov 21'Cowboy Elektra' Puppet Experience
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Autry Museum of the American West
4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park
Rogue Artists Ensemble aprototype new concepts for their upcoming show that fuses L.A. history with Greek myth.
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Autry Museum of the American West
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Viewing Pick
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Thu, Nov 21French Animation Fest
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Theatre Raymond Kabbaz
10361 W. Pico Blvd., West L.A.
The French Animation Fest features several films that audience members can watch and vote on.
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Theatre Raymond Kabbaz
Dine & Drink Deals
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Tue, Nov 19Christina Tosi In Conversation With Terry Crews
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Lower Level at Grand Central Market
317 S. Broadway, Downtown L.A.
Queen of Cakes Christina Tosi joins Terry Crews to talk about her new cookbook, 'Bake Club.'
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Lower Level at Grand Central Market
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Thu, Nov 21Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway & DJ Livia Set
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Raising Cane's
1420 S. Azusa Ave., City of Industry
Head to City of Industry to score a free Thanksgiving turkey (first come, first served) at Raising Cane’s.
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Raising Cane's
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Tue, Nov 19Taste of San Laurel with José Andrés
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Conrad Hotel
100 S. Grand Ave., Downtown L.A.
Chef José Andrés brings Spanish flavor to the holidays with this special event.
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Conrad Hotel
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Wed, Nov 20Flowers & Faust Dinner
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Maison Kasai
1254 S. Figueroa St., Downtown L.A.
Michelin-starred Chef Joshua Gil curates a six-course wine dinner with Huneeus Vintners.
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Maison Kasai
Updated November 18, 2024 at 10:48 AM PST
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