Best things to do this week in Los Angeles and Southern California: November 11 - 14

Catch '90s favorites Soul Asylum at Amoeba for a free in-store show celebrating their lucky 13th studio album, Slowly but Shirley. The "Runaway Train" rockers will also be on hand for album signings with purchase (ticket required).

Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson has a new site-specific installation made specifically for The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA. The installation uses light and geometry to engage with the museum’s unique architecture, putting visitors through an array of sensory experiences in the galleries. Also on view while you’re there is Josh Kline’s sci-fi exploration, Climate Change.

L’Chaim! Jason Alexander (Seinfeld, The Producers) leads this special run of Fiddler on the Roof at La Mirada Theatre. Taking on the role originated by Topol on Broadway, Alexander steps in as the village elder, seeing his Jewish family through hardship, change, and love in rural Anatevka. Fun fact: Fiddler was the first musical I ever saw (I was 7), so let’s say it’s good for all ages!

Oof, it’s been quite a week, hasn’t it? If you need to process what’s going on with politics in this country, the Library Foundation of Los Angeles (LFLA) is hosting a special post-election event that brings together political strategists, journalists, and academics to discuss the pressing question — “Where is our Democracy Now?” The panel will be moderated by journalist and author Todd Purdum, with guests Elaina Plott Calabro (The Atlantic), Adam Nagourney (The New York Times), and Brianna Tucker (The Washington Post), the conversation will take a measured view and analysis of the current climate.

Santa Anita Park will host two back-to-back horse jumping events over the next two weeks – the USEF National competitions and the $400,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup. If you were inspired by all the equestrian events at the Summer Olympics, check out these much closer-to-home elite horse competitions and wonder at the beauty of these majestic beasts and their riders.

Start your day off right and learn about the wild parrots of L.A. with Brenda Ramirez at an L.A. Breakfast Club talk. Ramirez is a research technician for the Free-Flying Los Angeles Parrot Project at the Moore Lab of Zoology at Occidental College. Learn more about our feathered friends and how you can help track them in your neighborhood.

Get your holiday movie fix in early and register to see this screening of the new holiday action flick Red One, starring The Rock, Chris Evans, and Lucy Liu. The screening will also include an immersive experience with live gaming, giveaways, and an opportunity to meet Clix and Tee Grizzley.

Fresh off of opening a UCLA location last week, local waffle concept Bruxie is opening a new spot at USC. It will feature hand-crafted waffle sandwiches, chicken tenders and artisan custard shakes.

Cheese and wine, need I say more? The experts at Andrew’s are one-upping their regular grilled cheese night to feature wine pairings with four open-faced grilled cheese delights, topped off with a wine float for dessert.

Get expert advice on what wines to serve this Thanksgiving (and taste them, of course), at a special in-store event at The Wine House. Raj Parr joins The Wine House’s Jim Knight to share some of their favorite wines to pair with your Thanksgiving meal. They will highlight New World and Old World wines for the big day; cheese and charcuterie will be served.

Local health food favorite Erewhon launched their Thanksgiving pre-orders this week, so check out the menu to make sure you have plenty of options on hand for all your guests, vegan and not.