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Best things to do this week in Los Angeles and Southern California: October 21 - 24

Laura Hertzfeld
Laura Hertzfeld
Published Oct 21, 2024 7:30 AM
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The Dodgers are World Series-bound! But Game 1 against the Yankees isn’t till Friday, so here are some great events to keep you entertained in the meantime.

Get inspired by author Richard Powers and his take on the oceans that connect us at Live Talks, check out a new Alice Neel exhibit at the beautiful (and massive!) new David Zwirner gallery in Melrose Hill, or get your fill of thrills at the Hitchcock retrospective showing Dial M For Murder and more at the Nuart. There’s also a chance to help build a Rose Parade float (!!), experience some avant-garde performance art and try a haunted cocktail.

For more to explore, visit LAist.com where you can meet the local woman who’s tried 40 breakfast burritos — it’s not me, but it probably could be. Plus learn what’s being done to curb the local risk of dengue. And I just loved this article about what the L.A. Zoo is doing to honor pets who’ve crossed the Rainbow Bridge and how you can honor them this upcoming Dia de los Muertos.

Events

  • Tue, Oct 22

    '21 & Over'

    • Catch One
      4067 W Pico Blvd., Mid-City

    See a variety of installations that may challenge your understanding of what performance can be.
  • Eight musicians in the Pan-Afrikan Peoples Arkestra perform on and inf ront of a stage as an audience of people watch. A few people seated in the audience are recording on the phones.
    Tue, Oct 22

    Pan-Afrikan Peoples Arkestra

    • 2220 Arts + Archives
      2220 Beverly Blvd., Westlake

    You can see the Pan-Afrikan Peoples Arkestra and help support their musical director, Mekala Session.
  • An Alice Neel painting. It depicts a man with dark hair and mustache leaning on his hand as if bored. He's wearing a red sweater or jacket over a collared shirt.
    Sat, Nov 2

    'At Home: Alice Neel in the Queer World'

    • David Zwirner Gallery
      606 N. Western Ave., Melrose Hill

    A new exhibit curated by New Yorker critic Hilton Als on the painter Alice Neel and her long history of painting people from all walks of life.
  • A microphone is shown close-up, on a mike stand against a dark background.
    Mon, Oct 21

    The Moth's LA GrandSLAM: 'Fight or Flight'

    • Aratani Theatre
      244 South San Pedro St., Little Tokyo

    Our friends at KCRW are hosting ten accomplished storytellers to compete for the Moth GrandSLAM.
  • A digital poster for the "Observations: Photography by Veterans" exhibition. It features a black and white photo of birds flying over water.
    Tue, Oct 22

    'Observations': Photography by Veterans

    • Huntington Beach Art Center
      538 Main St., Huntington Beach

    Huntington Beach Art Center is launching a new show celebrating women veteran photographers
  • A two-image collage. On the left is a portrait of author Richard Powers, who has salt-pepper hair and is wearing a shirt and tan jacket. On the right is the cover of his book, "Playground."
    Wed, Oct 23

    An Evening With Richard Powers

    • Ann and Jerry Moss Theatre at New Roads School
      3131 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica

    Powers’ new book, Playground, focuses on the oceans. He will be in conversation with fellow novelist Steph Cha.
  • An illustrated version of the 2024 Burbank Rose Float, themed "Having A-Lava Fun!" There are designs of dinosaurs and an active volcano.
    Sat, Dec 28

    Help build a 2025 Rose Parade Float

    • Burbank Water and Power - BWP Auxiliary Warehouse
      123 W. Olive Ave., Burbank

    The Burbank Tournament of Roses Association needs volunteers to help build and decorate their 2025 Rose Parade float.

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  • A man stands behind a woman on a phone, getting ready to strangle her with a scarf in this screenshot from 'Dial M For Murder.'
    Fri, Oct 25

    Hitchcock Retrospective

    • Landmark's Nuart Theatre
      11272 Santa Monica Blvd., Sawtelle

    Landmark’s Hitchcock Retrospective runs through Friday, screening Dial M For Murder (1954) on Tuesday and Stage Fright (1950) on Thursday.

Dine & Drink Deals

  • A black and white photo of a smoky cocktail with the words "Dark Library: Edgar Allan Poe" written to the right.
    Sat, Nov 2

    Dark Library: Edgar Allan Poe

    • News Musicals Inc.
      5628 Vineland Ave., North Hollywood

    A 75-minute theatrical journey that combines haunting original music, dance, immersive design, and, of course, themed cocktails.
  • The main dining room at Openaire restaurant during the daytime. It looks like a greenhouse with lots of potted planting hanging from the ceiling.
    Thu, Oct 24

    SoulPhil at Openaire

    • The LINE L.A.
      3515 Wilshire Blvd., Koreatown

    In celebration of Filipino American Heritage Month, SoulPhil, a Filipino-Soul Food fusion experience by Chef Tiana Gee (Food Network's Ciao House), will pop up alongside Chef Vinson at Openaire.
  • Tue, Oct 22

    Old Lightning x Maker’s Mark

    • Scopa Italian Roots
      2905 W. Washington Blvd., Marina Del Rey

    A tasting of three Maker's Mark selections, accompanied by small bite pairings from Scopa Italian Roots.

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