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Best things to do this week in Los Angeles and Southern California: October 7 - 10
Emerson Boatwright and Michelle Veintimilla in 'Little Shop of Horrors.'
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I sometimes get jealous when I read about all the fall art and theater openings in places like New York and London – and then I remember they need all those exciting things going on because it’s about to be cold in places that aren’t L.A. But it turns out fall is just as busy for great theater and art right here at home.
This week, it’s really just one big culture explosion if you want it to be – from Solange Knowles curating an incredible night of orchestral music at Disney Hall to a Gen X dream come true with Mike Mills of REM and more celebrating the music of Big Star at the Lodge Room. There are also two great shows on stage – local playwright Tom Jacobson’s Crevasse and one of my favorite musicals of all time – Little Shop of Horrors – at South Coast Rep.
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Sun, Oct 27'Crevasse'
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Victory Theatre Center
3326 W. Victory Blvd., Burbank
The L.A. Times said it was "extremely well-acted, directed and designed" during its summer run."
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Victory Theatre Center
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Wed, Oct 9One Liner Madness
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The Paramount
2708 E. Cesar E. Chavez Ave. , Boyle Heights
One Liner Madness puts 64 comics to the test in a 90-minute battle for the best one-liners.
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The Paramount
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Tue, Oct 8Big Star’s 'Radio City' 50th Anniversary
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Lodge Room
104 N. Ave 56, 2nd floor, Highland Park
Members of REM, Wilco, Big Star, and more will be in one room to perform Big Star’s seminal sophomore album, Radio City.
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Lodge Room
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Sun, Oct 20'Little Shop of Horrors'
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South Coast Repertory
655 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa
Don’t feed the plants, but do get yourself to Costa Mesa to see South Coast Rep’s production of 'Little Shop of Horrors'!
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South Coast Repertory
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Thu, Oct 31Black Rabbit Rose Presents: The Witching Hour
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Hillview Building
1719 N. Hudson Ave., Hollywood
Add some fancy old Hollywood magic to your October and plan a date night at Black Rabbit Rose.
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Hillview Building
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Thu, Oct 10On Dissonance (An Evening of Classical, Symphonic, and Opera Works), curated by Solange Knowles
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Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S. Grand Ave., Downtown L.A.
Solange Knowles curates a special night honoring Black women’s contributions to innovation in opera and classical music.
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Walt Disney Concert Hall
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Tue, Oct 8B.O. Boys In 'Box Office Save America'
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The Yard Theater
4319 Melrose Ave., East Hollywood
Popular movie podcast B.O. BOYS is putting on a live show called "Box Office Save America" with short films, live sketches, and more.
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The Yard Theater
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Viewing Pick
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Thu, Oct 10NOUNS FEST: Animation Shorts Film Festival
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The United Theater on Broadway
929 S. Broadway, Downtown L.A.
Fifty animated shorts were chosen from more than 400 submissions to screen at this year’s Nouns Fest.
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The United Theater on Broadway
Dine & Drink Deals
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Thu, Oct 10Tastemakers of Orange County
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Segerstrom Center for the Arts
600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa
Enjoy more than two dozen local chefs creating all-you-can-eat Asian and Pacific Island-inspired tapas dishes.
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Segerstrom Center for the Arts
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Sun, Oct 27Krabby Patty Burger at BOA Steakhouse
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BOA Steakhouse - Manhattan Beach
3110 Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach -
BOA Steakhouse - WeHo
9200 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood
BOA Steakhouse’s version of the “secret” burger includes an 8-ounce wagyu beef patty with a house-made short rib marmalade.
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BOA Steakhouse - Manhattan Beach
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