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Best things to do this week in Los Angeles and Southern California: September 16 - 19
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I hope everyone is staying safe through the fires (not to mention that shaker last week!). If you're able to help, whether by hosting someone who has evacuated or donating to support victims in L.A. County and further afield, spending time being a good neighbor is always the best thing to do.
Fortunately, the heat has finally broken, which should help – and there’s lots to enjoy this week after so many events the last couple of weeks were postponed or canceled.
To name a few: Brooklyn indie band The Babies are back together for a reunion show at the Teragram, there’s an L.A. Story movie tribute art exhibit at Hauser & Wirth in WeHo, and comedian John Early is at The Bellwether. Plus, Wednesday is National Cheeseburger Day, so get your order ready for some great deals. There’s also a full moon hike in Griffith Park Monday night under the super moon.
For more to explore, visit LAist.com, where you can learn to overcome your anxiety about dining solo and get tips on where to have a great meal on your own. Plus, some of our favorite chefs are heading to LAist's Crawford Theater on Thursday, so reserve your tickets to see Antonia Lofaso (Scopa Italian Roots, Top Chef), Lien Ta (All Day Baby), and Danielle Duran-Zecca (Amiga Amore) chat about the L.A. food scene, plus enjoy bites from Guerilla Tacos and Flouring L.A.
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Events
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Sat, Jan 4'L.A. Story'
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Hauser & Wirth
901 E. 3rd St., Downtown L.A.
The 1988 Steve Martin classic comedy 'L.A. Story' is the focus of a new exhibit at Hauser & Wirth.
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Hauser & Wirth
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Wed, Sep 18The Babies
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The Teragram Ballroom
1234 W. 7th St., Downtown L.A.
Mid-2000s Brooklyn indie band The Babies reunite at Teragram.
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The Teragram Ballroom
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Tue, Sep 17John Early
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The Bellwether
333 S. Boylston St., Downtown L.A.
John Early performs his new act at the Bellwether.
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The Bellwether
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Sun, Oct 20'Whittier Boulevard'
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Latino Theater Company at The LATC
514 S. Spring St., Downtown L.A.
Labeled as a “Chicano Noir” satire, Whittier Boulevard is taking a second bow after a successful first run in 2023.
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Latino Theater Company at The LATC
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Wed, Sep 18SEEN Palestine Film Festival: 'Ahmed Alive'
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Fine Arts Theatre
8556 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills
SEEN is an experiment in immersive journalism, an all-creator-led content organization using AR and other new technologies to tell first-person human interest stories.
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Fine Arts Theatre
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Sun, Sep 29Domino Whisker: Maybe Baby
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Arcane Space
324 Sunset Ave., Unit G, Venice
Irish artist Domino Whisker’s whimsical musings on her childhood in California are all portrayed in hand-done tufting and tapestry in this show.
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Arcane Space
Outdoor Pick
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Mon, Sep 16Full Super Moon Nature Hike
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Merry Go Round Lot #1
4668 Crystal Springs Dr., Griffith Park
It’s super moon time, and what better way to take advantage of one of the brightest nights of the year than with a full moon hike through Griffith Park?
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Merry Go Round Lot #1
Dine & Drink Deals
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Thu, Oct 31FIG x Dr. Alexandra Lourdes
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Fairmont Miramar
101 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with FIG’s new menu spotlighting Latin cuisine with a modern twist.
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Fairmont Miramar
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Wed, Sep 18National Cheeseburger Day Deals
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Multiple Locations
Smashed Station, Barney's Beanery and more are celebrating.
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Multiple Locations
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