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Best things to do this week in Los Angeles and Southern California: September 30 - October 3
Nights of the Jack opens again in Calabasas.
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SoCal Transit week is kicking off, so leave the car in the driveway and take a free ride on Metro, hop on your bike or walk your neighborhood to get a different perspective and save some cash.
You can get to tons this week by public transit, so maybe take the Metro to one of the great events downtown, like the Awareness Film Festival, or out to Santa Monica on the Expo Line to see Bat Boy: The Musical. You can also catch Jessica Pratt’s show at the Belasco or taste a new whiskey at The Obscure.
For more to explore, visit LAist.com, where you can look back on a year ago when Hollywood was on strike or read about the oak tree that’s now an official L.A. landmark. It’s hard to believe we’re only a little more than a month out from the election, but it’s true – mail-in ballots go out starting Oct. 5, so make sure you’re ready with our Voter Game Plan.
Plus, we’re wishing all who celebrate a sweet Rosh Hashanah on Oct. 2.
Events
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Sun, Oct 6SoCal Transit Week Events
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Multiple Locations
MetroLA is providing a host of activities to encourage people to ditch their cars and bike or take public transportation.
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Multiple Locations
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Thu, Oct 3Jessica Pratt
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The Belasco
1050 S. Hill St., Downtown L.A.
Singer-songwriter Jessica Pratt returns to Los Angeles for her largest headlining hometown show.
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The Belasco
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Sun, Oct 13'Bat Boy: The Musical'
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Morgan-Wixson Theatre
2627 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica
See a wacky show based on the infamous 1992 Weekly World News headline about a half-bat, half-boy creature found in a cave.
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Morgan-Wixson Theatre
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Tue, Dec 31The Chicano Collection
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Old Orange County Courthouse
211 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana
"The Chicano Collection/La Colección Chicana" exhibit features 26 works by Chicano artists from actor and comedian Cheech Marin’s personal collection.
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Old Orange County Courthouse
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Fri, Oct 4October Revolution In Jazz 60th Anniversary
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California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)
24700 McBean Pkwy., Valencia
Five days of performances, screenings, and talks about jazz are on at CalArts, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the October Revolution in Jazz.
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California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)
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Thu, Oct 3'Art Break: Astrology Goes Online'
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Virtual/Online
An online conversation about the history of astrology.
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Virtual/Online
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Thu, Oct 3'Mean Girls' Trivia Night
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Rita House on 3rd
5971 W. Third St., Fairfax
Show off your Mean Girls trivia prowess!
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Rita House on 3rd
Viewing Pick
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Sun, Oct 6Awareness Film Fest 2024
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Regal Cinemas at L.A. Live
1000 W. Olympic Blvd., Downtown L.A.
The Awareness Film Festival features movies from a wide range of independent filmmakers focused on topics that inspire, infuriate, and encourage action.
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Regal Cinemas at L.A. Live
Dine & Drink Deals
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Wed, Oct 2Superba Food & Bread 10th Anniversary Events
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Superba - Venice
1900 S Lincoln Blvd., Venice
Superba is celebrating 10 years in the neighborhood with several deals, including a special $10 tasting menu on Monday.
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Superba - Venice
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Sat, Nov 30Rites of Fall release at The Obscure
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The Obscure L.A.
1356 Palmetto St., Downtown L.A.
Somewhere between a theatrical event and a distillery tour is The Obscure.
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The Obscure L.A.
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Mon, Sep 30Give-Back Cocktail
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Holy Water
8275 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood
It's your last chance to order a “Sing out, Louise”!
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Holy Water
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Thu, Oct 3Bourbon Steak x Santo Tequila
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Bourbon Steak L.A.
237 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale
Bourbon Steak at the Americana at Brand and Santo Tequila are partnering for a special five-course menu.
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Bourbon Steak L.A.
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Mon, Sep 30Meet Fresh x Chef Max Boonthanakit: Thai Shave Ice
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Multiple Locations
Taiwanese dessert chain Meet Fresh is celebrating 10 years in the U.S. with a special collaboration with Chef Max Boonthanakit.
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Multiple Locations
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