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Best Things To Do This Weekend In Los Angeles and SoCal: Feb. 2 - 4

Hear fan-favorite songs from Back to the Future, Batman and more at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Support small SoCal businesses at Studio City Pop Up's outdoor market. Take the kids to see Paw Patrol live. Early birds of all fitness levels can join a group hike in Griffith Park featuring special guests, and a bar in West Hollywood puts a new spin on Sunday school.
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Events
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Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Velma Rosai: ‘This is not a human being, and she’s not a spirit’
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UNREPD
642 N Western Ave., East Hollywood
UNREPD is hosting ‘This is not a human being, and she’s not a spirit,’ a solo exhibition by visual artist Velma Rosai. In 16 paintings on paper and canvas, Rosai explores the ancestral and the otherworldly as they echo throughout Lamu, Kenya in particular and the African continent in general.
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UNREPD
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Friday, February 2, 2024 at 2:30 PM
'Music With a Mission'
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The Midnight Mission
601 South San Pedro St., Downtown L.A.
Listen to seven organists performing on five organs at three churches during an organ music crawl in Beverly Hills.(Deleece Cook on Unsplash/The Midnight Mission welcomes back Music Kitchen for their fourth visit! This time, TMM and Music Kitchen present Music With a Mission to entertain and inspire the unhoused and bring people from all walks of life in Los Angeles together through music. Everyone in the community is welcome and there is no admission fee.
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The Midnight Mission
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Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 8:00 AM
Morning Mindset with Tai: Hike + Experience
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Greek Theatre
2700 N Vermont Ave., Griffith Park
Join a hike with TV host, producer, and co-founder of BROWN GIRL Jane, Tai Beauchamp.(@taibeau/Instagram)Join TV host, producer, and co-founder of BROWN GIRL Jane, Tai Beauchamp, and a lineup of co-hosts for a hiking experience that will elevate your mind, spirit, and heart rate. Plan to meet outside of the Greek Theatre. Happy trails!
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Greek Theatre
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February 3, 2024 through February 29, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Studio City Pop Up Outdoor Market
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Studio City Pop Up
4354 Tujunga Ave., Studio City
Studio City Pop Up Outdoor Market hosts several pop ups to promote small businesses.(Courtesy Studio City Pop Up/Mark your calendars and head to the Studio City Pop Up Outdoor Market to shop from small businesses! All month long, you'll find a wide variety of unique vendors offering everything from handmade crafts to clothing. Whether you're looking for a special gift or just want to explore, this is a perfect place to be.
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Studio City Pop Up
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February 2, 2024 through February 10, 2024
Check it out on its second to final weekend. The Westchester Playhouse presents Private Lives, written by Noel Coward and directed by Richard Perloff. The comedy play follows a divorced couple who, on a vacation with their new spouses, discover they're staying in adjacent rooms.
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Saturday, February 3, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
A Century Of Film: John Williams Spotlight
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Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S. Grand Ave., Downtown L.A.
Legendary composer John Williams curates a collection of songs from some of Hollywood’s greatest films. Listen to the Los Angeles Philharmonic perform music from Back to the Future, Batman and so much more.
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Walt Disney Concert Hall
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February 3, 2024 through February 4, 2024
'Paw Patrol' Live: 'Heroes Unite'
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Bank of America Performing Arts Center
2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks
Have children who are fans of Paw Patrol? Check out this live show featuring songs, dance and a new story for the pups that make up the team.
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Bank of America Performing Arts Center
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Friday, February 2, 2024 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
'Invasive Species': Drawings & Paintings By Matthew Cramer
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Betsy Lueke Creative Arts Center Gallery
1100 West Clark Ave., Burbank
Visit the opening reception for Matthew Cramer’s new exhibit, Invasive Species. The exhibit pictures a media microphone, surveillance cameras and satellites as if they were typically part of nature.
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Betsy Lueke Creative Arts Center Gallery
Outdoor Pick
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Saturday, February 3, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Annual Eat Move Meditate Wellness Event
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USC Village Piazza
3301 S. Hoover St., University of Southern California
Join others for the annual Eat Move Meditate event at USC. Get a free goody bag, listen to wellness panels, and bring a mat for meditation and yoga. For those looking to get ahead of the festivities, join the fun run at 9 a.m.
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USC Village Piazza
Viewing Pick
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Friday, February 2, 2024 at 7:00 PM
'Boyd Street' Screening
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Skid Row History Museum & Archive
250 S. Broadway, Los Angeles
Enjoy FREE movie nights at the Skid Row History Museum & Archive with popcorn, coffee and conversation! The film Boyd Street recounts the 2020 Toy District Fire that injured eleven Los Angeles City Fire Department members. This documentary tells the story of the day of the incident, the recovery period and the departmental self-assessment that followed.
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Skid Row History Museum & Archive
Dine & Drinks Deals
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Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 11:30 AM
Get ready for an extraordinary culinary and entertainment experience as Santa Anita Park partners with Smorgasburg to present "Dumpling Day." Enjoy a delectable journey into the world of dumplings and watch some horse racing right from the trackside of the Santa Anita homestretch.
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Every week from February 4, 2024 through February 25, 2024
Sunday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PMJust in time for Valentine’s Day, visit Stereo Brewing for craft beers and slushies followed by some shopping. See some pop-up shops and maybe take something home for a loved one or furry friend. The event is pet-friendly.
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Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Sunday School at Holy Water
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Holy Water
8275 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood
Holy Water, a new cocktail bar in West Hollywood, is launching new Sunday hours (1 p.m. to 9 p.m.) and a special Sunday menu called “Sunday School.” Sip on new cocktails, including non-alcoholic drinks, and enjoy fresh vegan pastries in one of the most beautiful spaces in the city.
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Holy Water
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Saturday, February 3, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Sip Then Shop @ Stereo Brewing
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Stereo Brewing
950 South Vía Rodeo, Placentia
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, visit Stereo Brewing for craft beers and slushies followed by some shopping. See some pop-up shops and maybe take something home for a loved one or furry friend. The event is pet-friendly.
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Stereo Brewing
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