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Best Things To Do This Weekend In Los Angeles and SoCal: Jan. 12 - 14
It’s another holiday weekend, and Southern California has plenty going on for people to check out.
Immerse yourself in 50 years of hip-hop history at Lighthouse ArtSpace L.A., take part in the 35th anniversary of Tim Burton’s Batman with a live orchestra in Hollywood, or indulge in a variety of tasty eats at Smorgasburg L.A.’s grand reopening! Plus, Long Beach’s annual Martin Luther King, Jr. parade returns this year.
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Events
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Sat, Jan 13Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade And Celebration
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Martin Luther King Jr. Park
1950 Lemon Ave., Long Beach
Long Beach is bringing back its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade and Celebration.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Park
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Fri, Mar 1Hip Hop Til Infinity
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Lighthouse ArtSpace Los Angeles
6400 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood
Take an immersive trip through 50 years of hip-hop with rare, never-before-seen artifacts, iconic photography and original soundtracks.
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Lighthouse ArtSpace Los Angeles
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Sun, Jan 14Pretty Woman: The Musical
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Bank of America Performing Arts Center
2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks
Pretty Woman: The Musical is taking the theater stage in Thousand Oaks!
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Bank of America Performing Arts Center
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Sun, Jan 14Atid Outdoors: Hike To View Classic L.A. Sights
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Jim Webb Trail
6050 Jefferson Blvd, Culver City
Join an MLK weekend hike to see the classic downtown and mountain views of L.A.!
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Jim Webb Trail
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Sat, Jan 13Batman Live In Concert - 35th Anniversary
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Dolby Theatre
6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood
Celebrate the 35th anniversary of Tim Burton’s Batman with a live orchestra at the Dolby Theater.
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Dolby Theatre
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Sun, Jan 14Sukkot (Opening Weekend)
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Skylight Theatre Company
1816 1/2 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles
The Skylight Theatre hosts the world premiere of Sukkot.
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Skylight Theatre Company
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Fri, Jan 12Leonard Cohen on Film Night
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Philosophical Research Society
3910 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Feliz
Philosophical Research Society screens two Leonard Cohen documentaries.
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Philosophical Research Society
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Sun, Jan 14Rose Bowl Flea Market
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Rose Bowl Stadium
1001 Rose Bowl Dr., Pasadena
The world-famous Rose Bowl Flea Market is back for its first opening in 2024.
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Rose Bowl Stadium
Outdoor Pick
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Sat, Jan 13Glendale Outdoors! (GO!) Community Program
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Deukmejian Wilderness Park
3429 Markridge Rd., La Crescenta
Enjoy an interpretive hike at the Deukmejian Wilderness Park.
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Deukmejian Wilderness Park
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Viewing Pick
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Sat, Jan 13Filmspotting 2023 Wrap Party Live
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Regal Cinemas at L.A. Live
1000 W. Olympic Blvd., Downtown L.A.
Celebrate the best movie moments of 2023 with the show’s hosts, guests, and fellow cinema lovers.
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Regal Cinemas at L.A. Live
Dine & Drink Deals
Here are a few dining and drink options to indulge in this week.
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Sun, Jan 14Smorgasburg L.A. Grand Reopening
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ROW DTLA
777 S. Alameda St., downtown L.A.
Returning from its holiday break, Smorgasburg is back at Row DTLA.
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ROW DTLA
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Sun, Mar 31Brunch & Live Music at The Pour House
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The Pour House
405 South Myrtle Ave., Monrovia
Every Saturday and Sunday at The Pour House, enjoy a weekend brunch with live music.
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The Pour House
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Sat, Jan 13Los Angeles Friends x Bar Nuda
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Delicious Pizza - West Adams
5419 West Adams Blvd., West Adams
Expect music on vinyl and bar games to go along with meeting new Angelenos.
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Delicious Pizza - West Adams
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Sat, Jan 13Bottomless Drag Brunch
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Idle Hour
4824 Vineland Ave., North Hollywood
Sip on bottomless mimosas, indulge in a scrumptious brunch spread and enjoy jaw-dropping lip-sync battles, high-energy dance routines, and glamorous costumes.
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Idle Hour
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