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Best Things To Do This Weekend In Los Angeles and SoCal: Jan. 19 - 21
A promotional flyer for the play 'Mystic Pizza' musical based on the 1988 rom-com starring Julia Roberts.
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From music and food festivals to helping to preserve L.A.'s natural vegetation on a volunteer hike, there's plenty to see and do in Southern California this weekend.
If you love guitar, check out the three-day Django à Gogo music festival. Need a little extra movement in your life? The Bloc has a free yoga class you can join. If sweet treats are more your thing, then Sweet Valentine Bakery's grand opening in Carson is worth a drive.
Do you have event tips you want to share? Email us at bestthingstodo@laist.com .
Events
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Fri, Jan 19'The Simpsons Movie' Fan Event With Matt Groening
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El Capitan Theatre
6838 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood
The Simpsons Movie is back for a special screening.
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El Capitan Theatre
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Fri, Jan 19Omar Alejandro: 'Alma Mexicana' Mexican Music Performance with Mariachi
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Pacific Opera Project
125 South Avenue 57, Highland Park
Join Pacific Opera Project for their POP Artist Recital series where renowned opera and mariachi baritone Omar Alejandro will be performing.
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Pacific Opera Project
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Sat, Jan 202024 FitspoLA Series - Yoga Class
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The Bloc
700 West 7th St., downtown L.A.
The Bloc in the heart of DTLA presents its 2024 FitspoLA Series!
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The Bloc
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Sat, Jan 20Quiet Luxury
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Artplex Gallery
7377 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles
Immerse yourself in a world where figurative surrealism and sculpture collide to create a truly unique artistic experience.
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Artplex Gallery
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Django à Gogo!
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Theatre Raymond Kabbaz
10361 W. Pico Blvd., West L.A.
The one-of-a-kind three-day music festival Django à Gogo returns to Los Angeles.
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Theatre Raymond Kabbaz
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Fri, Jan 19'Mystic Pizza' (Opening Night)
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La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts
14900 La Mirada Blvd., La Mirada
Mystic Pizza is a new musical based on the 1988 rom-com starring Julia Roberts about "three working-class girls who navigate the complexities of life, love, and family in a small-town pizza joint."
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La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts
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Sat, Jan 20'Material Recovery' (Opening Reception)
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Angels Gate Cultural Center
3601 S Gaffey St., San Pedro
Head to the Angels Gate Cultural Center for the opening reception of Material Recovery.
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Angels Gate Cultural Center
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Fri, Jan 19'Celebrity Memoir Book Club' Live
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The Regent Theater
448 S. Main St., Downtown L.A.
The Celebrity Memoir Book Club podcast is on tour and stopping in Los Angeles.
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The Regent Theater
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Sun, Jan 21Dance At The Odyssey: 'Archetype'
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Odyssey Theatre
2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., West L.A.
The Odyssey Theatre Ensemble returns with its annual Dance at the Odyssey festival.
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Odyssey Theatre
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Outdoor Pick
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Sat, Jan 20Outdoor Volunteer Day at Alta Vicente Reserve
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Alta Vicente Reserve
30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes
For Outdoor Volunteer Day, lend a hand at the Alta Vicente Reserve.
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Alta Vicente Reserve
Viewing Pick
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Fri, Jan 19'The Cassandra Cat' New Restoration
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Philosophical Research Society
3910 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Feliz
The Philosophical Research Society presents Janus Films' brand new restoration of The Cassandra Cat (1963).
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Philosophical Research Society
Dine & Drink Deals
Here are a few dining and drink options to enjoy this week.
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Sat, Jan 20West Coast Taco & Beer Festival
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Union Station
800 N. Alameda St., Downtown L.A.
Enjoy dozens of breweries, taquerias and taco vendors!
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Union Station
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Sat, Jan 20Sweet Valentine Bakery Grand Opening
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Sweet Valentine Bakery
17401 Avalon Blvd., Carson
Sweet Valentine Bakery is opening its first-ever storefront in Carson.
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Sweet Valentine Bakery
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Sun, Feb 4Sunday Supper
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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
6067 Wilshire Blvd., Mid-Wilshire
Show up for Fanny's Restaurant's weekly Sunday Supper, featuring dishes inspired by The Godfather.
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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
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Sun, Jan 21Handmade Pasta With Vodka Sauce Class
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Green Haus Kitchen Studio
937 East Pico Blvd. , downtown L.A.
Let an expert chef teach you how to make pappardelle pasta.
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Green Haus Kitchen Studio
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