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Best Things To Do This Weekend In Los Angeles And Southern California: Apr. 12 - 14
Taylor Swift performs during her Eras Tour at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., on Aug. 7.
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Who needs Coachella when there’s lots to do right here at home?
There’s plenty to fill up your weekend and your soul, from favorite TV stars on stage at PaleyFest to an inspiring design day for students, to a deep dive on the Commodore 64. There’s also a special night of WORDTheatre with author George Saunders and a late-night Taylor Swift dance party.
And after all that you’ll probably be hungry, so learn to forage with Eat the Weeds… or join the Found Oyster crew at Open Market in Koreatown and let the chefs do that part for you.
Visit LAist.com for more things to explore, including how to plan your parking at the Hollywood Bowl this summer, a new music center in South Central , and an Aztec-inspired cocktail in Los Feliz.
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Events
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Sun, Apr 21PaleyFest
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Dolby Theatre
6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood
Whether you’re a fan of The Morning Show or The Late Show, there’s an event for you at PaleyFest.
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Dolby Theatre
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Sun, Apr 14Commodore Super Show
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VFW USS Gudgeon Ship 8310
1006 Magnolia Blvd, Burbank
The Commodore Super Show will host demos and presentations of the Commodore 128, 64, Amiga classic, PET (the first computer I remember using!) and more.
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VFW USS Gudgeon Ship 8310
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Sat, Apr 13Black Maternal Health Week Art Show
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USC Fisher Museum of Art
823 W. Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles
Black Women for Wellness and CinnaMoms Crenshaw are hosting an art and film event to highlight the voices of Black mothers.
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USC Fisher Museum of Art
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Sat, Apr 13DxD Block Party: Helen Liu Fong Day
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East Los Angeles College
1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park
Have a K-12 student who’s interested in architecture, design and more? Take them to the Design by Diversity block party.
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East Los Angeles College
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Sat, Apr 13Interact Theatre Company's 'Between Riverside and Crazy'
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Studio City Branch Library
12511 Moorpark St., Studio City
Check out a series of free performances of Pulitzer Prize-winning plays.
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Studio City Branch Library
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Fri, Apr 12Taylor Swift Tribute Dance Night
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The Silverlake Lounge
2906 Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake
Had enough of this week? Shake shake shake shake shake it off at this Taylor Swift dance party.
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The Silverlake Lounge
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Sun, Apr 14Frank Lloyd Wright Garden Symposium
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The Ebell Lounge
741 S. Lucerne Ave., Mid-Wilshire
Architecture fans, get ready for a whole day of Frank Lloyd Wright at the Ebell.
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The Ebell Lounge
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Fri, Apr 12WORDTheatre + Writers Bloc: An Evening with George Saunders
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Ann and Jerry Moss Theatre at New Roads School
3131 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica
George Saunders’s short stories are the topic at hand for actors Alex Borstein, Chris Gorham, and more.
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Ann and Jerry Moss Theatre at New Roads School
Pet Adoptions
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Sat, Apr 13Guinea Pig Adoption and Education Event
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Wallis Annenberg Pet Space
12005 Bluff Creek Dr., Playa Vista
Head down to Annenberg Pet Space and attend their guinea pig adoption and education event.
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Wallis Annenberg Pet Space
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Sun, Apr 14Love is Blooming Adoption Event
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Pasadena Humane
361 South Raymond Ave., Pasadena
Find your new furry friend at Pasadena Humane with $25 dog adoption rates.
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Pasadena Humane
Viewing Pick
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Sun, Apr 14'It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World'
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Fine Arts Theatre
8556 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills
Stanley Kramer's classic comedy from 1963 screens this weekend.
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Fine Arts Theatre
Outdoor Pick
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Sun, Apr 14Eat the Weeds Walk
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Elysian Park Arboretum
1025 Elysian Park Dr., Elysian Park
Too afraid to eat the plants you find on your own (also like me)? You won’t want to miss this foraging two-mile walk!
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Elysian Park Arboretum
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Dine & Drink Deals
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Fri, Apr 12Ivy Station Night Market Spring Fling
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Ivy Station
8840 National Blvd., Culver City
The Ivy Station Night Market hosts a Spring Fling with food trucks, craft vendors, music, and more.
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Ivy Station
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Sat, Apr 13Tiki Cocktail Pop-Up
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Le Fe
1525 Sunset Blvd., Echo Park
Echo Park’s Le Fe has signature tiki cocktails and specials this weekend!
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Le Fe
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Fri, Apr 12Found Oyster Pop Up At Open Market
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Open Market
3339 Wilshire Blvd., Koreatown
Friday, Found Oyster will be shucking till they run out!
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Open Market
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