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Best Things To Do This Weekend In Los Angeles And SoCal: Oct. 20 - 22
A view of the public art installations at the ninth annual Dia de los Muertos at Los Angeles Grand Park in 2021.
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Listen to stories of Awkward Sex... And the City. Find affordable art at Wishlist 11. Bring the fam to the annual Music Box Steps Festival. Catch Ramy Youssef live.
Events
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Sat, Oct 21Awkward Sex… and the City
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The Yard Theater
4319 Melrose Ave., East Hollywood
Comedians relive tales about their most intimate moments while breaking barriers about sex and dating.
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The Yard Theater
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Sun, Nov 5BEFOK (or the Desperate Attempt to Impress Iñárritu)
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Odyssey Theatre
2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., West L.A.
The Hollywood Fringe Festival comedy, BEFOK (or the Desperate Attempt to Impress Iñárritu), is a one-woman show written and performed by Asta Leigh.
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Odyssey Theatre
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Sat, Oct 21Ramy Youssef: More Feelings
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The Regent Theater
448 S. Main St., Downtown L.A.
The Egyptian American creator, performer and comedian performs two nights at the Regent.
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The Regent Theater
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12th Annual Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Downtown Día de los Muertos
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Gloria Molina Grand Park
200 N. Grand Ave., Downtown L.A.
View a public art installation in DTLA that honors Angelenos’ longtime Día de Muertos customs and traditions.
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Gloria Molina Grand Park
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Sat, Oct 21Wishlist 11: Opening Night
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Gabba Gallery
3126 Beverly Blvd., Rampart
Gabba Gallery's affordable art show opens on Oct. 21.
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Gabba Gallery
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Sat, Oct 21Newport Beach Volleyball Invitational
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Newport Pier
1 Newport Pier , Newport Beach
The tournament features both a men’s and women’s division.
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Newport Pier
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Sat, Oct 2129th Annual Music Box Steps Family Festival
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Laurel and Hardy Park
925 Vendome St. , Silver Lake
The day celebrates an unforgettable scene in the Laurel and Hardy short film, The Music Box.
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Laurel and Hardy Park
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Sat, Oct 21Los Angeles Center of Photography: Opening and Awards Ceremony
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Los Angeles Center of Photography
252 S. Los Angeles St., 1st Floor, downtown L.A.
The event celebrates a new building opening, LACP's anniversary and an awards ceremony. All proceeds support the center + Community Outreach program.
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Los Angeles Center of Photography
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Sun, Oct 22Art Konbini 8
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GR2 Art Gallery
2062 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles
Giant Robot presents the eighth edition of its Sawtelle Art Market.
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GR2 Art Gallery
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Sun, Oct 22Academy Museum x Cinephile: Movie Trivia Night
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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
6067 Wilshire Blvd., Mid-Wilshire
Test your film trivia knowledge against other movie buffs.
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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
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Sun, Oct 22Get Salty Comedy Show
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Hollywood Improv
8162 Melrose Ave., Beverly Grove
Laugh with celeb comedians who help raise funds and awareness for cystic fibrosis.
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Hollywood Improv
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Sun, Oct 22The Talent Show with Sam Jones: featuring Ed Helms and music by The Spoilers
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The Hotel Cafe
1623 N Cahuenga Blvd. , Hollywood
The live music and interview show features actors, artists and musicians in conversation about risk-taking, artistic process and creative choices.
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The Hotel Cafe
Outdoor Pick
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Sat, Oct 21Sip & Play
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EP & LP
603 N. La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood
The event features ping pong, paddle tennis, and pickleball competitions, plus Botanist cocktails.
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EP & LP
Viewing Pick
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Sun, Oct 22Proof: Proof of Concept Film Festival
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The Culver Theater
9500 Culver Blvd., Culver City
Watch proof of concept short films from emerging filmmakers.
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The Culver Theater
Dine and Drink Deals
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Fri, Oct 20SHRIMPFEST 23
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San Pedro Fish Market - Long Beach
6550 E Marina Dr., Long Beach
SHRIMPFEST23 takes place at San Pedro Fish Market Long Beach on Oct. 20.
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San Pedro Fish Market - Long Beach
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Sun, Oct 22TenderFest
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The Wallis
9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd. , Beverly Hills
The celebration of chicken tenders returns to Beverly Hills for its third year.
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The Wallis
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Sun, Oct 22Bakecamp Los Angeles
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Valley Relics Museum
7900 Balboa Blvd., Hangar C 3 & 4 (Entrance on Stagg St.), Lake Balboa
Celebrate National Cookie Month and raise money for animal shelters.
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Valley Relics Museum
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Sun, Oct 22Maple Block's Blocktoberfest
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Maple Block Meat Co.
3973 Sepulveda Boulevard, Culver City
Celebrate Oktoberfest with Maple Block foods, biergarten, and fun and games.
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Maple Block Meat Co.
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