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Best things to do this weekend in Los Angeles and Southern California: November 1 - 3
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Courtesy BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
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Let's hear it for the Boys in Blue! The Dodgers bested the New York Yankees 7-6 in Game 5 Wednesday night to win the World Series, and now we all get to add a parade to our list of events this weekend. Fans can expect to see the celebration in downtown L.A. on Friday.
After that, it's back to brutal election anxiety. Just me? Didn’t think so. Fortunately, we’ve got you covered with some more low-stress and even stress-relieving (learn how to forge iron! listen to the Grateful Dead!) things to do this week.
There’s family fun to be had at the Día De Los Muertos celebration happening at the Fowler Museum, where you can make your own sugar skull pinata creations and the light-filled Diwali festival in Chino Hills. Or head to LMU for their annual Yoga Day, featuring free asana classes and tons of introspective speakers. You can also see the well-reviewed August Wilson play The Piano Lesson at A Noise Within or catch an innovative performance art show at REDCAT on Saturday.
For more to explore, visit LAist.com, where you can find tips for keeping your phone safe at music festivals, learn how to help save the historic Hollywood Farmer’s Market or make a new friend at this mid-Wilshire dining club. Plus, the election is just around the corner; if you haven’t already filled out your ballot or made a plan for the polls, go directly to the LAist Voter Game Plan.
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Events
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Sun, Nov 10'The Piano Lesson'
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A Noise Within Theatre
3352 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena
The Piano Lesson is part of Wilson’s Pittsburgh Cycle, which traces African American life in the 1930s through a variety of stories and characters.
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A Noise Within Theatre
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Sun, Nov 3Día de los Muertos Celebration
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The Fowler Museum at UCLA
308 Charles E. Young Dr. North, Westwood
The Fowler at UCLA hosts a Día de Los Muertos party for the whole family featuring a mariachi band, crafts and a gallery tour.
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The Fowler Museum at UCLA
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Sun, Nov 3Community Diwali Festival
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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
15100 Fairfield Ranch Rd., Chino Hills
The Diwali lights will brighten Chino Hills all weekend as the biggest celebration in the area of the Hindu holiday begins.
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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
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Fri, Nov 1Day of the Grateful Dead
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The Venice West
1717 Lincoln Blvd., Venice
Commune with your fellow Deadheads at Venice West’s Day of the Grateful Dead, featuring Dead tribute band Wall of Sound.
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The Venice West
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Sat, Nov 2'The Body Is the Interface'
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REDCAT at Disney Concert Hall
631 W. 2nd St. , Downtown Los Angeles
In this one-night-only special event, Oglala Lakȟóta artist Kite and Mexico City-based collective Interspecifics will perform at REDCAT in The Body Is the Interface.
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REDCAT at Disney Concert Hall
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Forge Festival
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Adam’s Forge
750 East Easy St., Simi Valley
If you’ve ever dreamed of making your own sword, turning coins into jewelry, learning how armor is made, or any other iron-clad event, head to Simi Valley for the Forge Festival.
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Adam’s Forge
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Sat, Nov 2LMU Yoga Day
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Loyola Marymount University - Westchester Main Campus
1 Loyola Marymount University Dr, Los Angeles
Loyola Marymount University is hosting its 13th annual Yoga Day, with free yoga practices, talks, a performance and conversations around social justice.
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Loyola Marymount University - Westchester Main Campus
Outdoor Pick
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Sat, Nov 2Rock & Run 5K
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Rock & Run 5K Start
314 Main St., El Segundo
Trot down to El Segundo for the Rock & Run 5K. Plus, there’s an after-party at Rock & Brews.
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Rock & Run 5K Start
Viewing Pick
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Sun, Nov 3'New World Symphony'
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Bank of America Performing Arts Center
2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks -
Rancho Campana Performing Arts Center (RCPAC)
4235 Mar Vista Dr., Camarillo
New West Symphony is, fittingly, performing Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 in E minor, "From the New World," at two venues this weekend, and I’m including it as a viewing pick because the highlight is the accompanying footage.
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Bank of America Performing Arts Center
Dine & Drink Deals
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Sun, Nov 17Vespertine Thanksgiving To Go
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Vespertine
3599 Hayden Ave, Culver City
Chef Jordan Kahn is at it again. This time, after much pandemic success with bringing his Michelin-starred meals home for folks, he’s now doing Thanksgiving.
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Vespertine
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Fri, Nov 1Diwali Specials at SHOR
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Shor
12155 E Carson St., Hawaiian Gardens
SHOR Bazaar’s Diwali menu honors the Festival of Lights!
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Shor
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Sun, Nov 3Benny Boy Brewing’s 3rd Annual Applefest Fall Festival
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Benny Boy Brewing
1821 Daly St., Lincoln Heights
Apple’s the word at Benny Boy Brewing for their fall Applefest with mulled cider, ice cider, comfort food and apple-themed desserts from River Street BBQ, Thicc Burger, and more.
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Benny Boy Brewing
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Fri, Nov 1Wanderlust Ice Cream Demo + Signing
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Williams Sonoma - Santa Monica
1600 Montana Ave. , Santa Monica
Wanderlust Creamery owner Adrienne Borlongan will be hosting an ice cream demo and book talk in Santa Monica.
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Williams Sonoma - Santa Monica
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