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Best things to do this weekend in Los Angeles and Southern California: November 15 - 17
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Carter B. Smith
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As we near holiday time, the calendar just gets busier and busier — but do we say that like it’s a bad thing? No, it only means there’s so much to do, and choosing what to feature in this column gets tough!
Have no fear. This week brings Vulture Fest to Hollywood, with favorites like the cast of The Simpsons and Elizabeth Olsen on panels. There’s also an immersive show that will take you into Andy Warhol’s Factory, a new wing opening at the Natural History Museum with tons of family events, and music for all generations in town, from Sting at the Wiltern to Sabrina Carpenter at Crypto.com to indie Aussie favorites at the MATES festival.
For more to explore, visit LAist.com, where you can learn how residents weighed in on the Dodgers Stadium gondola proposal, follow the Metro Art bus, and book your tickets to Saturday’s David Sedaris show.
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Sun, Nov 17Vulture Festival 2024
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Multiple Locations
From a You’re The Worst reunion to a Simpsons retrospective, Vulture is bringing together folks who have the most fun in Hollywood.
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Multiple Locations
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Sun, Nov 17NHM Commons Opening Party
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Natural History Museum of Los Angeles
900 W. Exposition Blvd., Exposition Park
The whole family can learn about dinosaurs from Natural History Museum scientists, check out live performances, and preview the new collections.
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Natural History Museum of Los Angeles
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Sat, Nov 16'Nothing Special'
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Foundation
1141 Seward St., Hollywood
Put on your Edie Sedgwick best for Nothing Special In Wonderland, an immersive theater night.
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Foundation
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Sun, Nov 17Southern California Poetry Festival
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Beyond Baroque
681 N. Venice Blvd., Venice
Poetry readings, workshops, and more are happening at the historic Beyond Baroque space in Venice.
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Beyond Baroque
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Sun, Nov 17SoCal Craft Fairs
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Multiple Locations
Get your holiday shopping done early as a ton of craft markets are on this weekend.
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Multiple Locations
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Sat, Nov 16The Kingdom Choir
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Luckman Fine Arts Complex
5151 State University Dr., Cal State L.A.
Catch The Kingdom Choir at The Luckman to kick off the festive season.
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Luckman Fine Arts Complex
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Sun, Nov 17The Tapitalists
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The Nocturne Theatre
324 N Orange St., Glendale
Regardless of how you’re feeling about capitalism lately, there’s no way you can’t love Tapitalism.
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The Nocturne Theatre
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Sat, Nov 16MATES Festival
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The Bellwether
333 S. Boylston St., Downtown L.A.
Australian indie band Vacations is hosting the inaugural stateside edition of their festival MATES at The Bellwether.
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The Bellwether
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Sun, Nov 17Sting 3.0
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The Wiltern
3790 Wilshire Blvd., Koreatown
Sting joins two other musicians at The Wiltern for the last three of five nights in Los Angeles.
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The Wiltern
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Viewing Pick
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Thu, Nov 21Asian World Film Festival
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The Culver Theater
9500 Culver Blvd., Culver City
The 10th Annual Asian World Film Festival (AWFF) brings Asian cinema to Culver City.
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The Culver Theater
Dine & Drink Deals
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Sun, Nov 17Brewjeria Company's 5th Anniversary Celebration
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Brewjeria Company
4937 Durfee Ave., Pico Rivera
The brewery known for blending craft beer with cultural heritage is celebrating with exclusive beer releases, live music and pop-up kitchens.
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Brewjeria Company
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Fri, Nov 15It’s Me, Espresso Martini Happy Hour
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Mr. Wanderlust at Level 8
1254 S. Figueroa, 8th Floor, Downtown L.A.
Golden Hour is hosting an "It’s Me Espresso Martini Happy Hour" before Sabrina Carpenter's concert.
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Mr. Wanderlust at Level 8
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Sun, Nov 17Thai Select Festival
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Serra on Vine
1611 Vine St., Hollywood
Taste Thai delicacies from nine local chefs.
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Serra on Vine
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