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Best things to do this weekend in Los Angeles and Southern California: September 6 - 8
Selena Gomez, Martin Short and Steve Martin in 'Only Murders In The Building.'
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Finding creative ways to beat the heat is quickly becoming L.A.’s favorite September activity, and at LAist we always have great tips for staying cool, like keeping your lotions in the fridge, closing the curtains, and eating spicy foods (as if we needed an excuse on that one). Remember, if you are in a dangerously hot zone and don’t have access to air conditioning, you can always find a local cooling center in your area.
You can also take a drive up to the mountains on a car camping trip with Great Outdoors – the high at Mt. Pinos is a relatively cool 78 degrees on Friday. Or head to the air-conditioned comfort of the Only Murders In the Building Escape room. There’s also an innovative L.A. Dance Project performance, and Cary Elwes will be on hand for a screening of The Princess Bride in Cerritos.
For more to explore, visit LAist.com, where you can learn how to manage the “Tree of Heaven” invading local gardens, read up on Chick-fil-A’s foray into streaming, or start making your Voter Game Plan – it’s never too early!
Events
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Fri, Sep 6A Night in Paris
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The KINN
150 Horizon Ave., Venice
French singer Julia Paris and pianist Yacine Azeggagh visit The Kinn.
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The KINN
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Sat, Sep 7'IMMDED IMMGEWD'
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LA Dance Project
2245 E Washington Blvd., South L.A.
Choreographer Jobel Medina and multi-instrumentalist Elliott Sellers expand their 2023 work into a 50-minute live show.
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LA Dance Project
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Mon, Oct 7'Only Murders In the Building' Escape Room
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Westfield Century City
10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Century City
Think you can solve the next murder at the Arconia?
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Westfield Century City
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Sat, Sep 7Tom Van Sant: 'An Earth Twin at the Digital Dawn'
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18th Street Arts Center - Olympic Campus
1639 18th St., Santa Monica
Tom Van Sant’s treatise on the environment and the future is on view until February 1, 2025.
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18th Street Arts Center - Olympic Campus
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Sun, Sep 8L.A. Kids Book Festival
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West Hollywood Park
647 N San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood
Enjoy fire trucks, tap dancing, the West Hollywood poet laureate and, of course, storytime.
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West Hollywood Park
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Fri, Sep 6Passenger: All the Little Lights Anniversary Tour
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The Wiltern
3790 Wilshire Blvd., Koreatown
British indie rocker Passenger is at the Wiltern performing songs off his 2012 album, All the Little Lights.
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The Wiltern
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Fri, Sep 6Frogtown First Fridays (POSTPONED)
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Wax Paper Frogtown
2902 Knox Ave., Frogtown
It’s all about the animals at this month’s family-friendly Frogtown First Fridays event.
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Wax Paper Frogtown
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Outdoor Pick
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Sun, Sep 8Mount Pinos Car Camp
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McGill Campground - Los Padres National Forest
McGill Camp Rd., Frazier Park
A few spots remain on this low-key car camping trip to Los Padres National Forest.
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McGill Campground - Los Padres National Forest
Viewing Pick
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Sun, Sep 8'The Princess Bride' with Cary Elwes
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Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
18000 Park Plaza Dr., Cerritos
The Man in Black himself will be at this screening of the much-beloved kids' movie The Princess Bride.
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Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
Dine & Drink Deals
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Sun, Sep 8Gracias Madre 10th Anniversary
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Gracias Madre
8905 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood
Plant-based hotspot Gracias Madre is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special event.
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Gracias Madre
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Sat, Sep 7Philz Coffee Calabasas Day of Community
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Philz Coffee Calabasas
26787 Agoura Rd. , Calabasas
Philz Coffee is hosting a community event at their Calabasas outpost with coffee and pastry samples.
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Philz Coffee Calabasas
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Sun, Sep 8626 Night Market: Orange County
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OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa
626 Night Market heads south for a full three nights of food and more.
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OC Fair & Event Center
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