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Best Things To Do In Los Angeles and Southern California This Weekend: Mar. 1-3
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The annual Frieze Art Fair might be the centerpiece of art events this week in L.A., but the massive show draws so many creatives to town that there are dozens of related events (many free!) where you can get your culture fix.
We might get more rain this weekend, so it’s also a great time to plan a visit to this week’s L.A. Asian Film Festival, check out a new play or try a few tequilas at a Westside tasting.
LAist.com has even more things to explore, including Larry Mantle’s annual AirTalk Oscar Preview on Sunday and a look at the history of graffiti writing in L.A.
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Sun, Mar 3Frieze Art Fair
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Santa Monica Airport
3233 Donald Douglas Loop S., Santa Monica
The Frieze Art Fair returns to L.A. for its fifth edition, taking over the Santa Monica Airport to showcase galleries and artists from around the world.
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Santa Monica Airport
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Sat, Mar 2Evolution, Beauty & Artificial Intelligence: A Conversation with Landon Ross and Stephen Fry
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Honor Fraser Gallery
2622 S La Cienega Blvd., Mid-City
British comedian Stephen Fry joins artist Landon Ross to talk about the issues of art and technology.
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Honor Fraser Gallery
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Sun, Mar 3Felix Art Fair
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Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
7000 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood
The Hollywood Roosevelt is hosting the annual Felix Art Fair, bringing together over 60 galleries in one place.
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Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
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Sat, Mar 2LA Art Space Market
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Third Street Promenade
1351 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica
Featuring a wide range of more than 50 visual artists and craftspeople, hands-on workshops, music, and more, there will be tons to look at, enjoy, and maybe even bring home.
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Third Street Promenade
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Fri, Mar 1Evan Dando
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Bourbon Room Hollywood
6356 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood
A '90s-alt favorite, Lemonheads frontman Evan Dando is at the Bourbon Room this weekend, along with special guest singer-songwriter Willy Mason.
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Bourbon Room Hollywood
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Sun, Mar 3Rugby World Sevens
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Dignity Health Sports Park
18400 S. Avalon Blvd., Carson
Los Angeles plays host to the men's and women's HSBC SVNS world rugby tournaments.
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Dignity Health Sports Park
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'There Will Be Blood' Symposium
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The Getty Center
1200 Getty Center Dr., Brentwood
The collaborative symposium looks at the “cultural, religious, and symbolic significance of blood.”
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The Getty Center
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Fri, Mar 1Chinatown First Fridays
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Chinatown Central Plaza
943 N Broadway, Chinatown
Food, music, art, and shopping come together to celebrate the Year of the Dragon.
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Chinatown Central Plaza
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'HERStory' Debut Weekend
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Debbie Allen Dance Academy
1850 South Manhattan Pl., Mid-City
L.A. dance legend Debbie Allen hosts performances and art during the opening weekend of HERStory.
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Debbie Allen Dance Academy
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Last Chance
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'Arrowhead'
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Atwater Village Theater
3269 Casitas Ave., Atwater Village
Catch one of the last performances of IAMA Theater company’s well-reviewed production of the new play, Arrowhead.
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Atwater Village Theater
Outdoor Pick
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Sat, Mar 2Insects and the Plants They Love
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Deukmejian Wilderness Park
3429 Markridge Rd., La Crescenta
Join California native plant expert Roger Klemm on a hike hosted by Glendale Parks.
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Deukmejian Wilderness Park
Viewing Pick
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LA Asian Film Festival
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Let Live Theater
916 N. Formosa Ave., Hollywood
Shorts and features by filmmakers of Asian descent at the Let Live Theater in Hollywood through Saturday.
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Let Live Theater
Dine & Drink Deals
Here are a few dining and drink options to indulge in this week.
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Sat, Mar 2Great Grilled Cheese Tasting
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Santa Anita Park
285 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia
Grilled cheese king Chef Eric Greenspan hosts an epic tasting afternoon at Santa Anita Racetrack.
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Santa Anita Park
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L.A. Wine and Food Festival
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Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica
If fancy food is your thing, the first ever Los Angeles Wine & Food Festival will tickle your tastebuds.
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Santa Monica Pier
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Disneyland Food and Wine Festival
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Disney California Adventure Park
1313 Disneyland Dr., Anaheim
The annual Disneyland food and wine event is a great time to plan a trip to California Adventure.
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Disney California Adventure Park
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Sat, Mar 2L.A. Tequila Club Tasting
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Chestnut Club
1348 14th St., Santa Monica
Get your tequila on with master distiller Sergio Cruz at the Chestnut Club in Santa Monica this Saturday afternoon.
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Chestnut Club
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