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Best things to do this weekend in Los Angeles and Southern California: January 24 - 26
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Well, this was not the year for me to make a “less screen time” New Year’s resolution. And I’ll only speak for myself when I admit that Dry January went out the window pretty fast, too. But despite all the doomscrolling, there have been some bright spots.
I’ve been so inspired by the creative ways people are helping those impacted by the fires. A couple of favorites: if you lost your personal book collection, Reading Rhythms is stepping in with a book drive to help rebuild your library – it’s like those neighborhood little free libraries on overdrive. Also, the L.A. Lost Stuffy Project is helping replace kids’ favorite stuffed animals, TONL is taking free family photos for those whose albums were lost, and Asher Bingham is offering to draw houses that were burned and memorialize local haunts.
For daily updates about the wildfires in Los Angeles, sign up for the daily public media wildfire newsletter here. Over at LAist.com, we have info on how to prepare for mudslides once it rains, a look at how the Pasadena Chorale is back to practicing for their next performance post-fires, and a remembrance of the restaurants lost in the disaster.
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Sun, Jan 26The Scene: Vol. 6 L.A. Jazz Fest
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The Hotel Cafe
1623 N Cahuenga Blvd. , Hollywood
With the NAMM conference happening this week, we’re benefitting from some of the most accomplished jazz musicians in the country coming to the area.
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The Hotel Cafe
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Sat, Jan 25
'The COVID Hotel Welcomes You to the Future'
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CASA 0101 Theater
2102 1st St., Boyle Heights
The L.A. Poverty Department is performing their latest show, The Covid Hotel Welcomes You to the Future, in Boyle Heights.
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CASA 0101 Theater
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Sat, Jan 25Mozart’s 'Jupiter' Symphony + Instrument Drive
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Pasadena Symphony
150 S Los Robles Ave., Suite 460, Pasadena
Music Director Brett Mitchell and the Pasadena Symphony present Mozart’s “Jupiter” symphony.
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Pasadena Symphony
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Sat, Jan 25LA Dance Project presents Delirium Musicum
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LA Dance Project
2245 E Washington Blvd., South L.A. -
Neighborhood Unitarian Church
301 N. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena
Delirium Musicum, Los Angeles’ self-conducted string ensemble, debuts at L.A. Dance Project this week in two locations.
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LA Dance Project
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Fri, Jan 24Sleepytime Gorilla Museum
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Lodge Room
104 N. Ave 56, 2nd floor, Highland Park
Get your dose of Gorilla magic, check out Sleepytime Gorilla Museum at the Lodge Room.
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Lodge Room
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Fri, Jan 24Ani DiFranco
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The Bellwether
333 S. Boylston St., Downtown L.A.
The original Righteous Babe plays the Bellwether, she's sure to have some choice words to share about politics and the future.
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The Bellwether
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Sun, Jan 26Pay-what-you-wish shows at Broad Stage
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The Broad Stage
1310 11th St., Santa Monica
Two shows at the Broad Stage have become pay-what-you-wish: Marlon Martinez & Marlonius Jazz Orchestra and Wild Up.
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The Broad Stage
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Sat, Jan 25The Heart of L.A.: Memory, Resilience, and the Cost of Recovery
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Helms Design Center
8745 Washington Blvd., Culver City
Friends of Residential Treasures hosts a conversation with architects and design experts about the future of our city.
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Helms Design Center
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Sat, Jan 25Dustbowl Revival
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Troubadour
9081 N. Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood
Dustbowl Revival bring their roots music to the Troubadour this week.
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Troubadour
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Sun, Jan 26January Cruise-In Benefit
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Petersen Automotive Museum
6060 Wilshire Blvd., Miracle Mile
Show off your classic car or just wander among the cool wheels at this cruise-in and benefit at Petersen Automotive.
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Petersen Automotive Museum
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Outdoor Pick
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Sat, Jan 25Plein Air Painting Workshop
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Muckenthaler Cultural Center (The Muck)
1201 W Malvern Ave., Fullerton
Michaela Moffett leads a painting workshop covering skills like creating depth and understanding essential materials.
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Muckenthaler Cultural Center (The Muck)
Viewing Pick
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Sun, Jan 26'Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me' and 'Mulholland Drive' screenings
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Brain Dead Studios
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LOOK Cinemas Glendale
128 Artsakh Avenue, Glendale
Catch one or two David Lynch screenings this weekend.
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Brain Dead Studios
Dine & Drink Deals
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Fri, Feb 7Dine LA Restaurant Week 2025
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Multiple Locations
Dine L.A. continues through Feb. 7, with deals on prix fixe menus and more, all benefitting fire relief efforts.
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Multiple Locations
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Sun, Jan 26French Toast for the LAFD
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Ghisallo
1622 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica
Support the LAFD in the most delicious way, enjoying weekend French toast at one of the city’s best bakeries, Ghisallo.
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Ghisallo
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Sat, Jan 25Pickle and Paint
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Creative World Art Center
524 S. 1st Ave., Arcadia
The Artopia Community Gallery hosts this free workshop, where you’ll make (and paint) pickles.
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Creative World Art Center
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