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Every Monday and Thursday, LAist recommends the best things to do in LA & OC.
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  • A painting depicting a street scene with a "NEW HOMES" sign and a homeless encampment in front of a construction site.
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    Mon, Mar 2

    "Neighborhood Ecology" at Brand Library & Art Center

    On view at Brand Library & Art Center, Neighborhood Ecology features local artists exploring Southern California’s environments through the eyes of outsiders, residents and communities.
  • Three books are displayed: "Acts of Love" by Allyson Nadia Field, "Boom to Bust: How Streaming Broke Hollywood Workers" by Miranda Banks and Kate Fortmueller, and "Power Surge: Conglomerate Hollywood and the Studio System's Last Hurrah" by Thomas Schatz.
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    Mon, Mar 2

    (R)Evolution On and Off the Screen: New Books on the Past, Present, and Future of Film

    UC Press presents new and recent books that explore every facet of the film industry.
  • A drawing a of a grimacing young man with black hair and braces.
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    Mon, Mar 2

    God of Carnage

    A brilliant and biting comedy of manners (without the manners) Variety called it “elegant, acerbic… Reza’s sharpest work since Art.”
  • A black silhouette of a hand wearing a bracelet is holding a chess queen piece, with a broken pawn piece nearby, against a tan and cream background. Text below reads "Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"
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    Mon, Mar 2

    Edward Albee's "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"

    The New York Times described this American classic as “wry and electric!” In Edward Albee’s landmark drama, George and Martha invite a young couple to their home for a nightcap.
  • A group of women in traditional Japanese attire are gathered around a cart with a large wheel, some are sitting and others standing under a blossoming tree.
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    Mon, Mar 2

    Opening: Takashi Murakami, "Hark Back to Ukiyo-e: Tracing Superflat to Japonisme’s Genesis"

  • A flyer for a free show hosted by AFL Productions and presented by Los Angeles College of Music. The event features performances by Sequoia, Tallulah June, 6 Cylinders, and The Hounds on March 7th at Porcaro Hall, LACM, 300 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena. Doors open at 6 PM, and music starts at 6:30 PM. Limited space available.
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    Sat, Mar 7

    Free Teen Concert at In Pasadena March 7

    Los Angeles College of Music is partnering with AFL Productions to host a free teen concert at Porcaro Hall on Saturday, March 7. Live music by Sequoia, Six Cylinders, Tallulah June, and The Hounds.
  • Event has ended The Industry presents: Guillierm E. Brown, Carmina Escobar, and Marana Robers in LAB 2026 at Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater.
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    Sun, Mar 1

    The Industry Presents: LAB 2026

    The Industry celebrates the return of our LAB series, in partnership with REDCAT, featuring new works in opera by renowned artists Guillermo E. Brown, Carmina Escobar and Matana Roberts.
  • Event has ended Frieze Los Angeles text above a neon sign that reads "If I love you, I have to make you conscious of the things you don't see," with a drawing of a rose.
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    Sun, Mar 1

    Frieze Los Angeles

    Frieze Los Angeles returns Feb. 26 – March 1 at Santa Monica Airport.
  • Event has ended Poster for "Backyards: A Documentary About L.A.'s Teen Music Scene" featuring artists Mae Mae, Missing Wiba, and Birdhouse. The event is on Sunday, March 1st, doors open at 2 PM, all ages, and costs $5 at the door. Hosted by LA College of Music at Healing Force of the Universe, 1200 E Walnut, Pasadena.
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    Sun, Mar 1

    ‘Backyards’ Teen Music Documentary First Look & Live Music in Pasadena

    Healing Force of the Universe is hosting a first-look event for Backyards: A Documentary About LA’s Teen Music Scene on March 1 at 2 p.m
  • Event has ended A retail store interior with shelves stocked with various bottles of spirits and wines, along with some food items and a wooden wine rack filled with bottles.
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    Sat, Feb 28

    Free NA Beer Tasting | Easy Does It w/ Erik Ellington

    Join Burden of Proof, home to L.A.’s largest selection of non-alcoholic beverages, for a free tasting of skate legend Erik Ellington’s Easy Does It NA lager.