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Best things to do this week in Los Angeles and Southern California: August 25-28

Join LGBTQ+ night at Shucked, learn merengue at MOLAA, see Bela Fleck and the Flecktones at the Ford, The Insider screens at the Vista, Blue Note L.A. opens and more of the best things to do this week.

Fans across the country raise their voices at 'KPop Demon Hunters' singalongs

There are dozens of screenings of KPop Demon Hunters this weekend nationwide, including in Alhambra and Pasadena.

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Smithsonian artists and scholars respond to White House list of objectionable art

A page published by the White House entitled "President Trump Is Right About the Smithsonian" lists exhibits, educational sites and more that the administration seems to take issue with.

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How singer Nezza is honoring LA’s immigrant community after Dodger Stadium controversy

She's performing a benefit show at the Roxy on Aug. 29 with all proceeds going toward immigration defense nonprofits.

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Lots of TV and movies are set in LA — which ones showcase the city the best?

What makes for a good depiction of Los Angeles? We spoke with Angelenos and got their favorite examples.

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Best things to do this weekend in LA and SoCal

See Lucha VaVoom in their last show at The Mayan, explore the El Segundo Art Walk and join the Mrs. Roper bar crawl. Plus, John Williams' music at the Hollywood Bowl and more.

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Best things to do this week in LA and SoCal

See Carly Rae Jepsen at the Troubadour, &Juliet at the Ahmanson, Gov. JB Pritzker swings by Writers Bloc and more of the best things to do this week.

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Manny Jacinto doesn’t think he’d last a day in his father’s body

Freakier Friday actor on the enduring allure of the body swap conceit.

Manny Jacinto and Lindsey Lohan dancing with each other in the new film, Freakier Friday.

The biggest Pokémon event in the world arrives in Anaheim, bringing generations of players together

The annual Pokémon World Championships is the top tier of competition for video- and card game-players and an exhibition, shopping extravaganza and reunion for fans.

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Legendary Blue Note club opens outpost in LA to jazz lovers

The owners behind the new venue hope it can be a home for more legacy jazz acts — and an incubator for up-and-coming musicians.

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