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Get Out: Literary Guinness Happy Hour, Silent Flicks & More On Father’s Day Weekend
Guinnesses (Photo by Matthias via the Creative Commons on Flickr)
By Anam Syed
FILM: Cinefamily hosts a special Father’s Day Charlie Chaplin matinee featuring the classic films “The Kid” and “A Dog’s Life.” Screening begins at 2pm. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for children, free with membership. At the Silent Movie Theater on Fairfax. For more information, visit Cinefamily's website.
ARTS + LETTERS: The Hammer Museum's 4th Annual Bloomsday celebrating James Joyce kicks off at 2pm with an all-day Guinness Happy Hour, Irish cuisine and readings from Ulysses. Readings and Irish food, drink, and music will continue throughout the day until 8pm.The event is free. For more information, visit the Hammer's website.
MUSIC: Touting itself as the “veritable encyclopedia of hip” The Playboy Jazz Festival returns for a 35th year to the Hollywood Bowl. The line-up features local and international artists such as the The LAUSD Beyond the Bell Jazz Band, India.Arie, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and more. Ticket prices vary and a special discount code is available on the event’s website.
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