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Get Out: Boyle Heights Carnival, Twin Peaks Marathon, Hall & Oates & Fireworks, Stop Making Sense
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Psycho Killer: Arguably the most innovative concert film of all time, Stop Making Sense (1984), Jonathan Demme’s musical masterpiece about the Talking Heads, screens at the Egyptian Theatre tonight. Bonus double feature with a followup of True Stories. 6712 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, 7:30-10:30 p.m., $7-$11
Damn Good Coffee, And Hot: Twin Peaks Marathon returns to Le Spec Gallery as the Sunday meet up enters its fifth installment today with episodes 20-24. There’s no cover (21+ only), bring your own refreshments and seating, and the event kicks off with some prize-worthy trivia (winners walk away with Dr. Jacoby-esque 3D glasses. Le Spec Gallery, 3311 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90004, 8:30 p.m.
Funnel Cake Funtimes: TheBoyle Heights Carnival enters Day 2 of the holiday weekend festivities with plenty of free music, entertainment and activities. Fireworks will start at approximately 8:15 p.m., Hollenbeck Park, 415 S. Saint Louis St., Los Angeles, 90033
M-E-T-H-O-D-O-F-L-O-V-E: Red, white, and blue-eyed soul hits the Hollywood Bowl for the Hall & Oats + Fireworks 4th of July extravaganza. 2301 North Highland Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90068, 7:30 p.m. $12-$136
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