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Get Out: Day of the Dead at Echoplex, Laughs at ASSSSCAT and Tchaikovsky at the Phil
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FILM: The Cinefamily continues its exploration of Korean auteur Kim-Ki Duk's contemplative, quietly dramatic work with a double feature of "Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter...and Spring" and "3-Iron." The first film starts at 7:45 p.m., and "3-Iron" starts at 10 p.m. Tickets are $12 or free for Cinefamily members. For tickets, trailers and more information, visit the event website.
COMEDY: The Upright Citizens Brigade theater hosts their classic improv show, ASSSSCAT, featuring top comedians improvising off the riffings of special guest monologists. Tonight's cast features Andrew Daly, Ian Roberts and UCB founders Matt Walsh and Matt Besser. The show is free, but doesn't accept reservations, so get there early! The show starts at 7:30 p.m. More information on the event webpage.
CLASSICAL: Guest conductor Marin Alsop leads the LA Phil in a dramatic program featuring Samuel Barber's "Second Essay for Orchestra" and Tchaikovsky's "Pathetique" symphony. Cellist Joshua Roman will solo. The performance is at 2:00 p.m. Tickets start around $24. To order tickets or read more, visit the event webpage.
CONCERT: The Echoplex will host a Day of the Dead celebration in partnership with Amoeba Records, featuring live performances by Buyepongo, Chicano Batman and many more, plus DJ sets by the likes of KCRW's Anthony Valadez. Tickets are $13 in advance or $15 at the door. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the music starts at 6 p.m. This event is 18+. For more info and tickets, visit the Echoplex website.
MARKET: The Autry National Center continues their 2012 American Indian Arts Marketplace. Over 180 artists will be on hand to sell their artwork. There will also be presentations and discussions from notable artists and gallery owners, book signings, plays and film screenings. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It's free for Autry members and children 8 and younger, $12 for adults, and $8 for seniors, children, and students. You can buy your tickets online through the event website.
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