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Photo by Johan J.Ingles-Le Nobel via Flickr MAGIC: Hoppin' Hogwarts!! There's a Wizard School Scavenger Hunt today at the Getty Center!! Potter-esque participants will set out in search of sorcerers, potions masters, owls, dragons, giants, unicorns, mermaids, sharks, knights and cloaked would-be Dementors. The hunt, guided by trick questions, is designed for teams of kids (10+) and adults, and a "cheat sheet" will be provided for Muggles. Getty Center, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
MULTIPLAYER: A new exhibit of limited edition posters inspired by video games called "Multiplayer" opens tonight at Gallery 1988 by the beach. Think: Retro Frogger meets Sexy Tetris. Gallery 1988, 214 Pier Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90405, 7:00-10:00 p.m.
via Gallery 1988 MELTED: Grilled Cheese Night at the Mercantile is a feast of ever-changing specials. This week, get Stinky with epoisses and fontina cheese, smoked almonds, and overripe persimmons or try nearly a dozen others including an Elvis dessert special. The Mercantile, 6600 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood.Also on LAist and happening today...
Every two years, Desert X presents site-specific outdoor installations throughout the Coachella Valley. Two Los Angeles artists have new work on display.
