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Free weekend? 'The Graduate,' Photo LA and Ramen Champ
"Camera Barbie" on display at the 24th Photo L.A. Shot by Tyler Shields, 60 x 40 inches. Courtesy of De Re Gallery.
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Tadao Ando, ANDO BOX.
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Inbal Abergil, Station series, 2009 C-print, Edition 3 of 5 + 2AP 23½” x 31½” Framed 24” x 32 ½."
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Great news, Angelenos. It’s Friday and it's a three-day weekend. We're celebrating L.A. Arts Month with film, photography and dance. Oh, and there's a new ramen shop in town.
Here's everything you need to know:
1. Double screening featuring "The Graduate"
It's awards season. Let's celebrate with 1967 Oscar winner "The Graduate." Watch Mrs. Robinson seduce Benjamin among sweet tunes from Simon and Garfunkel on Friday in Santa Monica. The flick will be paired with the WWII-set "Catch-22," another film directed by Mike Nichols and scripted by Buck Henry.
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
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Where: Aero Theatre | MAP
Price: $11 for non-American-Cinematheque members
2. Live music at King Harbor Brewing Company
Enjoy a night of free music at King Harbor Brewing Company in Redondo Beach. Singer/songwriter Nick Shattuck, born and raised in western Wisconsin, will showcase his collection of indie folk and soul songs. And foodies, get excited because BrewWings food truck will serve wings in the parking lot. (You must be 21+ to attend this event.)
When: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday
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Where: King Harbor Brewing Company | MAP
Price: Free
3. LEGO Travel Adventure & Earth Explorers
(Photo: Pascal via Flickr Creative Commons)
Sad about "The Lego Movie" not getting an Academy Award nomination? Avoid getting snubbed and check out the Discovery Science Center's two new exhibits for the kids. Both are great for building new science and technology skills. First, head over to LEGO Adventure where the little ones can build vehicles to explore new terrain from jungles to deserts. Then, at the Earth Explorers, partake in a hands-on exhibition presented by National Geographic.
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When: Starting Saturday and running through the beginning of May
Where: Discovery Science Center, Santa Ana | MAP
Price: Adults: $16.95; kids (3-4 years): $12.95; kids (2 years & under): free
4. Pasadena Dance Festival
(Photo: Students from the Idyllwild Dance Academy perform at the Pasadena Dance Festival in 2013. Photo by Al Kamalizad)
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The annual Pasadena Dance Festival returns this weekend. It'll kick off on Sunday featuring modern and contemporary performances by emerging and professional choreographers. Dance groups include Altered Modalities, David Popalisky & Dancers, Embark Dance Theatre, Intersect Dance Theatre and more.
When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday
Where: Lineage Performing Arts Center | MAP
Price: $20 pre-sale; $25 at the door
5. Train Days
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All aboard! Come out to the San Bernardino County Museum for one of its Train Days. Kids can expect to play with model trains and railroad artifacts — but the best part is free popcorn and cotton candy. Pro tip: Read "The Little Engine That Could" to the kids to get them pumped before you go.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday | More details here.
Where: San Bernardino County Museum | MAP
Price: $10 for adults; $8 for seniors; $7 for students; $5 for children; free for kids under 5
6. Photo LA
(Photo: Richard Sexton, Public Realms, Creole World, archival pigment print, signed, titled, Courtesy of Rebekah Jacob Gallery. On display at L.A. Photo.)
The international exposition Photo L.A. is returning for its 24th year. Peruse photos ranging from 19th century works to contemporary art at the historic L.A. Mart this weekend. Here's a list of galleries that will be showing their stuff (see photos in slideshow above). You can also expect lectures and roundtable discussions. This year's expo will honor artist and UCLA professor Catherine Opie, who will have a special installation on display. Pro tip: Love art? There's also the L.A. Art Show happening downtown; shuttle there for $10.
When: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday
Where: L.A. Mart | MAP
Price: $20 for a one-day pass; $35 for multi-day pass
7. New Ramen Spot: Ramen Champ
There's a new ramen restaurant coming to Chinatown's Far East Plaza and it's brought to you by the brilliant man behind EggSlut, Avin Cailan. Just like Grand Central Market's wildly popular breakfast spot, you can expect a line at Ramen Champ. Eater L.A. says of the new spot, "The simple, arty space seats just 22 though, so anyone really hankering for a bowl of Cailan’s tonkotsu better plan on getting in line early."
When: Opens 4 p.m. Monday
Where: Ramen Champ at Far East Plaza | MAP
Price: Sorry folks, this one's not free.
8. Long Beach MLK parade
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Thousands of people will gather to honor the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a parade and celebratory afternoon of music. The celebration also features Dreamland, an area of activities dedicated for kids like carnival rides, arts and crafts booth and a special entertainment stage.
When: 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
Where: Martin Luther King Jr. Park | MAP
Price: Free
What'd we miss? Let me know on Twitter @kristenlepore.
Correction: An earlier version of this article said the Long Beach MLK parade is Monday. KPCC regrets the error.
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