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Live Mar 23, 2022
"Home Within" demonstration. | Photo by Piotr Połoczański courtesy of The Festival of World Cultures in Gdańsk
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Spring is officially here and it’s time to get out, try new things, have some adventures. Whether you want to relive the emo and ’90s hip hop of your youth, want to relax with a dance party on a hike, or meet West Side Story’s George Chakiris (currently practicing my rendition of “America”), there is something going on in and around Los Angeles to appeal to your interests.
St. Lawrence String Quartet
The Soraya | 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, CA 91330 | March 25 | thesoraya.org
The St. Lawrence String Quartet (SLSQ) performs John Adams: “Second Quartet” Second Movement; Osvaldo Golijov’s two new arrangements for the quartet: Astor Piazzolla’s “Escualo” and the traditional Yiddish song, “Arum dem Fayer”; and Doug Balliet’s 2019 composition for SLSQ “Zefiro Tornado”, performed with Purcell: Fantasia on One Note.
AFI
Hollywood Palladium | 6215 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028 | March 25 | thehollywoodpalladium.com
AFI’s 11th studio album has ushered in the Bodies Tour with Cold Cave as guests.
We Own The Laughs
The Pasadena Comedy | 1194 E. Walnut St., Pasadena, CA 91106 | March 25 | eventbrite.com
D’Maurier Johnson hosts a night of laughs featuring Katherin Yoon, David Shelton, Alyssa Poteet, Kyrei Kennedy, Teresa Lo, Tyson Paul, Katie K., and Subhah Agrwal.
The Replicas
Urban Press Winery | 316 N. San Fernando, Burbank, CA 91502 | March 25 | eventbrite.com
While you dine in an Italian garden-inspired patio, The Replicas take you through many musical eras and genres while engaging the audience with banter and whimsey.
Family Movie Night: “Inside Out”
236 W. Mountain St. Unit 103, Pasadena, CA 91103 | March 25 | eventbrite.com
Therapeutic Play Foundation streams “Inside Out” to introduce children to the basics of mental health and emotions. Free snacks and desserts will be provided.
The Makers Hive Market
Glendora Public Market | 905 E. Arrow Highway, Glendora, CA 91740 | March 26 | themakershivemarket.com
The Makers Hive Market returns to the Glendora Public Market with more than 25 vendors and more than 10 eateries, photo opportunities, crafts for kids and good drinks.
Outdoor Movie Night & Market
9679 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, CA 91780 | March 26 | eventbrite.com
Delicious Chengdu has invited young filmmakers to showcase their projects and discuss their production process. Local artists and artisans will set up an art market featuring paintings, ceramics, candles, plants and more. Popcorn, snacks, soda, hot tea, food and desserts will be available.
French Macarons Class
Chef Cregg’s Place | 1010 ½ Fair Oaks Ave., South Pasadena, CA 91030 | March 26 | cocusocial.com
French macarons are notorious for being difficult to make ⸺ I have failed twice at trying to make these expensive delicacies ⸺ so do yourself a favor and learn from a pro. Guided by Chef Cregg, you’ll whip meringue and mix batter full of cocoa flavor. Then you’ll pipe the ganache filling to finish off your macarons.
Allman Brothers Band, Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Fogerty Tributes
Royal Vista Golf Club | 20055 Colima Road, Walnut, CA 91789 | March 26 | eventbrite.com
Rock away under the stars to music from some of the biggest acts of the ‘60s and ‘70s.
626 Night Market Mini
Lot 27 | 1324 5th St., Santa Monica, CA 90401 | March 26-27 | 626nightmarket.com
Starting a new series of events in Downtown Santa Monica from 1-10 p.m., 626 Night Market Mini will have food vendors like Shake Ramen, Tao’s Bao, Chick N’ Skin, Ghostix and Rockin’ Gyoza.
Oddities Flea Market
Globe Theatre Los Angeles | 740 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014 | March 26-27 | eventbrite.com
With three floors of medical history ephemera, anatomical curiosities, natural history items, osteological specimens, taxidermy, home decor, jewelry, one-of-a-kind art, and much more, you’ll have plenty to shop from.
Vegan Street Fair 2022
Vegan Street Fair | 11223 Chandler Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601 | March 26-27 | eventbrite.com
Though we can’t independently confirm, event organizers claim this is the “World’s largest vegan festiva.” The festival will also feature multiple DJ stages, live entertainment, karaoke, a beer and booze garden and entry is free.
Sierra Madre Wistaria Festival
Sierra Madre Boulevard | March 27 | eventbrite.com
Spend the afternoon in Sierra Madre by visiting its local shops, fine dining establishments, check out the auto show or musical performances and, of course, the beautiful, blooming wistarias.
Mariachi Women Warriors: Tradition & Innovation
Placita Olvera | 5-11 Olvera St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 | March 27 | eventbrite.com
Talk, listen, dance and sing with the Mariachi Women’s Foundation at this bilingual community talk with mariachi women and a performance from Mariachi Divas. Those unable to attend in person can stream on https://evt.live/mariachiwomenwarriors.
“Ahead Of Its Time”
The Elysian | 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90039 | March 28 | eventbrite.com
“Ahead of its Time” is a “comedy show and tell” where guests can defend their unappreciated art, the one misunderstood for being too ahead of its time. Hosted by Greer Cohen and Jessie-Ann Kohlman, the show features Alex Chapman, Jessy Morner-Ritt, Girl God (Grace Freud and April Clark, and Saturn.
Korrupted Comedy
Mrs Robinson’s Irish Pub | 10111 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA 91602 | March 28 | eventbrite.com
Korrupted Comedy presents “Keveloh and Associates” which brings together local, national, and international talent.
Loteria Night
Babouch Moroccan Restaurant | 810 S. Gaffey St., Los Angeles, CA 90731 | March 28 | eventbrite.com
Dispel those Monday blues with a fun night of loteria, vegan food, margaritas, and a chance to win gift cards, gift baskets and other prizes.
Grown And Sexy Comedy Night
The Nile Spot | 2101 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90016 | March 29 | eventbrite.com
Ramona Stephens presents comedian friends from BET, DEF and more.
Growing Up Jewish During The Holocaust In Hungary
Doheny Memorial Library Room 240 | 3550 Trousdale Parkway, Los Angeles, CA 90089 | March 29 | eventbrite.com
Research Fellow Barnabas Balint joins the Center for Advanced Genocide Research for a pubic lecture examining how the idetities of Hungarian Jews born in between the 19020s and 1930s were formed during a time of growing antisemitisim, how their rolse in society changes, and how institutions they were connected with reacted to their prosecution.
Leonard Cohen in the Sinai
Skirball Cultural Center | 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049 | March 29 | skirball.org
Journalist Matti Friedman, author of “Who by Fire” recounting Leonard Cohen’s 1973 tour of Israel where he picked up a team of local musicians during the Yom Kippur War. Joined by Sinai Temple’s Rabbi David Wolpe for a conversation of Cohen’s incredible experience, the night will also feature folk musician gigi performing cover of Cohen’s biggest hits.
An Evening of Wine and Balance for Women
The Saltner Wine & Cicchetti | 108 E. Colorado Blvd., Monrovia, CA 91016 | March 29 | eventbrite.com
Tough Love Fitness will guide attendees through one hour of mindful movement and stretching to get rid of those pesky aches and pains. After the class, taste some wines from around the world.
Ballet Folklorico De Mexico
Segerstrom Center for the Arts | 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | March 30 | scfta.org
The company, composed of 76 talented folk dancers, has developed choreography for 40 ballets and makes its permanent home at the Palacio de Bellas Artes, one of Mexico City’s most historic venues. For over 6 decades, this acclaimed company has captivated audiences all over the world with performances highlighting Mexico’s diverse folkloric dance styles and rich, colorful culture.
George Chakiris: “My West Side Story”
The Los Angeles Breakfast Club | 3201 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027 | March 30 | eventbrite.com
George Chakiris’ biggest success was his role as Bernardo in “West Side Story” alongside Natalie Wood and RIta Moreno.Chakiris is now releasing his memoir, “My West Side Story” and is opening up about his life in this presentation. Tickets also include a buffet breakfast, songs, and club traditions.
Fairy Tale Cabaret: PunkLore!
Art Share L.A. | 801 E. 4th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90013 | March 30 | eventbrite.com
Grab a drink as PunkLore explores fairy tales and Celtic folklore through art, music and a live burlesque performance, all with a punk rock flair.
Tribute To Nirvana
The Mixx | 443 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91101 | March 31 | themixxclub.com
Sing along to your favorite Nirvana classics like “Come As You Are” and “Entertain Us” during this live tribute performance by Nirvanish.
The Latinx Comedy Pachanga Presents: The Potluck
The Glendale Room | 127 N. Artsakh Ave., Glendale, CA 91206 | March 31 | eventbrite.com
Laugh the night away with LA’s biggest Latinx sketch team, clowns, payasos, standups and a new podcast.
Night Fever: An Immersive Disco-Fueled Night Out in 1977
The Ghostlight at The Three Clubs | 1123 Vine St., Los Angeles, CA 90038 | March 31 | feverup.com
Travel back in time at this 1970s-themed disco party and theatrical experience featuring dance numbers and scripted moments, cocktails, snacks and treats.
Book Signing With Gina Schock And Kathy Valentine Of The Go-Go’s
The Last Bookstore | 453 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90013 | April 1 | eventbrite.com
In “Made In Hollywood,” The Go-Go’s drummer Gina Schock pays photographic tribute to the group. Kathy Valentine, author of “All I Ever Wanted,” will join Schock in a conversation mediated by Spectrum News journalist Alison Martino. Actress Beverly D’Angelo will read from both books. Start out by enjoying some refreshments and then get a photo with both authors and get your books signed.
Dinner & Drag Race
Detroit Vesey’s | 2028 E. 7th St., Los Angeles, CA 90021 | April 1 | eventbrite.com
Enjoy dinner and watch “Ru Paul’s Drag Race” with this week’s Queen, Pandora Boxx.
Kiki Funny Mama’s Night Out
Lyd & Mo | 27 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106 | April 1 | eventbrite.com
Leave the kids at home and laugh the night away with this all female lineup featuring Kiki Yeung (Crazy Woke Asians founder), Sarah Fatemi (winner of the 2021 Crazy Woke Asians Comedy Festival), Veronica Brown (New York Comedy Festival), Nina Gosiengfia (“Grey’s Anatomy,” “This is Us” and “Silicon Valley”), Sayaka Miyatani (Comedy Chateau and producer of Dysfunctional Divas), Lynn Dilmani (Dat Phan & Friends), Sandy Velasco (actor, writer, comedian), and host Alix Brown (The Comedy Store).
Spring Break Fest Picolandia
Pico Rivera Sports Arena | 11003 Rooks Road, Pico Rivera, CA, 90601 | April 1 | ticketon.com
Kick off your Spring Break with this coleadero baile featuring five bandas, four tamborazos and four norteño groups.
The Hustle: 70s Classic Disco Party
Hotel Figueroa | 939 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90015 | April 1-2 | eventbrite.com
Boogie and hustle at this 70s disco dance party inspired by the music of ABBA, Bee Gees, Blondie, Donna Summer and many other greats.
2022 LA Beer Fest
Los Angeles Center Studios | 1201 W. 5th St., #T-110, Los Angeles, CA 90017 | April 2 | labeerfest.la
The 14th annual LA Beer Festival will feature over 80 breweries, 200 beers, LA’s top food trucks, live music and more.
Silkroad Ensemble’s “Home Within”
The Soraya | 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330 | April 2 | thesoraya.org
Grammy-winning Silkroad Ensemble’s “Home Within,” a visual and lyrical tribute to those impacted by the Syrian tragedy, is an emotional accounting of home in a time of conflict. An audio-visual performance conceived by Syrian composer and clarinetist Kinan Azmeh and Syrian Armenian visual artist Kevork Mourad, the result is an impressionistic reflection on the unity of loss, longing, and the impact of tragedy on our sense of ‘home.’
Los Angeles Dance Festival
Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State LA | 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032 | April 2 | eventbrite.com
The evening kicks off with a performance from Dance & Dialogue youth participants at 6 p.m. and is followed by Los Angeles Dance Festival performances from top talent recognized locally, nationally and internationally at 7:30 p.m. The festival gives community members access to free programming in both showcases and classes.
Radiohead & Smashing Pumpkins Tribute Night
The Mixx | 443 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91101 | April 2 | themixxclub.com
It’s a battle of the bands featuring two live tribute bands. Body Snatchers pays tribute to Radiohead as Infinite Sadness does their best Smashing Pumpkins imitation to defeat their rivals for the night. Dance, sing and rock on!
Emo Nite
The Glass House | 200 W. 2nd St., Pomona, CA 91766 | April 2 | eventbrite.com
According to Emo Nite’s website, “Top-tier emo artists, old and new, curate playlists and perform, with guest lists boasting members of blink-182, All Time Low, Dashboard Confessional, The Maine, and Good Charlotte.” There may be surprise acoustic sets or full performances but the goal is to reclaim the spirit of the emo scene.
Jew-ish Comedy Show
The Pasadena Comedy | 1194 E. Walnut St., Pasadena, CA 91106 | April 2 | eventbrite.com
Laugh away the week’s worries with some of LA’s funniest Jewish comedians: Josh Edelman, Eli Leonard, Jack Skolnick, Allison Goldberg, Gordon Jackson, Hannah Rose, Menachem Silverstein, and Taylor Miller.
The 99 & 2000s Party
Treehouse Rooftop Lounge | 686 N. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 | April 2 | eventbrite.com
The 99 & 2000s Party is back with the best hip hop and R&B from the ‘90s, 2000s and today to get you dancing.
Bach to Nature At Eaton Canyon
Eaton Canyon Nature Center | 1750 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena, CA 91107 | April 2 | eventbrite.com
Spice up your Saturday morning hike with some solar-powered piano music.
La Sonora Dinamita
Sage Restaurant & Lounge | 6511 Greenleaf Ave., Whittier, CA 90601 | April 2 | eventbrite.com
La Sonora Dinamita performs with the full band from Colombia. Dress up and be ready to dance in one of Sage’s three rooms, each featuring a full bar, dance floor and VIP sections.
Jazz Under The Stars
Rancho Duarte Golf Course | 1000 Las Lomas Road, Duarte, CA 91010 | April 2 | eventbrite.com
The Monrovia Duarte Black Alumni Association hosts a night of jazz and food under the stars.
9021FLOAT
Caffe Roma | 350 N. Canon Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 | April 2-9 | whatthefloat.com
What the Float kicks off spring by spreading dancing and joy in Beverly Hills. Event organizers promise “two hearty helpings of high octane dance power courtesy of two of our favorite DJs, PENNYWILD and Nick Ley.” The afterparty continues at home base.
Masters Of Taste 2022
Rose Bowl Stadium | 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena, CA 91103 | April 3 | mastersoftastela.com
Eat for a good cause! Masters of Taste is a top notch food and beverage festival with 100% of the proceeds going to Union Station Homeless Services. Read more about what you can expect at this year’s event and how to save $10 off your ticket by using code BRIANNA22 here.
April Foos Comedy Show
Godtti’s Night Club | 7931 Firestone Blvd., Downey, CA 90241 | April 3 | eventbrite.com
This lineup stars Jerry Garcia, Phil Medina, Stephanie Tejada, Big Critic and David Jasso on the stage.
Chatterbox Comedy Night
Chatterbos | 943 N. Citrus Ave., Covina, CA 91722 | April 3 | eventbrite.com
According to event organizers, “For over 10 years, Chatterbox Comedy Night has been a nationally renowned, independently run stand up institution, beloved for it’s diverse and exciting line ups featuring the hottest up and comers and comedians you’ve seen on Comedy Central, HBO, Showtime and more. Previous performers include: Hasan Minhaj, Kyle Kinane, Beth Stelling, Tim Dillon, Melissa Villasenor, and Jo Koy.”
“Assassins”
East West Players | 120 Judge John Aiso St., Los Angeles CA 90012 | Through March 20 | eastwestplayers.org
East West Players, the nation’s longest-running Asian American theater and the largest producer of Asian American theatrical works, is resuming in-person productions with “Assassins.” With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and book by John Weidman, “Assassins” is a darkly comic Tony-award winner that examines the motives of the nine notorious Americans who took their shot at the President of the United States
Enrique Martinez Celaya “SEA SKY LAND: towards a map of everything”
USC Fisher Museum of Arts | 823 W. Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90089 | Through April 9 | fisher.usc.edu
This exhibit brings together 30 large-format paintings and sculptures created by Enrique Martinez Celaya. Each of the three galleries at the Fisher Museum will present the artist’s writings alongside paintings and sculptures dedicated to one of three motifs—sea, sky, and land.
Knott’s Boysenberry Festival
Knott’s Berry Farm | 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA 90620 | Through April 24 | knotts.com
Knott’s “food-inspired” festival features a lineup of dishes with a boysenberry twist, and desserts and drinks only available during this limited time. The festival also features local crafters, live music, stage shows and fun activities.
“Mixpantli: Space, Time, And The Indigenous Origins Of Mexico”
LACMA | 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036 | Through May 1 | lacma.org
LACMA is marking the 500th anniversary of the fall of Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capital and site of Mexico City. According to LACMA, the exhibition “subverts the traditional narrative of conquest by centering the creative resilience of Indigenous artists, mapmakers, and storytellers who forged new futures and made their world anew through artistic practice.”
Tupac Shakur. Wake Me When I’m Free
The Canvas at L.A. Live | 944 Georgia St.,Los Angeles CA 90015 | Through May 1 | wakemewhenimfree
Created in collaboration with the Shakur Estate, this exhibit delves into Tupac’s activism, music and revolutionary art through technology, art and artifacts from the rapper’s personal archives.
“Mapping Fiction”
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens | 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA 91108 | Through May 2 | huntington.org
This new exhibit focuses on the ways authors and mapmakers have built compelling fictional worlds. The exhibit includes a first edition of James Joyce’s “Ulysses,” early editions of Lewis Carroll’s “The Hunting of the Snark, Robert Louis Stevenson’s maps from “Treasure Island” and “Kidnapped,” J. R. R. Tolkien’s map from the trilogy “The Lord of the Rings,” and science fiction writer Octavia E. Butler’s hand-drawn maps from notes for “Parable of the Talents” (1998) and her unpublished novel “Parable of the Trickster.”
“Archival Intimacies: Queering South/East Asian Diasporas”
ONE Archives at the USC Libraries | 909 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007
| Through May 29 | one.usc.edu
Three artists-in-residence at ONE Archives at USC Libraries, Prima Jalichandra-Sakuntabhai, Vinhay Keo, and Pamila Matharu were invited to develop new works in response to the archive. Jalichandra-Sakuntabhai and Keo’s work investigates the remnants of embodied history, migration, exile, and queerness. Accompanying these works is “Satrang at 25: Queer South Asian Diaspora(s) in Context,” on view at ONE, examining the history of Satrang, an organization supporting queer South Asian communities in Southern California and placing its evolution in the context of broader queer diasporic histories.
