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Explore ArtNight Pasadena. Shop for a tiny house. Attend the Latino Comics Expo. Ride the 626’s golden streets.
Florence + The Machine Los Angeles Theatre 615 S. Broadway, downtown L.A. Florence + The Machine are on tour to celebrate the release of Florence Welch’s forthcoming fifth album Dance Fever, out May 13. Tickets for this week’s intimate venue are scarce but the band returns to the Hollywood Bowl on Oct. 14. COST: Start at $280; MORE INFO
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ArtNight Pasadena Various locations in Pasadena Pasadena’s cultural institutions open their doors to the public for a free night of art, history, storytelling, music and performance. Participating organizations include Alkebu-lan Cultural Center, Armory Center, MUSE/IQUE, Norton Simon Museum, Parson’s Nose Theater and Red Hen Press. Free shuttles and food trucks are available throughout the night. COST: FREE admission; MORE INFO
City Nature Challenge Various Locations The Natural History Museum is asking citizen scientists and budding naturalists to take part in the City Nature Challenge, which happens simultaneously in hundreds of cities around the world. All you have to do is observe, snap and submit pictures of wild plants, animals and fungi using the free app iNaturalist. Identification of photographed species will be crowdsourced through the online community from May 3 to 8. COST: FREE; MORE INFO
Home, Garden & Tiny House Show Anaheim Convention Center 800 West Katella Ave., Hall D, Anaheim Looking to remodel your home? Or in search of a tiny home? The show features space-efficient tiny homes, homes on wheels, yoga retreats and granny units, plus ideas for landscaping, flooring, doors and windows. Watch demos while the kiddos can take home free Home Depot projects. COST: $5 - $10; MORE INFO
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NoHo Day (A Celebration Festival) Various locations in North Hollywood Cross the 101 freeway into NoHo Arts District for a celebration of theater, music, dance, art, shopping and dining. More than 50 restaurants, bars and businesses will be offering discounts and giveaways while local musicians and performers provide live entertainment throughout the district. Download the NoHo Card to take advantage of discounts and deals. COST: FREE; MORE INFO
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A Very Special Arts Festival Community Day Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center 135 N. Grand Ave., downtown L.A. The Music Center’s 43rd festival celebrates children of all abilities, and for the first time opens the second day of the festival to the public. The community day features performances, art and dance workshops, magic shows and an art exhibition of student works inspired by the festival’s theme “The Arts Heal L.A.” COST: FREE with RSVP; MORE INFO
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Selected Shorts: For Better or Worse - Tales of Marriage Irvine Barclay Theatre 4242 Campus Dr., Irvine The radio and podcast series brings short fiction to the stage performed live by Wendie Malick (Just Shoot Me, Billions), Tate Donovan (Friends, The O.C, Damages) and Michaela Watkins (The Dropout, Casual). The stories about marriage are from established and emerging writers, filled with twists and turns — like marriage itself. COST: $25 - $50; MORE INFO
Lila Downs The Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State LA 5151 State University Dr., El Sereno The Grammy and Latin Grammy award-winner returns to Cal State LA for two nights, performing hits and deep cuts from her catalog. COST: Tickets start at $55; MORE INFO
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Latino Comics Expo Museum of Latin American Art 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach The two-day event features talks, workshops, panels and a chalk art workshop for families. Shop from 45 vendors on site. Guests include Jorge Gutierrez (Book of Life, Maya and the Three), Xaime & Gilbert Hernandez (Love & Rockets), Kayden Phoenix, Isabel Quintero and Grasiela Rodriguez. Admission to the expo is included with MOLAA admission on Saturday and free admission on Sunday. COST: FREE - $10; MORE INFO
The Original Star Wars Trilogy El Capitan Theatre 6838 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood The theater celebrates Star Wars Day (May the 4th be with you) a little early, screening the OG series this weekend. Each film plays for one day: Star Wars: A New Hope (Episode IV) screens on Thursday; Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (Episode V) on Friday and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (Episode VI) on Saturday. Showtimes are 10 a.m., 1:20 p.m., 4:40 p.m. and 8 p.m. COST: $15; MORE INFO
Pace Live: Will Rawls Pace Gallery 1201 S. La Brea Ave., Mid-Wilshire The inaugural program at the new L.A. gallery is a 30-minute dance piece by choreographer Will Rawls, I make me [sic] (2016/2022). Including anecdotes and reconstructed performances, “I make me [sic] builds a portrait of Rawls' performance labor in other works, including a role as a zombie in the post-apocalyptic film I am Legend (2007).” COST: FREE with RSVP; MORE INFO
Brains On! LIVE - Your Brain is Magic Aratani Theatre 244 South San Pedro St., downtown L.A. The popular kids' podcast is on the road and stops in L.A. as part of KPCC’s Public Radio Palooza. Hosts Molly Bloom, Marc Sanchez and Sanden Totten present an all-new science-themed show that features magic tricks, dance moves, out-of-body experiences, mystery sounds and even a game show. COST: $20 - $25; MORE INFO
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Netflix is a Joke: The Festival Various Venues The staggeringly massive festival of comedy is happening now all throughout the city. Among this weekend’s lineup is The Goddamn Comedy Jam with Josh Adam Meyers Outdoors at the Hollywood Palladium (April 29), Felipe Esparza’s second show at the Orpheum Theatre (April 29), two shows with Pete Davidson: The Best Friends at the Fonda Theatre (April 30), Atsuko Okatsuka at Dynasty Typewriter (April 30), Sarah Cooper at The Bourbon Room (April 30) and Princess with Maya Rudolph and Gretchen Lieberum at the Belasco (April 30 and May 1). COST: Prices vary; MORE INFO
626 Golden Streets Walk, ride, skate and scoot the streets of the 626 as Golden Streets returns to the San Gabriel Valley on Sunday, May 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ride from Mission Street in South Pasadena to Mission Drive in San Gabriel. Or don’t. It isn’t a race, so the speed and miles are up to you. Activity hubs along the way feature live music, entertainment, games, vendors, exhibitors (and bathrooms).
Shining Girls Elizabeth Moss executive produces, directs an episode and stars in this adaption of Lauren Beukes’ 2013 thriller. The series’ eight episodes focuses on Kirby Mazrachi (Moss), a reporter who links her brutal attack to a recent murder. She teams with a veteran reporter to try and understand her shifting realities — and the past. The ensemble cast includes Amy Brenneman, Philippa Soo and Jamie Bell. The first episode premieres on Friday, April 29 on Apple TV+.
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