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Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Weekly What To Do: Don't Get Angry Deadpool, Zombies and Killer Klowns Are In Town

Night Market
May 16 - 20
Los Angeles / Grand Park
Free
 
The second annual Los Angeles Times Night Market will take over Grand Park on May 16-20. Participants can sample some of the city’s best food produced by restaurants and food trucks. There will also be drinks and plenty of music. 
 
Star Trek signing with Chris Johnson 
Wednesday, May 16 at 2 PM
Earth-2 Comics
15017 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, California 91403
Free 
 
Venice Art Crawl
Thursday, May 17, 6-10 PM
Venice Blvd., Venice 
Free 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aggretsuko Meet + Rage!
May 17, 5:00pm
Amoeba Hollywood 
$30-for goodies

Aggretsuko’s love of metal brings her to Amoeba Hollywood for a special event!
Get the Aggretsuko x Amoeba package to meet and rage with Aggretsuko!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
First OC Night Market of the Year
May 18-19
Friday & Saturday: 4pm-12am
Sunday: 4pm-11pm
OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 92626
$3 Fridays 4-6PM
$5 All Other Times
Kids 3 & Under Free
 
The outdoor market returns with old favorites and new vendors to get your eat and drink on.

Filmworker Screenings
Fri, May 18 7:20pm show w/Q&ASat, May 19 7:20pm show w/Q&A
Nuarte
$

A film about Leon Vitali, actor and right-hand man to the ever out-of-his mind Stanley Kubrick.





2001: A Space Odyssey in 70mm
Fri, May 18, multiple showings
ArcLight Hollywood
$$

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the seminal film, Warner Bros. Pictures is releasing an “unrestored” 70mm print of Kubrick’s groundbreaking science fiction epic in select theaters.










WhedonCon
May 18-20, 2018
Warner Center Marriott
$20-$70

WhedonCon offers one-of-a-kind opportunities to interact with Whedonverse actors, writers, and behind-the-scenes crew. Spend the weekend celebrating the works of Joss and the rest of the Whedonverse: Buffy, Angel, Firefly, Dr. Horrible, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Dollhouse, Avengers, Marvel, DC, and more

Comic Con Revolution Ontario California 2018 
May 19-20
Ontario Convention Center 2000 E. Convention Center Way
Ontario, CA 91764
$15-$40

The Inland Empire’s only comic book convention, Comic Con Revolution, is expanding to two full days of programming for the first time when the show returns to the Ontario Convention Center this week. In only its second year, Comic Con Revolution will feature an impressive array of nearly 200 guests and 100 panels, and over 160 exhibitors on May 19 & 20. 


Killer Klowns from Outer Space Live Concert
May 19, pre-show Q&A at 7PM, film 8pm
Montalban Theatre
1615 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028
$79 an up

This one sounds crazy, but crazy is good here in LA. We're a horror town, we love horror films and this May we're celebrating like it's Halloween up in here with the Killer Klowns from Outer Space Live Concert. Killer Klowns comes from the Chiodo Brothers, who've been in the horror business for decades. They came up with this ridiculous horror movie with a killer soundtrack and made all the monsters. Now it's back after 30 years to celebrate how weird it is with a live concert show on top of a building in LA.

Dance of the Dead - 10th Anniversary Screening & Prom Party
Sat, May 19, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
TCL Chinese 6 Theatres
6801 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90028
$16 
 A Q&A with director/producer Gregg Bishop, writer Joe Ballarini, music composer Kristopher Carter, cinematographer George Feucht, cast members Jared Kusnitz and Blair Redford from Fox's THE GIFTED moderated by Derek Anderson of Daily Dead will follow the screening.
Dress in your zombie best! A winning prom zombie queen & king will be crowned.



Bug Fair
May 19 and 20, 9:30 am - 5 pm
Natural History Museum
$ Museum Admission

Bug Fair is a two-day festival celebrating  our winged, multi-legged, squirmy, and sometimes bug-eyed friends. Visit a variety of exhibitors – and see everything from exotic insect collections to pet tarantulas, from millipedes to centipedes, from bug-related products, like honey and silk, to bug-inspired artwork and jewelry. Visit the main stage to watch Bug Chefs whip up protein-filled snacks and explore the Nature Gardens for the chance to go on bug hunts, get crafty, experience up-close encounters with crawly creatures, and more!


Beastly Ball

Saturday, May 19, 5:30 p.m. 
LA Zoo
Starts at $1,500.00 per person

World-class entertainment. Close encounters with rare animals. Luxurious travel, unique adventures, and exquisite art offered for bidding. L.A.’s most iconic eateries. The global and the local come together for the Beastly Ball, a one-of-a-kind evening benefiting the L.A. Zoo, an organization whose impact is felt internationally and right here at home.


EEEEEATSCON

Saturday, May 19, noon
The Barker Hangar, Santa Monica, CA
3021 Airport Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405
General Admission Ticket Price:
$30**



EEEEEATSCON is a one-day food experience built in the spirit of a music festival, but with restaurants as the headliners.

Halfway There! Community Celebration
Saturday, May 19, 11 AM - 2 PM
Japanese American National Museum
100 N Central Ave, Los Angeles, California 90012
Free
 
 Join us in celebrating the construction progress of the Regional Connector Transit Project. Come out for FREE family fun, art-making, workshops, music, dance performances and more. Take the Metro Gold Line to the Little Tokyo/Arts District Station and enjoy an afternoon filled with performances from local musicians, art-making with Metro artists, raffles and so much more.
 
Deadpool 300 Celebration with writer Gerry Duggan
Saturday, May 19, 1 PM - 3 PM
Golden Apple Comics
7018 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, California 90038
Free
 
"DESPICABLE DEADPOOL #300 IS THE FINAL ISSUE THAT GERRY IS WRITING AND WE ARE HONORING HIM WITH A PARTY. COME DOWN AND MEET THE WRITER OF THE "MERC WITH A MOUTH" AND CELEBRATE ON THE OPENING WEEKEND OF DEADPOOL 2"
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bailey Scieszka
organized by What Pipeline at Park View/Paul Soto
in Los Angeles
19 May – 23 June 2018
opening reception
Saturday, May 19
6 to 8pm
836 S. Park View Street #8
Los Angeles
Free 







The Room
Sat, May 19, 7:30pm
Egyptian Theatre 6712 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, CA 90028 
 
*Tommy Wiseau in person
 
Tommy Wiseau’s independently financed, directed, acted and edited cult hit has been playing cinema screens across the world almost every week for 14 years and counting.
 
May 20-21
Select Theaters
$
 
Check out a classic from Ghibli with some amazing aerial combat about a man whose curse with a pig face.
 
 
 
 
 
Mrs. Doubtfire 25th Anniversary Screening
Saturday, May 19 at 11:45 PM - 2:45 AM
Vista Theatre
4473 Sunset Drive, Los Angeles, California 90027
$15.24
 
 
 
 
The Regent
448 S Main St, Los Angeles, California 90013
$20 

So, here’s the story from A-Z : Alamo Drafthouse is proud to bring you a Sunday afternoon combining three of life's most important aspects: Spice Girls, Cocktails, and Drag Bingo!
 
Museums of the Arroyo Day
Sunday, May 20, noon to 5 p.m.
6 Museums
Free 

Each year, thousands of Angelinos have experienced the diverse mix of art, architecture and history of the Arroyo Seco area found in the six unique history-based museums that preserve and perpetuate early Los Angeles life. Discover what continues to make the Arroyo Seco a bustling, vibrant arts-driven community that crosses neighborhoods and social boundaries.
 
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