The Tesla Diner opened last Monday at 4:20 pm (bad joke intended) to many people's surprise. No formal Grand Opening invites sent out to local media or really any media. It just opened and then people waited to try it out. It serves to the general public, but if you own a Tesla you seem to get faster service. That seemed especially true its launch week with all the hiccups and problems the restaurant is having as it just starts out. People really want to see a robot give them popcorn it seems.
It has more problems than a malfunctioning popcorn robot as protestors find it to be the ideal location to mock Musk.
You can read about it's problems and fans trying to get a bite over the last week from these two articles on it.
✨ The Criterion Mobile Closet in Los Angeles at the Aero Theatre✨
Back in June, the Criterion Mobile Closet made its second stop in Los Angeles, this time in Santa Monica at the Aero Theatre in partnership with @am_cinematheque. Take a look back on our amazing weekend! pic.twitter.com/8Yv9kyLJDg
Before your Hunger Games and Squid Games the Japanese had already made Battle Royale. Setting up the genre of teenagers who have to kill each other at the amusement for others in a dystopian future. It doesn't pull it's punches, it's just a brutal as any modern revision-ing of forcing people to battle to the death.
You can see it back on the big screen thanks to the Asian World Film Festival, which is not a film festival going on right now, it just doesn't have an orginzation formally behind it. It's like when BeyondFest sponsors movie showings when the festival isn't going on.
Cole's, a classic LA restaurant is closing after 117 years. You have 'til August 2nd to try their very well know French Dip, which they say they invented, but it's up for debate.
It's that special time in a young man or woman's life when their parent or some other family member drags them to a giant flower that smells awful. Yes, The Corpse Flower dubbed "Green Boy" is about to open up and reek of human death at the Huntington. Check out their website for when it is in full bloom and if and older relative drag a child or teenager to it as the defy you or or horrified over the concept.
We love the shirts for the event. Designed by UK artist, Candy Joyce, this graphic tee celebrates the Corpse Flower blooms at The Huntington.
DORA AND THE SEARCH FOR SOL DORADO July 23, 2025, 7:00 P.M. The Ray Stark Family Theatre, SCA 108, George Lucas Building, USC School of Cinematic Arts Complex, 900 W. 34th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Free, Must RSVP
In this brand-new family movie, the world’s greatest explorer and her friends will trek through the perilous dangers of the Amazonian jungle in search of the ancient treasure of Sol Dorado to prevent it from falling into enemy hands.
La Brea Tar Pits, 5801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
Free
On
July 25TH, the La Brea Tar Pits will come alive after hours with
free, family-friendly programming that spans indoor exhibitions and
lively outdoor spaces. The iconic Tar Pits will stay open late for
hands-on science activities, live DJ sets curated by Beat Junkies
Institute of Sound, local food trucks, and the always-popular Tar
Bar—all set beneath a glowing summer sunset in the heart of LA.
Explore
exhibitions after hours, meet real scientists at our world-famous
Fossil Lab. Whether you're picnicking on the lawn,
dancing to DJ sets or enjoying science-forward presentations, there's
something for everyone to discover.
Kaiju Show at Giant Robot Store Begins Saturday 11AM
In Person: $20 Advanced / $25 Day of Show Livestream: $15
Doug Benson has hosted the weekly comedy podcast Doug Loves Movies since 2006, which is recorded in front of live audiences in Los Angeles and at clubs all over the U.S. Benson and his guests talk about movies and then play movie related games. Guests have included such notables as John Lithgow, film critic Leonard Maltin, Brian Posehn, Zach Galifianakis, Sarah Silverman, Patton Oswalt, Jon Hamm, Paget Brewster and Arden Myrin. If you love movies, you'll love DOUG LOVES MOVIES!
JAPAN HOUSE Salon, Level 5 6801 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028
$30
This July, we’re proud to present a special summer edition of “Movie & Bites” for the whole family to enjoy! As part of our popular event series, discover the iconic flavors of summer in Japan alongside a screening of the animated film “Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko” which has been called “a magical charmer” for all ages. Expect heartwarming humor, delicious treats, and even a complimentary gift to enjoy a summery Japanese meal in your own home.
The Boy and the Heron The Natural World of Studio Ghibli Fri / July 25, 2025 - 8:00PM
“Howl’s Moving Castle” (2004) on Saturday, July 26, at 8 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
“The Wind Rises” (2013) on Sunday, July 27, at 8 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
July 26th, Saturday: Visit Game Realms store in Burbank California for our Valley Retro Game Swap event at 12 PM to 4 PM at Game Realms in Burbank CA!
Summer Festival and Obon:
JULY 26-27 — Obon Carnival at Zenshuji Soto Mission, 123 S. Hewitt St, Los Angeles. www.zenshuji.org
JULY 26-27 — Obon Festival, 2-8 pm at Vista Buddhist Temple, 150 Cedar Rd # B, Vista. www.vbtemple.org Dancers at Bon Odori. (J.K. YAMAMOTO/Rafu Shimpo)
JULY 26-27 — Obon Festival at West LA Buddhist Temple, 2003 Corinth Ave, West Los Angeles. , www.wlabt.org
JULY 26-27 — Obon Festival, 1-9 pm at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, 505 E 3rd St, Little Tokyo.
‘STAND STRONG’ LONG BEACH WALLS x THINKSPACE PROJECTS Opening Reception | Closing Party for Long Beach Walls 2025: Saturday, July 26th from 4-9PM Open During the Week: Thursday, July 24 & Friday, July 25 from 1-6PM each day
Cloud opens in Los Angeles this Friday, July 25 at Landmark's Nuart Theatre for Two Weeks
A stylish, subversive thriller from suspense-maverick Kiyoshi Kurosawa (Cure, Pulse), concerning Yoshii, an ambitious, yet directionless, young factory worker from Tokyo who side hustles in the murky realm of black market reselling, cheating buyers and sellers alike. After swindling his way into loads of cash, Yoshii gradually attempts to disconnect from humanity, moving out of the city, shunning his girlfriend, and entrusting duties to his new, devoted assistant. Before long his life is plagued by a series of mysterious, sinister incidents that threaten to upend his success and bring about a most violent demise.
Director Joseph Kahn’s latest film, ICK, the highly anticipated horror comedy starring Brandon Routh (Superman Returns, Scott Pilgrim), Malina Weissman (Lemony Snicket’s Series of Unfortunate Events), and Mena Suvari (American Beauty, American Pie), is coming to theatres nationwide July 27, 28, and 29.
Prior to that, Fathom will screen ICK in select theatres in New York and Los Angeles for a one-week theatrical run starting Thursday, July 24.
Update: During this Wildfire season, The Autry closes off, please check day of event
Let
the Autry cover your next visit with Free Hours at the Autry. Every
Tuesday and Wednesday from 1-4 p.m. will be free to all Autry visitors.
Enjoy access to all the Autry's exhibitions including Imagined Wests,
Reclaiming El Camino and more by reserving your spot today!
Thanks to the generous support of the Autry Foundation, Free Hours at the Autry* are every Tuesday and Wednesday from 1-4 p.m.
UCB, a cheapo comedy show almost every night, see comedians before they make podcasts and have stories about the UCB and before they hit the big time.
10am-4pm at @rowdtla Free Entry, Family Friendly Beer Garden, No Pets.
Smorgasburg
is the largest weekly open-air food market in America, with markets in
Los Angeles attracting 50,000 people each weekend to eat from a hundred
local vendors.
Largo,
known for comedy shows. Grab some
tickets before everything sells out. Many new shows from some of LA's
top comedians. We see Bill Burr, Patton Oswalt,
Pete Holmes and Sarah Silverman performing here to name a few.
Do
you have Cine Insomnia? We have the cure! Join us at Landmark's Nuart
Theatre for midnight weekend programs ranging from classic anime and
horror to sci-fi favorites, offbeat musicals, cult sensations and more!
American Cinematheque-A celebratedindependent theatergroup that brings both the talent and catalog of films to make for some of LA's best movie nights.
Vidiots -A
one-of-a-kind hub for film lovers, filmmakers, and everyone curious
about cinema. A small theater is more than made-up for with the constant
content and special screenings.
