Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Weekly What To Do: Cats and Star Wars in Space

So many chances to see Star Wars: The Force Awakens...

The Fast and the Furious 15th Anniversary
Wed, June 22
Multiple Theaters
$

See the ongoing franchise that can keep going even in the face of the death of its actor








10 Years of Macabre Magic
Friday, June 24, 8pm to 11pm
Dapper Cadaver
7648 San Fernando Rd, Sun Valley, California 91352
Free, Must RSVP
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Dapper Cadaver with a party at the prop shop! We've come a long way since we opened our little shop of horrors on Hollywood Blvd in 2006. We truly appreciate your business and support over the years.

Dwell on Design
June 24-26
LA Convention Center
Starts at $40

A three-day exhibition and conference, comprised of one trade day and two consumer days, at the Los Angeles Convention Center, featuring world-class speakers, product demonstrations, continuing education classes for design professionals, and seminars for design-seeking consumers. Each year, Dwell editors carefully craft a program that invites you to “step into the pages of Dwell” and experience modern design.

Opening  Friday, June 24th, 7pm
Hero Complex Gallery
2020 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90034
Please join HCG in welcoming artist, Jordan Monsell, back for his SECOND silhouette solo show with us, where we will be displaying 350+ renditions of today's favorite pop culture characters!

There will be a little bit of everything in this show, from singles to sets, and characters from Comics, Animation, Video Games, Horror, Cult Movies, and MORE!

Swiss Army Man Q&A
Friday, June 24th after 7:45 PM show Saturday, June 25th after 7:45 PM show
Arclight Hollywood
$



ArcLight is excited to announce a Q&A for the Sundance Film Festival-premiered Swiss Army Man. Hollywood will host a Q&A with actor Paul Dano (Friday only) and filmmakers Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert after the 7:45 PM show. A hopeless man stranded in the wilderness befriends a dead body and together they go on a surreal journey to get home. Reserve now!


This is the weekend to see Star Wars: The Force Awakens outside and at night

Summertime Cinema Starts Again
Every Friday, starting June 24th through July 22nd
Westfield Fashion Square

101 Freeway at Woodman in Sherman Oaks
14006 Riverside Dr.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423         
Movie will be held on the Rooftop Parking Deck next to the Dining Terrace entrance
Free


Westfield Fashion Square in Sherman Oaks is bringing back their popular Summertime Cinema series to help kick-off the weekends this summer. Every Friday, starting June 24th through July 22nd, some of the biggest and most beloved movies will be screened outdoors, allowing attendees to relive the magic of the big screen.



Saturday, June 25th through Saturday, August 20th
Different location around South Lake Pasadena
Free, Must RSVP

This year’s schedule includes epic space blockbuster Star Wars: The Force Awakens (June 25) and fantasy adventure film Hook (August 20) in a unique open-air setting. 

Attendees are encouraged to arrive by 6:00 p.m. to enjoy the resident DJ and complimentary family-friendly activities including ping pong and hula hooping.  Additional activities on June 25th include a very special Star Wars themed costume contest with prizes and guest appearances from the Jedi Academy.  

Movie Madness Star Wars The Force Awakens
Saturday, June 25th, 8PM
Woodley Park - Section 2 (Japanese Garden Entrance) - 6100 Woodley Ave, Lake Balboa, CA 91406
Free, Must RSVP

Saturday, June 25th
Huntington STATE Beach
Lifeguard Tower 14
Huntington Beach, CA
$15 

The start of the Beach Front Cinema season with movies on the beach.

Saturday, June 25
633 W 5th St, Los Angeles, California 90071
Starts at $19

Saturday, June 25, 10am-11pm
633 W 5th St, Los Angeles, California 90071
Free 

Skyspace is finally open for business, can't wait to try the Skyslide, a transparent slide on the side of the building.

On Saturday, June 25, OUE Skyspace LA will open its doors for its highly anticipated official public opening. Visitors will be guided through a multi-dimensional experience featuring unobstructed, 360-degree views of Los Angeles.

To celebrate, OUE Skyspace LA is inviting guests of all ages to join in celebrating this exciting milestone with a FREE all-day block party, on June 25th from 10:00 am to 11:00 pm. The festivities are open for all to enjoy and purchasing a ticket to visit OUE Skyspace LA is not required.




Saturday, June 25, 2016
11:30 AM
Grand Park
227 N Spring St Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Free

Meetup up with the people of reddit, complain, comment and try and sell things in person. 

"Global reddit Meetup Day is an annual event where redditors from all around the world get together in their respective cities for an afternoon of fun, games, socializing, eating and drinking. For the past 6 years your faithful organizers have secured a venue, rented tables and chairs, gotten sponsors, and all around played host to make sure Los Angeles has one of the most, if not the most fun Globals. This year is no different, except that our number of organizers has changed, which means we need volunteers."


Saturday, June 25, 7pm-10pm
Q Pop
319 E 2nd St, Ste 121, Los Angeles, California 90012
Showa era is the period of Japanese history corresponding to the reign of the Showa Emperor Hirohito, from December 25, 1926, through January 7, 1989. The Show will focus on Manga published in the Showa Era. Many modern day artists are very inspired by the artists from Showa Era.


Saturday, June 25, 8pm

Superchief Gallery
739 Kohler St
Los Angeles, CA 90021
$40 
21+

Disco meets 1970's exploitation kitsch in this one night only party, taking place at Superchief Gallery LA in Downtown Los Angeles. The night begins at an open bar, featuring sponsored cocktails and beer, along with complimentary tarot readings, and roaming disco demons ready to terrify guests. At 9:00pm, the show begins, featuring international burlesque superstar Madeline Sinclaire, renowned comedy magician Jimmy H., and Scarlette Fox, performing a fusion of burlesque and aerial acrobatics.



Saturday, June 25, 11am-6pm

Abracadaver Productions
2021 W Commonwealth Ave, Ste J, Fullerton, California 92833
An open house for all things scary. 

Saturday, June 25, 8pm

LA Space Camp
603 E 4th Street, Los Angeles, California 90013
From the vision of Caroline Geys, comes a multimedia and interactive exhibit challenging our perceptions of light and space. Over a year in the making, nine DTLA artists collaborate to make Geys' dream a reality. 


Jun 25-26 
The REEF - 1933 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Adults: $25 one day /
$40 Weekend (Best Value!)

Children 5-12: $15 one day /
$25 Weekend (Best Value!)
Children Under 5 Free

Like the old world dying, the ground cracking open and the sky turning dark, lighting and thunder raining down and off in the distance you hear, "Daw, a wittle itty bitty kitty!" We are in the end times, the few days before CatConLA.
  • Panel discussions with special guests like Cats of Instagram and Buzzfeed
  • A cat adoption village sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition and Petco. You just may meet and fall in love with a new family member!
  • Caticure nail and beauty bar – free manicures and cat eye makeup!
  • Our CatCon Awareness Pavilion devoted to cat health issues and awareness
  • Over 150 vendor booths of feline-inspired fashion, accessories, jewelry, art, and gear for cats and their people
  • A chance to hang out with thousands of people who love cats just as much as you do!

Saturday, June 25, 6:30PM &10:30PM
The Theatre at Ace Hotel
$20



Who could resist 70 minutes of non-stop cat videos on the big screen! Behold, the CatVideoFest, hosted by comedian Andy Milonakis and Will Braden the man known as "The Thieving Filmmaker" coined by his cat, Henri, le Chat Noir. PLUS kitty cutie Lil BUB is joining as a special guest to answer questions and introduce the show! 



Jun 25-26
Hollywood Studio District 5901 Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
$20.00 - $75.00

The LAWineFest brings wines and brews from around the world to your doorstep in a fun, relaxed environment. (Yes, we’re the WineFest. But turns out even wine lovers need a break to sip something else new and noteworthy too.)  The Fest also serves up LA’s most popular food trucks, boutiques to browse, artisan merchandise to buy, music and more!


June 25-26 
Natural History Museum
$12

A two-day celebration of Nature in the City!

June 26 to July 3, Wednesdays to Sundays 12:00 to 5:00 pm
Paley Center LA 
Free
 
The Paley Center in Los Angeles is THE place to be to experience the not-to-be-missed Discovery VR, an immersive virtual reality offering that transports fans to places and situations they may not otherwise be able to experience. With Discovery's newest, just-launched Shark Week content along with experiences exploring the African bush to surfing with the pros, and much more—there is something for everyone!
 

Twits, Whizzpoppers and Snozzberriess
Opening Reception: Sunday, June 26, 1pm
Creature Features
2904 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505
Free

A Robert Dahl themed group art show. 


Main Street Summer SOULstice
Sunday, June 26, 11am-7pm
Main Street Santa Monica
Free

A free festival a block away from the beach.