Wednesday, May 31st
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A lot of hype in Japanese fandom circles for this one. Shin Kamen Rider from Hideaki Anno (Evangelion) will have a a one night showing this May. Kamen Rider, is like the first Japanese super hero, and had new versions appear year after year. Sort of like our version of Power Rangers and sort of like Doctor Who, as new people and stories come out every year. This is a reboot of the original Kamen Rider and it's supposed to be bloody.
Shin Kamen Rider-Synopsis
Hongo Takeshi awakens to discover he has been transformed into a grasshopper-hybrid cyborg. Becoming the Masked Rider, he must fight the mysterious evil organization SHOCKER to protect all of mankind. "SHIN KAMEN RIDER" is Anno Hideaki’s ode to the legendary Tokusatsu franchise, Japan’s biggest hero, and his dearest childhood icon. Go! Go! Let’s go!
Vidiots, the beloved Los Angeles video store and non-profit film organization, has completed renovations on its new home, the historic Eagle Theatre in L.A.’s beautiful Eagle Rock neighborhood, and will open June 1, 2023.
Bringing the much-loved community movie house back to its original purpose, and restoring public access to its treasured 50,000-title physical media library, Vidiots’ new home, located at 4884 Eagle Rock Boulevard, will include a 271-seat, state-of-the-art movie theater (35mm, 16mm, and digital projection), a beer and wine bar with concessions and a light menu, a flexible micro-cinema and community space, and of course, the legendary video store. The almost-11,000 square-foot venue will provide flexibility for various screenings, special events, workshops, and community gatherings.
June 1 - June 7
Aero Theatre
1328 Montana Ave Santa Monica, CA 90403
Los Feliz Theatre
Aero Theatre
1328 Montana Ave Santa Monica, CA 90403
Los Feliz Theatre
1822 N Vermont Ave Los Angeles, CA 90027
$
We always love these special curated content from the American Cinematheque . We're just wondering why the don't change it to a more befitting local name, we've come up with, June Gloom. Apparently, it's a California only thing. Maybe, next year, they'll just go local for their sad films and just call it bleak week: June Gloom year 3.
The American Cinematheque is thrilled to present its second annual ‘Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair,’ a weeklong festival that spotlights some of the greatest films from around the world that explore the darkest sides of humanity, as well as some of the bleakest points in human history. A harrowing, yet powerful lineup of films defined by stark imagery, unimaginable tragedies, existential fear, nihilism and shocking acts of brutality, this series features the world’s leading filmmakers who wholly embrace a cinema of despair in pursuit of unpleasant truths and raw empathy.
Aaron Craig's Up, Up & Away
Idiot Box
Friday, June 2, 7-10 PM
355 N. Fairfax in Hollywood THIS FRIDAY night from
Aaaron's juxtaposition of pop culture iconography, with incredible line work and craftsmanship, is new to G1988, but the Australian artist is a fixture in the scene of pop art. In addition to the impressive new Aaron Craig collection, we'll be debuting the newest installment of Idiot Box, a tribute to the current Golden Age of television.
NHM FIRST FRIDAYS 2023: June Superheroes
Friday, June 2, 5pm
Friday, June 2, 5pm
Natural History Museum
$20 Non-members
Free for Members
Free for Members
The Natural World vs Fantasy Worlds: This season we focus on how nature and science influence the creation of our favorite imagined worlds. From dragons and witchcraft to superheroes and giant monsters, First Fridays 2023 is where the fans come out to celebrate the intersection of pop-culture fandom with the work and collections of NHM.
June 2 (opening)
Atwater Village Theatre
3269 Casitas Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90039
3269 Casitas Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90039
General Admission: $35
FREE parking in the ATX (Atwater Crossing) lot one block south of the theater.
Open Fist Theatre Company presents a new production of Starmites, the joyous, 1989 Tony-nominated sci-fi fantasy musical adventure that’s a comic book come-to-life. Shy teenager Eleanor dreams her way into a comic book quest to save the galaxy, where teams up with Space Punk, The Starmites and a lizard man named Trinkulus to fight the evil Shak Graa and The Banshees — weird women with dangerous hair-dos — led by Diva.
Friday, June 2 from 2pm to 8pm
Academy Museum
Free
To officially kick off the summer season, the Academy Museum will host a party on Friday, June 2 from 2pm to 8pm. Summer Jam will take place on The Walt Disney Company Piazza and feature art-making activities, photo fun, and music—all free and open to the public—along with food and beverages by Fanny’s available for purchase.
Attendees will have free access to the museum’s galleries from 4pm to 8pm on a first-come, first-served basis; capacity is limited. No advanced reservations required, but highly encouraged!
Attendees will have free access to the museum’s galleries from 4pm to 8pm on a first-come, first-served basis; capacity is limited. No advanced reservations required, but highly encouraged!
June 1st-4th
Paramount Studios in Hollywood
Free, just register online
With 260+ exhibitors, 20+ educational panels, screenings and endless networking opportunities and invite you to experience in person and geek out on the newest technology!
Friday, June 2 Doors open at 7 PM.
Jennie Kwan signing starts at 8 pm
Bracket starts at 9/9:30 pm!
Venue Fee is $15
Pot Fee $10
Spectator Fee $10
GAME REALMS
137 N Victory Blvd
Burbank CA 91502
Jennie Kwan signing starts at 8 pm
Bracket starts at 9/9:30 pm!
Venue Fee is $15
Pot Fee $10
Spectator Fee $10
GAME REALMS
137 N Victory Blvd
Burbank CA 91502
June 2 - June 4
Pasadena Convention Center 300 E. Green Street Pasadena, CA 91101
$35 – $50
Possibly the largest horror convention you see on the west coast. It's bigger than version of the one held in Burbank.
Celebrate the Art of Monsters and Movie Magic with Over 450 Exhibitors, Monster Museum, Makeup Demos, Celebrity Guests & Much More!
OPENING RECEPTION
June 3, 2023 | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
ON VIEW
June 3 – July 8, 2023
June 3, 2023 | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
ON VIEW
June 3 – July 8, 2023
COREY HELFORD GALLERY
571 S. Anderson St. Los Angeles, CA 90033
571 S. Anderson St. Los Angeles, CA 90033
On Saturday, June 3rd, downtown Los Angeles’ Corey Helford Gallery (CHG) will proudly unveil a four-artist show in Gallery 3 featuring new works from Australian artist kelogsloops, Los Angeles’ own Robert Palacios, Thai artist Tarntara Sudadung, and Japanese artist Yuka Sakuma. Alongside a solo show from Adrian Cox, titled The Brush and the Torch, in the Main Gallery.
Charlie Immer Glow Up and Down (Gallery II)
Sentrock Two Birds, One Stone (Gallery III)
Toyameg The Pinkish Paradise (Gallery IV)
Mister Toledo New Works (The Doghouse Gallery)
Opening Reception with the Artist(s):
Saturday, June 3, 2023 6:00-10:00pm
Saturday, June 3, 2023 6:00-10:00pm
THINKSPACE PROJECTS
4207 W. Jefferson Blvd + 4217 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
4207 W. Jefferson Blvd + 4217 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
Experience Goopmassta’s ‘Courtyard Sessions’ between our two spaces with Mr. B Baby live painting alongside a mini artist mart + amazing grub from Kabob Senpai + open bar + Venice Beats on the 1’s and 2’s + video projections from Digital Debris Gallery + check out the Dog House Gallery with new works from Mister Toldeo
Extra:
WeHo Pride Weekend will run from Friday, June 2 through Sunday, June 4 with OUTLOUD @ WeHo Pride produced by JJLA and the free WeHo Pride Street Fair.
June 3 SAT, 8:30 PM
$25*
The Downtown Burbank Arts Festival curated by Jackalope Arts
June 3rd & 4th, 2023
June 3rd & 4th, 2023
Saturday, June 3 · 10am - 5pm
LA Convention Center - Hall K 1201 S Figueroa St Los Angeles, CA 90015
$12 – $30
The #1 Vintage Clothing and Collectible Convention in the WORLD!
Films you might want to check out:
Tokyo Stories
A thrilling encounter with one of the world’s great art capitals.
Based on a major exhibition at the Ashmolean in Oxford, Tokyo Stories spans 400 years of incredibly dynamic art – ranging from the delicate woodblock prints of Hokusai and Hiroshige, to Pop Art posters, contemporary photography, Manga, film, and brand-new artworks that were created on the streets.
A thrilling encounter with one of the world’s great art capitals.
Based on a major exhibition at the Ashmolean in Oxford, Tokyo Stories spans 400 years of incredibly dynamic art – ranging from the delicate woodblock prints of Hokusai and Hiroshige, to Pop Art posters, contemporary photography, Manga, film, and brand-new artworks that were created on the streets.
White Balls on Walls
The slogan “Meet the Icons of Modern Art” needs to be scraped off the glass wall of the Stedelijk, Amsterdam’s Museum of Modern Art. Because precisely who these icons of modern art are is very much the question.
Who gets to decide? And who loses out? In 2019, as director Sarah Vos started shooting her documentary, more than 90 percent of the art at the Stedelijk was made by white men. That must change, the museum’s director Rein Wolfs believes. But it’s easier said than done—as becomes clear when the film’s director Sarah Vos follows Wolfs and his team as they strive for greater diversity in the collection, as well as among their staff.
The slogan “Meet the Icons of Modern Art” needs to be scraped off the glass wall of the Stedelijk, Amsterdam’s Museum of Modern Art. Because precisely who these icons of modern art are is very much the question.
Who gets to decide? And who loses out? In 2019, as director Sarah Vos started shooting her documentary, more than 90 percent of the art at the Stedelijk was made by white men. That must change, the museum’s director Rein Wolfs believes. But it’s easier said than done—as becomes clear when the film’s director Sarah Vos follows Wolfs and his team as they strive for greater diversity in the collection, as well as among their staff.
stories about the UCB and before they hit the big time.
Every Sunday
10am-4pm at @rowdtla
Free Entry, Family Friendly Beer Garden, No Pets.
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.
Film
This
hosts screenings outside at iconic venues including The Hollywood
Forever Cemetery, The Greek Theatre, and Los Angeles Historic Park.
Check out classics and cult movies just a few stories above street level.
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!
New Bev-Tarantino owned independent theater with old school style
Cinelounge-Hollywood based tiny theater, showing off indies you've never heard of
