Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Weekly What To Do: Musicals, Splash Houses and More Start the Summer


June 8-25
Multiple locations
Free-$

Our version of Edinburgh fringe festival is back and ready with just some super weird fun. There's Sir David Attenboroug's BUGS!, Les Millénniables, a parody pop musical offering a satirical look at the plight of the generation deemed “millennials." Boom, Headshot! A Geek Tragedy, a guild of close-knit, basement-dwelling MMORPG players takes on the apocalypse from the ephemeral safety of their avatars. Losing Your Humanity is a new musical which explores the way a family might deal with a zombie outbreak that hits close to home.




Thu, Jun 8,12:00 PM
YouTube Theater
$35 + hidden fees and up

A two-hour live festival showcasing the future of video games, including new game announcements and world premieres.
 
 
 
 
Academy Museum

Korea’s #MeToo movement was first introduced in art and cultural institutions and industries in 2016 and soon expanded to more mainstream outlets of society. The screening series presents contemporary films directed by women from Korea, exploring subjects such as domestic violence, gender and class dynamics, the relationship between humanity and nature, and themes of love and friendship. Each film offers a distinct viewpoint, reflecting the director's perceptive, sensitive, and genuine approach. Together, these 10 films serve as a tour that highlights the rise of Korean women directors in the industry. Prominent director and women's advocate Yim Soon-rye will join us for post-screening conversations for her films Waikiki Brothers (2001) and Little Forest (2018).
 
BLSHT Day
Saturday,  June 10
Westfield Century 

Peacock will hold its very own “BLSHT” Day, an immersive in-person  experience to celebrate its comedy series “Poker Face”. The day will feature a lie detector experience, photo ops, and more! Additionally, participants will receive a map of additional participating BLSHT Day activities throughout Westfield Century City and the rest of LA. It’s an experience you won’t want to miss!
 
 
June 10th, 2023, Saturday, at 1 PM to 4 PM
GAME REALMS
137 N Victory Blvd
Burbank CA 91502

Voice Actors featured at signing:
Kyle Hebert
Ray Chase
Tiana Camacho
Zeno Robinson
Stephen Fu
Luis Bermudez
Jessica Straus
Autograph Prices vary between different actors!
TARFEST 2023
Saturday, June 10, 2023 | 2pm - 7pm
Pan Pacific Park, 7600 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles
Free

TARFEST celebrates local artists and culture with musical performances throughout the
day, creative activities, art installations curated from the world-class LA art
community, Biergarten sponsored by CLARK Construction and some of the best food
trucks in Los Angeles.
 
Jun 10 5:00 pm 
2520 West Olive Avenue, Burbank, California 91505
$20
 
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we pay tribute to the iconic TV show "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." The Buffy Bash is a celebration of all things Buffy, featuring live Improv performances,  trivia, karaoke, shopping opportunities with vendors selling custom crafted items, and a variety of delicious refreshments and a cash bar.  Costumes encouraged.
 
Multiple locations
Free
 
Game of Shrooms is a once a year world-wide art N seek event created by Attaboy. The next Game of Shrooms happens on June 10th, 2023. On that day, artists from all over the world hide their original mushroom-themed art works in public places then they give hints (often on social media) for others to find AND KEEP!







Pixar’s ‘Elemental’ Experience 
June 10-12
The Americana at Brand 
Free
 
 Sponsored by Fandango, Dolby and I’m the Chef Too, the tour features fun film-themed activities like photo and video opportunities, a chance to draw with Pixar artists, a movie-ticket grab in a wind tunnel, plus giveaways and special film content.
 
 
Go Little Tokyo Pop-up Shop
Saturday, June 10 & Saturday, June 24 • 12–4 pm
Far East Lounge, 353 E 1st Street

Swing by our pop-up shop to check out our new tote bags and washi tape! T-shirts, hats, enamel pins, and stickers will also be available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the Little Tokyo Community Council.

 
Sun Jun 11
Pasadena Convention Center
$15-$20

Convention for robot toy lovers.



Here's some of the first screenings over at Vidiots, I'm sure we'll be going over other events soon enough.

Extra:

New Normal is a solo exhibition by artist Felicia Chiao at GR2 Gallery running from June 10th to June 28th, 2023
New Normal’ opens this Saturday at @giantrobot in LA and is a solo exhibition by artist Felicia Chiao, a completely watercolor show! Opening reception is from 6-9pm PST June 10th to June 28th, 2023

June 9-11
Palm Springs

Basically, it's a gigantic pool party in Palm Springs.

Saturday, June 10 · 1 - 10pm
Lot 27 1324 5th St Santa Monica, CA 90401
 
Thursday, June 8, 2023 7:00 PM 9:00 PM 
$20 general admission

The 50th Anniversary Summer Repertory Season at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum opens with two of Shakespeare’s most mystical offerings: the thrilling supernatural tragedy, Macbeth, and that most magical of romantic comedies, A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

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.
 
 

Cinespia -Just came back this week for a new season.
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.


 
American Cinematheque-A celebrated independent theater group that brings both the talent and catalog of films to make for some of LA's best movie nights.
Secret Movie Club-Special edition posters and a large swatch of films to see.

Street Food Cinema-Outdoor cult or recent hits you'll love 
Ghost World May 27, 2023
SFC x D23 Present: Mulan 25th Anniversary
May 28, 2023 8:00 PM
 New Bev-Tarantino owned independent theater with old school style

Cinelounge-Hollywood based tiny theater, showing off indies you've never heard of
 
Brain Dead Studios-Newcomer that manages to fill its schedule almost every night
Electric Dusk Drive-In- A drive-in playing classic movies during the Summer