Wednesday, December 27, 2023

WwTd: tHe vOiD Continues

 The minimal of all things going on this week until New Year's Eve, enjoy our theme parks, restaurants and we guess the love others, blech.
 
Fuck This Year
December 29 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028
$20.00 

Come to the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre on December 29th and tell us about your shitty year. Our veteran cast of improvisers will take your stories and turn them into a fully improvised comedy show.Join us as we stick our middle fingers in the air and send 2023 screaming into the sun.
 
CatVideoFest 2023
Sat, Dec 30 1:30pm
Eagle Theatre - Vidiots' main auditorium with 271 seats 
4884 Eagle Rock Blvd
$12

We’re bringing back everyone’s favorite smorgasbord of kitty videos for one last meow! CatVideoFest is a compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses. CatVideoFest is a joyous communal experience, only available in theaters, and raises money for cats in need through partnerships with local cat charities, animal welfare organizations, and shelters to best serve cats in the area.
 
SUN DEC 31, 2023 12:00 PM
Aero Theatre
1328 Montana Ave Santa Monica, CA 90403
$20.00 (member); $25.00 (general admission)

12:00pm | RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK
1:55pm | INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM
4:10pm | INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE
6:30pm | INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF CRYSTAL SKULL

Start times are approximate. There will be brief (approximately 5-10 minute) intermissions between films. Ticket includes entry to all films in marathon. 
 
Japanese New Year Celebration
Sunday, January 1, 2024, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 
Japanese Village Plaza
Free

Experience all the excitement of a traditional Japanese New Year with a full day of cultural events presented by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern California. Bring the whole family to enjoy an energetic day in Little Tokyo filled with live entertainment and cultural activities including mochitmaki, a kimono fashion show, shamisen show, Kompo and more! 


 
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MoMA Contenders 2023

The Hammer Museum presents MoMA Contenders, The Museum of Modern Art’s renowned series of influential, innovative films from the past 12 months. Whether bound for awards glory or cult classic status, each of these films is a contender for lasting historical significance.
 
 
Tickets
$10 Hammer members | $20 general admission
 
$25
21+


Krampus' Cove is an immersive cocktail experience that takes the traditional celebrations surrounding Christmas and turns them on their head. This pop-up will celebrate the pulpy and macabre legend of Krampus and throw in some naughty elves, evil snowmen and more, all with innovative and delicious seasonally inspired cocktails. ​

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. Rooftop Movies at The Montalbán. Added Thursday nights to the line-up and themed nights in August and September.


 
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.

 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, haven't you missed them?