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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Weekly What To Do: Care Bears Final Forever


Back In Theaters 
Feb 21-22
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You'd think after the first movie Square Enix would learn it's lesson, the answer was no. This is a terrible but fun time waster for any Final Fantasy 7 fan. It's a dumb movie with cool fight scenes.
 
"Continuing the storyline based on the hit PlayStation game Final Fantasy VII, two years have passed since the ruins of Midgar stand as a testament to the sacrifices made in order to bring peace. However, the world will soon face a new menace. A mysterious illness is spreading fast. Old enemies are astir. And Cloud, who walked away from the life of a hero to live in solitude, must step forward yet again…"
 
Starts Feb 23
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training- will allow fans to revisit the gripping finale of the Swordsmith Village Arc while getting a sneak peek at the highly anticipated Hashira Training Arc in one extra-sized blockbuster experience. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training- marks the first time fans can watch the finale from the Swordsmith Village Arc in theaters and the first-time-ever they can see the beginning of the Hashira Training Arc.
 
 
Opening Reception / Feb 24, 5:00PM - 8:00PM
February 24, 2024 - March 17, 2024
NUCLEUS FLAGSHIP
210 East Main St
Alhambra CA 91801
Free
 
Woodcarver, embroiderer, dog lover -- the multifaceted and marvelous Misato Sano is returning to the gallery for her second solo show! Flying in all the way from Japan, Misato will arrive with a new pack of charming and adorable dog sculptures and embroideries. 
 
 
 
Care Bears Forever
OPENING RECEPTION
February 24, 2024 | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
COREY HELFORD GALLERY
571 S. Anderson St. Los Angeles, CA 90033
Free

Group exhibition featuring new works inspired by the beloved classic Care Bears characters from over 75 of the top artists in the New Contemporary art scene. Celebrating the forever-lasting influence of the Care Bears, this colorful and joyous experience will also offer attendees a special glimpse into the brand’s history with the Care Bears Forever Pop-up Shop in Gallery 2 (featuring limited-edition merchandise) and Friends Forever: The Beary Besties Gallery (featuring the original Care Bears illustrations that started it all by Elena Kucharik, as well as artwork from the original greeting card line) in Gallery 3.
 

 
 
February 24-25, 2024
Los Angeles Chinatown Plaza
943 N Broadway, Downtown Los Angeles
 $38 - $75 with discounts for participating in multiple events

L.A. Chinatown Firecracker 5K/10K Run/1K Kiddie & PAW’er Dog Run/Walk & 20/50-Mile Bike Ride — Celebrating 46 years and the Year of the Dragon, the L.A. Chinatown Firecracker is one of the largest and oldest running races in the U.S. with its upcoming Lunar New Year run, walk, cycling and dog walk events held over the weekend of February 24-25, 2024, at the historic Los Angeles Chinatown Plaza.



Sunday, February 25, between 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 
Free
 
CicLAvia will celebrate its 50th car-free open streets event since 2010 of catalyzing vibrant public spaces, active transportation and good health through car-free streets. CicLAvia – Melrose connects Fairfax and Vermont Avenues, welcoming everyone of all ages and abilities to enjoy this 4-mile pop-up park for the day with one’s favorite people-powered way, whether that's walking, jogging, biking, roller skating, skating, or simply spectating. Always free, CicLAvia participants just show up anywhere along the route at any time to enjoy the open streets and to take the time to explore the Melrose corridor.
 
February 25, 2024
11am - 5pm
First Ave. in Downtown Arcadia between Huntington Dr. and California St.
Dragon & Lion Dance Performance
Culinary Delights
Arts and Crafts
Musical Performances
 
LACMA
Admission
 
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) presents Korean Treasures from the Chester and Cameron Chang Collection, a selection of works drawn from the largest gift of Korean art in the museum’s history. In 2021, the museum announced the acquisition of an initial major gift of 100 works of Asian art from Dr. Chester Chang and Dr. Cameron C. Chang (MD). The collection consists primarily of Korean paintings, calligraphy, sculpture, ceramics, lacquers, furniture, and other works of art ranging in date from the Three Kingdoms Period (c. 57 BCE–668 CE) to the 20th century.
Rakugaki 6
 
Special Movie Hooky Club IMAX Matinee
3:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 27th, 2024
Location: The Michelle and Kevin Douglas IMAX Theatre, RZC 119, Robert Zemeckis Center for Digital Arts, 3131 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007
 
Extra:
 
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.
 


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.

Check out classics and cult movies just a few stories above street level. Rooftop Movies at The Montalbán.

Secret Movie Club-Special edition posters and a large swatch of films to see.


 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