Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Weekly What To Do: That Pie's Power Is Over 9,000 !?!

 
Let's Not Forget
 
HOLLYWOOD STREET CLOSURES FOR 2026 OSCARS® WEEK

To accommodate the construction of press risers and pre-show stages along the Oscars red carpet, all lanes of Hollywood Boulevard are closed from Orange Drive to Highland Avenue from 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, until 6 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

MTA will begin re-routing bus traffic and subway trains will bypass the Ovation Hollywood station after the last regularly scheduled train on Saturday, March 14, until the first scheduled train after 6 a.m. on Monday, March 16.

Between Sunday, March 1, and Oscars Sunday, March 15, additional streets and sidewalks will be closed for varying periods.


 
 
ULTIMATE BADASSES
ALIENS 40TH ANNIVERSARY FAN FEST
Wed March 11, 3-8pm
We Can Be Heroes in Chatsworth, CA  9449 DESOTO AVE.
CHATSWORTH CA. 91311
*Autographs and photo ops will be available for a fee set by talent.

Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of ALIENS with an all-star gathering of the Colonial Marines and crew. Special Guests:
• Michael Biehn — Cpl. Hicks
• Jenette Goldstein — Pvt. Vasquez
• Ricco Ross — Pvt. Frost
• Mark Rolston — Pvt. Drake
• Cynthia Dale Scott — Cpl. Dietrich
• Carl Troop — Alien Warrior
Special appearance by actor Jennifer Blanc-Biehn!

 
Julie Pacino’s feature debut is a visually arresting journey into the labyrinth of the female psyche. Shot on 35mm, I LIVE HERE NOW blends surrealist horror with psychological depth, drawing comparisons to Lynchian narratives and films like BLACK SWAN.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 2026 Oscar Nominee Spotlights at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Nominee Spotlight tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for seniors (age 62+), and $5 for students and children (age 17-). Ticket prices for Academy Museum members are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $4 for students and children. 

March 12, 2026 | 7pm | Best Picture
Producers of films nominated in the Best Picture category share key insights and favorite stories on how their films got made. 

Participants: Ed Guiney, Lars Knudsen, and Andrew Lowe (Bugonia),  

Joseph Kosinski, Chad Oman and Jerry Bruckheimer (F1), Guillermo del Toro, J. Miles Dale, and Scott Stuber (Frankenstein), Liza Marshall, Pippa Harris, and Nicolas Gonda (Hamnet), Eli Bush (Marty Supreme), Sara Murphy (One Battle After Another), Emilie Lesclaux (The Secret Agent), Maria Ekerhovd and Andrea Berentsen Ottmar (Sentimental Value), Sev Ohanian (Sinners), Marissa McMahon, Teddy Schwarzman, Will Janowitz, Ashley Schlaifer and Michael Heimler (Train Dreams) 

Introduced and moderated by: Academy Governor-at-Large Effie T. Brown and Academy Governor Jennifer Fox of the Producers Branch. 

March 13, 2026 | 7pm | International Feature Film
International filmmakers representing their nominated work engage in lively conversation, discussing the impact their films have had at home and abroad. Countries and regions outside the US submit a single film for consideration. 

Participants: Joachim Trier (Sentimental Value), Kleber Mendonça Filho (The Secret Agent), Jafar Panahi (It Was Just an Accident), Oliver Laxe (Sirāt), Kaouther Ben Hania (The Voice of Hind Rajab) 

Introduced and moderated by: Wanuri Kahiu and Michèle Ohayon, co-chairs of the International Feature Film Award Executive Committee.  

March 14, 2026 | 11am | Makeup and Hairstyling
Nominees in the Makeup and Hairstyling category discuss their nominated works at the Makeup and Hair Symposium.  

During the same day from 10am–3pm, the Sidney Poitier Grand Lobby will showcase* an array of production materials from the nominated films, including concept sketches and character maquettes. 

Participants: Cliona Furey, Mike Hill, and Jordan Samuel (Frankenstein), Ken Diaz, Mike Fontaine, and Shunika Terry (Sinners), Kyoko Toyokawa, Naomi Hibino, and Tadashi Nishimatsu (Kokuho), Kazu Hiro, Glen Griffin, and Bjoern Rehbein (The Smashing Machine), Thomas Foldberg and Anne Cathrine Sauerberg (The Ugly Stepsister) 

Introduced and moderated by: Academy Governors Linda Flowers, Gerald Quist, and Gigi Williams of the Makeup Artists and Hairstylists Branch. 

 
PAC-MAN BEYOND— FROM 8-BIT TO INFINITE BITE.
March 13 (Fri) – March 22 (Sun)
Open March 13: 12 – 4 PM
March 14-22: 11AM – 7PM daily
EXHIBIT A GALLERY
1056 S Fairfax Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90019
Looks like they want you making reservations 
 
This exhibition is a collection that transforms the journey and evolution of PAC-MAN - the iconic arcade game from the 1980s, as art. 45 years since its debut, PAC-MAN has evolved beyond a simple game character into a beloved icon around the world. This exhibition honors PAC-MAN's retro origins while showcasing its many facets through art.
 
 
Mar 13 - Mar 15
The Shops at Santa Anita
Free
*Distributed until supply lasts.
*1 per person.
*Distributed method and time are subject to change without notice.

Dive into the ultimate fan experience at the Dragon Ball POP-UP TOUR. Explore dynamic themed zones inspired by the Dragon Ball universe, snap photos with striking character backdrops, try your hand at game demos and interactive hands-on experiences, collect exclusive giveaways, and browse a curated selection of official Dragon Ball figures, model kits, games, and collectibles, all at this high-energy, limited-time pop-up event.
 
 
The Queen Mary's Dark Harbor Presents: Dark Masquerade
March, Friday the 13th and Saturday, February 14th
The Queen Mary: 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802
Tickets start at $59 + fees.
This is a 21+ event. A valid government-issued ID is required for entry and to purchase alcoholic
beverages. Tickets start at $59 + fees.
 
Apparently, the event went so well last month, they're bringing it back for another Friday the 13th this March.

From the same people who bring you the current incarnation of Dark Harbor comes a very spooky event. Where you can be spooky in love and also scared. So, yes, it's a couples themed haunt just in time for the second Friday the 13th this year.
 
"Dress to haunt—and be haunted—at Dark Masquerade, an after-hours takeover of the Queen Mary. Sway through a high-energy masquerade dance party under dimmed chandeliers and creeping fog, then slip into the ship’s belly for story-driven encounters where Dark Harbor icons pull you deeper into their legends.

Descend six fathoms below the waterline for Gale’s Requiem, follow bass-thick vibrations down grated catwalks as you slip past gauges and humming pipes, stand inside the “resonance” circle to feel the pulse climb, and watch Dr. Edwin Masters’ final test derail as Graceful Gale seizes the baton and turns the room—and you—into her orchestra; clutch a single red glowstick for The Search for Mary, weaving with your sweetheart through shadowed corridors in pursuit of mischievous Scary Mary; then brave Sweethearts’ Slaughterhouse, where you’ll peek past swinging kitchen doors, decode the Chef’s love-letter menu, and decide if you dare accept his bite-sized “tastings” before the dessert bites back."
 

KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE, the timeless and beloved classic from Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki and globally celebrated animation house Studio Ghibli, comes to North American cinemas, presented newly remastered in 4K, exclusively in IMAX theatres. 
 
Friday, March 13, 2026, 6:00-10:00 pm.
Free

ArtNight is Pasadena’s signature cultural event. Produced by the Cultural Affairs Division in partnership with Pasadena cultural organizations, it is a dynamic open house event that takes place twice a year — typically the 2nd Fridays of March and October — from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Partner arts and culture organizations provide free entry and programming — visual arts, literary arts, dance, music, and theater. 
 
 
TFcon Los Angeles 2026
Friday, Mar 13 at 5 pm to Sunday, Mar 15 at 4 pm
Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel & Convention Center
$7.18
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sat, Mar 14 • 12 pm
$28.52
 
Get ready for one of Southern California’s most vibrant and high-energy beach festivals of the year. Holi Beach Festival combines music, color, food, and beachside vibes into one unforgettable day.
 
RAKUGAKI will launch its new exhibition on Saturday, March 14, beginning with art available online and an online tour at 12:00 PM. Following the tour, the gallery opens at 1:00 PM, welcoming visitors to explore a vibrant collection of contemporary illustrations and character‑driven artworks. A public reception will be held from 6:00–9:00 PM, offering an opportunity to meet artists and celebrate the opening of this imaginative, multi‑style showcase. @ Giant Robot
 
The Fowler Museum at UCLA
Free 
 
Presented in partnership with the UCLA Department of Design Media Arts, the UCLA Game Lab, and Nyamakop, this program centers on Relooted, an innovative video game by the South African studio Nyamakop. In the game, players undertake a high-stakes mission to reclaim African cultural artifacts from Western museums, blending action-driven gameplay with urgent questions of restitution and cultural memory.
 
 
sister dreamer lauren halsey’s architectural ode to tha surge n splurge of south central los angeles
March 14, 2026 - September 2027
76th Street and Western Avenue, South Central Los Angeles
Free 

Melding architecture and sculpture, sister dreamer lauren halsey’s architectural ode to tha surge n splurge of south central los angeles is a sculpture park and monument to South Central Los Angeles, the neighborhood artist Lauren Halsey and her family have lived in for generations.

Located on the corner of Western Avenue and 76th Street in South Central LA, the work invites residents and community members to envision what creative innovation can look like outside of traditional venues for contemporary art. 
 
Selected Shorts: Virtue & Vice
Saturday, Mar 14, 2026
3pm and 7pm at the Getty Center
Tickets $25 

Join us for two captivating performances as actors of stage and screen bring literature to life through readings of humorous and poignant tales of saints, sinners, and everyone in between. Delve into moral quandaries, tempting missteps, and just enough wickedness to keep things delightfully unpredictable.
Hosted by Selected Shorts radio show host Meg Wolitzer (The Interestings, The Wife).
 
 
Join KCRW at the Autry Museum for the ultimate celebration of pie on March 14, 2026 (Pi Day), hosted by KCRW Good Food host and SoCal Pie Queen Evan Kleiman.

The event features a pie marketplace with 25+ vendors, food trucks, baking demos, a beer garden, activities for all ages, free access to The Autry Museum, and a massive pie-baking contest. Bakers will compete to impress our judges, a collection of LA’s finest chefs and food writers. Meanwhile, event guests will view competition pies and vote for winners across multiple visual categories.

This event is free and open to the public. 
 
 
Saturday, Mar 14 from 6 pm to 9 pm
1300 3rd Street Promenade
Free 
 
Celebrate St.Paddy's Day on Third Street Promenade! Live music, drinks, games, and a themed photo booth!
 
 
 
 
Lucky's St Patrick's Day Bar Crawl
March 14, 2026
4PM - 10PM
Santa Monica
Hundreds of Crawlers
6+ Venues
1-2 Drinks or Shots 
$$ 
 
Bring your crew, wear your green and get ready for a day full of green drinks, shamrocks, and epic bar-hopping fun— let’s make this St. Patrick’s Day unforgettable! 
 
Awards Show Watch Party
Sunday, Mar 15, 2026, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Dynasty Typewriter
2511 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90057
Free 
 
Awards shows, WHO NEEDS THEM!!? Hollywood, that’s who. And NOTHING says Hollywood like our MacArthur park location. The Dynasty cordially invites YOU and YOUR friends to an FREE Oscars watch party the likes of which you’ve never watched! Fill out those ballot things if that’s your thing! Drink drinks from a cash bar if that’s your thing! Dress up like YOU’RE getting an Oscar! Have a red carpet moment on our floral navy carpet! Eat corn, drink, and be merry. PS: Bring an awards speech for ANYTHING you’d like to win an award for, and read it on the Dynasty stage during commercial breaks!

Hosted by GUY BRANUM!!!!!
 
Mon, Mar 16 • 7 pm
Japan House 
$40
 
Join us at JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles for an exciting evening on the global rise of Japanese cinema, from kabuki-inspired films to anime hits
 
March 17
Cinemark Theatres
$ 
 
The original horror movie is back in theaters for St. Patrick's Day. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Even More To Do:
 
 
CINE INSOMNIA IN MARCH - JAPANESE CINEMA
In Japanese with English subtitles

Fri, Mar 13: SAMURAI I: MUSASHI MIYAMOTO (1954) Starring Toshiro Mifune. First in director Hiroshi Inagaki's Samurai Trilogy!

Fri, Mar 20: LADY SNOWBLOOD: LOVE SONG OF VENGEANCE (1974) Director Toshiya Fujita’s sequel to LADY SNOWBLOOD!

Fri, Mar 27: TOKYO STORY (1953) A film by Yasujiro Ozu.
 
 
 
 
 
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.



 
Little Tokyo Farmers' Market Saturdays
9:00 am - 2:00 pm every Sat
Isamu Noguchi Plaza
244 S. San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Free
 
"Join us at the Little Tokyo Farmers’ Market, a vibrant new Saturday tradition in the heart of Little Tokyo. Presented in partnership by JACCC and Food Access LA, this weekly market brings together fresh, affordable produce, rich cultural experiences, and meaningful community connection."
 

 

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. & Rooftop Cinema Club

 New Bev-Tarantino owned independent theater with old school style
 
Brain Dead Studios-manages to fill its schedule almost every night
611 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
 
Vidiots -A one-of-a-kind hub for film lovers, filmmakers, and everyone curious about cinema. A small theater is more than made-up for with the constant content and special screenings.
4884 Eagle Rock Blvd
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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