This week’s events include museums, theater, dining deals, and light athletics alike. Prices range from free to cheap to a bit on the expensive side. Whether you’re looking for great views, classy or comforting eats, or memorable experiences, there’s something for everyone on this week’s list.
- Minhwa: The Elegance of Korean Folk Paintings
Date: Through August 22
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Where: Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles – 5505 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90036
Cost: Free
KCCLA, in collaboration with the Minhwa Department at Dongduk Women’s University and the Korean Folk Art Association Los Angeles is pleased to present this special exhibition, the second in a series of traditional Korean art showcases designed to advocate for traditional Korean arts beyond popular culture. With aims to highlight the importance of Korean art and share the spirit and allure of traditional arts with Southern California audiences.
- Honorable Mention: Free Museum Days
Date: August 13 – August 29 (Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Where: The Autry Museum – 4700 Western Heritage Way Los Angeles CA 90027
Cost: Free
Free admission days at the Autry were recently updated to include both Tuesdays and Wednesdays, making this the perfect mid-week break to explore classic cowboy culture in a semi-academic setting. Along with permanent collections, there are currently two new shows on display, Wendy Red Star’s celestial-inspired photography and ReVOlt 1680/2180: Sirens & Sikas, a retelling of the Pueblo revolt against the Spanish.
- All Out for “Fallout”
Date: August 15
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Participating Locations Across the City, including The Brig, GLOSS, and Loqui (see below for full addresses)
Cost: $0.33 – $3.33
Amazon MGM Studios will host a one-day event across Los Angeles celebrating their hit series “Fallout” receiving 17 Emmy nominations. In tribute to the drama’s iconic “Vault 33” set, the studio is collaborating with 33 local businesses to offer exclusive deals and discounts themed to Fallout. For those not able to make it out to any of the public locations, Grubhub will be the exclusive delivery partner of the day, with customers receiving a “Fallout”-inspired gift with purchase on orders from select partners. The Brig is located at 1515 Abbot Kinney Blvd. Venice CA 90291, GLOSS is located at 9867 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills CA 90212, and Loqui is located at 8830 Washington Blvd., Unit 104, Culver City CA 90232.
- Farmer Friends Dinner Series
Date: August 15
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Where: Gjusta Bakery – 314 Sunset Ave. Venice CA 90291
Cost: $150
In celebration of Gjelina Group Farmers and featuring Peads & Barnetts, enjoy a three course dinner and wine tasting at Gjusta Bakery. For the full Venice experience, you might just have enough time to slip into the Venice Art Crawl, happening the same night. That said, the Art Crawl did request reservations be made in early August, so discretion getting in is advised. Reservations for the dinner are limited, for tickets email [email protected].
- Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi in Conversation with Tracee Ellis Ross
Date: August 15
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Wilshire Ebell Theater – 4401 W. Eighth St. Los Angeles CA 90005
Cost: $40 or $62 including a copy of “The Art of Power” by Pelosi
Nancy Pelosi, once the most powerful woman in American political history, will tell the story of her evolution from housewife to House Speaker. In her new book, “The Art of Power,” Pelosi describes what it takes to ascend to the most powerful legislative role in the nation. The woman who has been lauded by her opposition as “the most powerful Speaker” explains why she isn’t afraid of a good fight. Actress Tracee Ellis Ross of “Black-ish” fame will moderate.
- “Human Error”
Date: August 16 – September 1
Time: 8:00 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3:00 p.m. Sundays
Where: Rogue Machine Theatre – 7657 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles CA 90046
Cost: $45
In this cheeky comedy, a pair of NPR-listening, latte-sipping liberals planning a family with the help of IVF is thrown for a loop when they find out their fertility clinic has accidentally implanted their embryo in another client’s uterus. And not just any client either, the other couple are NASCAR-loving, NRA cardholders who will test their limits as the two couples try and cultivate a working relationship throughout the pregnancy.
- Honorable Mention: Sister Sledge Live with Sledgendary
Date: August 17
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Where: The Music Center (Jerry Moss Plaza) – 135 N. Grand Ave. Los Angeles CA 90012
Cost: Free
For one night only audiences can enjoy an unforgettable outdoor concert of R&B, soul, and disco era hits with the iconic group Sister Sledge. Jen DM and Danny Dolan of DJ pair Fashion Forward will open the night’s celebrations with the very best of Sister Sledge and their classic discotheque hits. Limited seating will be available for the concert, RSVPing in advance is recommended.
- “Happy Fall: A Queer Stunt Spectacular”
Date: August 17 – September 8
Time: 8:00 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 3:00 p.m. Sundays
Where: Renberg Theatre at the Los Angeles LGBT Center – 1125 N. McCadden Pl. Los Angeles CA 90038
Cost: $45 – $78
“Happy Fall” follows the professional and romantic arcs of two queer, closeted stuntmen in the Hollywood world of faux masculinity, bringing the allure of film trickery and its toll on the body and psyche to center stage through a variety of immersive mediums including life-size and mini puppetry, live video, cinematic illusions, and audacious physical acts. Based on real stories and direct testimonies, this wild production is a loving tribute to the endurance of the LGBTQ+ community. The play is recommended for mature audiences.
- CicLAvia – Meet the Hollywoods
Date: August 18
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: East Hollywood to the City of West Hollywood
Cost: Free
CicLAvia returns this Sunday with “Meet the Hollywoods,” an event that will open up some of Los Angeles’ most popular tourist destinations. CicLAvia will close 6.6 miles of normally traffic-infested streets, connecting East Hollywood through West Hollywood and will encourage participants to be tourists in their own neighborhoods. With the absence of polluting traffic, locals and tourists have the safety and freedom to walk, bike, skate, and stroll at their own pace.
- Book of Marvels
Date: Available through August 25
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Saturdays
Where: The Getty Center – 1200 Getty Center Dr. Los Angeles CA 90049
Cost: Free
The exhibition, The Book of Marvels, Wonder and Fear in the Middle Ages, takes a look at an illuminated manuscript made in the 1460s that weaved together tall tales of places near and far. Told from the viewpoint of a medieval armchair traveler in northern France, the global locations are conveyed as both odd and captivating with some xenophobic undertones (a product of their time) towards the dangerously different. The exhibit will also feature additional objects that highlight how the overlapping sensations of wonder and apprehension created the Western stereotypes of the “other” that endure today.
- Roll @ Santa Monica
Date: Through October 14
Time: 12:00 – 10:00 p.m. in two-hour skating sessions
Where: 1324 Fifth St. Santa Monica CA 90401
Cost: $15 with additional $5 locker rentals
Roll is set to transform downtown Santa Monica into a vibrant hub of excitement and nostalgia. Whether you’re an amazing balancing act or a novice skater, Roll @ Santa Monica offers guests a memorable experience for all ages and skill levels. Glide under the sunny sky and take in the iconic sights of Santa Monica while creating memories that will last a lifetime.
- Sunset Views
Date: Ongoing
Time: 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: El Matador State Beach – 32220 Pacific Coast Highway Malibu CA 90265
Cost: Free, with a paid parking lot (but free with a library card)
El Matador is known for being on the smaller side and features some rocky outcrops, but there’s no beating the view. Described as one of the most picturesque pieces of coastline in L.A. County, with a pair of shoes and light gear, this western Malibu beach is accessible via a steep gravelly path from a parking lot. There are no lifeguards or facilities, but it’s still a great spot to take in the final rays of the day. Watch out for high tide. Arriving early or staying late should allow for an unforgettable dawn or sunset.
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