This week’s events run from today throughout the month and, for some of them, even beyond that. With immersive collaborations, food explorations, art exhibits, and a few plays and musical experiences, there’s something out there for everyone to enjoy.
- Little Mermaid x CAMP
Date: August 2 – September 30
Time: 1:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Where: Westfield Century City – Second Floor
Cost: $37
Event Link: https://camp.com/disney-the-little-mermaid
Instagram: @westfieldcenturycity
X: @WestfieldCC
Calling all merpeople, royalty, and helpful sea creatures, for a few weeks more this limited-time experience takes you and your young ones under the sea with the Little Mermaid and CAMP collaboration. Watch a witchy magic show, tour through the palace with a stop at Ariel’s trinket grotto, and climb through a sunken ship to discover hidden treasures. Experience the Little Mermaid like never before.
- Read Between the Wines Happy Hour
Date: August 23 – December 31
Time: Mondays through Thursdays 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Where: V Wine Room – 903 Westbourne Dr. West Hollywood CA 90069
Cost: Prices Vary
Event Link: https://www.vwineroom.com/
Instagram: @vwineroom
X: @VWineRoom
V Wine Room offers an enchanting happy hour Monday through Thursday from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. In what was once a library and before that a studio used by Charlie Chaplin, V Wine Room is now a charming spot to enjoy curated wines. The happy hour menu features Roman-style pizzas and a $2 discount on bottles opened the previous night.
- Geometry Unveiled
Date: August 24 – September 27
Time: Mondays through Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Sundays 12:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Where: Artspace Warehouse – 7358 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90036
Cost: Free
Event Link: https://www.artspacewarehouse.com/en/news_geometry-unveiled
Instagram: @artspaceware
X: @artspaceware
In this captivating contemporary exhibition, the art delves into the shapes and structures that compose our environment. From striking pieces to delicate works, the exhibit highlights the allure and complexity of geometric forms. Geometry Unveiled engages viewers in an attempt to help them uncover the artistic essence within shapes and structures, revealing the intricate beauty of our visual world.
- Honorable Mention: AI at the Music Center
Date: August 29 – November 3
Time: Thursdays and Fridays 4:30 – 8:00 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays 1:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Where: The Music Center, Jerry Moss Plaza – 135 N. Grand Ave. Los Angeles CA 90012
Cost: $5 – $25, Reservations Required
Instagram: @musiccenterla
X: @MusicCenterLA
This immersive exploration of AI and Human Connection invites viewers on a journey through the evolving and ongoing relationship between AI and humans with A More Than Human Tongue, featuring two groundbreaking experiences. In One Who Looks at the Cup, guests uncover the secrets of tasseography, the art of coffee reading, through AI. With Voice In My Head, AI becomes your inner voice as the exhibit clones your voice and then interacts with guests in real-time.
- Malibu Chili Cook-Off
Date: August 30 – September 2
Time: Monday 1:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Where: 23575 Civic Center Way Malibu CA 90265
Cost: $26.17 – $177.78, Not Sold Onsite
Event Link: https://malibuchilicookoff.org/
Instagram: @malibuchilicookoff
X: @malibucco
With carnival rides, food, music, and a showcase of local artisans, indulge in the savory delights of award-winning chili as chefs duke it out for culinary greatness. This beloved Malibu tradition also features a mix of local restaurants, talented artists, and lively DJ sets. With an exclusive adult lounge, 21+, featuring a selection of craft beers, local wines, and refreshing non-alcoholic options, there’s something for everyone. Carnival ride passes and tickets are sold separately.
- Honorable Mention: A Woman Named Gloria
Date: August 30 – October 6
Time: Fridays and Saturdays 8:00 p.m., Sundays 3:00 p.m.
Where: CASA 0101 Theater – 2102 E. 1st St. Los Angeles CA 90033
Cost: $23.18
Event Link: https://casa0101.org/?shows=a-woman-named-gloria
Instagram: @casa0101
X: @CASA0101
In the world premiere of A Woman Named Gloria, playwright and CASA 0101 theater founding artistic director, Josefina López, brings the spirit of Gloria Molina to life by having her appear to a young woman grappling with a personal crisis. The young woman is captivated by Molina’s story, how she became a woman of firsts in a journey or resilience and defiance against adversity to become a Chicana trailblazer. The play is a tribute to the life and achievements of the real Molina.
- Freedom at the Moulin Rouge
Date: September 4 – 5
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Skirball Cultural Center – 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90049
Cost: Membership from $100
Event Link: https://www.muse-ique.com/freedom-at-the-moulin-rouge
Instagram: @muse.ique
X: @museique_exp
MUSE/IQUE presents the story of the Moulin Rouge Hotel and Casino in the year 1955 when the hotel had its name up in neon lights. The story follows the incredible under-told true account of the first-ever fully integrated hotel and casino in the country. Just ten miles from the Vegas Strip (which catered exclusively to white guests), the Moulin Rouge was a diamond in the rough. Attracting a who’s who of late-night patrons, including those like Sammy Davis Jr., Harry Belafonte, Judy Garland, and Frank Sinatra, the hotel sparked a new vision of people living, working, and making art together.
- Memnon
Date: September 5 – 28
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Where: Getty Villa – 17985 Pacific Coast Highway Pacific Palisades CA 90272
Cost: Advanced Tickets Required, $40 – $55
Event Link: https://www.getty.edu/visit/cal/events/ev_4197.html
Instagram: @losangelesgettyvilla
X: @GettyMuseum
With bold cues, vivid language, and gripping dramatic conflict, Memnon, tells the story of a powerful Ethiopian king who journeys to the city of Troy to engage in battle during the Trojans’ darkest hour. This epic tale from Greek mythology has been overlooked for far too long, until now. Put on by the Classical Theatre of Harlem, an American theater company that tells stories through the lens of the African diaspora, Memnon is sure to bring a new perspective to audiences.
- 3 Faces of Steve
Date: September 6 – 29
Time: Thursdays through Saturdays 8:00 p.m., Sundays 2:00 p.m.
Where: Odyssey Theatre – 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90025
Cost: $40 – $45
Event Link: https://odysseytheatre.com/whats-on/3-faces-of-steve-sondheim-in-concert/
Instagram: @odysseytheatre
X: @OdysseyTheatre_
In 3 Faces of Steve: Sondheim in Concert, three world-class singers, Angelina Réaux, Michael Sokol, and Bernardo Bermudez sing solos, duets, and trios from 14 of Sondheim’s classic stage works. Not “just another” Sondheim revue, 3 Faces places songs from shows like Company, Sweeney Todd, and Merrily We Roll Along alongside Réaux’s personal and professional remembrances of the master.
- WeHo Cinderella Story
Date: September 7 – 22
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Where: Kings Road Park – 1000 N. Kings Rd. West Hollywood CA 90069
Cost: Free
Instagram: @pacoperaproj
X: @PacOperaProj
In this unique mashup opera of Jules Massenet and Gioacchino Rossini’s Cinderella story takes center stage. The six-performance run kicks off Saturday, September 7 and shows will be held every Saturday and Sunday through September 22. Attendance is free, but seating is first-come, first-served and RSVP is requested at the link above. Presented by Pacific Opera Project and the City of West Hollywood’s Arts Division, this reimagined piece blends the best of Massenet’s Cendrillon and Rossini’s Cenerentola with POP’s signature style.
- Holy Cow BBQ Anniversary Month Specials
Date: Throughout September
Time: See Store Hours
Where: Holy Cow BBQ – 4130 Sepulveda Blvd. Culver City CA 90230, 264 26th St. Santa Monica CA 90402
Cost: $10 and Up
Event Link: https://holycowbbq.com/10th-anniversary-specials
Instagram: @holycowbbq
X: @HolyCowBBQLA
Celebrate Holy Cow BBQ’s tenth anniversary all September as they ring in their birthday with weekly specials as well as gift card giveaways and a grand prize winner. For week one, enjoy a hog sandwich for just $10. Other specials this month include their original ½ BBQ chicken, house brisket sandwiches, and 10 nuggets or wings. Restrictions on the specials are simple enough, one per person per day, available daily until they run out. Not valid on future purchases, group orders, or catering.
- Sad Girl Creamery for (Early) Hispanic Heritage Month
Date: ongoing, September 15 – October 15
Time: See Store Hours at Select Locations
Where: Ignite Smoke Shop Hollywood, Lei’d Cookies, Pickford Market – 6330 Hollywood Blvd. Unit A Los Angeles CA 90028, 8588 Washington Blvd. Culver City CA 90232, 4566 Pickford St. Los Angeles CA 90019
Cost: Prices Vary
Event Link: https://www.sadgirlcreamery.com/
Instagram: @sadgirlcreamery
Sad Girl Creamery, located in Los Angeles, is a Latin-owned, women-owned, small-batch ice cream that can be found at local markets. Sad Girl Creamery is run by a daughter-mother duo with ice cream flavors that focus on recreating classic Latin desserts into creamy frozen desserts using authentic ingredients. The name Sad Girl comes from the younger owner using her social media platforms to share mental health awareness by recounting her own experiences and sharing her journey managing her bipolar disorder. Flavors include Mexican Vanilla, Argentinian Dulce de Leche, Guava Jam Cheesecake, and Passion Fruit Coconut Sorbet, among others.
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