This week’s events are footloose and fancy-free. We’ve got you covered if you’re looking to take in an art exhibit, a movie, a play, or even if you want to spend the day with your toes hanging from a trapeze or your fingers in clay—lots to do this week.
- TH*IR*DS
Date: September 6 -29
Time: Fridays and Saturdays 8:00 p.m., Sundays 2:00 p.m.
Where: Zephyr Theatre – 7456 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles CA 90046
Cost: $38.50 (with fees included)
Event Link: https://thirdstheplay.com/
Instagram: @zephyrtheatre
X: @ZephyrTheatre
In this play set in an alternate timeline where the Civil War was never fought, America stands as three separate countries, the Union, the Confederate, and the Pacific States of America. When a historic drought threatens citizens of the Confederate States, a prominent water tycoon from the Pacific States must negotiate a deal for clean water for the Confederate citizens before it’s too late.
- The Jimmy McHugh Story
Date: September 12 – 18
Time: See Showtimes in the event link
Where: Lumiere Cinema at the Music Hall – 9036 Wilshire Blvd. Beverly Hills CA 90211
Cost: $14.50
Event Link: https://lumierecinemala.com/
Instagram: @lumierecinemala
X: @musichall3
Jimmy McHugh may not be as familiar a name as Irving Berlin, but this new documentary hopes to rectify that. The film is making its Academy Award-qualifying run in Los Angeles, hoping to give McHugh his due. “I’m in the Mood for Love,” and “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love,” are some of his more popular tunes, but to find out more of his life and legacy, head to Lumiere Cinema to catch the short film.
- “Coco”
Date: September 17 – 22
Time: 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Where: The El Capitan – 6838 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood CA 90028
Cost: $19, $78 Family Pack
Event Link: https://elcapitantheatre.com/showings/coco
Instagram: @elcapitanthtre
X: @ElCapitanThtre
In Disney/Pixar’s vibrant story featuring the Mexican tradition of Día de los Muertos, a young musician goes on a supernatural journey to the land of his ancestors in the hopes of uncovering the mysteries behind his family’s stories. See the Mariachi Divas and Ballet Folklórico De Los Ángeles live on stage as guests enter the theater as well as taking in a Fiesta of Lights featuring music from the movie.
- “Sugar Daddy”
Date: September 20 – October 13
Time: See Showtimes in the event link
Where: The Wallis – 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd. Beverly Hills CA 90210
Cost: Starting at $10
Event Link: https://sugardaddyshow.com/
Instagram: @thewallisbh
X: @TheWallisBH
Comedian Sam Morrison brings his one-man romantic comedy to the stage as he relives his whirlwind romance cut short by COVID. After meeting the “silver zaddy of his dreams,” the love of Morrison’s life is cut short when his paramour dies. Through his loss, Morrison realizes the only way to cope is through comedy, live on stage, in front of thousands of strangers, and thus the final product, this show.
- Coastal Cleanup Day 2024
Date: September 21
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: Find a Site (via this interactive map) – https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/viewer?mid=1l7ycbSkTUxF4hpUsk8-Qc9Ms9ZV9I1o&ll=33.99741931451019%2C-118.72268172510788&z=10
Cost: Free/Volunteer (with chances to win prizes)
Event Link: https://healthebay.org/coastalcleanupday/
Instagram: @healthebay
X: @HealTheBay
Heal the Bay’s 35th annual Coastal Cleanup Day has arrived, and they are looking for volunteers to help remove nearly 2 million pounds of trash in Los Angeles County. Heal the Bay coordinates Coastal Cleanup Day efforts across over 50 coastal, inland, dive, and kayak cleanup sites. With this powerful day of community action, you can be a part of the world’s largest volunteer event.
- ED RUSCHA / NOW THEN
Date: April 7 – October 6
Time: Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Mondays and Tuesdays 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Thursdays 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Fridays 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Where: LACMA – 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90036
Cost: $23
Event Link: https://www.lacma.org/press/ed-ruscha-now-then
Instagram: @lacma
X: @LACMA
LACMA presents the artist’s first retrospective in over two decades. Conceived in collaboration with Ruscha, this extensive exhibit will present his work over a variety of mediums, including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, and artist’s books. With over 250 works, the experience will feature his most acclaimed pieces alongside slightly less well-known aspects of his more than 60-year career.
- Honorable Mention: Halloween Horror Nights
Date: September 5 – November 3
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Where: Universal Studios Hollywood – 100 Universal City Plaza Universal City CA 91608
Cost: Starting at $77
Instagram: @horrornights
X: @HorrorNights
It’s officially spooky season and autumn festivities wouldn’t be complete without at least one haunted experience. Universal Studios Hollywood provides the premier Halloween experience in Los Angeles and their Horror Nights lineup is set and raring to go. Themed areas feature horror franchises such as “A Quiet Place” and “Ghostbusters,” as well as a brand new experience put on by The Weeknd.
- Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice
Date: September 12 – January 5, 2025
Time: Sundays 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Tuesdays through Thursdays 11:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where: The Hammer Museum – 10899 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90024
Cost: Free
Event Link: https://hammer.ucla.edu/exhibitions/2024/breathe-toward-climate-and-social-justice
Instagram: @hammer_museum
X: @hammer_museum
Part of Getty’s region-wide initiative PST ART: Art and Science Collide, the Hammer presents Breath(e), organized by guest co-curators Glenn Kaino and Mika Yoshitake. The experience considers environmental art practices that address the climate crisis and anthropogenic disasters and their inescapable intersection with issues of equity and social justice. The exhibit features work by more than 20 artists commissioned especially for this display.
- Take a Class at Santa Monica Trapeze School
Date: Ongoing
Time: Sundays 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Mondays 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Tuesdays 4:00 – 8:00 p.m., Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Thursdays 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Saturdays 11:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m., Sundays 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Where: Santa Monica Trapeze School – 370 Santa Monica Pier Santa Monica CA 90401
Cost: $45
Event Link: https://santamonicatrapezeschool.com/index.html
Instagram: @santamonicatrapezeschool
X: n/a
Santa Monica Trapeze School first opened on the Pier in 2008 and went through a rebrand last year. At the heart of the School’s motivation is a desire for greater health, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. The Flying Trapeze is a wonderful tool for learning and practicing many vital elements of health and wellness including conditioning, body awareness, timing, trust, relaxation, and a belief in one’s ability to do more than previously imagined. Sessions are available in in-class sizes for individual and corporate events.
- Honorable Mention: Peace Awareness Labyrinth and Gardens
Date: Ongoing
Time: Tuesdays through Fridays and Sundays 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Peace Awareness Labyrinth and Gardens – 3500 W. Adams Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90018
Cost: $6
Event Link: – https://www.peacelabyrinth.org/
Instagram: @peace.labyrinth
X: @PeaceLabyrinth
Billed as a spiritual oasis in the heart of Los Angeles, Peace Labyrinth offers experiences aimed toward moving guests toward greater peace, health, and well-being. While there, “unwind your mind,” by walking the labyrinth, reflecting in the meditation garden, taking a tour to learn about the beautiful historic villa, or trying a workshop or class. Exploration is encouraged as they invite guests to tap into the awareness of the peace that’s always present.
- “Only Murders in the Building” Escape Room
Date: Ongoing
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Where: The Escape Game LA – 10250 Santa Monica Blvd. Space 2945 Los Angeles CA 90067
Cost: $49.99
Event Link: https://theescapegame.com/la/escape-rooms/omitb/
Instagram: @westfieldcenturycity
X: @WestfieldCC
The production of the “Only Murders in the Building” movie is in jeopardy! Find the film reel that has mysteriously disappeared from the set. Desperate to find the missing reel, the “Only Murders” trio, Oliver, Charles, and Mabel, need the help of keen observers and puzzle masters to help uncover the hidden clues and track down the missing reel. Rated an eight of ten for difficulty and expected to last one hour.
- Take a Pottery Class with Bitter Root
Date: Ongoing
Time: Varying Dates and Times
Where: Bitter Root locations – Beverly Grove – 7451 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90036, Hayden Tract – 3609 Hayden Ave. Culver City CA 90232
Cost: $85
Event Link: https://www.bitterrootpottery.com/
Instagram: @bitterrootpottery
X: n/a
Bitter Root offers adult beginner wheel-throwing classes. Classes are two hours, non-private, for those eighteen and above. Choose between a classic bowl, succulent planter, matcha tea bowl, textured vase, and tumbler class. Additional classes offered include some for kids aged six and up as well as intermediate classes and those for private events and parties.
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