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Best Things To Do This Weekend In Los Angeles and SoCal: Feb. 2 - 4

Five actors from the play 'Private Lives' sit on stage in teal chairs. A redhead woman site on the far left wearing a purple dress and pink hat.
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Hear fan-favorite songs from Back to the Future, Batman and more at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Support small SoCal businesses at Studio City Pop Up's outdoor market. Take the kids to see Paw Patrol live. Early birds of all fitness levels can join a group hike in Griffith Park featuring special guests, and a bar in West Hollywood puts a new spin on Sunday school.

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Events

  • Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 6:00 PM

    A poster promoting a solo exhibition by visual artist Velma Rosai.
    Visual artist Velma Rosai will present her artwork at UNREPD.
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    @unrepd
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    UNREPD is hosting ‘This is not a human being, and she’s not a spirit,’ a solo exhibition by visual artist Velma Rosai. In 16 paintings on paper and canvas, Rosai explores the ancestral and the otherworldly as they echo throughout Lamu, Kenya in particular and the African continent in general.

  • Friday, February 2, 2024 at 2:30 PM

    A close up of an organ keyboard and knobs taken in sepiatone.
    Listen to seven organists performing on five organs at three churches during an organ music crawl in Beverly Hills.
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    Deleece Cook on Unsplash
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    The Midnight Mission welcomes back Music Kitchen for their fourth visit! This time, TMM and Music Kitchen present Music With a Mission to entertain and inspire the unhoused and bring people from all walks of life in Los Angeles together through music. Everyone in the community is welcome and there is no admission fee.

  • Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 8:00 AM

    A poster promoting a hike with TV host, producer, and co-founder of BROWN GIRL Jane, Tai Beauchamp.
    Join a hike with TV host, producer, and co-founder of BROWN GIRL Jane, Tai Beauchamp.
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    @taibeau
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    Instagram
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    Join TV host, producer, and co-founder of BROWN GIRL Jane, Tai Beauchamp, and a lineup of co-hosts for a hiking experience that will elevate your mind, spirit, and heart rate. Plan to meet outside of the Greek Theatre. Happy trails!

  • February 3, 2024 through February 29, 2024 at 10:00 AM

    A poster of the dates and times that Studio City Pop Up will host events.
    Studio City Pop Up Outdoor Market hosts several pop ups to promote small businesses.
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    Courtesy Studio City Pop Up
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    Mark your calendars and head to the Studio City Pop Up Outdoor Market to shop from small businesses! All month long, you'll find a wide variety of unique vendors offering everything from handmade crafts to clothing. Whether you're looking for a special gift or just want to explore, this is a perfect place to be.

  • February 2, 2024 through February 10, 2024

    Five actors from the play 'Private Lives' sit on stage in teal chairs. A redhead woman site on the far left wearing a purple dress and pink hat.
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    @kentwoodplayers
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    Instagram
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    Check it out on its second to final weekend. The Westchester Playhouse presents Private Lives, written by Noel Coward and directed by Richard Perloff. The comedy play follows a divorced couple who, on a vacation with their new spouses, discover they're staying in adjacent rooms.

  • Saturday, February 3, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

    A black and white photo of film composer John Williams with headphones on.
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    Courtesy of the Walt Disney Concert Hall
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    Legendary composer John Williams curates a collection of songs from some of Hollywood’s greatest films. Listen to the Los Angeles Philharmonic perform music from Back to the Future, Batman and so much more.

  • February 3, 2024 through February 4, 2024

    A poster for 'Paw Patrol' Live! The poster features animated dogs on a stage in various uniforms from firefighter to cop to construction worker.
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    Courtesy of Paw Patrol Live!
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    Have children who are fans of Paw Patrol? Check out this live show featuring songs, dance and a new story for the pups that make up the team.

  • Friday, February 2, 2024 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

    A green-ish poster for artist Matthew Cramer's art exhibit. On the bottom of the poster is a series of artist renditions of surveillance cameras.
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    Courtesy of Cramer Studio
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    Visit the opening reception for Matthew Cramer’s new exhibit, Invasive Species. The exhibit pictures a media microphone, surveillance cameras and satellites as if they were typically part of nature.

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Outdoor Pick

  • Saturday, February 3, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM

    A poster for the 'Eat Move Meditate' event at USC.
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    Courtesy of Eat Move Meditate Inc.
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    Join others for the annual Eat Move Meditate event at USC. Get a free goody bag, listen to wellness panels, and bring a mat for meditation and yoga. For those looking to get ahead of the festivities, join the fun run at 9 a.m.

Viewing Pick

  • Friday, February 2, 2024 at 7:00 PM

    A Los Angeles Fire Department Public Information Officer wearing a face mask speaks on the phone after a fire in a single-story commercial building sparked an explosion in downtown L.A.'s Toy District.
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    Apu Gomes
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    AFP vis Getty Images
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    Enjoy FREE movie nights at the Skid Row History Museum & Archive with popcorn, coffee and conversation! The film Boyd Street recounts the 2020 Toy District Fire that injured eleven Los Angeles City Fire Department members. This documentary tells the story of the day of the incident, the recovery period and the departmental self-assessment that followed.

Dine & Drinks Deals

  • Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 11:30 AM

    A flyer promoting dumpling day at Santa Anita Park.
    Dumpling Day at Santa Anita Park curated by Smorgasburg.
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    Courtesy Santa Anita Park
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    Get ready for an extraordinary culinary and entertainment experience as Santa Anita Park partners with Smorgasburg to present "Dumpling Day." Enjoy a delectable journey into the world of dumplings and watch some horse racing right from the trackside of the Santa Anita homestretch.

  • Every week from February 4, 2024 through February 25, 2024
    Sunday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM

    A yellow, green and pink poster for "Plant-based pop up" at the Hollywood Farmers Market every Sunday.
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    Courtesy of Hollywood Farmers Market
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    Just in time for Valentine’s Day, visit Stereo Brewing for craft beers and slushies followed by some shopping. See some pop-up shops and maybe take something home for a loved one or furry friend. The event is pet-friendly.

  • Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 1:00 PM

    A photo of four different cocktails.
    Holy Water cocktails include non-alcoholic options.
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    Courtesy Holy Water
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    Holy Water, a new cocktail bar in West Hollywood, is launching new Sunday hours (1 p.m. to 9 p.m.) and a special Sunday menu called “Sunday School.” Sip on new cocktails, including non-alcoholic drinks, and enjoy fresh vegan pastries in one of the most beautiful spaces in the city.

  • Saturday, February 3, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

    A poster for 'Sip then Shop' at Stereo Brewing Company. The poster says "Shop for your valentine" with a February third date at 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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    Courtesy of Stereo Brewing Company
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    Just in time for Valentine’s Day, visit Stereo Brewing for craft beers and slushies followed by some shopping. See some pop-up shops and maybe take something home for a loved one or furry friend. The event is pet-friendly.

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