Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Weekly What To Do: Come Back Down From Your Comic-Con High


Wednesday, July 29  •  8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
822 N Hollywood Way Burbank, CA
Free
 
Pop Culture Hell is a pop culture comedy show created and hosted by Dustin Meadows, who is uniquely qualified for such a ridiculous show because he literally holds a Bachelor Of Arts in Popular Culture 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Golden Apple has a special one hour event for the new TV series Stuart Fails to Save the Universe THIS Wednesday July 29th from 1-2pm with the main cast members

The show is a Big Bang Theory spinoff set in Stuart's comic book store and is now streaming on HOB Max. Golden Apple is turning into The Comic Center (of Hollywood) on Wednesday. FREE SFTSTU exclusive comic featuring cover by Jim Lee! One per person while supplies last. 


Late July-August 
El Portal Theatre
5269 Lankershim Boulevard, North Hollywood, 91601
$tarts at $50

Seductive, hilarious and completely unhinged, MARVELous is an outrageous parody of the Marvel Universe, featuring stunts, strip, singing, satire, and side-splitting sendups of your favourite superheroes. Experience a high-tech, high-flying comedy spectacle unlike anything you’ve ever seen. AssVengers Ass-emble! 

Fri, Jul 31st 10pm
NoHo 7
5240 Lankershim Blvd. 

"Live Q&A with Writer/Director Josh Ruben, Director of Photography/Co-Producer Brendan Banks, Editor Patrick Lawrence, & Choreographer Lauren Sick"

Synopsis: Two strangers tell each other scary stories during a power outage and the more they commit to their tales, the more the stories come to life.

 

  

How Did This Get Made? Live!
8pm both nights 
Largo at the Coronet
366 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90048
$50 
 
Our favorite podcast? Maybe. When Paul, Jason and June breakdown movies on how stupid the plot, actors and everything else is you're in for a fun night. The energy from a live show is something else as there is audience participation. They might even ask you "How Did This Get Made?" Be sure to watch the movie they have up before you, you can find out online.
 
Robot Karaoke
Friday, Jul 31, 2026, 7:30 PM
*9pm
The Elysian Theater
1944 Riverside Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90039, USA
$24.51
 
ROBOT KARAOKE is a live comedy show with songs you know and new lyrics no one ever has sung. Our custom system, THE WEIRD ALGORITHM, rewrites karaoke classics syllable-for-syllable using fragments of the internet.

We might sing OKCUPID PROFILES to the tune of "I WILL SURVIVE", NEGATIVE REVIEWS OF CANDY LAND to the tune of "SAY IT AIN'T SO", or any combination of song and text in the catalog.
 
 
The Doctor
Friday, Jul 31, 2026, 9:30 PM
The Elysian Theater
1944 Riverside Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90039
$20.02
 
In this medical game show, comedian and host, Eli Leonard, will be firing medical questions to our “Expert” comedian and real doctor, Dr Jarad Schwartz. He sometimes forgets. So our panel has to determine whether Jarad’s answers are “Legit” or “Bull Spit”.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Happy Birthday Tail Town, July 31, 2025, 6-8pm, Tail Town Cat Café and Lounge, 1780 E. Washington Blvd., Pasadena. Help Pasadena’s preeminent cat lounge celebrate five years with cupcakes, drinks and delivering presents to the lounge cats.  $25 for two hours. Ages 6 and up. Reservations required. www.tailtowncats.com/events
 
 

Dragonfest
Saturday, August 1, 2026, 11 AM TO 5 PM
Glendale Civic Auditorium, 1401 N. Verdugo Road, Glendale, CA 91208
$55.20-Adults
 
Step into a world of adrenaline and tradition at Dragonfest, the globe’s premier Asian cultural and martial arts expo! Imagine a sprawling marketplace of 100 unique vendor booths filled with exquisite jewelry and rare finds, all set against a backdrop of breathtaking on-stage dancing and elite masterclasses.

Saturday, August 1, 11:00 AM 4:00 PM
One Piece Cafe Los Angeles
241 San Pedro St. Los Angeles, CA 90012
Festivities include:
-Meet and greet with Chopper Mascot
-Complimentary Luffy Red Hawk Popcorn Chicken and Fountain Drink with any $50+ purchase, while supplies last. (Limit 1 per transaction, per customer.)
-First 50 guests in line will receive a gift with purchase
 
 
Aug 1 
1p THE SIXTH SENSE 
330p UNBREAKABLE 
Palace Theatre
630 South Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90014
$12 - $24
 
Two M. Night Shyamalan masterpieces with his best twists-THE SIXTH SENSE and UNBREAKABLE. Both on 35mm at one of dtla's movie palaces.
 
Aug 1 
730p THE BIG LEBOWSKI 
10p-1a AFTER PARTY IN MAUDE’S APARTMENT (if you buy the All-Dude Access Pass) 
Palace Theatre
630 South Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90014
$12 - $75
 
The Coen Brothers' great LA comedy on a movie palace big screen. & if you get the pass, afterparty at Maude's apt upstairs-actual location!
 
DOGGO SHOW: A Canine-Themed Art Exhibition
Join us for the opening reception on Saturday, August 1, from 6:00–9:00 PM. A live Instagram tour with curator Cassia Lupo will stream at 11:00 AM PT the same day on @giantrobotstore.
August 1–18, 2026
Giant Robot Gallery
2017 Sawtelle Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
 

Giant Robot Gallery is pleased to present DOGGO SHOW, a group exhibition celebrating our favorite four-legged companions. Featuring paintings, drawings, ceramics, sculptures, and more by over 60 artists, the exhibition showcases a wide range of creative interpretations inspired by dogs.


AGFA Movie Hooky Club IMAX Matinee Screening: CHALLENGE OF THE LADY NINJA (1983)
August 4, 2026, 3:00 P.M.
The Michelle & Kevin Douglas IMAX Theater, RZC 119, Robert Zemeckis Center for Digital Arts, 3131 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Free, Must RSVP

Fans of mutant martial arts mania and cult movie discoveries rejoice: CHALLENGE OF THE LADY NINJA is another unearthed Taiwanese B-movie brainbomb to savor. This WWII-era espionage wuxia with an all-female squad of ass-kickers is filled to the brim with riotous touches…not only supernatural stuff like teleportation and shadow clones but also sleazy training montages, hypnotic seduction techniques, stolen music from both STAR WARS and “Frosty The Snowman”, anachronistic ‘70s Cadillac sedans and ‘80s hairdo blowouts, oil wrestling, fantastic outfits and much bloody bladework.
 
Extra To Do:

All concerts begin at 7:00 pm. Doors open at 6:00 pm.
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
FREE admission
Walk-up tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Seating will be limited. Dancing will be plentiful. 
 
Our popular summertime music series returns for season 29 with a celebration of America250, honoring the uniquely American musical invention of jazz. Get together with friends and family to sing and dance to an eclectic lineup of musicians in the Skirball’s picturesque hillside courtyard in the heart of our relaxing, community oasis.
 
 

Sounds of LA County - 27 Parks. 108 Concerts. One County
A new standalone summer concert series for LA County Parks, produced by NextFest LA
Now - August 29, 2026
Multiple locations 
Free
 
The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation (LA County Parks) is launching its first official standalone FREE summer concert series in LA County Parks' history. Sounds of LA County - 27 Parks. 108 Concerts. One County highlights local artists from LA County's abundant indie music scene, bringing a music festival vibe to your front door. The free concerts, taking place Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, are uniquely curated to reflect the culture, diversity, and energy of the communities where they are held.
 
 
 
They're back and ready to get you funky, check out the

June-September 
20 Events
Free, All-Ages 
 
"...Outdoor parties with iconic cultural partners across Southern California. We’ve got something for everyone — DJs, live bands, special exhibitions, food and libations, and tons of free fun. It’s the perfect way to find music you love, discover something new, and connect with your community. Don’t miss out — grab your friends and experience LA like never before."

SoCal music and art lovers can save the dates for this year’s “Off the 405” artist lineup. The free outdoor concerts at the Getty Center museum include aja monet on May 30, Hunx and His Punx on June 13, Leenalchi on July 11, Horse Lords on July 25, and Laurel Halo on August 22. 

Online reservations will be available about three weeks before each concert on Getty’s website, with the ticket release dates available now on the calendar. On the day of each concert, attendees can catch a DJ in the courtyard at 6 p.m., pack a picnic or enjoy Getty drinks and snacks, and explore the art galleries and current exhibitions before the main artist begins at 7:30 p.m. 
 
 
L.A. River Expeditions is back for the Summer. Find the one-of-a-kind urban kayaking experience that's right for you! Sepulveda Basin Recreation Zone or Elysian Valley Recreation Zone 
 
 

Zebulon, this small live music venue features a healthy amount of concerts almost nightly. Go through it's huge list of who'll be there. One of the best aspects of the musics cafe is that it has a lot of free events to jam out and dance out to.
 
 
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.
 
 
Cinespia -This hosts screenings outside at iconic venues including The Hollywood Forever Cemetery, The Greek Theatre, and Los Angeles Historic Park.
 

Secret Movie Club-Special edition posters and a large swatch of films to see.


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
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

D23 Details & Lucas Museum Inaugural Film Program

Early next month we have D23, Disney's own Comic-Con, that'll probably hype up the Avengers: Doomsday movie even more. There's not only Marvel stuff at it, because Disney has so many different movies/shows , it's hard to imagine all of it. Below is just some of the thing mention in the latest press release:
 
August 14, 15, and 16, 2026, at the Anaheim Convention Center
$$ 
 
Guests can accept a new mission at Marvel Studios' TVA Experience: A New Assignment; swap stories with the filmmakers behind a galaxy far, far away at the Lucasfilm pavilion; celebrate Pixar's 40th anniversary; and travel into the worlds of Disney+ and Hulu in a signature 4D theater. Beyond the marquee studios, fans can venture into the rarely seen vaults of the Walt Disney Archives, get a glimpse of the future of the parks with the Imagineering: Horizons pavilion, discover standout offerings from some beloved brands, and come face-to-face with the magic makers who bring Disney stories to life across the company. Disney continues to create meaningful connections with audiences of all ages and the show floor will offer fans unprecedented opportunities to celebrate some beloved favorites, discover new adventures, and experience the magic in ways only Disney can deliver. 
 
And, though it's not part of Disney, some people might think it is, the Lucas Museum is opening this September and just announced it's starting line-up of media inside of it in it's own two theaters.
 

Here's what's coming to both of them:
 
 Documentary screenings in the Robert Flaherty Theater will include:

    episodes of a new documentary series commissioned for the Lucas Museum, Seeing is Believing: The Story of Narrative Art, directed by Robin Dashwood
    episodes of the 2024 television series The Power of Film, created by Howard Suber and directed by Laura Gabbert
    documentaries about artists whose work is exhibited in the Lucas Museum, including Norman Rockwell, Jim Lee, Charles Schulz, Maurice Sendak, Diego Rivera, J.C. Leyendecker, and Weegee
    Comic Book Confidential, directed by Robert Mann

Screenings in the Slavko Vorkapich Theater, dedicated to “the emotion of motion” with innovative short

films from the earliest years of the medium to the present, will include:

    montage sequences by Vorkapich for films such as Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
    early silent films by Georges Méliès, Émile Cohl, W.K.L. Dickson, Edwin S. Porter, and others
    early animations by Winsor McCay
    experimental films of Man Ray, László Moholy-Nagy, and others
    early sound animations by Walt Disney Studios and Fleischer Studios
    experimental films by Canadian animator-director Norman McLaren
    Looney Tunes
    abstract “visual music” works by Mary Ellen Bute, Oskar Fischinger, Jordan Belson, and others
    excerpts from Busby Berkeley musicals
    experimental films of the 1960s by Stan Brakhage, Kenneth Anger, and others
    experimental animation by Vince Collins
    anime from Cowboy Bebop
    an episode of Star Wars: Visions
    student films by George Lucas, 1965-1969

The films selected for the theaters vary in length from a few minutes to 90 minutes in running time, and visitors may come and go as they like.

The Lucas Museum opens its doors September 22. Tickets are now on sale from opening through February 2027, at lucasmuseum.org.

Monday, July 27, 2026

The Music of Hey Arnold! Live in Concert Waitlist Only Aug 18th

 

The Music of Hey Arnold! Live in Concert ft. The P.S. 118 All Stars with Jim Lang (original composer for the show) is sold out, but there's a waitlist.

If you want to hear the funky vibes from Hey Arnold! nostalgia you might have to try and get in still. 

Saturday, July 25, 2026

GQ's Utterly Bizarre and Creepy Game Show

 

There's a lot of magazines trying to stay relevant by coming up with fun quizzes and activities for celebs for some quick vids online. GQ's Was I In This, breaks the mold on being utterly cringe. Lacking a host and a reference to what era it's suppose to be in, the latest video featuring Will Ferrel and Luke Wilson should be watched just to see how off-putting it is. You can feel the energy is off with the celebs with how any trace of how questions or how the game was set-up was edited out in post.

Why someone couldn't just sit down with these two or why GQ overly produced it to the point people online question if A.I. had a big hand in post production makes it slop that shouldn't be done again. 


Friday, July 24, 2026

Though I Am an Inept Villainess Dub Out Sunday

 

The English dub will be available on Crunchyroll, Hulu, Disney+, and Netflix (Asia) to watch at 8:45 a.m. PT starting July 26th.

One of the new anime series that caught are eye at AX was just announced dubbed and for streaming.

The anime is an adaptation of Satsuki Nakamura’s critically acclaimed light novel and manga series set in a vivid imperial court centered on Kou Reirin, an adored noblewoman who finds herself magically swapped into the body of the condemned villainess Shu Keigetsu. 

Comic Con 2026 Pop-Ups

 

Way too much is going on at Comic Con this weekend. I trust these three Twitters though for all the best on where to go and schwag to get. 

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Anime Hype: Domo Kun Cafe, Godzilla Minus Zero Night Dodger Stadium, No Anime Expo Chibi This Year, Spirited Away Stage Play 2027, Human Vapor & No Need For Tenchi

Seriously, we've been trying to cut down on anime news, but there's still too much. We didn't even properly introduce the Domo Kun Cafe in Buena Park. It's only open until the end of August.
 



 

Totally ridiculous...that Godzilla wasn't featured at Dodger Stadium more. 

Sorry we missed that cosplay at AX official. Sadder there won't be a chance to see it again at Anime Expo Chibi, which is taking a pause this year.

 Announcing it now to build up hype?

 


Here's a good article on the Human Vapor from Toho, now streaming on Netflix and written by the Train To Busan director. Highly recommended.

The Villain Made of Gas: Inside Netflix and Toho’s Ambitious Bet on ‘Human Vapor’

 

 

Here's the original promo for Tenchi Muyo on Toonami. It still holds the hype. People have been posting it for the All or nothing. Tenchi Galaxy Anime Pilot on Kickstarter.