Going On Now
Multiple ArcLights
$
ArcLight Cinemas would like to congratulate everyone that received a nomination for the upcoming 2019 Academy Awards®. Come see nominated films from this past year now playing at ArcLight.
HUNTER X HUNTER: THE LAST MISSIONSub
Jan 30, Feb 1-2, 7pm
Downtown Independent
251 South Main Street, Los Angeles, California 90012
$16.52
The action-packed movie is based on the popular Hunter x Hunter anime
series,which reboots the popular Hunter x Hunter manga originally
created by Yoshihiro Togashi. The anime adventure is broadcast in North
America on Adult Swims Toonami and was produced by the famed animation
studio, Madhouse.
Thursday, January 31, 6 PM – 10 PM
Downtown Independent
251 South Main Street, Los Angeles, California 90012
$20
Game On features competitive gaming on a Movie screen with commentary by a panel of comedians, all at the Downtown Independent movie theater in the heart of DTLA\LittleTokyoThis month's tournament is Mario kart 8!
Writer/Director Dan Gilroy
Thursday, January 31
7:20pm show w/Q&A
Saturday, February 2
7:20pm show w/Q&A
The Landmark
10850 West Pico, at Westwood Boulevard,
Los Angeles, CA, 90064
$
A horror film making fun of of the modern art world. You know we're in.
Photo L.A.Jan 31- Feb 3
$20.00 - $450
Photo L.A. returns for its 27th year as the longest-running photographic art exposition at Los Angeles' historic Barker Hanger. Set against soaring vaulted ceilings and arched steel trusses, the 35,000 square foot airplane hangar is poised to house a roster of 65-75 local and international galleries and dealers, collectives, leading non-profits, museums, art schools, and global booksellers.
Director/Co-Writer
Joe Penna
Friday, February 1
7:40pm show w/Q&A
Saturday, February 2
5:20pm show w/Q&A
The Landmark
10850 West Pico, at Westwood Boulevard,
Los Angeles, CA, 90064
$
"It's man versus nature in the captivating, nail-biting survival tale Arctic, starring Mads Mikkelsen (“Hannibal,” The Hunt). Stranded in the arctic after an airplane crash, he must decide whether to remain in the relative safety of his makeshift camp or to embark on a deadly trek through the unknown in hopes of making it out alive. Directed and co-written by Joe Penna."
Dark DungeonsGroup Art Show
Friday, February 1, 7pm
The Secret Headquarters
3817 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Free
If you came to our Monster Manual show last year, you know that this is not one to be missed. Some of the best artists working today have created some incredible D&D-style monsters for you.
Feb 1, (6pm - 10pm) & Feb 2nd (3pm-10pm)
A Shop Called Quest
300 South Santa Fe Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Free
A 2 Day Interactive Art experience into the real world of Springfield. Artists from all over the globe including some who work on your favorite starburns shows, friends from the simpsons animation team and more special guests are participating in a once in a lifetime show only at a Shop Called Quest curated by real live people!!!
Meet Cute 3 Nan Lawson
Friday, February 1, 7pm
Gallery 1988
7308 Melrose Ave
Free
Cute pairings from pop culture.
LAlocal pieces inspired by our beloved hometown and our city’s iconic imagery.
ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Sexy Valentines Show
Fri, Feb 1, 2019, 11:30 PM
Vista Theatre
4473 Sunset Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90027
$12.50
THE QUEEN of midnight movies is back in Hollywood, playing at the historic Vista Theatre for the first time since 1983!
Retro Game Camp SaleFeb 2-3
319 E 2nd St suite 120, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Super Famicoms 50% off and a sale of Gamecube consoles, which are usually $35, down to only $20
BAR Con: Episode 3-2Friday, Feb 1, 8:00 PM
Corbin Bowl
19616 Ventura Blvd
Tarzana, CA 91356
$13.41
21+
BAR Con is the destination for anime, game, & J-rock fans to meet up between conventions! Have your con experience year round! The event hosts lots of Japanese inspired music, anime, and games with special events from time to time, including rock bands straight from Japan! This is the place to come and hang out with like-minded friends, grab a drink, and enjoy!
Fri, Feb 1, 2019 - Sat, Feb 9, 2019
Aero Theatre
1328 Montana Avenue,
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Santa Monica, CA 90403
$
Animation Legend Brad Bird in person.
Museums Annual Free-For-All Day
Saturday 2 & Sunday 3, February 2019
Multiple Museums
Free
Dozens of museums—presenting art, cultural heritage, natural history,
and science—will open their doors and invite visitors to attend their
museums free of charge. This offer is for general museum admission only and does not apply to
specially ticketed exhibitions. Regular parking fees apply at each
museum. Consult individual museum websites for hours, directions, and
other visitor information.
Jana & JSNo Broken Promises (Project Room)
Kisung Koh
Way of Life II (Main Room)
Opening Reception with the Artist(s):
Saturday, February 2, 2019 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thinkspace Projects 6009 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
Free
Thinkspace is pleased to present new works by Southern Korean, Toronto-based artist and illustrator Kisung Koh in Way of Life II, the artist’s first solo exhibition in the gallery’s main space. Concurrently on view in the Thinkspace project room is No Broken Promises, featuring new stencil and acrylic spray paint works by husband and wife duo Jana & JS.
with Goofy & Axel at Game Realms
Saturday, February 2nd, 1 PM to 5 PM
Game Realms
137 N Victory Blvd, Burbank, California 91502
Free
Game Realms will be celebrating the release of the highly anticipated Square Enix & Disney game, Kingdom Hearts III! Come visit our store to purchase the game, and meet two voice actors from the Kingdom Hearts series to have your games & merch signed! Feel free to bring in other items they have voiced for in the past! Quinton Flynn - Axel Kingdom Hearts Series and Bill Farmer - Goofy (Kingdom Hearts Series, Disney shows & films in person.
Science! presents: Animals in the city
Saturday, February 2, 10pm
Imagination Dwells Here
Science! presents: Animals in the city
Saturday, February 2, 10pm
The Ruby
7518 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90046
$5
Join
scientist, Dr. Russell Cohen Hoffing; comedian and podcaster, Alexander
Fredric Shifman; stand up comedian Dylan Farr; and their guests as they
help us navigate through our bodies’ tiny wittle cells. Animals, have you heard about these things? They're crazy, right? But are they cool? That's the questions we and our guests, Greg Pauly Curator at the Los Angeles Natural History Museum and Katie Goldin Host of the hilarious podcast Creature Feature will try to solve!
Opening Celebration
Saturday, February 2nd, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Southern California Children's Museum
459 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101
$15
Imagination Dwells Here is the first ever interactive children's museum exhibition from the Bob Baker Marionette Theater. Featuring key elements of the Bob Baker experience including puppetry and manipulation, birthday parties and celebration, performance, and enchantment, Imagination Dwells Here introduces Bob Baker's world of creativity and imagination in a special engagement at the Southern California Children's Museum.
Saturday, February 2nd, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Southern California Children's Museum
459 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101
$15
Imagination Dwells Here is the first ever interactive children's museum exhibition from the Bob Baker Marionette Theater. Featuring key elements of the Bob Baker experience including puppetry and manipulation, birthday parties and celebration, performance, and enchantment, Imagination Dwells Here introduces Bob Baker's world of creativity and imagination in a special engagement at the Southern California Children's Museum.
Saturday, February 2, 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Hilton Hotel Los Angeles/
Hilton Hotel Los Angeles/
555 Universal Hollywood Dr. Universal City, CA 91608
$30-$60
Come and experience Japanese food and culture through tastings, exciting shows, and fun workshops! Sample savory and sweet Japanese foods, taste varieties of sake, grab some delicious Japanese beer, and taste different Japanese beverages from over fifty exhibitors.
Saturday, February 2, 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Santa Anita Park
285 W. Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA
285 W. Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA
$tarts at at $30
DTLA’s Smorgasburg, a culinary epicenter of So-Cal, brings back this
one-of-a-kind event featuring delicious, cravable dumpling creations.
Enjoy offerings from Smorgasburg’s best and watch a Live card of
world-class Thoroughbred racing right from the trackside of the Santa
Anita homestretch.
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
939 E 31st Street
Los Angeles, CA 90011
FREE RSVP until day of, $20 online/at the door
Artfonfa proudly presents DESSART: A Taste of All Kinds of Art
Exhibition. This tasty exhibition will incorporate visual artists of all
mediums, live performances & DJ all night, various vendors, live body painting, live spray painting and tons of yummy desserts for sale!!
Saturday, February 2, 2019, 2-5pm
Farmer's Market
6333 W.3rd St.Los Angeles, CA 90036
Free
Join Farmers Market and The Grove for a spectacular Lunar New Year
Celebration on Saturday, February 2. Festivities include Chinese Dragon
and Lion dances, K-pop dance performances, martial arts demos, a pig
statue unveiling and other Year of the Pig themed activities! Check back
for a complete schedule of activities.
Universal Studios Hollywood Celebrates Lunar New Year
February 2 – 18
Universal Studios
Free with Admission to park
Celebrate the Year of the Pig during Lunar New Year February 2 – 18. Join Po and Tigress from Kung Fu Panda in Po’s Village and savor Asian dishes at Mr. Ping’s Noodle Shop. Meet Illumination’s Minions in traditional Chinese attire and Mandarin-speaking Megatron from TRANSFORMERS™, and new this year, Hello Kitty joins us for the celebration. Plus, enjoy fun activities, live entertainment and more.
THE SUPER BOWL
Sun, Feb 3, 3:30PM
Many, Many TV's
THE SUPER BOWL
Sun, Feb 3, 3:30PM
Downtown Independent
Free
Free screening of the Superbowl! Pre-show screening in the lobby, theater access at 3PM, kickoff at 3:30PM.
Shoplifters
Sun, Feb 3, 2019
7:30pm
Aero Theatre 1328 Montana Avenue,
Santa Monica, CA 90403
$
Discussion following with director Hirokazu Kore-eda.
*We've still not caught this one. From Japan and the Palme D'or winner from last year's Cannes comes a tale of a family of con artists and theifs that take in a rich kid whose family doesn't event love them.
Universal Studios Hollywood Celebrates Lunar New YearFebruary 2 – 18
Universal Studios
Free with Admission to park
Celebrate the Year of the Pig during Lunar New Year February 2 – 18. Join Po and Tigress from Kung Fu Panda in Po’s Village and savor Asian dishes at Mr. Ping’s Noodle Shop. Meet Illumination’s Minions in traditional Chinese attire and Mandarin-speaking Megatron from TRANSFORMERS™, and new this year, Hello Kitty joins us for the celebration. Plus, enjoy fun activities, live entertainment and more.
THE SUPER BOWL
Sun, Feb 3, 3:30PM
Many, Many TV's
THE SUPER BOWL
Sun, Feb 3, 3:30PM
Downtown Independent
Free
Free screening of the Superbowl! Pre-show screening in the lobby, theater access at 3PM, kickoff at 3:30PM.
Sun, Feb 3, 2019
7:30pm
Aero Theatre 1328 Montana Avenue,
Santa Monica, CA 90403
$
Discussion following with director Hirokazu Kore-eda.
*We've still not caught this one. From Japan and the Palme D'or winner from last year's Cannes comes a tale of a family of con artists and theifs that take in a rich kid whose family doesn't event love them.
The first organist to ever receive a Grammy® Award, Paul Jacobs has been a frequent and welcome guest at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Known for playing demanding programs without scores, he has memorized the complete works of Messiaen, Bach, Brahms, and Franck.
DIY Arcade classSundays in February
Noon -2pm
Royce's Arcade Warehouse
21817 Plummer St, Chatsworth, CA 91311
$350
"Back by popular demand is our DIY Arcade class. Learn the basics of classic arcade wiring and build your own handheld game panel with over 500 games. Play it at home on your HDMI TV and impress your friends. No kits, no coding. This is vintage arcade instruction for kids of all ages. Space is limited. Class sessions are two hours long, four classes in total."
Queen Mary's Chinese New Year: Shanghai Nights
Tuesday, February 5, 6pm
The Queen Mary
1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802
Tickets to Chinese New Year: Shanghai Nights aboard the Queen Mary are currently on-sale starting at $99.99 general admission adult and $49.99 for children ages 4 to 11.
Shanghai Nights will honor the Year of the Pig with traditional Chinese culture, cuisine, and entertainment featuring Wushu Shaolin lion and dragon dancing, Wushu Warriors Shaolin acrobatics, a guzheng ensemble, and much more.
