Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Weekly What To Do: Dang, Rack To The Future Is A Great Name


Borderlands Preview Screening
7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 7th, 2024
Norris Cinema Theatre at the Frank Sinatra Hall
3507 Trousdale Parkway, Los Angeles, CA 90007
FREE ADMISSION. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. RSVP REQUIRED.
RSVPs ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE.
 
August 8-18th
 
The annual Academy Awards®Qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival will celebrate its 20th year in August 2024. HollyShorts (HSFF) brings together top creators, industry leaders, and companies and has launched many filmmakers into the next stages of their careers.
 
Aug 9-11 
Anaheim Convention Center

Traffic might not be as bad as a lot of Disney fans will be over in Anaheim for D23, the Disney convention with many more reveals about Disney products/shows/movies, but not failed Star Wars hotels.
 
 
 
Godzilla (1954) Film Screening:
Egyptian Theatre, Friday August 9th @ 7pm
Art Show / Opening Night Reception:
Saturday, August 10th
6pm to 8pm
free and open to the public, all ages
August 10th - 30th, 2024
Art Show / Address:
2754 S La Cienega Blvd, Suite B
Los Angeles, CA 90034

Alongside the screening, Ghost X Ghost and Spoke Art present 70 Years of Godzilla, an officially licensed Los Angeles exhibition on view from August 10th – 30th, 2024 at 2754 S. La Cienega Blvd, Suite B., Los Angeles, CA 90034

Featuring artwork from over 50 artists from around the globe, each inspired by the films and characters of cinema’s most recognizable and monstrous creations, this collection of artwork celebrates the legacy of GODZILLA focusing on the films released with the world famous Japanese production studio, Toho Co., Ltd.

Cuckoo starts Aug 9th, things are gonna get scary and weird with Dan Stevens.

 
A Grand Opening Celebration, in partnership with LA Skate Hunnies, will kick off the skating season on Saturday, August 10, featuring music, skate performances and entertainment from 3 to 6 p.m. LA Skate Hunnies will be involved in all events at Roll @ Santa Monica, including 2nd Wednesdays themed skate nights on August 14, September 11 and October 9, from 6 to 10 p.m., offering unique music and style-themed sessions. For those looking to improve their skating skills, LA Skate Hunnies will offer group skating lessons every Saturday and Sunday morning from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., providing opportunities for both adults and children to learn and enjoy skating by the beach.
 
Hours of operation are Sundays through Thursdays 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Located at 1324 5th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Admission including skate rental: $15
 
The show will be on display Saturday, August 10th from 11am - 4pm.
The artwork will be available online August 10th at 11am.
 
Our biggest annual show is back for it’s 18th installment!  “Crazy 4 Cult” opens this Friday, August 9th with an in-person opening from 7-9pm.  Look forward to brand new work inspired by your favorite films, including Little Shop of Horrors, Fifth Element, Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure and more! 
 
Both of these new shows will on display August 9 & 10th
1056 S. Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90019
 
 
 
 
 
Nicole Pecson “A Little Nonsense Now and Then”
The show will be on display Saturday, August 10th from 11am - 4pm.
The artwork will be available online August 10th at 11am.

We also have the incredible Nicole Pecson back with a brand new collection!  You’ll see new sculptures inspired by Reading Rainbow, Mister Rogers, Everything Everywhere All At Once and more!



 

 
New 4K Restoration - August 10 at The Egyptian
$15
 
Directed by visionary sci-fi animator René Laloux (Fantastic Planet) and designed by the legendary Jean Giraud (a.k.a. Mœbius), The Time Masters is a trippy, visually fantastic foray into existentialist space adventure.
 
August 10th from 1-10PM 
Aztec Brewing Company 2330 La Mirada Dr Ste 300, Vista CA 92081
$25.00
21+
 
Japanese Lunchtime Rush - Kirby's Dream Band - The Returners - Ro Panuganti Prog Experience - Super Tonic - Two Turtles Duo - Kainga Music Tickets: PreSale: $25 - Day of Show $30. Kids 10 and under are free.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amazon Spending Emmy Money
 
True Romance
Saturday, August 10th
Cinespia at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
6000 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90038
$24.11 - $35.88

Complimentary meals provided by Amazon MGM Studios! Amazon MGM Studios will bring a taste of its 62 Emmy nominations to Cinespia with show-themed food trucks celebrating Fallout; Mr. and Mrs. Smith; and Red, White & Royal Blue. Each food truck will offer a complimentary selection of themed meals, sweet treats and beverages. Complimentary menu items include: Vault Burgers or Veggie Burgers, served with Fries and Okie Dokie Donut Holes; John’s NY Style Hot Dog or Jane’s Veggie Dog, with John and Jane Cookies; Red White & Royal Blue Perfect Union Fish and Chips and Wedding Cake Pops. Grab your tickets before they're gone! Presented by Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video. 
 
 "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" Escape Game Takeover
 
To celebrate the impressive 16 total Emmy nominations for Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Amazon MGM Studios announced today that, in the spirit of the hit series, they will be taking over The Escape Game LA at Westfield Century City on August 10, 11, and 12, to allow fans the opportunity to try out being a secret agent themselves.

Attendees will be treated to a complimentary escape game to test their secret agent skills. They will start the experience at the iconic HiHi kiosk to receive their assignment and enjoy an immersive gameplay mission featuring easter eggs from the series. Would be spies who successfully complete their mission will receive an exclusive prize. Reservations can be made starting Friday, August 2nd by visiting TheEscapeGame.com/MrandMrsSmith. Walk-ins will also be available. 

Come experience the Emmy® Nominated series THE CROWN on Saturday, 8/10 and Sunday, 8/11 at The Atrium. Step into THE CROWN and have your photo taken in custom sets inspired by the acclaimed series. Celebrate the End of an Era as the legendary series THE CROWN bids farewell.

August 11, 2024 Doors 6 pm, Showtime 7 pm
 Crown City Theatre (inside Crown CIty Dance)  140 S Rosemead Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
$20 for General Admission

"Our burlesque parody of everyone’s favorite 80s time traveling trilogy is back! So hop into your DeLorean, set your time circuits to August 11, 2024 at 7 pm, and we’ll see you at The Crown Theatre for time traveling fun, burlesque & boylesque! Clothes? Where we’re going, we don’t need clothes."
 
 
Another insane Korean comedy.
 
"Han Jung-woo, a pilot with top-class skills, is flying high and even appears on a famous TV show. But everything comes crashing down when a careless mistake causes him to lose everything, even his job. Blacklisted in the industry, no airline is willing to hire him. Desperate with no other choice, Han Jung-woo transforms completely into his younger sister's identity and succeeds in landing a job as a pilot."
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The legendary Double Dragon brothers are brawling their way into tsun scoops for a special collaboration! To celebrate the upcoming DLC launch, we're teaming up with @wayforwardtech for a River City Girls 2 event. From Aug 11th to Aug 30th we'll be rolling out new tastebud-punching flavors and freebies (while supplies last)!
 
 13137 Brookhurst St, Garden Grove, CA,
 
 
 
 
 
Extra:
My Famicase Exhibition – LA 2024
August 2 – August 26
&& Gallery
3045 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90005


Pageant of the Masters, world-famous for its presentation of “living pictures,” steps into the world of fashion with its newest production, "À La Mode: The Art of Fashion." Dazzling audiences since its opening on July 6, this fresh, innovative theatrical experience is an unforgettable evening where masterpieces come to life and iconic fashion trends take center stage. Presented by the Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach, performances are held nightly through August 30, 2024.

 

OFF THE 405 is the Getty Center's annual outdoor summer concert series, bringing some of today's most exciting bands to the stage for a memorable experience amid stunning architecture and breathtaking sunset views.

Skirball Cultural Center 
SUNSET CONCERTS
Thursday evenings, July 18-August 08, 2024, at 8:00 pm
Doors open at 6:30 pm, inviting visitors to eat, drink, shop and see exhibitions

This year’s international lineup highlights artists of the African and Caribbean diasporas who proudly express their cross-cultural connections.

 
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.
 


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.
 

Street Food Cinema-Outdoor cult or recent hits you'll love.

Check out classics and cult movies just a few stories above street level. Rooftop Movies at The Montalbán.


 New Bev-Tarantino owned independent theater with old school style

Cinelounge - Hollywood based tiny theater, showing off indies you've never heard of
 
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
 
 
Art
 
March 2-Sept 1
Japanese American National Museum
100 North Central Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Admission $

Giant Robot Biennale 5 features artists Sean Chao, Felicia Chiao, Luke Chueh, Giorgiko, James Jean,
Taylor Lee, Rain Szeto, and Yoskay Yamamoto, among others. Since 2007, JANM has partnered with Eric Nakamura, founder of Giant Robot, to produce the Giant Robot Biennale, a recurring art exhibition that highlights diverse creative works celebrating the brand’s ethos.
 
 
05.02.2024 (Thu.) – 11.03.2024 (Sun.)
JAPAN HOUSE Gallery, Level 2
Free
 
 “Yes, KAWAII is Art -EXPRESS YOURSELF-” is the first exhibition in which Masuda, known as the “King of Kawaii,” brings together multiple artworks unravelling the concepts within the phenomena while introducing his personal story of sharing kawaii with the world. Through his collection of artifacts from the origins of the culture and dazzling immersive art installations, visitors are invited to explore the cultural context and significance of the kawaii movement and step into the colorful world to feel the aesthetic for themselves, emphasizing its role in fostering a sense of joy, innocence, and community as a tool for self-expression and representation of a worldwide tribe to which we can all belong.
 
March 9, 2024 – September 8, 2024
Bowers Museum 
$ Admission
 
 Never-before-seen at a museum and making its American debut, Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form presents the largest ever selection of original artworks from Asian comics, displayed alongside their printed, mass-produced forms. This exhibition is a vivid journey through the art of comics and visual storytelling across Asia. From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese manga and beyond, highlighting key creators