Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Weekly What To Do: Friends Of 626 & Ghibli with Some Horror


August 23 - August 29, 2024
$
 
For a second year, the American Cinematheque is thrilled to celebrate Friend of the Fest, our week-long film festival dedicated to and curated by some of our favorite podcasts. Join us for in-person introductions all week long, and don’t forget to tune in to our incredible podcast partners for the stories behind their selections!
 
Tarzana International Film Festival
August 23rd, 24th and 25th
$

Time for some indie as heck looking films from the little city of Tarzana.
 
 
August 23-25 & August 30-September 1
Friday, Saturday and Sunday 4PM-11PM
285 W Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007
$5.77 presale, $6.82 on event days (with Eventbrite fees included), Children 3 and under are free.
Parking: Free
 
Take advantage of all the tasty treats, adorable merchandise & art, and live entertainment at 626 Night Market. Get ready to make mouthwatering memories with friends and family! Enjoy over 300 local food, merchandise, arts & crafts vendors, and live music acts! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
August 23-25
The Ford 
$
 
The Natural World of Studio Ghibli celebrates the legendary animation studios’ thematic explorations of natural environments, our relationship with nature, and the spiritual aspect of the natural world. Miyazaki’s films invite audiences into fantastical worlds, filled with memorable characters, heartfelt storytelling, and iconic scores by Joe Hisaishi that have earned Academy Awards and fans worldwide. Experience classic Studio Ghibli films screened in Japanese with English subtitles set in the natural outdoor beauty of The Ford.
 
Aug 24, noon to 6pm
Revenge Of
3420 Eagle Rock Blvd, STE A, Los Angeles, CA,
California 90065
 
The time has come for the FINAL LotZilla of 2024!! What a ride it has been, WHAT A RIDE! But the ride isn’t over yet, let’s turn this b*tch out ONE LAST TIME!!
We’re SO excited to be partnering with our friends SPECTREVISION for the collaboration of the century and we’re bringing a ragtag gang of do gooders with us!
 
Opening Reception:
Saturday, August 24th 6-10pm
with DJ, refreshments, live painting, video projections and more
SCOTT LISTFIELD
Oh Dystopia (Gallery I)
SHAR TUI’ASOA
Time Before Us (Gallery II)
CHEESE ARNON
One Step Closer (Gallery III)
MR. KREME
Floral Muse (Gallery IV)
CRAIG “SKIBS” BARKER
Dot-Dash (The Doghouse Gallery)

Saturday August 24th
Doors: 3:00pm Showtime: 4pm
Brain Dead Studios is located at 611 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles
$36.50 

Mystery Feature Screenings of 3 Unreleased New Titles on the Big Screen!Plus! Sneak Preview Trailers & Promos, Free Swag, Merch Table, and More!

As if we didn't need to start report on Halloween earlier enough, Severin’s film festival is already taking place this month and sounds like a fiendishly fun time.
 
Aug 24-25
6130 Laurel Canyon Blvd. Suite 115, CA 91606
 
Join us in celebrating our Grand Opening on 08/24 & 08/25 in North Hollywood, CA! 🎊
We will be giving away an exclusive goodie bag to the first 100 customers who make a $30 purchase at this location each day.🎈Doors open at 9AM on 08/24 and 10AM on 08/25! See you there!
 
Sat Aug 24th Art Live at 12 Noon / IG Tour at 12 Noon
Artist Reception 6-9pm Aug 24th - Sept 9th
 
 
 
Sunday, Aug 25
 
Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 5 pm
GETTY CENTER

Artist Alison Saar is the subject of the latest film in Getty’s Artist Dialogues series, which engages L.A. artists in conversations exploring their art, materials, fabrication processes and working methods, as well as their thoughts on conservation.

 
Extra:


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.

 
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
 
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.


 
Now-2025
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