Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Weekly What To Do: Going To Coachella, Maybe Stay There


Vidiots
$13.00 

Vidiots welcomes back our found footage besties Museum of Home Video with an event they like to call “the Super Bowl for moviegoers”.  *Every* movie is fascinating for its first five minutes: that brief moment before it either hooks you or loses you.  For the 5 Minutes Game, we’ve lined up ten unpredictable movies you’ve never seen or heard of.  We’ll watch the first five minutes of each — and then you, the audience votes on what we’ll watch in full.  If you think you’ve uncovered all the strange videos left to discover, think again!

This event is co-hosted / co-curated by Josh Miller (co-screenwriter of Violent Night and the Sonic The Hedgehog movie franchise!)
 
Art for Everybody director Miranda Yousef; producer Tim Rummel; artist Jeffrey Vallance; and Susan Orlean, writer and Art for Everybody interviewee, will participate in a Q&A after the April 17 screening at the Laemmle NoHo. Diane Becker will moderate.
 
Thomas Kinkade’s pastoral landscapes made him the most collected painter of all time -- and the most despised. Following his shocking death, his family discovers a vault of never-before-seen paintings that upend his entire image, revealing a
complex, multifaceted American artist.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 on the day of the show.
 
Immerse yourself in the fantastic world of every young adult fantasy book you’ve ever read! We’ve got dragons, wizards, hot vampires, brooding professors, and a darkness so EVIL it’ll make you question why children are the ones who have to fix everything. Seriously, shouldn’t the adults be handling this? And it’s a musical!
 
Superman Day is coming to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour April 18th-one night only. What do you get with this special event that separates it from other tours?

 For one night only, guests will get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Superman’s legacy, including: 
-Exclusive Superman-Themed Studio Tour – Explore the iconic sets, backlot locations, and creative process behind DC’s storytelling.  
-Rare DC Props, Comics, and Costumes – See historic pieces from the Warner Bros. Discovery Global Archives & Preservation Services. 
-Screening of Superman (1978) – Watch the classic film starring Christopher Reeve. 
-Meet-and-Greet with DC Artists – (Let's hope someone woke up Jim Lee)
 
Check out the above link for more info and to grab tickets.
 
The Fast and the Furious: A Musical Parody
Friday, Apr 18, 2025, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Dynasty Typewriter
2511 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90057
General Admission: $30 Advanced / $35 Day Of Show
 
Come watch your favorite car-driving gang members battle their greatest foe yet-- singing and dancing at the same time.

In this unauthorized parody that is in no way connected to the very profitable Universal property, Dominic Toretto and his team (The Rock, Tyrese, Michelle Rodriguez, and Ludacris) do what they do best: commit crimes. And what they do second best: solve crimes. And what they do third best: harmonize.

Join Dominic on an existential journey inward where he confronts life’s hard questions: What does it mean to be a good person? Does the rightness or wrongness of an action depend on its consequence, or whether it fulfills the categorical imperative? Why can’t you marry a car?
 
 
OPENING RECEPTION
FRIDAY, APRIL 18TH, 2025 | 6PM - 9PM
434 N LA BREA AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90036
ON VIEW THROUGH JUNE 7, 2025

BEYOND THE STREETS is pleased to present PINK CLOUD, the Los Angeles debut exhibition from GREY (Jonas Melvin). After nearly a decade of living in complete chaos, the legendary artist returns with a new exhibition alongside Alexis Ross, Alicia McCarthy, Angel Castro, Barry Mcgee, Cheryl Dunn, Dan Murphy, Dave Schubert, Elberto Muller, GKAE, Joseph Pattisall, Mark Cross, MERCH, Stephen Powers, Timothy Curtis, Todd James & others. PINK CLOUD brings installations, paintings and sculptures together for an immersive experience.
 

Mark your calendars for April 19, 2025, as Little Tokyo in Los Angeles transforms into a culinary wonderland for the 10th annual Delicious Little Tokyo food festival. Presented by the Little Tokyo Community Council, this beloved festival promises a day filled with delectable delights, cultural immersion, and community spirit. 
 
Check out our post on the food you can get at Delicious little Tokyo 
 

Enjoy live entertainment, free activities, and community booths in celebration of Earth Day from 12 to 4 pm  at the Japanese American National Museum Plaza (100 N Central Avenue). Free and open to the public!

April 19, 2025 (Saturday)
 Live Entertainment
12–4 p.m.
Tours
1–3:30 p.m.
Workshops
10 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Delicious Little Tokyo HQ at Japanese American National Museum Plaza
100 N Central Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Tickets required for some events/ some free
Tours: $45 per participant
Workshops: $35–$100 per participant

 
Saturday, Apr 19, 2025
11am - 4pm
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
152 North Central Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012 
Free and open to all.
 
The Plant Sale returns to The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA for its third year! Organized by artist Alika Cooper, this traveling collaborative event gathers artists and growers from across the Los Angeles basin to celebrate and sell plants and related goods. This year’s event will also include a Sustainable Skillbuilding herbalism workshop led by Blue Hour Goods, highlighting the healing properties of native plants.
 
 
 
 
 

Begins April 19th
Live Instagram Tour by curator, Cassia Lupo on @giantrobotstore and Art Available Online on Saturday, 19th, 11:00 am PT
Giant Robot Store
2015 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
 
 
Discover LA has a good look at even more things to do for Earth Day,
 
April 19, 2025 - May 4, 2025
Reception / Apr 19, 5:00PM - 8:00PM
NUCLEUS
210 East Main St
Alhambra CA 91801  

Nucleus welcomes back French artist Sibylline Meynet for her second solo show with the gallery! Sibylline will be flying all the way from France to greet fans and sign prints. Take a breather from reality as we enter the spellbound world of Interlude. 






April 19, 2025 - May 4, 2025
Reception / Apr 19, 5:00PM - 8:00PM
NUCLEUS
210 East Main St
Alhambra CA 91801  

Gallery Nucleus is pleased to feature the work of comedic illustrator and cartoonist George Mager, A.K.A. SmartyFarty! His solo will feature lighthearted work inspired by the legendary Akira Toriyama.
 
 
 
 
 
Blood on the Clocktower: Live!
Saturday, Apr 19, 2025, 4:00 PM
Dynasty Typewriter At The Hayworth
2511 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90057, USA
In Person: $20 Advanced / $25 Day of Show
 
Blood on the Clocktower: Live! turns the world’s greatest social deduction board game into a chaotic comedy show. Watch comedians put their manipulation and bluffing skills to the test. Trapped in Ravenswood Bluff on teams of good and evil, they are left to figure out who is who.

The audience, on the other hand, knows every performer’s secret identity. As the game unfolds, unscripted (and likely unhinged), they'll see if the Demon can get away with their lies.
 
Opening Reception
J. OTTO SEIBOLD
FAMOUS PAINTINGS
Saturday, April 19th, 6 – 9 PM
KP PROJECTS GALLERY
633 N. La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
On view through May 17, 2025

KP Projects Gallery presents Famous Paintings, a new collection of works by celebrated artist J. Otto Seibold. Known for his trailblazing digital children’s books and vibrant, offbeat style, Seibold’s latest paintings capture the chaos and humor of modern life.

Through hyper-flat landscapes and untethered symbols—stenciled vases, surreal botanicals, and trashed icons—Seibold offers a witty response to today’s overstimulated world. Step into his visually rich, irreverent universe and experience a playful reflection on our digital age.
 
 
"Image Creator Showcase is happening this Saturday 4/19 from 2pm to 4pm with MATTHEW ROSENBERG (We're Taking Everyone Down With Us), TYLER BOSS (You'll Do Bad Things) and the Horizon Experiment Team of PORNSAK PICHETSHOTE, SABIR PIRZADA AND J. HOLTHAM. Free autographs on all comics, trade paper backs, hardcovers and more!"
 
Saturday, April 19th with a book release/signing and retrospective with George Townley!  We’ll have a special dust jacket for the event, so stop by and purchase George’s stunning new book and have it signed by George himself!  We’ll also have a retrospective of George’s prints on display and some sold out prints for sale.

Saturday, April 19th from 6-9pm.
The gallery will also be open Sunday, April 20th 11am - 4pm.
1056 S. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles
 
 
DOUG LOVES MOVIES w/ Samm Levine, Bobby Moynihan + More!
Monday, Apr 21, 2025, 7:30 PM
Dynasty Typewriter
2511 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90057, USA
In Person: $20 Advanced / $25 Day of Show
 
Doug Benson has hosted the weekly comedy podcast Doug Loves Movies since 2006, which is recorded in front of live audiences in Los Angeles and at clubs all over the U.S. Benson and his guests talk about movies and then play movie related games. Guests have included such notables as John Lithgow, film critic Leonard Maltin, Brian Posehn, Zach Galifianakis, Sarah Silverman, Patton Oswalt, Jon Hamm, Paget Brewster and Arden Myrin. If you love movies, you'll love DOUG LOVES MOVIES!

 
*Not Dawson
April 21, 2025, 7:00 P.M.
The Michelle and Kevin Douglas IMAX Theatre, RZC 119, Robert Zemeckis Center for Digital Arts, 3131 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Free, RSVP

Wall Street stockbroker, Rosario Fuentes, returns to her grandmother's apartment after her sudden death. While sorting through her Grandmother's belongings, Rosario uncovers a horrifying secret—a hidden chamber filled with occult artifacts tied to dark generational rituals. As supernatural occurrences plague her, Rosario must confront her family’s buried secrets and face the truth about the sacrifices and choices they made.
 
 
 
 
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Free Hours at the Autry
Every Tuesday and Wednesday from 1-4 p.m.
Update: During this Wildfire season, The Autry closes off, please check day of event

Let the Autry cover your next visit with Free Hours at the Autry. Every Tuesday and Wednesday from 1-4 p.m. will be free to all Autry visitors. Enjoy access to all the Autry's exhibitions including Imagined Wests, Reclaiming El Camino and more by reserving your spot today!
 

Thanks to the generous support of the Autry Foundation, Free Hours at the Autry* are every Tuesday and Wednesday from 1-4 p.m.
 
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


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