From music and food festivals to helping to preserve L.A.’s natural vegetation on a volunteer hike, there’s plenty to see and do in Southern California this weekend.
If you love guitar, check out the three-day Django à Gogo music festival. Need a little extra movement in your life? The Bloc has a free yoga class you can join. If sweet treats are more your thing, then Sweet Valentine Bakery’s grand opening in Carson is worth a drive.
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Events
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Friday, January 19, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Omar Alejandro: ‘Alma Mexicana’ Mexican Music Performance with Mariachi
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Pacific Opera Project
125 South Avenue 57, Highland Park
Cost: $25
;Join Pacific Opera Project for their POP Artist Recital series where renowned opera and mariachi baritone Omar Alejandro will be performing. You won’t want to miss out on this special performance, featuring both piano and live mariachi accompaniment from one of L.A.’s most in-demand rising ensembles, Mariachi Folklore.
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Pacific Opera Project
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Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 10:00 AM
The Bloc in the heart of DTLA presents its 2024 FitspoLA Series! Personal coach Rony will be leading a Vinyasa flow and restorative yoga class open to all levels. Classes are free and open to the public and will be held rain or shine. Registration is required. Bring water and your yoga mat!
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Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Immerse yourself in a world where figurative surrealism and sculpture collide to create a truly unique artistic experience. Quiet Luxury invites art enthusiasts, collectors, and the public to experience exceptional artworks from Eddy Lee and Nando Kallweit that embody the spirit of quiet, yet profound, luxury.
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January 19, 2024 through January 21, 2024
Django à Gogo!
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Theatre Raymond Kabbaz
10361 W. Pico Blvd., Century City
Cost: $40 for a single-day pass, or $100 for a three-day pass
;The one-of-a-kind three-day music festival Django à Gogo returns to Los Angeles. Dedicated to one of the greatest guitarists to ever live, Django Reinhardt, the festival lineup brings together musical stylings from all over the world.
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Theatre Raymond Kabbaz
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Friday, January 19, 2024 at 8:30 PM
‘Mystic Pizza’ (Opening Night)
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La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts
14900 La Mirada Blvd., La Mirada
Cost: $14 – $90
;A promotional flyer for the play ‘Mystic Pizza’ musical based on the 1988 rom-com starring Julia Roberts.
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Mystic Pizza is a new musical based on the 1988 rom-com starring Julia Roberts about “three working-class girls who navigate the complexities of life, love, and family in a small-town pizza joint.” Sing along with ’80s and ’90s hits, and enjoy love at first slice!
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La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts
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Saturday, January 20, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
‘Material Recovery’ (Opening Reception)
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Angels Gate Cultural Center
3601 S Gaffey St., San Pedro
Cost: Free w/ RSVP
;Head to the Angels Gate Cultural Center for the opening reception of Material Recovery. The Lynk Collective brings an ecologically conscious exhibit to reclaim common materials that find themselves in landfills such as cardboard, plastic and wood.
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Angels Gate Cultural Center
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Friday, January 19, 2024 at 7:00 PM
‘Celebrity Memoir Book Club’ Live
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The Regent Theater
448 S. Main St., downtown L.A.
Cost: $25.00 – $39.00
;The Celebrity Memoir Book Club podcast is on tour and stopping in Los Angeles. Come and listen to hosts Claire Parker and Ashley Hamilton do stand up comedy, play celebrity games and talk about the latest celebrity memoir they’ve read.
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The Regent Theater
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January 19, 2024 through January 21, 2024
Dance At The Odyssey: ‘Archetype’
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Odyssey Theatre
2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles
Cost: $25
;The Odyssey Theatre Ensemble returns with its annual Dance at the Odyssey festival. This weekend, see the new work of Lily Chimas in Archetype as the psychological theories of Carl Jung are explored through the music of Sinead O’Connor.
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Odyssey Theatre
Outdoor Pick
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Saturday, January 20, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Outdoor Volunteer Day at Alta Vicente Reserve
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Alta Vicente Reserve
30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes
Cost: Free w/ RSVP
;For Outdoor Volunteer Day, lend a hand at the Alta Vicente Reserve to remove invasive plant species, helping to preserve the native sage scrub habitat. Be ready for a mildly strenuous hike across the volunteer locations.
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Alta Vicente Reserve
Viewing Pick
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Friday, January 19, 2024 at 7:00 PM
‘The Cassandra Cat’ New Restoration
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Philosophical Research Society
3910 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Feliz
Cost: $15
;The Philosophical Research Society presents Janus Films’ brand new restoration of The Cassandra Cat (1963), after decades of it being almost impossible to see. In it, a class of schoolchildren and their teacher learn about a cat named Mokol. The cat wears sunglasses that, when removed, reveal the true character and feelings of the people around her. Mokol’s powers delight the children but cause anxiety among the adults. This film is not one to be missed!
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Philosophical Research Society
Dine & Drink Deals
Here are a few dining and drink options to enjoy this week.
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Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 12:00 PM
West Coast Taco & Beer Festival
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Union Station
800 N. Alameda St., downtown L.A.
Cost: $75 and up
;The West Coast Taco & Beer Festival is the largest all-inclusive taco and beer event on the West Coast. The event will feature dozens of breweries, taquerias and taco vendors, two DJ areas, boutique vendors and more. Cheers!
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Union Station
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Saturday, January 20, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Sweet Valentine Bakery Grand Opening
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Sweet Valentine Bakery
17401 Avalon Blvd., Carson
Cost: Free
;Sweet Valentine Bakery is opening its first-ever storefront in Carson. Attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon with raffles and giveaways, and don’t forget to try out some of their sweets.
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Sweet Valentine Bakery
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Every week from January 21, 2024 through February 4, 2024
Sunday at 5:00 PM
Show up for Fanny’s Restaurant’s weekly Sunday Supper, featuring dishes inspired by The Godfather. Expect a selection of pasta, calamari and ribs specials, Italian wines and craft cocktails. Dinner service runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The meal is created in conjunction with the Academy Museum’s gallery The Art of Moviemaking: The Godfather, dedicated to Francis Ford Coppola’s 1972 classic.
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Sunday, January 21, 2024 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Handmade Pasta With Vodka Sauce Class
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Green Haus Kitchen Studio
937 East Pico Blvd. , downtown L.A.
Cost: $69
;Let an expert chef teach you how to make pappardelle pasta with a creamy vodka sauce from scratch. The experience suits all skill ranges, and guests are invited to bring their own drinks.
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Green Haus Kitchen Studio
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