Upcoming Events

Beverly Hills

Oscar Week Events February 17 – 26

Tickets will be available online and by mail on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Friday, February 3, 9 am

The Samuel Goldwyn Theater, Beverly Hills

During the week leading up to the 84th Academy Awards ceremony, the Academy will once again present public events celebrating this year’s nominees. READ MORE for complete schedule.

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Art & Museums

MOCA Downtown LA

Kenneth Anger: Icons

Through February 27

Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, 152 N. Central Ave, Los Angeles

This exhibition showcases the films, archives, and vision of Kenneth Anger (b. 1927, Santa Monica, California; lives and works in Los Angeles), one of the most original filmmakers of American cinema.

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Family Fun

LACMA

Andell Family Sundays

February 5, 12, 19, 26, 12:30 – 3:30 pm

Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles
Included with general admission.

California has its own unique style—from furniture and cars to Barbie and Ken! Check out clean and cool designs in the exhibition California Design to see beachwear, ceramics, jewelry, and even an Airstream aluminum trailer! Then create your own “California look” in artist-led workshops.

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What to Watch

PBS SoCal

Great Performances – Memphis

Friday, February 24, 9 pm

A performance of the Tony Award-winning musical “Memphis,” about a white high-school dropout in 1950s Tennessee who becomes a disc jockey in order to promote the music of a black singer he’s fallen for.

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Live Theatre

Mark Taper Forum

Clybourne Park

Wednesday, January 11 - February 26

Mark Taper Forum, 135 N. Grand Ave, Los Angeles

Jokes fly and hidden agendas unfold as two vastly different generations of characters tip-toe the delicate dance of social politics, pitting race against real estate at the crux of two seminal events — 50 years apart — in the same north Chicago house.

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Upcoming Events

Beverly Hills

3rd Annual Beverly Hills Wine Festival

Saturday, February 26, 2 pm

Beverly Hilton Hotel, 9876 Wilshire Blvd Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills

The Beverly Hills Wine Festival™ 2012 is the most prestigious wine festival in all of the United States. This is the only wine festival of its size that donates all of its proceeds to a great cause. The event benefits the LA Animal Alliance, Pets to Patriots and all the LA city and Los Angeles county animal Shelters.

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Live Theatre

Hollywood

“No Good Deed”

Through Sunday, February 26

[Inside] the Ford, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, Hollywood

The world premiere of a gritty and savagely humorous live-on-stage action adventure that is part theater and part graphic novel. In Furious Theatre Company’s bold exploration of the way junk news and media hype thwart the best efforts of real life heroes, no good deed goes unpunished when teen illustrator Josh Jackson transforms into a superhero – only to face mortal consequences for his actions in an epic battle of good vs. evil. (Mature audiences)

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Music

Beverly Hills

Music in the Mansion: Svetlana Smolina

Sunday, February 26, 2 pm

Greystone Estate, 905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills

Born in Nizhny-Novgorod, Russia, pianist Svetlana Smolina has performed with orchestras and in recitals worldwide. Some recent notable solo appearances with orchestras include Mariinsky Philharmonic at Carnegie Hall, New York Philharmonic at Avery Fischer Hall, St. Petersburg Philharmonic, Orchestra National de France, Odessa and Nizhny Novgorod Philharmonic, Pittsburgh Symphony, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, with iPalpiti in Walt Disney Concert Hall, and numerous others.

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Family Fun

Costa Mesa

Zen Shorts

Saturday & Sunday, February 25 & 26

Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa

Using their signature Hyper-theatrical style combining puppetry, music, video projections, and innovative prop design, the award-winning Rogue Artists Ensemble brings this popular book’s lovable characters and beautiful stories to life on stage.

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Film

Long Beach

Community Cinema – More Than a Month

Tuesday, February 28, 6 pm

Long Beach Public Library, Auditorium, 101 Pacific Ave, Long Beach

Shukree Hassan Tilghman, a 29-year-old African-American filmmaker, sets out on a cross-country campaign to end Black History Month. He stops in various cities, wearing a sandwich board, to solicit signatures on his petition to end the observance. He explains that relegating Black History Month to the coldest, shortest month of the year is an insult, and that black history is not separate from American history.

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What to Watch

PBS SoCal

POV: “Racing Dreams”

Sunday, February 26, 10:30 pm

The acclaimed “Racing Dreams” chronicles the experiences of three adolescents competing in the World Karting Association, which has been a breeding ground for such NASCAR racers as Jeff Gordon and Danica Patrick.

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Family Fun

Westwood

‘Tall Tales: Myths of Magical Trees’

Saturday, February 25, 11 am - 1 pm

The Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave, Westwood

Curated by Professor Patricia Harter. Conceived and directed by Perry Daniel. Presented in collaboration with the Geffen Playhouse and the LA Unified School District. Featuring the undergraduate actors from the department of theater Performing at the Geffen Playhouse, and touring throughout schools in LAUSD.

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Music

UCLA Campus Westwood

Persian Classical Music with Homayoun Shajarian

Saturday, February 25, 8 pm

Royce Hall, UCLA Campus, Westwood

Persian classical music vocalist Homayoun Shajarian performs at Royce Hall accompanied by the Hesar Ensemble. A group of the most dexterous Iranian musicians, in recent years the main focus of the ensemble has been on polyphonic music and Iranian forms, while also maintaining a rapport with international music.

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Art & Museums

Santa Monica

Dennis Hopper: The Fort Worth 400
Jerry McMillan:The Artist’s Image

Opening Reception: Saturday, March 3, 4 - 7 pm
Exhibit runs through April 7

Craig Krull Gallery, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Avenue, Building B-3 , Santa Monica

The Artist’s Image at Craig Krull Gallery will focus on one aspect of McMillan’s artistic practice, his photographic portraiture of artists. This exhibition demonstrates his inventive techniques at creating a persona rather than a mere likeness. Concurrently, the gallery will present an exhibition of photographs from the 1960s by Dennis Hopper.

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Worth the Drive

Dana Point

41st Annual Festival of Whales

Sat & Sun, March 3 & 4 and 10 & 11

Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point

They’re celebrating their 41st anniversary this year and hope you’ll be able to join them for BOTH fun-packed weekends. Read More to link to the The Calendar of Events, which provides you with a daily listing of all that’s going on, including location, time and a short description of the event.

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Charitable Events

Beverly Hills

26th Genesis Awards

Saturday, March 24, 2012

The Beverly Hilton, 9876 Wilshire Blvd Beverly Hills
Tickets start at $200

Every year, The Genesis Awards pays tribute to the major news and entertainment media for producing outstanding works that raise public awareness about animal issues. DreamWorks’ Academy Award-nominated “War Horse,” Twentieth Century Fox’s “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” and “Rio,” and Alcon Entertainment’s “Dolphin Tale” lead the eclectic field of 58 nominees.

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Live Theatre

Thousand Oaks

Evening with Patti Lupone and Mandy Patinkin

Tuesday - Sunday, March 20 - 25

Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 East Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks

Much more than a concert, this is a unique musical love story told entirely through a masterful selection of the greatest songs ever written for the stage. Funny, passionate, intimate and utterly unforgettable, this is an evening no fan of musical theater–or of two of the most acclaimed performers of our time–can afford to miss.

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Malibu Stage Company presents

Kimberly Akimbo

Thursday - Sunday, February 23 - March 18

Malibu Stage Company, 29243 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu
For tickets cal (310) 589-1998

Haunting and Hilarious: a 16 year old girl ages 7 times faster then normal. Self-absorbed parents. A scam artist, aunt. Twists and turns ultimately provide the joy to the girls last days. Written by David Lindsay-Abaire. Starring Katharine Ross. Directed by Graeme Clifford.

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Outdoors

Your guide to the SM Mountains

OUTDOORS Hikes

Hikes & Events happening daily

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

Make the most of your OUTDOORS experience in the Santa Monica Mountains. Read More to link to the events calendar and search for National Park Service programs in the recreation area near you.

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Malibu

Charmlee Full Moon Hike

Thursday, March 8, 6 pm

Charmlee Wilderness Park, 2577 Encinal Canyon Road, Malibu
FREE

Enjoy the mountains, meadow, and an ocean overlook as the moon lights our way. Bring a flashlight and meet at upper parking lot. Rain cancels. Reservations required: 310-317-1364. $4 parking fee.

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Featured Events

Downtown Los Angeles

39th Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast

Saturday, March 3, 8 am

Westin Bonaventure Hotel, 404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles
$28.50 per person

Join the community for the 39th Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, March 3rd at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel with keynote speaker, Joni Eareckson Tada. Every year this is a great way to not only pray for the mayor, the larger city of Los Angeles and it’s leaders, but support World Impact with vital funds as they continue to minister to the inner-city of LA.

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Live Theatre

Los Angeles

“El Nogalar”

Through March 11

The Fountain Theatre, 5060 Fountain Ave, Los Angeles

Inspired by Anton Chekhov’s classic The Cherry Orchard, playwright Tanya Saracho charts a Mexican family’s experience as their way of life is threatened by encroaching drug cartels and economic upheaval. Set in present-day Northern Mexico and infused with Spanish, Spanglish and Espanglés. West Coast premiere.

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Malibu Stage Company presents

Kimberly Akimbo

Thursdays - Sundays, February 23 - March 18

Malibu Stage Company, 29243 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu
For tickets call (310) 589-1998

Haunting and Hilarious: a 16 year old girl ages 7 times faster then normal. Self-absorbed parents. A scam artist, aunt. Twists and turns ultimately provide the joy to the girls last days. Written by David Lindsay-Abaire. Starring Katharine Ross. Directed by Graeme Clifford.

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Sports

STAPLES Center

Pac-12 Tournament 2012

Wednesday - Saturday, March 7 - 10

The Staples Center, 1111 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles

The March to the Madness for 2012 starts with four days of explosive win-or-go home action! Secure your seats now for this non-stop, in-your-face college hoops frenzy!

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Live Theatre

West Hollywood

All My Sons

February 17 – March 18

The Matrix Theatre, 7657 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles
Tickets $25

Miller’s gripping tale of corporate greed versus social responsibility remains as electrifying today as when first presented in 1947, but producer Joseph Stern and director Cameron Watson have upped the ante, presenting this non-traditionally cast version as the third play in a trilogy examining race in America through the lens of different playwrights.

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Outdoors

Santa Ana

Think Globally, Plant Locally

Sunday, March 4, 9 am - 2 pm

Santiago Creek Nature Center, 600 E. Memory Lane, Santa Ana
Tickets $10

Restoration, and learn how to make your landscape sustainable using locally native, California plants. Using natives conserves water and eliminates the need for pesticides, which harm beneficial insects and other animals and reduces the exposure to toxic substances. Learn which landscape quality native plants will work best in your yard.

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Upcoming Events

Long Beach

2012 Congressional Cup

Tuesday - Saturday, March 27 - 31

Belmont Pier, Long Beach

Watch this FREE Sailing event from the Belmont Pier. 90 Races over five days – Daily Noon to 5pm. ‘Sail and Savor’ Tasting Event – Friday night. Finals on Sat 3/31 with Vendor Expo. Sponsored by Friedmans. Follow ‘Read More’ link for more details…

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Family Fun

Theatre Palisades Youth Presents

Brats in Space

Friday - Sunday, March 2 - 11

Theatre Palisades 941 Temescal Canyon Dr, Pacific Palisades
Tickets: $14

There is one classroom of students at Madison School that no one wants to teach, a classroom affectionately known as the “Brat Trap.” After the students scare off yet another substitute teacher, the principal decides that she is fed up and talks the students into joining a brand new program at their school: “Students in Space.”

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Upcoming Events

Los Angeles' Miracle Mile

Deuce Week

Wednesday, February 29 – Saturday, March 3, 2012

Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Boulevard (at Fairfax) in Los Angeles

The streets of Los Angeles’ Miracle Mile will once again resonate with the sounds of finely tuned V-8s when the Petersen Automotive Museum celebrates the 80th Anniversary of hot rodding’s most popular car, the 1932 Ford, during Deuce Week in March 2012. Exciting events each day of Deuce Week include tours to other automotive museums, private collections, and hot rod shops, a round table discussion and dinner with hot rodding’s biggest heroes, a silent auction, book signings, and a concert with legendary rock musicians.

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Music

Costa Mesa

Rachmaninoff’s Mighty Third

Thursday - Saturday, March 1 - 3

Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa

Korean pianist Joyce Yang offers Rachmaninoff’s Third Piano Concerto, one of the repertoire’s most powerful, most demanding and most popular works. Rossini’s “Semiramide” is seldom performed in full, but the overture and arias have received constant acclaim. “The Miraculous Mandarin” is Bartok at his most colorful and dramatic.

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Family Fun

Westwood

Family Flicks Film Series: “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”

Sunday, March 4, 11 am

Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Westwood
Free

The perennial children’s classic comes to vivid life in a rare, live-action, British film adaptation. Stellar performances by renowned comedic and musical talents, inventive production design and costumes, as well as original songs, grace this production, which frames Alice’s adventure as a journey of self-discovery through a strange and wonderful world.

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Film

Film & Television Archive present

“Captain Courageous” & “Boys Town”

Sunday, March 4, 7 pm

Hammer Museum, Billy Wilder Theatre, 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Westwood

UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Hugh M. Hefner Classic American Film Program present “Spencer Tracy: That Natural Thing.” “Captain Courageous” (1937), Directed by Victor Fleming followed by: “Boys Town” (1938), Directed by Norman Taurog.

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Westwood

Royce Hall Organ and Silent Film

Saturday, March 10, 8 pm

Royce Hall, UCLA Campus, Westwood

Silent film on the big screen, with sounds from the magnificent Skinner Organ filling Royce Hall. Acclaimed organist and Fulbright scholar Steven Ball — widely known for his aptitude in silent-film composition — sets a live score to Tillie’s Punctured Romance, which film historians believe may be the first full-length comedy ever.

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Art & Museums

Malibu

The Epic and the Exotic: 19th Century Academic Realism from the Dahesh Museum of Art

Closes April 1, 2012

Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art, Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu - Admission FREE

The Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art, Malibu, will debut its new exhibit “The Epic and the Exotic: 19th Century Academic Realism from the Dahesh Museum of Art”. In the 19th century, the great academies of Europe represented a continuation of the grand tradition of European classical art. By emphasizing idealized forms, perfect detail, and noble subjects inspired by history, these official art schools stressed rigorous technical training.

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Santa Monica

Los Angeles – Icons and Other Impressions

Exhibit runs through Sunday, April 15

The Annenberg Beach House, 415 Pacific Coast Hwy, Santa Monica
FREE

we have assembled photographs by each of our 10 artists which are most symbolic of the city of Los Angeles. Some are its buildings familiar to most of us, some are its beach areas and piers, some are museums and other public places, some are murals and street art, but they all are uniquely “L. A.”, and could be considered as the city’s icons. Since each of the photographers in the project group has their own individual approach to their art, the exhibited images show a wide diversity of techniques and represent a composite view.

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Live Theatre

Los Angeles

Buddha – A Fantastic Journey

Extended to April 1

Bootleg Theater, 2220 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles

The life of the Buddha in his own words — the evolution of his thought, his triumphs, and the rarely portrayed tragedy at the end of his life. John C. Reilly directs the West Coast premiere of Evan Brenner’s moving and enlightening one-man play, Buddha: Triumph & Tragedy In The Life Of The Great Sage.

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Art & Museums

Century City

Digital Darkroom

Through May 18

The Annenberg Space for Photography, 2000 Avenue of the Stars, #10, Century City

DIGITAL DARKROOM features the work of 17 artists from around the world that explore the intersection of art and technology. The artists come from a range of backgrounds, each specializing in fine art, commercial art, portraiture, still life, fashion, architectural or other types of photographic and illustrative expression.

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Dance

Northridge

Trisha Brown Dance Company

Saturday, November 19, 8 pm

Valley Performing Arts Center, 18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge

The Trisha Brown Dance Company circles the globe dancing on the stages of landmark opera houses, on rooftops, in galleries and museums, on walls and while floating on water. The repertory has grown from solos to operas, from 10 seconds to evening-length, from a singular vision to massive collaboration.

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Art & Museums

Los Angeles County Museum of Art

The Way of the Elders: The Buddha in Modern Theravada Traditions

April 12, 2011–March 25, 2012

LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles

Works in this exhibition illustrate a range of media produced in Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand from the eighteenth century to the present. They represent the Buddha in a variety of forms, as figures in his previous births, as the Buddha with monks and lay worshippers, and as symbols, such as the Buddha’s footprints.

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This Week at the Getty Center & Getty Villa

Getty Center

Family Art Stops

Saturdays and Sundays, 2:00 and 2:30 pm

Getty Center, Los Angeles
Free; Sign-up required

Enjoy a playful introduction to art with Family Art Stops, a half-hour, hands-on gallery experience geared for families.

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Event Calendar

Costa Mesa

Orange Coast College Swap Meet

Every Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Orange Coast College- 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa
Free admission and parking for customers

Held each Saturday and Sunday on campus (Adams Ave. parking lot) from 8 AM to 3 PM.

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