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Weekend Events: April 13 – 15

Los Angeles provides no limit of things to do, some awesome and some not so awesome.

Since time is precious in this fast paced city we curate a list of things to do in Los Angeles for every weekend that’ll help you decide how you want to spend your limited supply of attention (not to mention dollars!).

This weekend in L.A. (April 13 to April 15) includes a BYOB Classical Music Warehouse Party, Hollywood Film Noir Festival, The March for Science, Whale of a Day 2018, L.A. River Clean Up, The Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, a Wayne’s World Movie Party and MUCH more.

Enjoy!

Friday April 13th, 2018

1.  This Friday listen to classical music at a giant BYOB warehouse party. Organizers Groupmuse is making classical music listening less formal and bringing the sounds to the masses in a warehouse in Frogtown. 21+ and bring your own beverages of choice.

2. To the Sea: Dance Concerts on the Pier is a free, three-evening dance event taking place on the Santa Monica Pier from April 13-15. Part of the 17th Annual Dance Camera West Film Festival, the event will feature individual choreographers and dance companies from a wide range of dance forms and genres. FREE 

3. Rooftop Cinema Club returns to the rooftop of The Montalban in Hollywood with a screening of La La Land. Other screenings this week include The Notebook, Baby Driver, Dunkirk and more.

4. Pacific Opera Project (POP) presents a truly unique an immerisve production of Mozart’s Don Giovanni, at The Vortex a large warehouse space in DTLA. The performance will have Dick Tracey feel, with a full orchestra, POP performers, non traditional seating, food and shared wine. Happening April 13, 14, 20, 21, 22. Check for discounted tickets before making your purchase. DISCOUNTED (via Goldstar)

5. The North Redondo Beach Business Association presents SpringFest (April 12-15) a four-day spring carnival and community festival estimated to bring out 40,000  visitors for the last 30 plus years. FREE

6. See dark tales focused on murder, mayhem, and femme fatales at the 20th Noir City: Hollywood Film Noir Festival at Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood from April 13-22.

7. The Toyota Grand Prix features live street racing, live music concerts, a lifestyle expo, kids kart racing, dancing contests, food trucks and more from April 13-15. Check for discount tickets before making your purchase. DISCOUNTED (via Goldstar)

8. Art duo Dosshaus transforms the Corey Helford Gallery into a flop-house hotel from the 60’s made entirely of recycled cardboard hand painted to look like black & white illustrations. The exhibit houses hundreds of individual pieces including a “Paper-Thin Hotel” with several life size rooms. FREE

9. To Live and Di(n)e in LA is a 35-person supper club where attendees will enjoy a fine meal, cocktails and cabaret-style performances with the ghosts of the most infamous figures in Los Angeles’ true crime history. Each course and cocktail will be inspired by a different figure and era and guests will come face-to-face with the Black Dahlia; the “Glamour Girl Slayer”; Charles Manson; the “Night Stalker,” and more infamous figures of the past.

10. 260LA will host a Proenza Schouler sample sale event April 10-15 in Beverly Hills with ready to wear, accessories and shoe for up to 70% off.

11. Celebrate the art of monsters and movie magic during Monsterpalooza at The Pasadena Convention Center April 13-15. The monster fest will have over 250 exhibitors, screenings, panels and more.

12. Japan House Los Angeles (JHLA) presents Takeo Paper Show titled SUBTLE, an experimental exploration of paper, on view from April 13 through May 23, 2018. The exhibit will showcase innovative paper creations that will have you look at paper in an entirely different way. To celebrate this exhibit JHLA will host several free air vase workshops where you’ll learn how to make a vase with paper. FREE

13. There’s a Trina Turk + Mr Turk warehouse sale April 13-15 where prices start at just $10. There will be both men’s and women’s ready to wear, accessories and more.

14. Greenbar Distillery has teamed up with The Burrito Project and a select list of local bars and restaurants, to provide thousands of burritos to those in need in the Los Angeles area. Simply go to a bar on the list and order a CITY Bright gin cocktail from there Greenbar Distillery will donate a burrito to The Burrito Project. Get more info here.

15. Free admission at: Long Beach Museum of Art (11 a.m to 5 p.m.)

Saturday April 14th, 2018

16. The March for Science returns to Los Angeles on April 14 in support of the environment, healthcare and scientific facts. This celebration will run 9 a.m. to 4 p.m and will begin at Pershing Square and end at City Hall. Last year’s event featured various speakers, activities and live entertainment during the expo. FREE

17. Whale of a Day 2018 at Point Vicente Interpretive Center in Rancho Palos Verdes celebrates the migration of the Pacific Gray Whale. Catch a possible view of the whales’ on their journey, enjoy various free, fun-filled activities, like face painting, and games for kids, along with exhibits, food vendors and prizes. FREE

18. The Downtown Burbank Arts Festival returns for its 15th year April 14-15. This free two-day outdoor festival will feature 200 artists, famous Disney animators, interactive experiences, special appearances, and much more. FREE

19. The Earth Day 2018 Community Festival comes to the Joint Administration Office in Whittier on April 14 to celebrate the majestic planet we call home. FREE

20. Picture This!, L.A.’s only live animated comedy show, is back with another free show at The Virgil in East Hollywood. During this show, see standup comics perform as talented animators, cartoonists and artists draw them live. FREE

21. Heritage Square Museum Victorian in Montecito Heights presents its annual Victorian Tea and Fashion Show on Saturday. See fashions inspired by First Ladies, including Martha Washington, Jackie Kennedy, Coco Chanel, Audrey Hepburn and more.

22. Volunteer to clean up the L.A. River this Saturday. Thousands of volunteers will scour different parts of the river, collecting trash and helping to improve the environment.

23. There’s a Mobile Cat Cafe bringing adoptable kitties to locations throughout Los Angeles and Orange County. This weekend they’ll be in Brea. No reservations are required but access to the cafe costs $12. The price includes one pastry; one reusable coaster; and either a bottled water, cup of hot coffee, or bottle of cold brew.

24. The Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire is back at the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale for another year of fun every Saturday and Sunday from April 7 through May 20. Check for discount tickets before making your purchase. DISCOUNTED (via Goldstar)

25. Museum of Selfies opens on April 1 and will run till May 31 with 10 interactive exhibits that welcomes visitors to take a closer look into the cultural phenomenon. The curators of the Glendale musueum have also collected an array of Instagram-inspired art as well as an Iron Throne made of selfie sticks for guests to enjoy.

26. ROW DTLA teams up with Unique Markets for several Unique L.A. mini markets to celebrate their 10th anniversary. The shopping event will feature a monthly rotation of hand-picked local artists, designers, and emerging brands

27. The Museum of Failure has a new location on Hollywood and Highland with new exhibits and products that include Juicero, Facebook Gifts, RCA SelectaVision, Pets.com, and Google Wave. There’s also an entire section dedicated to Hollywood with some of the industry’s biggest fails. Check for discounted tickets before making your purchase. DISCOUNTED (via Goldstar)

28. The NoHo ArtWalk takes place on the second Saturday of every month. This month the event will be held at Pedestrian Plaza from 2-6 p.m. featuring vendors, artists and more. FREE

29. Step inside The Museum of Illusions in Hollywood and find yourself in a classic painting, part of a cartoon, part of current events, inside movies and much more. Highlights include watching the Titanic go down, “climbing” a sheer cliff and other eye popping visuals. Happening all week.  (DISCOUNTED)via Goldstar

30. Candytopia brings its immersive, oh-so-sweet Insta-friendly experience to Santa Monica, where it will remain till July 4.

31. Check out Butterfly Season at Kidspace Children’s Museum now through May 4. Activities include daily butterfly exploration in the Stone Hollow Amphitheater.

Sunday April 15th, 2018

32. Angeleno dog owners can be a part of history (possibly) this Sunday when the upcoming film Superpower Dogs attempts to set the Guinness World Record for ‘Largest Dog Photo’. They want public dog owners to participate and all you need to do is rsvp for Sundays event at Vista Hermosa Park. The organizers expect at least 200 dogs to be there. FREE

33. A Wayne’s World Movie Party heads to The Regent in DTLA this Sunday. Presented by Alamo Drafthouse the night will include a live Q&A with Director Penelope Spheeris, a live 80’s musical experience from the band Pop Gun Rerun, Cinefile Video pop-up shop, vintage record booth by Burger Records and a screening of Wayne’s World.

34. There’s a Cherry Blossom Festival in the newly-renovated Japanese Friendship Garden in Glendale’s Brand Park. The day event will feature live performances, activities for children, food and more. FREE

35. The VOID’s virtual reality experience Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire is now open in the Glendale Galleria. The “hyper-reality” experience puts players in a 360 virtual world allowing them to touch, smell, and sensing their surroundings.

36. Downward Grog presents Brewery Yoga this Sunday at Frogtown Brewery.

37. Art Salon Chinatown presents Greetings From Chinatown, a live art making event at Central Plaza. Artists will create art and the public is welcome to bring their own supplies and join them. This event is family friendley and free.

38. Free admission at: Museum of Latin American Art and Craft and Folk Art Museum (pay what you can)

Schedule provided by We Like LA.

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The Best Places To See The Hollywood Sign

You can see the world-famous Hollywood Sign from many different spots in Hollywood, but the best way to see the landmark is to go for a hike in the oak-studded hills of Griffith Park.

Installed in 1923, the sign originally spelled out “Hollywoodland.” It was a massive advertisement for a new housing development of the same name in Beachwood Canyon. The letters sat deteriorating for decades, but today it’s LA’s most prominent symbol: “Angelenos and visitors both want to say they were there, to selfie they were there, to hike in its view for the first time or the hundredth.”

Unfortunately, the easiest and most popular route, the one from Beachwood Drive in Beachwood Canyon, was closed to hikers in 2017. Luckily, there are many other hikes that will offer rewarding vistas.

Below, we list trails along with a couple of non-hiking viewing options for those unable to make the trek.

If you choose to hike, take a look at this city map of the park before setting out. It pinpoints the sign and other landmarks, and it identifies roads, trails, and summits, and it includes parking information. And pack sunscreen and plenty of water, especially in summer and fall.

1. Walk from Lake Hollywood Park

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One of the best Hollywood Sign-viewing experiences can be found at Lake Hollywood Park, an idyllic public space with views of Lake Hollywood. There is street parking along Canyon Lake Drive that’s never restricted (although ride-hailing is always recommended so you don’t have to deal with it) and a decent vista that doesn’t require any hiking at all.

Pro tip: There is a beautiful new hiking map of Griffith Park that has detailed trail information. There are also helpful signs with mileage parkers and trail names in the park (although they can only be found on the most popular trails).

If you want to get closer to the sign, walk up Mulholland Highway until it turns to dirt, which will take you to the Deronda gate (technically you’ll walk behind the gate and right into the park). Once inside the park there are plenty more great views, or you can hike the 1-mile, somewhat-strenuous route to the top of Mt. Lee, which puts you behind and above the sign.

2. Use the Deronda gate

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This access point is located at the intersection of Deronda Drive and Mulholland Highway. Don’t plan to park here on the weekends: Parking is permit-restricted on Saturday, Sunday, and holidays. To get to Deronda, your best bet is to use a ride-hailing service or take the DASH to Beachwood Village (buses run approximately 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily except Sundays) and climb the historic public staircases. You can also start your hike at the Hollywood and Vine Red Line station, which is a 35-minute walk to Beachwood Village.

When you get to the Deronda gate, don’t be deterred by the signs saying there’s no access. There’s an ominous-looking keypad on the door, but it has a timed lock that automatically opens from sunrise to sunset. You can take selfies just inside the park by the Tyrolian Tank, a water tank that offers excellent views, or keep hiking to the top of Mt. Lee.

3. Try the Wonder View Trail

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The Wonder View Trail is one of the newest ways to access the Hollywood Sign, thanks to the city’s 2010 acquisition of Cahuenga Peak, making it the easternmost peak in Griffith Park. Park on Lake Hollywood Drive—watch parking restrictions, as always—then head up what becomes a very steep ridgeline (not for inexperienced hikers or those afraid of heights).

Pro tip: Modern Hiker, the best hiking blog in Southern California, has more information about hiking to the Hollywood Sign as well as an excellent guide to Griffith Park trails.

This is one of the shorter routes to the sign since you are approaching from the back (it will take you less than two hours round-trip). Instagrammers beware: The views are not optimal for photographing the sign, since you’re always looking at it from the side or behind.

4. Hike from Bronson Canyon

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The Bronson Canyon entrance to the park at the end of Canyon Drive is being touted as the new access point to the Hollyridge Trail due to two features: a parking lot and public bathrooms. Yes, those amenities are here, and it’s a fun hike to the sign from here because you can also visit the Bronson Caves (and there’s a good view from there).

But fair warning: The hike to the sign is about three hours round-trip. It’s also a long way from transit, and the Hollywood Sign isn’t visible for much of it. So this is a good spot for car-owning, fit hikers. Selfie-seekers seeking instant gratification might be better served by a different location. Unless you really like caves.

5. Trek from Fern Dell

A view of the Hollywood Sign at sunset from Fern Dell canyon. 
Jenna Chandler

For another picturesque but more difficult route, start your hike from Fern Dell Drive, the pretty, creek-meandering Griffith Park entrance located at the north end of Western Avenue. The good thing about Fern Dell is that it’s relatively transit-accessible; the Red Line’s Hollywood/Western station is less than a 20-minute walk away. If you drive, you can try to find a spot near the very charming Trails Cafe, where you can fuel up on tasty pastries, plus get water and use the bathrooms.

To view the sign, take the trail that’s etched into the left side of the canyon, the West Observatory Trail. It’s fairly steep, but once on the trail, you’ll be rewarded with some pretty spectacular views of the sign early on, just keep looking to your left.

There’s another reason to take this route: The trail leads to the Griffith Observatory. You can eventually work your way to the Hollywood Sign from the observatory, via the Mt. Hollywood and Mulholland trails, but it’ll be a long trip.

6. Take DASH to Griffith Observatory

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This is the city’s “preferred” viewing area, a grassy lawn outside Griffith Observatory. Now the DASH bus runs to the Observatory from the Vermont/Sunset Metro Red Line station every 20 minutes, from noon to 10 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends.

Pro tip: Google Maps can help you navigate the transit and parking directions, and also offers fairly accurate point-to-point walking directions in the park and streets around it, but make sure you select “walking” not “driving” directions for those, otherwise requesting Hollywood Sign directions will send you to Griffith Observatory every time.

This is an especially hassle-free option because parking now costs $4 per hour at the Observatory (and congestion in the park on the weekends can be horrific).

The view from here is good, but if you want to hike to the sign from the Observatory, beware: The sign is deceptively far away. However, taking transit gives you the option to ride DASH up to the Observatory, hike to the sign, then hike back down to another Red Line station or the Beachwood DASH.

7. Go to Hollywood and Highland

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If you wan’t a locals experience, this is not it. But, according to the Hollywood Sign Trust, the nonprofit that preserves and protects the sign, the best way to see the sign is at the mall. Yes, the organization wants you to take your selfies on the fourth floor viewing deck at the Hollywood and Highland tourist trap. The view is unobstructed, if distant, and it’s the most low-impact (and ADA-compliant) journey.

Plus, there’s plenty of parking and a Red Line station right beneath your feet.

8. Ride a horse from Sunset Ranch

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Since only those on horseback will be allowed to use the Hollyridge Trail from now on, why not join one of Sunset Ranch’s famous tours to get behind the Beachwood gate? While the ride doesn’t go to the Hollywood Sign exactly, you’ll be rewarded with some of the best views in Griffith Park that are no longer accessible to humans. Tours start at $50 for one hour to a $125 “best view” tour that includes a barbecue. We hear it’s worth every penny.

Story courtesy of Curbed. 

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Jim Henson Exhibit Coming to Skirball Cultural Center This Summer

Jim Henson, the visionary puppeteer and filmmaker behind The Muppets and Labyrinth, is celebrated in a traveling exhibition coming to the Skirball Cultural Center this summer.

The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited was developed by the Museum of Moving Images, New York City, and is a traveling version of MoMI’s current Jim Henson exhibition. It will reach the Skirball Cultural Center on June 1, where it will remain through September 2.

The show explores Henson’s early life and his career as it progressed, plus the social and cultural impacts of his work. Guests will encounter 25 puppets from film and TV shows including Sesame Street, The Muppets, The Dark Crystal, and Fraggle Rock, as well as costumes from Labyrinth. The exhibit will also feature over 100 other times, including sketches, scripts, storyboards, photographs, and more. More interactive elements include the chance to try out puppeteering and to design your own puppet.

In addition to the ongoing exhibition, there will be an opening party Friday, June 1 from 6 to 10 p.m. with food trucks, DJs, a cash bar, and more. Additionally, the Skirball’s annual outdoor film screenings will feature two Henson films: The Muppet Movie on June 29 at 8:30 p.m., and Labyrinth on July 13 at 8:30 p.m. Tickets for those screenings will go on sale in mid-April.

Access to The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited is included with museum admission, which is $12 for adults; $9 for students, seniors, and children over 12; $7 for children two to 12; and free for children under 2 and members. Everyone can access the museum for free on Thursdays. The Skirball Museum galleries are open Tuesday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parking is free.

Article courtesy of We Like LA.

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Economic update for the week ending April 6, 2018

March job gains below expectations – The Department of Labor Statics reported that the U.S. economy added 103,100 new jobs in March. That fell well below analysts’ expectations of 193,000 new jobs. To be fair, February’s gains of 313,000 new jobs was over 100,000 more jobs than analysts had expected in February, so year-to-date we are over the number expected with an average of 201,000 new jobs monthly. March marked the 90th straight month of job gains. Unemployment remained unchanged for the sixth consecucitive month at 4.1%, the lowest rate since 2000. The unemployment rate has dropped from it’s peak of 10% in 2009. Wages, the most highly anticipated part of the report, grew 2.7% from last March. That was above the 2.6% year-over-year wage gains reported in February, and below the 2.9% year-over-year increase in January.

U.S. Stocks fall in turbulent week – It was another volatile week for stocks with huge daily swings. The week started with stocks down after China announced about $3 billion in tarriffs on U.S. goods. Later in the week, The Trump administration responded with proposed tarriffs of $50 billion on 1,300 Chinese products. China responded with $50 billion of tarriffs on U.S. airplanes, aerospace, and agriculture products. It should be noted that none of these tarriffs have actually been put in place. The markets have shifted day to day as investors weighed whether there will actually be a trade war, or if both sides are just posturing, as negotiations are ongoing. The March jobs report had very little effect on the markets. While new jobs were fewer than expected in March, job gains have still averaged a healthy 201,000 a month in 2018. Wage gains were in line with expectations.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed the week at 23,932.76, down from last week’s close of 24,103.11. It is down 3.2% year-to-date. The S&P 500 closed the week at 2,604.47, down from 2,649.87 last week. It’s down 2.6% year-to-date. The NASDAQ closed at 6,915.11, down from 7,063,44 last week. It is up 0.2% year-to-date.

Treasury Bond yields slightly higher this week – The 10-year treasury bond closed the week yielding 2.77%, up from 2.74% last week. The 30-year treasury bond yield ended the week at 3.01%, up from 2.97% last week.

Mortgage Rates slightly lower this week – The April 6, 2018 Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Survey reported that the 30-year fixed mortgage rate average was 4.40%, down from last week’s 4.44% The 15-year fixed was 3.87%, down from 3.90% last week. The 5-year ARM was 3.62%, down from 3.66% last week. Rates were slightly lower on Friday.

Have a great weekend!

Syd

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The Broad To Revamp First Floor Gallery

The Broad will present a new, free exhibit beginning June 30, showcasing over 50 pieces from over 20 different artists. While some have been on display in the past, about half have never been seen by Broad visitors before.

A Journey That Wasn’t will feature a host of postwar and contemporary works, organized as “complex representations of time and its passage,” according to a release from the museum. Works include Sharon Lockhart’s 60-piece After Russell Lee: 1-60 (2016) photo series, which is one of 24 new pieces recently acquired by The Broad, and Sharon Lockhart’s Pine Flat Portrait Studio series (2005). Some artists, including Iraqi mixed-media artist Toba Khedoori and Australian sculptor Ron Mueck, will receive their Broad debut via the exhibit. This will also be the first time L.A. artist Ed Ruscha’s “Azteca/Azteca in Decline” (2007) has been shown in Los Angeles. The 27-foot-long diptych is a recreation of a mural Ruscha observed in Mexico City.

Ragnar Kjartansson, The Visitors, 2012. Nine channel HD video projection. The Broad Art Foundation. Commissioned by the Migros Museum für Gegenwartskunst, Zurich. © Ragnar Kjartansson; Pierre Huyghe, A Journey That Wasn’t, 2006. Super 16 mm film and HD video transferred to HD video, color, sound. The Broad Art Foundation. © 2018 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris; Ed Ruscha, Azteca / Azteca in Decline, 2007. Acrylic on canvas, diptych, 48 x 330 in. The Broad Art Foundation. © Ed Ruscha.

The exhibit will also see the return of Icelandic performance artist Ragnar Kjartansson’s “The Visitors” (2012), which was last at The Broad two years ago. The video installation consists of nine screens, one of which features Kjartansson playing a guitar in a bathtub. He sings the line, “Once again, I fall into my feminine ways.” Soon, he is joined by eight other musicians, each one performing in a different area of an estate located in upstate New York. The entire piece is over an hour in length.

The exhibit derives its title from French artist Pierre Huyghe’s 2006 short film, “A Journey that Wasn’t,” taken from a trip Huyghe took to Antarctica to find a rare albino penguin. Footage from the expedition is interspersed with footage from a performance in Central Park.

“A Journey That Wasn’t brings forth the rich array of artworks in the Broad collection that capture the passage of time by including artists who use devices such as rhythm, repetition, duration, artifice and appropriation to investigate and distort our perceptions, memories and emotions,” Joanne Heyler, founding director of The Broad, said via a release. “The exhibition provides viewers space in which to reflect on their own malleable experiences of time, illusion and memory.”

A Journey that Wasn’t opens June 30 in The Broad’s first floor galleries, and will be on display through February 2019. To see it, guests must reserve a free ticket to The Broad online, as per usual. Reservations to see Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama’s infinity mirror rooms, of which The Broad now boasts two, must be reserved separately at kiosks inside the museum.

Article courtesy of We Like LA.

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Weekend Events: April 6 – 8

Los Angeles provides no limit of things to do, some awesome and some not so awesome.

Since time is precious in this fast paced city we curate a list of things to do in Los Angeles for every weekend that’ll help you decide how you want to spend your limited supply of attention (not to mention dollars!).

This weekend in L.A. (April 6 to April 8) includes Sleepless, SoCal Corgi Beach Day, Rooftop Cinema Club, L.A. Beer Festival, Dosshaus “Paper-Thin Hotel” installation, Foodie Con, Brewery Art Walk, Queens of the New Age Festival, Roaring Twenties Street Jam and much more.

Enjoy!

Friday April 6th, 2018

1. Sleepless, The Music Center’s beloved late-night event, returns on April 6-7 for two evenings of art, dancing, and music! This year’s theme is Disco Lives. Guests will dance, roller boogie, watch film clips of the era, and much more.

2. Rooftop Cinema Club returns to the rooftop of The Montalban in Hollywood with a screening of The Big Lebowski. Other screenings this weekend include Back to the Future, The Shape of Water and more.

3. First Fridays return to the Natural History Museum this Friday. The event will explore the L.A. Backstory with NHMLA History Department and live music from Chelsea Jade and Jamila Woods.

4. From Trail to Table in the 21st Century comes to The Autry this Friday and The event will feature a discussion with modern cowboys on how to raise cattle, food stations serving natural grass-fed beef creations, access to the galleries and garden of The Autry, and presentations by chefs and food history experts.

5. The Griffith Observatory hosts a monthly forum where some of the most amazing phenomena in the known universe are explained and discussed. It’s called All Space Considered and it takes place on the first Friday of every month. FREE

6. Dwell on Design a design and architecture convention that runs April 5-7 will take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center and will feature speakers, panels and consultations by acclaimed architects, interior designers and design visionaries. Check for discount tickets before making your purchase. DISCOUNTED (via Goldstar)

7. Candytopia brings its immersive, oh-so-sweet Insta-friendly experience to Santa Monica, where it will remain till July 4.

8. Check out Butterfly Season at Kidspace Children’s Museum now through May 4. Activities include daily butterfly exploration in the Stone Hollow Amphitheater.

9. Hangout at the Aquarium of the Pacific at night and see sharks, jellyfish and more in a different light! Happening multiple times this week. DISCOUNTED (via Goldstar)

10. Descanso Gardens is hosting another edition of Tomatomania this Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tomato fans and gardeners will have a chance to purchase tomato seedlings and listen to tomato lectures.

11. Since its the first Friday of the month check out all the cool events happening around town including block parties and art walks for First Fridays.

12. 260LA will host an Equinox sample sale event April 3-8 in Beverly Hills with brands like nike, Rhone, lululemon, Spiritual Gangster and more at a steep discount.

13. Museum of Selfies opens on April 1 and will run till May 31 with 10 interactive exhibits that welcomes visitors to take a closer look into the cultural phenomenon. The curators of the Glendale musueum have also collected an array of Instagram-inspired art as well as an Iron Throne made of selfie sticks for guests to enjoy. Check for discounted tickets before making your purchase. DISCOUNTED (via Goldstar)

14. See the Hermosa Hitigrls battle the Redondo Riots in a Kentucky Derby themed all female roller derby this Friday!

15. Lauren Conrad’s fashion line Paper Crown is having a sample sale April 5-6 with up to 70% off on dresses, blouses, bottoms, outerwear and the bridesmaid collection.

16. Decompress at Mystic Journey Crystals in Venice with a crystal sound bath that combines original compositions and performances with crystal singing bowls.

17. The Rachel Pally Warehouse Sale will run April 6-8 with 60% to 75% off retail prices on contemporary, maternity and plus lines. There’s even discount racks starting at just $10, restocked each day.

18. The Groundlings: The Completely Different Late Show is a hilarious improv show by the cast of the Groundlings’ Main Company. Audience shout suggestions throughout the night for improvisational scenes performed by some of the best in the business. It’s also a testing ground for brand new material for the Groundlings’ main show. DISCOUNTED (via Goldstar)

19. Beauty Park’s one day sample sale will feature the best Korean beauty and skincare products at 50% to 80% off.

20. Step inside The Museum of Illusions in Hollywood and find yourself in a classic painting, part of a cartoon, part of current events, inside movies and much more. Highlights include watching the Titanic go down, “climbing” a sheer cliff and other eye popping visuals. Happening all week. (DISCOUNTED)via Goldstar

21. Dogeared is having a jewelry sample sale in Culver City this Friday, everything will be priced $5 to $20.

22. Free admission at: Norton Simon Museum (5 to 8 p.m.), Pasadena Museum of California Art (noon to 5 pm) and Long Beach Museum of Art (11 a.m to 5 p.m.)

Saturday April 7th, 2018

23. Get ready to paw-ty, because SoCal Corgi Beach Day returns with more than 1,000 Corgis expected to attend. Happening at Huntington Dog Beach, lively events include cutest cardigan Corgi contest, a tiki-themed Corgi costume contest, Starboy Iggy and his Corgi Hula Hoop Show, and a Corgi coconut pie-eating contest. FREE

24. Hosted at The Reef in Downtown L.A., Foodie Con April 7-8 will feature shopping, book signings, cooking product demos, food court vendors from local restaurants and chefs, plus beer, wine and spirits for sampling. Check for discount tickets before making your purchase. DISCOUNTED (via Goldstar)

25. The 9th Annual L.A. Beer Fest returns this Saturday to the Los Angeles Center Studios in Downtown L.A. for an afternoon of showcasing 80 breweries serving up 200 beers.

26. Art duo Dosshaus will transform the Corey Helford Gallery into a flop-house hotel from the 60’s made entirely of recycled cardboard hand painted to look like black & white illustrations. The exhibit will house hundreds of individual pieces including a “Paper-Thin Hotel” with several life size rooms. FREE

27. Mickey’s marks 65 years of business on April 7, to celebrate they will offer the first 65 people who come into the shop that day their choice of a free Mickey’s Combo, Sauce Sandwich or slice of pizza. Each customer thereafter that will be able to purchase those three items for only $0.65 each. The special runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

28. The Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire is back at the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale for another year of fun every Saturday and Sunday from April 7 through May 20. Check for discount tickets before making your purchase. DISCOUNTED (via Goldstar)

29. A Current Affair is a pop-up vintage marketplace with a highly curated list of vendors from all over the state is taking over the Cooper Design Space in DTLA April 7-8.

30. Celebrate the 4th birthday of Redondo Beach’s King Harbor Brewing this Saturday. The party will include copious amounts of beer (30+), snow cones, music, games and more.

31. The Brewery Art Walk returns April 7-8 with over 100 artist in residence opening their studios to the public allowing people to view art, get to know local artists, support their work and more. FREE

32. There’s a Free Yoga Class Hosted by OLIVERS Apparel at One Down Dog in Silver Lake this Saturday. RSVP here. FREE

33. The Museum of Failure has a new location on Hollywood and Highland with new exhibits and products that include Juicero, Facebook Gifts, RCA SelectaVision, Pets.com, and Google Wave. There’s also an entire section dedicated to Hollywood with some of the industry’s biggest fails. Check for discounted tickets before making your purchase. DISCOUNTED (via Goldstar)

34. The SkyFlow Festival, at The Row in DTLA will feature six different yoga and meditation classes on two rooftops, a Festival Season Fashion Market, aura photography, a sunset dance party, and more.

35. The VOID’s virtual reality experience Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire is now open in the Glendale Galleria. The “hyper-reality” experience puts players in a 360 virtual world allowing them to touch, smell, and sensing their surroundings.

36. The NERO48 Pop-up of Mexican Contemporary Design comes to Vinz on Fairfax April 7-8 for a weekend of shopping, food, wine, music, and fun that features handpicked products designed by some of Mexico’s most talented makers. There will also be workshops and lectures presented by international artists and designers.

37. Stash House, a new escape room in L.A. will allow you and your friends to get actively involved in a crime drama — with zero chance of going to prison. Happening all week.

38. Downward Grog presents Brewery Yoga this Saturday in Boyle Heights at Indie Brewing Company.

39. 23rd Annual Uptown Whittier Spring Antique Street Faire will have dozens of vendors selling collectibles, jewelry, art, furniture, glassware, and more.

40. Greenbar Distillery has teamed up with The Burrito Project and a select list of local bars and restaurants, to provide thousands of burritos to those in need in the Los Angeles area. Simply go to a bar on the list and order a CITY Bright gin cocktail from there Greenbar Distillery will donate a burrito to The Burrito Project. Get more info here.

Sunday April 8th, 2018

41. The 5th Annual Montrose Craft Beer Fest will feature a wide range of breweries that include Wolf Creek Brewery, Hilltop Homebrewers, Bottle Logic Brewing and Hangar 24. In addition to beers there will be food samples, lawn games and photo booths.

42. Queens of the New Age: Festival of Extraordinary Women at CAAM (California African American Museum) celebrates extraordinary women through a day of family fun, featuring DJs, live performances, food trucks, a powerful discussion with top female artists and producers, and workshops. FREE

43. Roaring Twenties Street Jam returns to the historic Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round for a Gatsby themed lawn party by day and merry-go-round dance party by night. DISCOUNTED (via Goldstar)

44. Support local artists and teachers during the Barnsdall Art & Craft Fair. The free event will feature handcrafted jewelry, ceramics, cards, prints, paintings and more by art students and teachers for sale. Proceeds from the event will support the programming at Barnsdall Art Center. FREE

45. The 23rd Annual Tokyo City Cup and Japan Family Day returns to Santa Anita Race Track for SoCal’s biggest Japanese cultural and food festival, along with a horse-racing event.

46. Le Salon de Musiques presents a stage free chamber musical experience with champagne and high tea to follow at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion this Sunday. DISCOUNTED (via Goldstar)

47. Metro Art Presents “The North Patio” spring concert series, in the historic Union Station’s tranquil North Patio every Sunday from April 8-22. The concerts kicks off with Mary Lattimore. FREE

48. The Wallis in Beverly Hills will host “Dance Sundays” with famed actress/dancer/choreographer Debbie Allen. Suitable for the whole family, each month will feature a special dance theme, this month it’s Salsa. FREE

49. Visit Virtual Room in Hollywood for a group VR adventure in which you’ll go back in time to ensure a better future.

50. Same Same, Silver Lake’s Thai wine bar, will celebrate its second anniversary this Sunday. At 6 p.m. they’ll host a party with blessings, Thai decorations, music and dancers, and a complimentary snack for all guests.

51. Free admission at:  Museum of Latin American Art ,Craft and Folk Art Museum (pay what you can) and USC Pacific Asian Museum (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Schedule provided by We Like LA.

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Yamashiro Night Market Returns

The night market at hilltop Asian restaurant Yamashiro has returned and will continue every Thursday, 5 to 9 p.m., through September 27.

The market was started by City Farm in 2009, who return to the property after a brief hiatus following the sale of Yamashiro to new operators. City Farm works to bring fresh, organic produce and healthy prepared foods to communities throughout Southern California. All City Farm markets will accept Cal Fresh EBT, and the one at Yamashiro comes with some of the best views in Hollywood.

Highlights of opening night include live jazz/flamenco music from Joe Calderon and Kenny Hudson, food, crafts, beer, and wine in addition to vendor wares. Food options will include Coolhaus, wood-fired pizzas from Urban Pie, Middle Eastern-Mexican fusion from Ta’im Taco, and Border Grill. Other vendors will sell vinegar, honey, flowers, produce, and more. Those who’d like to follow up shopping with a cocktail may do so at the Pagoda Bar until 10 p.m.

Shoppers must access the market via a shuttle, as parking at Yamashiro is limited. Park at Mosaic Church on Hollywood Boulevard, where a shuttle will ferry passenger back and forth every 15 minutes until 9:30 p.m. Pets not allowed. More info here.

Story by We Like LA.

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The Museum of Selfies Opens in Glendale

The Museum of Selfies opens this Sunday in Glendale, and tickets are on sale now. The new, highly Instagrammable pop-up will be here for a limited time only, opening on April 1 and finishing its run on May 31.

Billed as an exploration of the “history and cultural phenomenon of the selfie,” the Museum of Selfies offers an array of installations and exhibits for visitors to both learn about the art of the selfie, and take plenty of their own. Guests can snap photos inside Van Gogh’s bedroom, gawk at the world’s largest selfie stick, and enter  two-sided “bathroom selfie” room that lacks self-reflection (nice opportunity for a bit of trick photography). There is even an iron throne made entirely of selfie sticks. And while there are numerous selfie sticks on display, guests are also strongly encouraged to bring their own (that’s a first for most ticketed experiences I’ve ever heard of). In addition to the photo ops and immersive displays, the museum also features works from various modern artists sharing their creative takes of the selfie phenomenon.

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This new pop-up is the latest in an ever-expanding list of experiences designed, almost explicitly, to bait content-seeking Instagrammers to show up, pay admission, and gram to their heart’s content. With the recent success of The Museum of Ice Cream, Candytopia, The Mermaid Museum, and others, I’m betting the Museum of Selfies has no problem drawing crowds, even with a price that’s north of a premium movie theater ticket.

The Museum of Selfies is located at 211 N. Brand Boulevard in Glendale. It will be open April 1 through May 31, 2018. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Thursday from noon to 8 p.m.,  Friday and Saturday from from noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday from noon  to 8 p.m. Ticket are are $25 and kids under three are free.

Article courtesy of We Like LA.

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Rodeo Realty ranks #26 among The 500 Largest Brokers in the U.S., according to REAL Trends

REAL Trends, the trusted source for news, research and information about the real estate brokerage industry, has announced the results of the 2018 REAL Trends 500, an independently verified compilation of the nation’s leading residential real estate companies.

According to a recent research report produced by REAL Trends, a record 1,752 firms qualified this year.

Included in the REAL Trends 500 this year is Rodeo Realty once again. The company ranked number 26 in the REAL Trends 500 with a 2017 closed sales volume of $5,209,455,330.

Rodeo Realty also ranked 117 on the closed transaction sides with 5,648 residential transaction sides closed last year. In addition to that, the company made the 2018 Billionaires’ Club, ranking 26 out of 274 entries.

“The results—turned in by the firms on this year’s REAL Trends 500—showed that the nation’s leading realty firms outperformed the market, proving that size and leadership do matter,” said The REAL Trends. “The REAL Trends 500, now in its 31st year, remains the undisputed leader in ranking the performance of residential real estate services firms. Due to the requirement of independent verification, the REAL Trends 500 is The Trusted Source for information about the performance of these firms.”

To view all the rankings, click HERE.

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Home listed by Rodeo Realty’s Sherman Oaks agent Dan Drantch purchased by former Pittsburgh Steeler James Farrior

Former Pittsburgh Steeler James Farrior has purchased a home in Tarzana for $4.225 million. Dan Drantch of Rodeo Realty Sherman Oaks was the listing agent.

Farrior’s recent purchase made news in the Los Angeles Times.

The newly built estate comes with European oak floors and marble finishes throughout. The 7,000 square feet of living space includes a living room, a family room, a center-island kitchen, a breakfast nook, a theater room, and a wine cellar.

Outdoors, there’s a center courtyard with a fountain, a pool, spa, a wet bar, and a pool house.

The Cape Cod-style property has a total of six bedrooms and 7.5 bathrooms.

To read the LA Times article on this home, click HERE.

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