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Event Description
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Time / Location
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6/13 - 6/30
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L.A. Design Festival
The third annual festival features highlights including everything from home tours to exhibitions, screenings to receptions, and even a ping-pong party and design caravan. This year's lineup of events reflects the rich diversity of L.A.'s creative communities across all design disciplines. Through June 30. ladesignfestival.org
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See Website for Details,
at Los Angeles
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6/18 - 7/28
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THE JUDY SHOW: MY LIFE AS A SITCOM
Judy Gold, your favorite 6’3” Jewish mother of two, brings her big, critically acclaimed off-Broadway hit to L.A.
A nonstop 90-minute ride, The Judy Show is Gold’s chance to broadcast her hilarious life story through the sitcoms we all knew and loved. Through July 28. geffenplayhouse.com
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See Website for Details,
at Geffen Playhouse
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6/20
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International Surfing day
Now in its ninth year, International Surfing Day continues to unite surfers around celebrating the sport while raising awareness and showing appreciation of our coastal environments. As in previous years, the Surfrider Foundation will organize various surf sessions, beach cleanups and coastal restoration events. intlsurfingday.com
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See Website for Details,
at See Website for Details
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6/21 - 6/23
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Azimuth
The 10th anniversary season of Dance at the Music Center continues with Hubbard Street + LINES Ballet. These two renowned dance companies present the Southern California premiere of Azimuth, an inspiring new work by LINES Ballet Artistic Director Alonzo King. Through June 23. musiccenter.org
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See Website for Details,
at Dorthy Chandler Pavillion
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6/21
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LAS ESTRELLAS DE ARSENIO
This all-star ensemble of today’s top L.A. and New York musicians came together for the first time in 2011 to pay tribute to Arsenio Rodriguez, the Father of Salsa, on his 100th birthday. Now, for the first time on the West Coast, you can enjoy these talented artists at the Museum of Latin American Art. molaa.org
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See Website for Details,
at Museum of Latin American Art
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6/21 - 6/23
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Trans Pride L.A.
Trans Pride L.A. 2013 is a two-day event celebrating the vibrancy and uniqueness of L.A.'s trans and genderqueer community. The celebration is hosted by the Center and co-sponsored by Gender Justice L.A., Los Angeles Transgender Film Festival and Transgender Law Center. It’s a free event, and everyone is invited to attend. tinyurl.com/kspl47n
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See Website for Details,
at The Village at Ed Gould Plaza
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6/22
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Lily Tomlin
Comedienne Lily Tomlin returns to the stage for an unforgettable night of sidesplitting laughter as she takes her audience on a howlingly funny trip with more than a dozen of her timeless characters—from Ernestine to Sister Boogie Woman, Mrs. Beasley to Edith Ann. scfta.org
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See Website for Details,
at Segerstrom Theatre
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6/22
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Not Entirely Wicked
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles wraps up the season with this show, featuring the music of Broadway legend and Disney composer Stephen Schwartz and the voice of Emmy Award-winner Liz Callaway. Follow them on a journey down memory lane of songs and medleys from Wicked, The Baker’s Wife, Children of Eden, Godspell, The Magic Show and Pippin, along with screen favorites Enchanted, Pocahontas and others. gmcla.org
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See Website for Details,
at Saban Theatre
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6/22
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Bowl Opening Night
Versatile vocalist/ entertainer Patti Austin and critically acclaimed recording artist John Legend will be inducted into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame at this year’s Opening Night at the Hollywood Bowl. Following inductions, the season’s inductees will perform with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, led by Thomas Wilkins. Proceeds from the evening will benefit the L.A. Phil and its education programs. hollywoodbowl.com
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See Website for Details,
at Hollywood Bowl
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6/23
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Bowling for Equality
This sixth annual HRC event includes two games of bowling, shoe rental, pizza, unlimited fountain drinks and a one-year HRC membership. “Mad for Plaid” is the theme, so come support equality while sporting your favorite plaid attire. Prizes, opportunity drawings and other activities maximize the fun. hrc.org/palmspringsbowling
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See Website for Details,
at Palm Springs Lanes
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6/24
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Public Lecture Series: Hillary
The American Jewish University continues its long and distinguished Public Lecture Series with this evening featuring former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. Having recently stepped down from her role as America’s chief diplomat and President Obama’s principal foreign policy advisor, the timing of hearing from Secretary Clinton could not be better. aju.edu/hillary
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See Website for Details,
at Gibson Amphitheatre
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6/26
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Stripper Circus
You’ve never been to a party quite like this, with carnival games, WeHo’s cutest boys and chances to win cash and prizes all night long, now with more strippers than ever. $5. herelounge.com
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10 p.m.-2 a.m.,
at Here Lounge, 696 N. Robertson Blvd., WeHo
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6/28
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Nasty Nellie Oleson Tour of Hollywood
During this special three-hour tour, Alison Arngrim—who played Nasty Nellie Oleson on Little House on the Prairie—will entertain you with personal anecdotes from her zero degrees of separation to the legends. You name it, she has a story for just about everyone, from Liberace to Michael Jackson, from Paris Hilton to the Manson Family. Plus, you can ask her anything! zerve.com/DDTours/Nellie
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See Website for Details,
at Dearly Departed Tours
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6/28
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San Diego Remembers
San Diego Remembers will commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Riots—the event that started the modern gay civil rights movement—with a celebration at Babycakes San Diego. The entire community is invited to the celebration to toast the civil rights gains that have occurred in the 44 years since the riots, and reflect on the work that still needs to be done in the community’s fight for equality. sandiegoremembers.com
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See Website for Details,
at Babycakes
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6/28
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What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
Oscars Outdoors, the returning outdoor summer screening series featuring classic movies and family fare, screens this classic film. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., but the show begins at sunset, so bring a blanket or low chair and secure a good seat as arrangements are on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. oscars.org/outdoors
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6:30 p.m.,
at Academy Hollywood
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6/29
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L.A. Street Food Fest
Mark your calendars and get out your stretchy pants! L.A. Street Food Fest’s “Summer Tasting” is the largest and most affordable tasting event produced by Angelenos for Angelenos. Attendees can take advantage of the Rose Bowl's pristine green field to picnic, stretch out and enjoy their eats and treats. lafoodfest.com
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See Website for Details,
at Rose Bowl
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6/30
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All Together Now
This is the only all-Filipino concert in the 2013 Ford Theatres Summer Season. The show will present colorful Filipino culture and feature performances by alumni of the Philippine Madrigal Singers, two ensemble choirs and two guest choirs. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the world-renowned group. fordtheatres.org
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See Website for Details,
at Ford Amphitheatre
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6/30
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Wanderlust Yoga
The world’s largest and fastest growing yoga and music platform brings back its annual Wanderlust Yoga in the City series to L.A. The gratis afternoon event will unite the city as it hits the mat with some of the nation’s leading yoga teachers, takes in tunes from acclaimed musicians and connects with other wellness enthusiasts in one of SoCal’s most beautiful outdoor venues. la.wanderlustfestival.com
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See Website for Details,
at Santa Monica Pier
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7/1
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Anti-Bully Benefit Concert
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See Website for Details,
at El Rey Theatre
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7/4
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4th of July Block Party
Experience the 4th of July in a whole new way—with family, friends, puppies and picnics! See DTLA light up in a not-to-be-missed free spectacle, after all-day picnicking, splashing and food truck grubbing. Music begins at 3 p.m. Prepared food picnics are encouraged. No alcoholic drinks allowed in park. grandparkla.org
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Music Begins @ 3 p.m.,
at Grand Park, DTLA
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7/7
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Off Sunset Festival
The first annual Off Sunset Festival is expected to bring over 5,000 East Side residents and visitors together for a day of merchandise, art and novelty vendors, gourmet food trucks, beer and liquor trailers and live local bands and DJs. Expect the sense of community of Sunset Junction festival but with more emphasis on the fetish and leather communities. offsunsetfestival.com
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See Website for Details,
at Silver Lake
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7/8
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The Wedding singer
Movie Mondays continues the popular summer pastime of providing great entertainment on the Arts Plaza for Orange County audiences to enjoy. First in the lineup—The Wedding Singer, a romantic comedy featuring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. A specially crafted theme menu is created by Patina Catering. Bring a beach chair and bite into sliders, grilled cheese sandwiches or slices of wedding cake while you enjoy the film. scfta.org
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See Website for Details,
at Segerstrom Center
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7/9
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THE MADONNALOGUES VARIETY HOUR
You’ve grown to love Nadya Ginsburg’s spot-on impersonations of Madonna through the comedienne’s hilarious video repertoire, and now you can check out this variety hour with special guests! Be sure to indulge in dinner and drinks at Casita del Campo before the show. $20 at door. cavernclubtheater.com
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See Website for Details,
at Cavern Club Theater
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7/9
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Course of the Force
Lucasfilm and Nerdist are putting on a massive Star Wars lightsaber relay run down the coast, benefitting the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The race travels from San Francisco to San Diego from July 9-16, with several stops in L.A. There are also celebrations—events with live music, expo booths and more—all open to the public. courseoftheforce.starwars.com
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See Website for Details,
at Down the Calif. Coast
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