Our Larchmont Buzz calendar this weekend features plenty of music, book talks, movies (always!), summer seasonal events…and two truly massive celebrations: LA Pride and the Hollywood Fringe Festival.
Buzz theater critic Laura Foti Cohen wrote yesterday about the HFF, including some recommendations for what to see among the nearly 400 shows scheduled for the next three weeks, so we’ll defer to her on that event and just note that you can also find at least a few of the scheduled shows on our calendar page, too…so we encourage you to browse there.
Meanwhile, here are some of the many, many other events – including several huge Pride celebrations – on tap for this coming weekend.
Friday
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
NHM FIRST FRIDAYS: FROM FEELINGS TO PHEROMONES
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles
This year, NHM’s most popular annual after-hours series addresses the science behind human and animal attraction. This week’s installment is How We Multiply, featuring live music from Wallice and Niia, a DJ set from Gingee, a discussion with Dr. Aradhna Tripati of UCLA’s Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, hosted… [Read More]
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
BARNSDALL FRIDAYS WINE TASTING
Barnsdall Art Park – 4800 Hollywood Blvd.
Barnsdall Art Park Foundation is excited to announce the return of its popular fundraiser, Barnsdall Fridays Wine Tasting, which – following a hiatus since 2019 – is back in full swing for 2024. The event, which has always attracted sell-out crowds, takes place on the West Lawn of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House, Los Angeles’ only UNESCO… [Read More]
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
POETRY READING AND TALK WITH SURI CHAN
Chevalier’s Books
Join Suri Chan to discuss her debut poetry collection, But I Don’t Feel Empowered, in conversation with Elizabeth Su. In the book, Chan harnesses the power of beautiful language and whimsical illustrations to speak on both the lighthearted and heartbreaking experiences that bind us. But I Don’t… [Read More]
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
MUSIC: JAZZ AT LACMA – TEODROSS AVERY
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
This week, join LACMA’s popular Friday night music series for a concert with the Teodross Avery Quartet. Saxophonist, composer, educator and band leader Dr. Teodross Avery’s diverse career includes recordings with Amy Winehouse, Joss Stone, Dee Dee Bridgewater and Matchbox Twenty… [Read More]
Saturday
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
AMERICAN INDIAN ARTS FESTIVAL
Autry Museum of the American West
Join the Autry on June 8 and 9 for a fun-filled weekend perfect for the whole family. We look forward to welcoming you to celebrate contemporary and traditional Native art, including fine arts, film, workshops, readings, and more… [Read More]
10:30 am – 11:30 am
DRAG QUEEN STORY HOUR
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
In honor of Pride Month, the Academy Museum will host a series of drag queen story hours this June hosted by Pickle, the director of Drag Story Hour Los Angeles. Pickle will be joined by fellow drag artists for readings of… [Read More]
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
28TH ANNUAL GILMORE HERITAGE AUTO SHOW
Original Farmers Market
Rev your engines and mark your calendars for the 28th annual Gilmore Heritage Auto Show at The Original Farmers Market on Saturday, June 8th, from 11 am – 4 pm. This year’s exciting theme, “Original Classics,” pays homage to timeless American vehicles including the Ford Model T and luxurious Cadillacs… [Read More]
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
JUNE DROP-IN WORKSHOPS FOR FAMILIES: PUPPETRY AND PRIDE
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Puppetry has been a staple in filmmaking for iconic characters like the Muppets, variations of the story of Pinocchio, and is often featured in stop-motion animation. Join us to design and create your own puppet with a unique look and personality to celebrate the themes of pride, which include loving and embracing each other’s differences… [Read More]
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
RUSS TAMBLYN IN PERSON
Hollywood Heritage Museum
Spend an afternoon at the Barn with actor, tumbler/dancer – and now author (!) Russ Tamblyn, who was no stranger on the MGM lot. At MGM, Russ appeared in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, West Side Story, High School Confidential, Tom Thumb, The Fastest Gun Alive, and more… [Read More]
1:00 pm – 10:00 pm
MUSIC: LA PRIDE IN THE PARK
Los Angeles State Historic Park
The first of three huge LA Pride events this weekend, LA Pride in the Park is not just a music experience with Grammy™ Award-winning artists and first-class production on a massive 80-foot stage. It’s an… [Read More]
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
MUSIC: LATIN SOUNDS – FAUSTO CUEVAS Y LA MODERNA
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Percussionist and band leader Fausto Cuevas began playing drums at the age of 11. Over the course of his career, he has recorded, performed and toured with artists ranging from Latin to Legend, including Julio Iglesias, Celia Cruz, Teena Marie, Al Jarreau, Nestor Torres, and Roy Hargrove… [Read More]
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
DANCE: UNFURLING – THE OLD L.A. ZOO
Old LA Zoo – 4801 Griffith Park Drive
Experience the enchantment of a Heidi Duckler Dance performance during golden hour, as we transform into luminous pollen poufs and embark on a captivating journey through the historic ruins of the Old Los Angeles Zoo… [Read More]
Sunday
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
LA PRIDE PARADE
Highland Blvd. north to Hollywood Blvd., east to Cahuenga Ave.
The centerpiece of the huge LA Pride celebration, the LA Pride Parade is the largest and longest-running Pride Parade in Southern California. Last year, more than 148,000 LA Pride family, friends, and fans came out to… [Read More]
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
LA PRIDE BLOCK PARTY
Hollywood Blvd. between Vine and Gower
After the Pride Parade, find everyone at the LA Pride Block Party, a free street festival located at the end of the rainbow, two blocks from the Parade end. The entire street will be transformed into a vibrant block party with outdoor bars, pride decorations, and entertainment… [Read More]
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
BOOK TALK: BEYOND THE RIVERS OF BABYLON: A HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR STORY
Barnes & Noble at The Grove
Join Holocaust Museum LA for a book talk with Joe Samuels about his memoir, Beyond the Rivers of Babylon. Joe was born in Baghdad, Iraq in 1930 and survived the… [Read More]
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
COCKTAILS IN HISTORIC PLACES
American Legion Post 43 – 2035 N. Highland Ave.
Join the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles for no-host cocktails at the Art Deco Hollywood American Legion Post 43 with live music and dancing with The Big Band Alumni… [Read More]
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
A VERY JUDY BIRTHDAY AND PRIDE CELEBRATION: END OF THE RAINBOW & MGM 100: MEET THE STARS EXHIBIT CLOSING PARTY
Hollywood Heritage Museum
Join us at the “End of the Rainbow,” a special PRIDE celebration of Judy Garland’s 102nd birthday and 85th Anniversary of MGM’s The Wizard of Oz on June 9 from… [Read More]
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
BOOK TALK: IAN AND ALISA KARMEL’S T-SHIRT SWIM CLUB
Chevalier’s Books
Comedian Ian Karmel, with help from his sister, Dr. Alisa Karmel, opens up about the daily humiliations of being fat. Ian Karmel has weighed eight pounds, and he has weighed 420 pounds… [Read More]
Movies
In addition to the local film venues you almost surely know about (the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and the New Beverly Cinema), you may be less aware of a trio of other gems showing big screen movies this week. First, and probably best known, is the American Cinematheque, housed in the newly Netflix-refurbished Egyptian Theatre on Hollywood Blvd. Next, there’s Brain Dead Studios, which has taken over the old Silent Movie Theater on Fairfax Ave. And last, but in no way least, is the Los Angeles Conservancy’s annual Last Remaining Seats festival, which each spring shows a great slate of classic films in downtown LA’s historic movie palaces. It’s a great time to go see a movie!
Friday
2:00 pm – Purple Rain – New Beverly Cinema
7:00 pm – Army of Shadows – American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theatre
7:00 pm – Maelstrom – Brain Dead Studios
7:00 pm – A Night at the Opera & Duck Soup – New Beverly Cinema
9:15 pm – 12 Monkeys & La Jette – Brain Dead Studios
11:59 pm – Kill Bill: Volume 2 – New Beverly Cinema
Saturday
10:00 am – Cartoon Club – New Beverly Cinema
2:00 pm – Bullitt – LA Conservancy’s Last Remaining Seats at the Los Angeles Theater
2:00 pm – The Lost World: Jurassic Park – New Beverly Cinema
3:00 pm – Weekend Short Cuts: Los Angeles Home Movies – Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
7:00 pm – Sicario – Brain Dead Studios
7:00 pm – A Night at the Opera & Duck Soup – New Beverly Cinema
8:00 pm – Gaslight – LA Conservancy’s Last Remaining Seats at the Los Angeles Theater
9:45 pm – Hackers – Brain Dead Studios
11:59 pm – How the Grinch Stole Christmas – New Beverly Cinema
Sunday
2:00 pm – The Lost World: Jurassic Park – New Beverly Cinema
3:00 pm – Weekend Short Cuts – Los Angeles Home Movies – Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
5:00 pm – Some Like it Hot – American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theater
6:30 pm – A Night at the Opera & Duck Soup – New Beverly Theater
8:00 pm – Moonstruck – American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theater
8:00 pm – Night is Short, Walk On Girl – Brain Dead Studios
It’s clearly a big weekend, but if you still don’t see something of interest in the long list above, don’t forget to check our Buzz calendar page for even more ideas – art workshops for both kids and adults, lots of comedy shows, a magic show, a burlesque show, a running club meetup…and more.
Have a great weekend!
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