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Don't let the heat get you down, there's always a lot of hot, cool things to do and experience in Hollywood. | |
In ancient Greece, Egypt, and Rome, it was believed that the dog star Sirius' dawn rising in mid-to-late summer contributed to the warmth of the season. Hence, the "dog days of summer." | |
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SUMMER TUNES
UNDER THE STARS
Aug 8
Paul Val and his Texas Blues Rock Trio promising a rocking night filled with bluesy tunes and electrifying performances.
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LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! MAKER
MARKET POP-UP
Aug 10
Roll camera and meet in the center courtyard with local artisans, live music, photo ops, permanent jewelry and more fun!
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WOODSTOCK:
3 DAYS OF PEACE,
LOVE, AND MUSIC
Aug 8 - Aug 20
Relive the magic with photography legends Henry Diltz, Danny Clinch, Joseph Cultice, Sam Erickson, Elliott Landy, Lisa Law and more.
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BRITTNEY
LEEANNE WILLIAMS:
THE FORM IN WHICH THE SPIRIT DRESSES
Aug 10 - Oct 5
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WOVEN NARRATIVES
Aug 10 - Sept 6
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ARTIST TALK:
TAYLOR MARIES PRENDERGAST
AND KARL HAENDEL
Aug 14
A conversation between Artists on the occasion of the exhibition, Dogs & Dads.
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"SINATRA & FRIENDS"
STARRING SINGER
BOB ANDERSON
Aug 15
Smooth jazz and award winning impressions.
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MAMBO GOES
TO HOLLYWOOD
Aug 11
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CHARLEY CROCKETT
Aug 9
with Asleep at The Wheel & Junior Brown
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SEAL
Aug 9
with Emily King
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KHRUANGBIN
Aug 10 & Aug 11
with Unknown Mortal Orchestra
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EMIRSIAN
& DABANDJIAN
Aug 11
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THE MOTHERBOARD SUITE
Aug 9
featuring Saul Williams and direction by Bill T. Jones
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LOS CAFRES
Aug 10
with Raskahuele
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IT'S ALL GREEK TO ME
Summer is not summer without The Greek. Read Claudio Vernight's review of a recent show featuring The Mavericks with Dwight Yoakam.
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HOLLYWOOD
HERITAGE MUSEUM
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OUT WITH THE STARS:
HOLLYWOOD'S FAMOUS AND FORGOTTEN HAUNTS
Aug 11
Exhibit highlights legendary nightlife venues and enjoy a taste of Old Hollywood with ice cream covered in C.C. Brown's hot fudge.
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CURRRENT EXHIBITS
Cool off and enjoy the current exhibits: Joseff's of Hollywood costume jewelry, Reel to Real, 3 Stooges, the Joint is Jumpin' honoring Black History, and Max Factor's original makeup studio.
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THE AUTRY MUSEUM
OF THE AMERICAN WEST
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MUSEUM TOURS
Aug 10 & Aug 11
A museum tour led by knowledgeable docents to gain insights into fascinating exhibitions.
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COMPANY
Thru Aug 18
Marianne Elliott helms this revelatory new production of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s groundbreaking musical comedy.
REVIEW
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THE BATETTE
FOLLIES OF 1939:
A DARK KNIGHT PARODY
Extended thru Aug 11
A step into the allure of a sexy prohibition-era fantasy, combining music, dance, burlesque, and sketches, bringing back the glamour and visual spectacle of the Ziegfeld Follies.
REVIEW
Apply code:
BATETTE50
at check-out for 50% off
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OPEN FIST THEATRE CO.
AT ATWATER VILLAGE
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THE BAUHAUS
PROJECT
Thru Aug 25
5 SoCal art students present their own play on the history of the Bauhaus school and how the rise antisemitism and facsism affected the arts in pre-World War II Germany.
REVIEW
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Performer: Clara Rodriguez
Photo Credit: Christine Fu
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FOREVER FLAMENCO
Aug 10
The Fountain's beloved series returns with four scorching performances paying homage to founder Deborah Culver Lawlor.
REVIEW
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ECHO THEATER CO.
AT ATWATER
VILLAGE THEATRE
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DIDO OF IDAHO
Thru Aug 26
A very dark comedy
about the lengths to which a woman might go for the love of a good man.
REVIEW
Apply code:
IDAHO
at checkout for $20 tickets
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Aug 9 - 25
A clumsy yet determined aspiring actress, leaves both the confines and comfort of small town Mississippi to prove herself in the big City of Angels.
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HUMAN ERROR
Aug 10 - Sept 1
Madelyn and Sameer are NPR-listening, latte-sipping blue-staters who are planning a family.
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CHICKEN STORIES
Thru Aug 18
Chicken brings people together: families, friends, neighbors, schoolmates, coworkers. It is comforting, nourishing, and delicious. It can also spark tensions between local establishments.
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SKYPILOT
THEATRE CO.
AT 905 COLE THEATRE
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Thru Aug 25
Three couples, on their respective wedding days, experience the honeymoon suite very differently.
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INDEPENDENT SHAKESPEARE
THEATRE CO.
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GRIFFITH PARK FREE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
Thru Sept 1
An exploration of 'AS YOU LIKE IT' as a heartfelt, screwball romantic comedy with some darker underpinnings.
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Thru Aug 11
The beloved hit musical follows a group of familiar fairy-tale characters
For $20 Off Use Code:
WOODS20
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HOLLYWOOD
ROOSEVELT HOTEL
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CRIMSON & CLOVER
Thru Aug 31
Dissolve into a world of decadence and debauchery.
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THE AUTRY MUSEUM
OF THE AMERICAN WEST
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30TH ANNIVERSARY:
NATIVE VOICES
Aug 9
Celebrate 30 years of Native Voices with 2 new plays, Never Say Die and Feast For The Dead.
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AMERICAN CINEMATHEQUE
AT LOS FELIZ THEATRE
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NEIGHBORS
Aug 10 & Aug 11
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AUTRY MUSEUM
OF THE AMERICAN WEST
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WHAT IS A WESTERN?:
FOXFIRE
Aug 10
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STREET FOOD CINEMA:
THE MUMMY
Aug 10
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BORDERLANDS
Aug 8 - Aug 11
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IT ENDS WITH US
Aug 8 - Aug 14
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20TH ANNUAL:
HOLLY SHORTS
FILM FESTIVAL
Aug 8 - Aug 18
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AMERICAN CINEMATHEQUE
AT EGYPTIAN THEATRE
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HOLLYWOOD
ROOSEVELT HOTEL
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THE ROOSEVELT
SHINDOG SHOW
Aug 9
Join Jimmy Shin, Paul Rodriguez, Shang, Linda Marcus Smith, Joe Romero, Melanie Silva, Adron Duell, Patrick Rabin, & Gary Robinson at the spectacular Hollywood Roosevelt!
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MARGARET CHO
AND FRIENDS
Aug 10
Comedian Margaret Cho takes the stage with her sleu of comedic friends.
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UPRIGHT
CITIZENS BRIGADE
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UCB CAGEMATCH
Aug 12
A night of comedy hosted by Teruko Nakajima, featuring Matt Visconage, Artoun Nazareth and Queen Titi.
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COMMUNITY
PAINT DAY
Aug 10
Come out to Grant Elementary School between 9am - 2pm and help paint a mural designed by students of Grant Elementary and Gabe Crown.
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PARTY UNDER THE STARS
Aug 10
Once a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there’s always something to see!
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KIDDEE MATINEE:
INDIANA JONES AND
THE TEMPLE OF DOOM
Aug 10 & Aug 11
In the second film in the blockbuster franchise, our dashing daredevil is tasked with locating a sacred stone and saving kidnapped children.
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