LA Insider | Week of November 24, 2023: Infinite Rehearsal, Spider Pavilion, More Doughnuts, Donuts & Festival of Lights!
We hope you had a delightful Thanksgiving feasting with family and friends! Given the holiday, this week's curated list of arts, cultural, literary and other fun events is a little different from usual. Most galleries are closed for the weekend, so we're highlighting a few off the beaten path goings on at local museums and assorted seasonal activities to make this week special. As for food, we're still fixated on the enticing universe of doughnuts — aka donuts. Go out & explore!
Gallery & Museum Exhibitions
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Eddie Rodolfo Aparicio, La ceiba me salvó / The Ceiba Saved Me, 2020 @ The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, DTLA. Image courtesy of the artist and Commonwealth and Council, Los Angeles and Mexico City. Photo by Ruben Diaz.
LACMA | Miracle Mile
The World Made Wondrous
Sunday, November 26, 2023 | 12:30–3:30pm
Get inspired by the exhibition The World Made Wondrous, then make your own art in a workshop led by artists Beatriz Jaramillo and Eszter Delgado at this free session as part of Andell Family Sundays. All ages.
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA | DTLA
MOCA Focus: Eddie Rodolfo Aparicio
Through June 16, 2024
The LA-based artist's materially inventive practice is informed by the Salvadoran communities in Los Angeles in which he was raised, decolonialist discourse and his approach to ecological justice as a form of social justice.
ICA LA | Arts District, DTLA
Performance: Infinite Rehearsal
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 | 7–8:30pm
Part of the program, Infinite Rehearsal, dancer Jordan Slaffey performs a special preview of her work in process, followed by a discussion with the artist about the work.
Natural History Museum | Exposition Park
Spider Pavilion
Through Sunday, November 26, 2023
It's the last weekend to visit the spiders and their elaborate webs in this unique, open-air experience. Stroll through the open air pavilion to see hundreds of orb weavers and their amazing webs – then venture into the spider den to peer into enclosed habitats housing species from tarantulas to jumping spiders. Admission: $7–$18
Film, Music, Theatre & Festivals & Dance
Meet Me in St. Louis @ Old Town Music Hall, El Segundo
FILM: Strangers on a Train / To Catch a Thief
Aero Theatre | Santa Monica
Sunday, November 26, 2023 | 7:30pm
A double feature of two thrillers directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Strangers on a Train (1951) centers on a chance encounter between a tennis player and a a psychopathic man. To Catch a Thief (1955) follows a notorious cat burglar who must clear his name in the wake of copycat crimes.
FILM: Meet Me in St. Louis
Old Town Music Hall | El Segundo
Saturday, November 25, 2023 | 2:30pm and 7:30pm
A sweet MGM musical from 1944 centering on a family in the months leading up the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. Starring Judy Garland and directed by Vicente Minnelli. Tickets: $10–12
FILM: Show Me Love
Vidiots Eagle Theatre | Eagle Rock
Sunday, November 26, 2023 | 1:30pm
Lukas Moodysson’s 1998 film is a touchstone of new queer cinema and one of the most authentic portrayals of youthful relationships on film. Tickets: $10
MUSIC: Friendsgiving
The Stowaway | DTLA
Friday, November 24, 2023 | 9pm–2am
Extend your holiday weekend with this night of tunes. Including DJ sets from Jay Versace, Kal Banx, J.Robb and Budgie. Tickets: $15–20
THEATRE: For the Record: Love Actually Live
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts | Beverly Hills
Through December 30, 2023
This stage production of the popular holiday movie returns to commemorate the film’s 20th anniversary. Set in a picturesque London cityscape, iconic scenes from the film are displayed on screens along with singers and a live orchestra. Showtime: 7:30 | Tickets: $69–$139
Fine Foods, Quick Bites + Bars
Primo’s Donuts, West LA/Westwood
Doughnuts or donuts... whatever the spelling, we're back for more! This week's doughnut round-up (sorry we couldn't help ourselves) focuses on Venice , Santa Monica and West LA through Redondo Beach. If you missed part 1 (Hollywood, WeHo and Koreatown) check it out here.
Blue Star Donuts | Venice
Elaborate donuts like the Valrhona chocolate crunch or White chocolate blueberry creme brulée… and vegan ones too, like the Orange olive oil.
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee | Santa Monica/Culver City + Other Locations
A California original dating from 1959, with an intriguing selection of doughnuts like the Saigon cinnamon crumb, vanilla bean glazed… or seasonal pumpkin cheesecake.
DK’s Donuts | Santa Monica
A 44-year tradition of the classics – as well as specialty donuts, including the Oreo cookie glaze, Nutella churro and Reeses peanut butter donut.
Primo’s Donuts | West LA/Westwood
A varied menu of traditional donuts as well as several outside the box… as it were! We're tempted by the classic vanilla cake doughnut or chocolate raised sprinkles, but you may want to try a Mochi donut or one of the seasonal choices.
Randy’s Donuts | Inglewood
The OG Randy's with the landmark donut in the sky serves up the classics plus premium choices like the Matcha tea raised or Red velvet with ganache for the more adventurous.
Moon Donuts | Redondo Beach
Small strip-mall donut shop with the all-time favorite treat…donut holes! Or how about a nutella cronut?
Literary, Readings & Book Launches
Launch | Frankie Tan: A Jungle Refuses to Give Up
North Figueroa Bookshop | Highland Park
Friday, November 24, 2023 | 7pm
Join LA writer Frankie Tan for the launch of her debut book, billed as, “part story, part new myth, part dream and dripping in jungly poetics.”
Small Business Saturday at {pages}
pages, a bookstore | Manhattan Beach
Saturday, November 25, 2023 | 11am–2pm
Come out for a day of fun and books in the {pages} courtyard with local authors.
Things To Do & Workshops
Holiday Ice Rink, Pershing Square, DTLA
The Hollywood Christmas Parade
Starting on Hollywood Blvd. at Orange Drive | Hollywood
Sunday, November 26, 2023 | 6pm
The 91st annual parade returns to the heart of Hollywood! Expect floats, balloons, bands, celebrities and more. Free to the public.
Holiday Ice Rink
Pershing Square | DTLA
Through January 7, 2024
Kick off the holiday season on this outdoor ice rink in lively downtown LA. All ages / $20 admission includes skate rental.
Hikari: Festival of Lights
Tanaka Farms | Irvine
Through December 30, 2023 | 4:30–10pm
Tanaka Farms transforms their fields into a holiday wonderland, complete with wagon rides, games, crafts and more. Tickets: $25–35
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