Plus, Pokémon Go at the Rose Bowl and Lunar New Year at The Americana at Brand
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Slamdance Film Festival — Feb. 19-25
The Projectionist Credit: Courtesy Slamdance
The festival by filmmakers, for filmmakers runs across Los Angeles at theaters like Landmark Sunset and 2220 Arts throughout the weekend, beginning with the world premiere of Alexandre Rockwell’s The Projectionist, produced by Quentin Tarantino and Jack Auen.
Compagnie Hervé Koubi at The Wallis — Feb. 19-21
Credit: Daniel Roblin
With support from Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels, Compagnie Hervé Koubi makes its Los Angeles premiere with Sol Invictus, a celebration of human connection that blends contemporary dance, hip-hop and martial arts.
Pokémon Go at the Rose Bowl — Feb. 22
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Credit: Mark Von Holden/Niantic via AP Content Services
Pokémon Go returns for its third L.A. area live event with photo opportunities with Pikachu and Eevee, lifelike Pokémon habitats, special merchandise and more.
Gladstones Malibu Honors LAFD Heroes — Feb. 20
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From 11 a.m. to noon, Angelenos are welcome to join Gladstones as it commemorates the recent one-year anniversary of the Palisades fire by honoring the Los Angeles Fire Department heroes who defended the Malibu community and coastline with a plaque. Complimentary bites and refreshments will also be served.
Marianne’s at Our Place — Feb. 21
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The pantry staple brand pops up at Our Place in Venice with a live demo of making avocado oil and beef tallow tater tots, available for tasting by attendees thereafter. Additionally, the first 10 guests receive a complimentary tote bag with Marianne’s merch and one has a chance at a year’s supply of the avocado oil, beef tallow or both.
Sueño Perro: A Film Installation by Alejandro G. Iñárritu at LACMA — Feb. 22
Credit: Karol Pruzinsky
Timed to the 25-year anniversary of director Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s debut feature, Amores Perros, LACMA presents a curated selection of the million feet of film left on the cutting room during the film’s edit. The multisensory installation is on view through July 26.
Operation Taco Gary’s at Smorgasburg LA — Feb. 22
Doug Jones as “Elder,” Dustin Milligan as “Luke,” and Simon Rex as “Danny” in the comedy, Operation Taco Gary’s.Credit: Chroma
Catch actor Simon Rex helming the Tacos 1986 booth at Smorgasburg in celebration of the forthcoming release of Operation Taco Gary’s, out Feb. 27. Alongside tacos, visitors have the chance at taking home movie swag.
Radici’s Italy vs. The World Wine Dinner — Feb. 22
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Also happening Feb. 24 and March 1, Radici initiates its wine dinner series with Italian winemakers with a four-course menu inspired by Chef Lucia Gasbarri’s family recipes, paired with pours from Puglia.
Lunar New Year at The Grove and The Americana at Brand — Through Feb. 22
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Caruso’s shopping destinations has various deals, specials and giveaways throughout the weekend. At The Grove, snag a traditional red envelope with purchase at the Mind Games Pop-up, followed by 15 percent off at Blue Ribbon Sushi. Over at The Americana, enjoy Year of the Horse-inspired cocktails at Bourbon Steak House Los Angeles or Paradise Dynasty after watching the parade, 1 to 4 p.m.
Feast of the Seven Fishes at STK — Through April 5
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STK offers a seafood-forward dining experience with new menu items like King crab fondue, lobster fried rice and Mermaid’s Brew, a Don Julio reposado cocktail with ginger liqueur, coconut, lime and pineapple.