PaleyFest, Night Out for No Kid Hungry and more come to town this month
LACMA’s big debut, food festivals and more sprout in los Angeles this April.
Film
The Drama
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April 3
Robert Pattinson and Zendaya star in an A24 feature about a happily engaged couple whose relationship takes a dive during their wedding week. a24films.com
Concerts
The Last Five Years
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Credit: Farah Sosa
April 3
Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler take center stage at the Hollywood Bowl for the 25th anniversary of playwright and composer Jason Robert Brown’s musical. hollywoodbowl.com
Festival
Paleyfest
Paleyfest will feature Scrubs in its programming.Credit: Disney/Jeff Weddell
April 4-12
The Dolby Theatre becomes ground zero for all things TV, media and entertainment with the Paley Center for Media’s run of panels, screenings and anniversary celebrations for shows including Charlie’s Angels, Scrubs, The Pitt and Nobody Wants This. paleycenter.org
Books
American Fantasy
April 7
In author Emma Straub’s new book, a recently divorced woman commemorates turning 50 — and rediscovers herself — by attending a cruise featuring a ’90s boy band. penguin.com
Concerts
Bruce Springsteen
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April 7, 9
The Boss and The E Street Band head to the Kia Forum with the Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour. thekiaforum.com
TV
The Laguna Beach Reunion
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April 10
Lauren Conrad, Stephen Colletti, Kristin Cavallari, Lo Bosworth and more reunite for a two-hour look back at seminal reality series, Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County. roku.com
Food
Night Out For No Kid Hungry
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April 11
Top chefs, mixologists, restaurateurs and tastemakers — including chefs Brooke Williamson and Melissa King — come together at Downtown L.A.’s Rolling Greens to present two tasting events. nokidhungry.org
Culture
Going to Extremes: A John Waters 80th Birthday Celebration
Filmmaker John WatersCredit: By Greg Garry
April 14
The Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State L.A. hosts the big birthday celebration of the legendary filmmaker and professional provocateur. theluckman.org
TV
Margo’s Got Money Troubles
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April 15
In this series based on the novel by Rufi Thorpe, Elle Fanning stars as a college dropout, aspiring writer and new mom who turns to OnlyFans to pay the bills. The cast is rounded out by Michelle Pfeiffer, Nick Offerman and Nicole Kidman. tv.apple.com
Health
Dr. Mary Claire Haver Live
Dr. Mary Claire HaverCredit: Callie Walker
April 18
OBGYN and menopause practitioner Dr. Mary Claire Haver hits The Wiltern stage following the April 7 publication of her latest book, The New Perimenopause. thepauselife.com
Gala
Venice Family Clinic Heart Gala
Jackie Tohn is set to hostCredit: Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Netflix
April 18
At this event hosted by actress Jackie Tohn, the center celebrates its health and art initiative with an evening honoring artist and philanthropist Anissa Balson alongside The Hearst Foundations and producer Chuck Lorre. venicefamilyclinic.org
Art
LACMA’s David Geffen Galleries Open
LACMA’s David Geffen Galleries, with Tony Smith’s “Smoke” (1967) in the foregroundCredit: Iwan Baan
April 19
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art unveils the long-awaited David Geffen Galleries, the new base for its permanent collection. lacma.org
Food
Masters of Taste
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April 19
Chefs, restaurants, wineries, breweries and spirit brands descend upon the Rose Bowl for a food festival benefitting Union Station Homeless Services and hosted by cheese monger Vanessa Tilaka Kalb and chef Thomas Kalb of Agnes. mastersoftastela.com
Film
Michael
Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson in Michael.Credit: Glen Wilson
April 24
Jaafar Jackson (nephew to Michael Jackson) stars as the King of Pop in a biopic that tracks the phenom’s Jackson 5 years through his early solo career. The cast also includes Nia Long, Laura Harrier, Juliano Krue Valdi, Miles Teller and Colman Domingo. michael.movie
Food
Pizza City Fest Los Angeles
Prince St. Pizza is among the festival participantsCredit: Ira Edelman
April 25-26
L.A. Live hosts Southern California’s best pizza makers for a weekend of live demos, panel discussions and plenty of pies and slices. lalive.com