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— Jennifer Rodriguez\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0\ud83d\udce8\u00a0Stay on top of\u00a0Eastside\u00a0events with the\u00a0Eastsider\u00a0on The\u00a0Go\u00a0newsletter. Delivered to your inbox on Mondays & Thursdays. Free. Can cancel anytime.\u00a0Sign up here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Please check with event organizers for any last-minute changes or cancellations. Now, read on!<\/p>\n \u2b50 Featured Events<\/p>\n Under The Parisian Sky<\/a>. A string quartet journeys through Paris with music by Debussy, Ravel, and Faure alongside Edith Piaf and Charles Aznavour songs, with complimentary champagne and desserts. Saturday, Oct. 17. Details<\/a>\u00a0 <\/p>\n Homo Happy Hour’s Drag Showdown Halloween Edition<\/a>. Eight queens will compete for the crown, bringing their SPOOKY looks, SCARY makeup, and JAW dropping performances! Who will take the BLOOD SOAKED crown? Thursday, Oct. 22. Details<\/a> <\/p>\n Monday, October 12<\/p>\n Los Feliz\u2014Join National Book Award winner, William T. Vollmann as he discusses his new novel, “A Table For Fortune”<\/a> at Skylight Books. \ud83d\udcd6<\/p>\n Tuesday, October 13<\/p>\n Boyle Heights\u2014Mexican alternative band, Diles Que No Me Maten<\/a>, are performing at The Paramount. \ud83c\udfb8\ud83c\udfb6<\/p>\n Echo Park\u2014Take a Super 8 Portrait Workshop, pres. by TAPE<\/a> at Whammy! This beginner-friendly workshop teaches how to shoot on motion picture film. \ud83d\udcfd\ufe0f<\/p>\n \ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd2\u200d\ud83e\uddd2Highland Park\u2014Stop by the Bob Baker Marionette Theater for Logan Hone’s Feeling Fireworks Album Release<\/a>. Feel the fireworks, dance with puppets and enjoy live animation by Pendleton Ward. \ud83c\udfb6\ud83e\udea9\ud83c\udf86<\/p>\n Wednesday, October 14<\/p>\n \ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd2\u200d\ud83e\uddd2East L.A.\u2014Make your way to the library to Adopt a Shelter Pet and Read to Rover.<\/a> If you read a book to any dog, your adoption fee will be waived. \ud83d\udc36\ud83d\udcda<\/p>\n Lincoln Heights\u2014Look for love through Speed Dating<\/a>, organized by Love in LA, at Benny Boy Brewing. \ud83d\udc69\u200d\u2764\ufe0f\u200d\ud83d\udc68\ud83c\udf7b<\/p>\n 7 – 9pm | $33.01 | Ages 26 – 40Thursday, October 15<\/p>\n Atwater Village\u2014Catch \u201cThe Mouth of the South\u201d<\/a> at the Atwater Village Theatre. This one woman play blends comedy, tragedy and politics inspired by the life of Martha Mitchell. \ud83c\udfad<\/p>\n 8 – 9:30pm | $32.17 | Oct. 15 – 18<\/p>\n Elysian Valley\u2014Don\u2019t miss Sounds Like A Cult LIVE!<\/a> At the Elysian Theater. This show will feature a special intimate live podcast recording with Amanda Montell and Iman Hariri-Kia! \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f\ud83c\udfad<\/p>\n Griffith Park\u2014Spend An Evening with Smiley Bone Jones<\/a> at The Autry. Enjoy live soulful music and dancing on the plaza, plus explore the museum galleries. \ud83c\udfb6\ud83c\udfb7\ud83d\uddbc\ufe0f<\/p>\n Silver Lake\u2014Meet potential connections at The Thirsty Crow in a Friend or Flame Bi\/Pan Speed Dating<\/a> event. \ud83d\udc95\ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08<\/p>\n 7:30 – 9:30pm | $28.52 | Ages 20s & 30s<\/p>\n
\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd2\u200d\ud83e\uddd2Silver Lake\u2014Step outside and look above with the Los Angeles Astronomical Society as they throw Star Party Silverlake<\/a> at Sunset Triangle Plaza. \u2b50\ud83c\udf0c\ud83d\udd2d\ud83c\udf89<\/p>\n Friday, October 16<\/p>\n Boyle Heights\u2014Get tickets to see Reddening<\/a>, a new performance art show playing for one night only and featuring a live score. \ud83c\udfad<\/p>\n Echo Park\u2014Drink and Draw at Stories Books & Cafe<\/a> with a community art group. All skill levels welcome, no experience required. \u2615\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83c\udfa8<\/p>\n Highland Park\u2014Stones Throw is celebrating their 30th Anniversary with a Music Festival<\/a> at the Lodge Room. See a stacked lineup of artists from the label, past and present, across 3 days. \ud83c\udfb6\ud83c\udf8a<\/p>\n 6pm | $75+ | Oct. 16 – 18<\/p>\n Silver Lake\u2014Enjoy a night of music and community at Sky & Other Wonders for Hilltop Hootenanny<\/a> celebrating the release of the Tiny Tape Mixtape Vol. 2. \ud83c\udfb6<\/p>\n Saturday, October 17<\/p>\n \ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd2\u200d\ud83e\uddd2Boyle Heights\u2014Make your way to the Mariachi Plaza for the Boyle Heights Classic Muscle Car Show.<\/a> The event will start off with the Boyle Heights 5K Run\/Walk and Munchkin Fun Run followed by the car show. \ud83d\ude97\ud83d\udede\ud83c\udfc1\ud83d\udc5f<\/p>\n \ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd2\u200d\ud83e\uddd2Echo Park\u2014Support local cartoonists at the Heavy Manners Comics Fair<\/a> happening for two days. \ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83c\udfa8\ud83d\udcac\ud83d\udcda<\/p>\n 12 – 6pm | Free | Oct. 17 & 18<\/p>\n Griffith Park\u2014Get ready for a challenge with Silver Lake Track Club for the 3rd Annual Porkchop\u2122 13K<\/a>. \ud83d\udc5f<\/p>\n \ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd2\u200d\ud83e\uddd2Griffith Park\u2014The Griffith Observatory is having a Public Star Party!<\/a> See stars and learn some astronomy. \u2b50\ud83c\udf0c\ud83d\udd2d\ud83c\udf89<\/p>\n Highland Park\u2014Stop by Avenue 50 Studio for the opening reception of the Amor Eterno\/Eternal Love exhibition<\/a> honoring the cycles of life. \ud83d\uddbc\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f\u200d\ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n Silver Lake\u2014Ever wanted to mix running and comedy? Head to the Lyric Hyperion Theater for All Paces Welcome: A Run Club Comedy Show<\/a>. Start the show with a 2 mile run around the neighborhood followed by a show with comics who run. \ud83d\udc5f\ud83c\udfad<\/p>\n Sunday, October 18<\/p>\n \ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83e\uddd2\u200d\ud83e\uddd2East Hollywood\u2014Make your way to Barnsdall Art park for Puppets in the Park at Hollyhock House.<\/a> Enjoy puppet performances and family art activities. \ud83c\udfad<\/p>\n Highland Park\u2014Enjoy a live musical showcase at Scribble for Open Gate Presents.<\/a> \ud83c\udfb6<\/p>\n Los Feliz\u2014Prepare for El Ni\u00f1o as LFIA is hosting a free sandbag drive.<\/a> Residents can fill up to 10 bags for their household. \ud83c\udf27\ufe0f<\/p>\n \u2022Go here for more events<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n \ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Don’t see your event? Add your event into\u00a0The Eastsider\u00a0 Events Calendar<\/a>\u00a0to be considered.<\/p>\n Support Eastside Community News \u2014 Now Tax-Deductible<\/p>\n You can now make a tax-deductible contribution to support The Eastsider\u2019s civic and accountability coverage on the Eastside.<\/p>\n Choose what works for you: <\/p>\n \u2022 Become a monthly supporter and help us reach 500 neighbors funding daily reporting<\/p>\n \u2022 Make a single gift to our new Eastside Community News Fund<\/p>\n Strong local news keeps residents informed and leaders accountable.<\/p>\n Thank you for your consideration.<\/p>\n \u2014Jes\u00fas Sanchez, Publisher<\/p>\n
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