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Movies, comedy and more: 4 entertainment events in Los Angeles this week

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Published on August 08, 2018
Movies, comedy and more: 4 entertainment events in Los Angeles this weekVista Theatre. | Photo: Sigmund W./Yelp

Looking for a bit of entertainment this week?

When it comes to entertainment culture, there's plenty to keep you busy this week, from a stand-up comedy show to an inaugural television and web series festival. Read on for the top events to add to your calendar.

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Vintage Basement with Max & Nicky 

Photo: Dynasty Typewriter at The Hayworth/Yelp

New York-based twin brothers Max and Nicky Weinbach bring you a night of stand-up comedy and music, complete with dovelike musical stylings and absurd antics. 

The one-night only Los Angeles show will feature a fun assortment of hilarious stand-up comics with headliners like Reggie Watts ("Late Late Show with James Corden"), Brent Weinbach ("Conan"), DJ Douggpound ("Pound House"), Andrew Michaan ("Adam Ruins Everything") and a surprise special guest. 

When: Thursday, Aug. 9, 8-9:30 p.m.
Where: Dynasty Typewriter at The Hayworth, 2511 Wilshire Blvd.
Price: $10 general admission; $15 at the door

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Family Night on the G

It's family movie night! Relax and unwind on the Green with Disney's Academy Award-winning film "Coco." Watch as young Miguel travels through the Land of the Dead in an effort to unlock his true family history.

This is a family-friendly, free event situated at Warner Ranch Park in Woodland Hills. 

When: Saturday, Aug. 11, 8-10 p.m.
Where: Warner Ranch Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Price: Free

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Screening of 'Total Recall' at the Vista

Come enjoy a late-night showing of "Total Recall" — the 1990 science-fiction classic featuring action legend (and former governor) Arnold Schwarzenegger.

This adrenaline-pumping film is jam-packed with explosions, action sequences and a subversive sense of humor that will leave you on the edge of your seat. 

When: Saturday, Aug. 11, 11:59 p.m.- Sunday, Aug. 12 2:30 a.m.
Where: Vista Theatre, 4473 Sunset Drive.
Price: $12.75 budget special; $15.50 for students, military and seniors with valid ID. More ticket options available.

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Glow Television & Webseries Festival

The inaugural Glow Television and Webseries Festival is a bicoastal showcase depicting the best entries for categories such as original web series, animations, scripted and unscripted pilot presentations and episodic series — each with diversity as the primary focus. 

Tickets are currently available for both Friday and Saturday afternoons and are currently running 50 percent off via the link below. 

When: Friday, Aug. 10 (11 a.m.) and Saturday, Aug. 11 (2:30 p.m.)
Where: The Los Angeles Film School, 6363 Sunset Blvd.
Price: $5 - $25

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