Looking to mix things up this week? From a women writers in film and TV event to a midnight movie screening, here's a roundup of options to help you get out and about in the days ahead.
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'In Her Words: Spotlight on Women Writers in Film and TV' featuring Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo
From the event description:
Women in Entertainment has partnered with Writers Guild of America West to co-present "In Her Words: Spotlight on Women Writers in Film and TV." The program will celebrate female writers who have created inspiring work while also breaking through industry barriers. The next installment of "In Her Words" will feature Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo, American actresses, comedians, writers and producers. A Q&A will be accompanied by a screening of "Bridesmaids." The program will highlight films, TV programming and in-person interviews with the women who have created them and have worked so hard to leave a strong mark on women in the entertainment industry.
When: Tuesday, April 30, 7:30-10 p.m.
Where: ArcLight, 6360 Sunset Blvd.
Admission: $25
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IDA Conversation Series: Werner Herzog
From the event description:
The IDA Conversation Series continues into spring with the return of legendary director Werner Herzog. The evening will feature a clips program and stimulating conversation, as we delve into the prolific career of the world-renowned filmmaker. In a exceptional career that has spanned over five decades, Herzog has directed over 70 documentaries and narrative films, and continues to redefine cinema with his fearless and irreverent storytelling.
When: Thursday, May 2, 7:30-9 p.m.
Where: Linwood Dunn Theater, 1313 Vine St.
Admission: $15
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The Rendon Gallery: 'Build Bridges Paint Walls' Opening Reception
From the event description:
The Rendon Gallery and the UCLA Department of Spanish and Portuguese present "Build Bridges, Paint Walls," a multimedia exhibition featuring murals, graphic art and photography celebrating latinidad and the international cultural exchanges that make Los Angeles great. The exhibit at The Rendon Gallery, hosted by Los Angeles artists Ralph Ziman and Maria Greenshields-Ziman, will include pieces from Colombian street artists DJLU/JuegaSiempre, El Care Barbie, Erre and Toxicómano, alongside work from the Los Angeles-based Las Fotos Project, a nonprofit organization that inspires teenage girls through photography, mentorship and self-expression. That evening, the corner dive bar, Licha’s Bar and Grill, will be open, serving beer sponsored by Angel City Brewery and Topo Chicos. Sus Arepas will have arepas and other South American inspired cuisine for purchase and Memije's Tacos and Catering will be dishing out their tacos and other savory treats. The exhibition is the culminating event of a series organized by the UCLA Department of Spanish and Portuguese. "Build Bridges, Paint Walls" received support from the UCLA Arts Initiative, which aims to foster deeper connections between the university and the Los Angeles community by supporting and enriching the public’s understanding of the arts. The Rendon Gallery is a contemporary art space located in the Downtown Los Angeles Arts District.
When: Friday, May 3, 7-10 p.m.
Where: The Rendon Gallery, 2055 E Seventh St.
Admission: Free
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Michael Mann's 'Manhunter' in 35mm at the Vista
From the event description:
Part of our '80s Fever Dream series — Every now and then, Secret Movie Club likes to program a mini-series of two or three movies as a kind of surprise cocktail. Throughout May, we’re showing three of our favorite 1980s Fever Dream movies: Michael Mann’s "Manhunter;" the great Tangerine Dream-scored Tom Cruise-starring teenage capitalism, love and bordello narrative of "Risky Business;" and Brian De Palma’s paranoid Hitchcock conspiracy freak-out "Blow Out."
When: Friday, May 3, 11:59 p.m.- Saturday, May 4 2:30 a.m.
Where: Vista Theatre, 4473 Sunset Drive
Admission: $20. More ticket options available.
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