From a civil rights rally to a film screening, there's plenty to enjoy in Los Angeles this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar.
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Civil and Human Rights' Ordinance Rally and Press Conference
Support more civil rights protections for Los Angeles' workers on Wednesday as the Civil and Human Rights' Ordinance goes to a final vote. The ordinance will strengthen protections against employee discrimination — There will be chants on the City Hall South Lawn, followed by a rally that will then move to the City Council Chambers, where the city councilmembers will be casting their votes.
When: Wednesday, April 17, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Los Angeles City Hall, 200 N. Spring St.
Admission: Free
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UCLA Seventh Annual Latin American, Latinx and Iberian Film Festival
Take in some thought-provoking movies at the seventh annual UCLA Latin American, Latinx and Iberian Film Festival on Wednesday. Enjoy "The Eternally Undocumented (Los eternos indocumentados)" from El Salvador, "2501 Migrants: A Journey (Reencuentros: 2501 migrantes)" from Mexico and "Welcome Mr. Kaita (Bienvenido Mr. Kaita)" from Spain. There will also be a short reception before and after the screening.
When: Wednesday, April 17, 12:30-8 p.m.
Where: Charles E. Young Research Library/Presentation Room, 280 Charles E Young Drive North
Admission: Free
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We Rock the Spectrum's Rockin' Resource Fair 2019!
Celebrate inclusion for all at the third annual Rockin' Resource Fair on Saturday. With more than 50 full-inclusive resource vendors, families can access a wide range of special needs resources while partaking in the sensory-safe activities of the fair's five zones: the sensory zone, the arts and crafts zone, the calming zone, the food zone and the music zone. There will also be an Easter egg hunt, a photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny, musical performances, food and more.
When: Saturday, April 20, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Woodley Park 2 at Lake Balboa, 6350 Woodley Ave.
Admission: Free
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Akira Kurosawa's 'Throne of Blood' in 35mm at the Vista
Enjoy a Saturday matinee of Akira Kurosawa's "Throne of Blood" in 35mm. The film is an interpretation of Shakespeare's "MacBeth," with Washizu, a soldier who becomes a general and then a lord, as the titular character.
When: Saturday, April 20, 10:30 a.m.-2:01 p.m.
Where: Vista Theatre, 4473 Sunset Drive
Admission: $20. More ticket options available.
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