Looking for a bit of entertainment this week?
When it comes to entertainment culture, there's plenty to keep you busy this week, from sitting in a studio audience to rocking out to "Breaking Bad." Read on for the top events to add to your calendar.
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Studio Audience for 'America's Got Talent'
From the event description:
Some of your favorite stars were on "America's Got Talent" — so hop on this offer to sit in the studio audience of the hit TV show for free. Get a close up look at Terry Crews, Howie Mandel, Simon Cowell, Gabrielle Union and Julianne Hough. Catch every leap, joke and juggle live on stage!
When: Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2 p.m.
Where: The Dolby Theatre, 6801 Hollywood Blvd.
Price: Free
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Scripts Gone Wild presents 'Beetlejuice'
From the event description:
You don't get much weirder than his 1988 comedy masterpiece, "Beetlejuice", starring a rabid Michael Keaton, a hysterical Catherine O'Hara, a gothed out Winona Ryder, the late great Glenn Shadix and more! And what better way to honor this classic than with a drunken reading hosted by the inimitable Frank Dietz. The rules: Every time one of our readers flubs a line, forgets their place, gets distracted — they drink! The audience chooses a “social word” and any time that word is read in the script — everyone drinks!
When: Wednesday, Aug. 28, 8 p.m.
Where: El Cid, 4212 Sunset Blvd.
Price: $5
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Studio audience for 'Carol's Second Act'
From the event description:
Emmy Award winner Patricia Heaton ("Everybody Loves Raymond", "The Middle") stars in a new comedy about a woman who embarks on a unique second act after raising her children, getting divorced and retiring from teaching: pursuing her dream of becoming a doctor. At age 50, Carol is a medical intern and must sink or swim with peers who are half her age. It's her enthusiasm, perspective and yes, even her age, that may be exactly what will make her second act a great success. The cast also includes Kyle MacLachlan, Ito Aghayere, Jean-Luc Bilodeau, Sabrina Jalees, Ashley Tisdale and Lucas Neff.
When: Thursday, Aug. 29, 5 p.m.
Where: CBS Studio Center, 4024 Radford Ave.
Price: Free
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Takashi Miike's "The Happiness of the Katakuris"
From the event description:
Yeah Secret Movie Clubbers. Takashi Miike again! The guy has only made like 100 movies or something. And "The Happiness of the Katakuris" is a cherry on top of an ice cream sundae made of crazed musical numbers, hilariously creative murders, family togetherness, gonzo loony style (that includes animation, claymation, choreographed musical numbers) and pure, dare we say childlike, cinematic joy.
When: Friday, Aug. 30, 11:59 p.m.- Saturday, Aug. 31, 3 a.m.
Where: Vista Theatre, 4473 Sunset Drive
Price: $12.75 (Budget Special); $15.50 (Student.Military.Senior (with valid ID). More ticket options available.
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'I Am The One Who Rocks: A Breaking Bad Concert'
From the event description:
"I Am The One Who Rocks: A Breaking Bad Concert" — based on the critically acclaimed TV show and pop culture phenomenon — is an original song cycle inspired by the show's final season. Set in the American southwest, meth kingpin Walter White, now known far and wide as "Heisenberg," is cornered on all sides: by his DEA brother-in-law, his former partner Jesse, his family's knowledge of his true identity, the gang after his money and his cancer. Featuring all original music by Zach Spound and VENMC and performed by their band, Apolla, this raucous theatre-turned-concert event will make you want to dance, cry, and binge the entire series all over again.
When: Friday, Aug. 30, 8 p.m.
Where: The Three Clubs, 1123 Vine St.
Price: $5
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Parking in Downtown LA can be tough, especially during popular events. To find free or cheap parking and to book parking in advance, see this map of Downtown LA parking from SpotAngels. And to get there by public transportation, check the LA Metro website for nearby stations and schedules.
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