Hannah Gadsby, Cougar Comedy Night, Party in the Sky, CicLAvia & More ~ GTFO LA!
The first weekend of March has arrived! It might rain again, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t throw on a parka and seize the weekend. This list is full of comedy, performances, food, and more! Grab a friend or two and GTFO of the house!
Hannah Gadsby at Dynasty Typewriter
$25
[dropcap size=big]D[/dropcap]id you watch Nanette and both laugh and cry? Here’s your chance to see Hannah Gadsby live. Hot on the heels of her breakout Netflix performance, Hannah’s trying to work out some new stuff. Catch her at the Dynasty Typewriter for a work-in-progress show. Get more details here.
When: Saturday, March 2
Where: Dynasty Typewriter, Westlake
Dear Amy: A Tribute to Amy Winehouse
$40
[dropcap size=big]A[/dropcap]nyone else sing Rehab in elementary school not really knowing what the lyrics meant? Just me? Listen to your favorite Amy hits at Vitello’s this Saturday. Dear Amy is a fan favorite tribute band that tries to honor an icon lost too soon. For whatever it’s worth, Dear Amy is also the only Amy Winehouse tribute band that’s been endorsed by the Winehouse family. Get more details here.
When: Saturday, March 2
Where: Vitello's, Studio City
Skyspace 'Cloud City' II: Bender x Visual Reality
$22
[dropcap size=big]E[/dropcap]ver wanted to party 1,000 ft off the ground and throw some virtual reality into the mix? You’re in luck! There’s going to be a visual reality party at Sky Space, which sits on top of the U.S. Bank Tower. Participants get to experience virtual reality voyages, electronic sound baths, music + silent disco, and digital art. Head out for a unique experience above DTLA! Get more details here.
When: Saturday, March 2
Where: Sky Space, DTLA
Smokefest 2 ~ Barbecue Festival At Los Angeles Ale Works
FREE to Enter
[dropcap size=big]H[/dropcap]ead over to Los Angeles Ale Works to get some of the best BBQ in the city. BBQ pop-ups scheduled to be there are Bartz Barbecue, Kelly's Barbecue, Meathead BBQ, and The Barbacoa Boyz. Ale Works Hustle will be offering special beers and Hustle and Dough will have donuts for dessert. Get more details here.
When: Saturday, March 2
Where: Los Angeles Ale Works, Hawthorne
CicLAvia ~ Culver City Meets Mar Vista + Palms
FREE
[dropcap size=big]C[/dropcap]heck out the first CicLAvia of 2019! CicLAvia is an event that closes down a road to cars and opens so people can walk and ride their bikes. It’s supposed to help communities reimagine public spaces and interact their neighborhoods in a different way. Get more details here.
When: Sunday, March 3
Where: Culver City
Xelas presents Tiburón w/ Stefunky & TossTones
No Cover
[dropcap size=big]H[/dropcap]ouse of Xelas is hosting the newest latin night on East Side. The DJ will be playing reggaeton, cumbia, hip hop, dembow, perreo, and more! Go enjoy a drink or two and dance with some friends! Get more details here.
When: Thursday, February 28
Where: House of Xelas, Boyle Heights
Cougar Comedy Night
$15
[dropcap size=big]C[/dropcap]an’t get out to see Hannah Gadsby? Support your local funny cougars! Catch comics Kali B., Charisse Savarin, Harriet Rose, and Evan Edwards at The Parlor. Get a drink or two, bring a date, and prepare for a night of laughs. Get more details here.
When: Friday, March 1
Where: The Parlor, West Hollywood
Peaches and Cream ~ A 2000s R&B & Hip Hop Party
FREE - $20
[dropcap size=big]D[/dropcap]id you miss your chance to experience the 2000s house party scene? You can still get down to old tracks like Sugar Sugar and artists like Destiny’s Child, Usher, and Ashanti in 2019! Head over to the Globe Theatre on Saturday and party like it’s 2000. Get more details here.
When: Saturday, March 2
Where: Globe Theatre, DTLA
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