Like Donald Trump, we often find ourselves asking, “What’s going on?” Fortunately, when it comes to your weekend plans, we’ve done all the research for you. Here’s what’s on the agenda for this weekend:
Niche
Thursday, April 7
Hello Harry!
From LA Weekly…
Finally, Harry Potter has landed in LA. Opening at Universal Studios Hollywood this Thursday, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter features Hogwarts Express, Hogsmeade, Hagrid's cabin and an exciting ride through Hogwarts. Tickets from $95.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood. Image courtesy of @unistudios
Caffeine and Canines
From Time Out …
Pet cafes have long been a thing in Asia and now the Far East trend has migrated stateside with The Dog Cafe—the nation’s first ‘bone’-a-fide canine café opening April 7 in Westlake. Sip tea and pet pups some fluffy feel good vibes.
Pet cafes have long been a thing in Asia and now the Far East trend has migrated stateside with The Dog Cafe—the nation’s first ‘bone’-a-fide canine café opening April 7 in Westlake. Sip tea and pet pups some fluffy feel good vibes.
The Dog Cafe. Image courtesy of @thedogcafe_la
Film
Friday, April 8
Linklater’s Sunrise, Sunset & Midnight
From LA Canvas …
Check out director Richard Linklater’s 3-part series: “Before Sunrise,” “Before Sunset,” and “Before Midnight” at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica. “Before Sunrise,” the first feature, screens at 7:30 p.m. The entire series will be 4 hours and 54 minutes long. Tickets from $7.
Before Sunrise
Art & Culture
Saturday & Sunday, April 9 - 10
Festival of Books
From LAist …
Located on the USC Campus, The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books is a weekend-long literary extravaganza of live bands, poetry readings, chef demos, photography exhibits, film screenings and other cultural entertainment activities. Guest speakers include Arianna Huffington and Carrie Brownstein. Festival is free; tickets for for speakers’ presentations from $30.
Saturday, April 9
LA Beer Fest
From We Like LA …
The LA Beer Festival features 200 beers, food trucks, DJs, live music, a dueling piano bar and more. Held at the Los Angeles Center Studios, fest tickets are available for the noon to 3 p.m. session or 5 p.m. to 8 p.m/ session. Admission is $45, including beer samplings. Tickets aren’t sold at the door, so get them here.
Saturday & Sunday, April 9 – 10
Crafty Locals
From Pure Wow…
Discover LA’s most talented artisans at the bi-annual Artisanal LA event in DTLA at The REEF. Stock up on handmade kitchenware, gourmet food and one-of-a-kind fashion pieces. Advance tickets $10/$15 at the door.
Discover LA’s most talented artisans at the bi-annual Artisanal LA event in DTLA at The REEF. Stock up on handmade kitchenware, gourmet food and one-of-a-kind fashion pieces. Advance tickets $10/$15 at the door.
Artisanal LA event. Image courtesy of @artisanalla
Music
Monday, April 11
Guitar Heros
From Timeout ...
Time travel back to the 1980s at The Wiltern as guitar greats—Steve Vai, Zakk Wylde, Yngwie Malmsteen, Nuno Bettencourt and Tosin Abasi—shred out some serious tunes for Generation Axe–A Night of Guitars. Showtime 7 p.m; tickets from $30.
