Events calendar March 7 – 9

Event:

West Side Story

Description:

Enjoy the classic show of star-crossed lovers who strive to rise above hate in the name of love. An evening of music and dance is promised for all.

Date:

March 7 and 8

Time:

2 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Location:

Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts 12700 Center Ct. Dr. S. Cerritos, CA 90703

Cost:

$40 – $68

Website:

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Event:

Lalupalooza 2014

Description:

This huge non-themed gallery displays 100 pieces of local works of art. The work, whittled down from over 16,000 submissions, showcases the work of up and coming artists in a range of mediums.

Date:

March 7 to March 30

Time:

11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Location:

La luz de Jesus Gallery 4633 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90027

Cost:

Free

Website:

Link

Event:

Perseverance: Japanese Tattoo Tradition in the Modern World

Description:

This newly opened photo exhibit looks to explore the ancient tradition of Japanese tattooing, and how it has influenced modern ink. Keep an eye out for upcoming lectures to explore this underground culture.

Date:

March 8 to Sept. 14

Time:

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location:

Japanese American National Museum 100 N. Central Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012

Cost:

Website:

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Event:

Wes Andershow

Description:

The prolific director Wes Anderson will be celebrated this weekend, with a tribute from over 75 artists. Film nerds who have always ached to be a Tenenbaum can attend the opening reception, where there will be free drinks and everything Anderson-related.

Date:

March 8

Time:

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Location:

Meltdown Comics 7522 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90046

Cost:

Free

Website:

Link

Event:

An Evening with Chelsea Handler

Description:

The legendary vodka-princess sits down with actress Gwyneth Paltrow to discuss Handler’s new collection of essays “Uganda be kidding me.” The essays recount her travels and offer faux travel tips.

Date:

March 8

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8 p.m.

Location:

Alex Theatre 216 N. Brand Blvd. Glendale, CA 91203

Cost:

$25 – $75

Website:

Link

Event:

Festival of Colors

Description:

Experience the explosively colorful Hindu festival of colors known as Holi. The festival includes the throwing of colored powder, live music and yoga lessons. The outing makes for a beautiful (and slightly messy) afternoon.

Date:

March 8

Time:

11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Location:

Excelsior High School 11727-11737 Alondra Blvd. Norwalk, CA 90650

Cost:

Website:

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Event:

Festival of the Kite

Description:

Get your kites ready and take off at the 40th Annual Festival of the Kite. Flight enthusiasts have plenty of space to launch their kites, and tangle lines with other attendees. There will be a contest for highest flying kite, and can even take part in helping to launch a 25-foot kite.

Date:

March 9

Time:

12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Location:

Redondo Beach Pier 100 Fisherman’s Wharf, Redondo Beach 90277

Cost:

Free

Website:

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