MUSIC
Sheila E. & The E-Train – January 7-8: Guided by the forces of family, faith, and music, Sheila E. has made a name for herself as one of the most talented musical icons over the decades. With a fearless nature and a passion for sharing her gifts with others, Sheila truly follows the beat of her own drum. She touches the lives of so many, with her dynamic music career at the heart of everything. Sheila’s eagerness to share her music, openness as an author, and fire for her ministry make her such a relatable, inspirational figure for people of all ages. Blue Note LA, 6372 W Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles
FILM
When Harry Met Sally at Vidiots – 4 PM, January 9: Vidiots celebrates the life and legacy of a true mensch – the creative genius and the activist – Rob Reiner with a special screening of his genre-defining rom com When Harry Met Sally.
Rob Reiner and Nora Ephron team up with a little help from an excellent cast to set the standard for the romantic comedy for decades to come. Quirky, touching, and just a little naughty, come fall in love with this refreshing comedy all over again. During their travel from Chicago to New York, Harry and Sally debate whether or not sex ruins a friendship between a man and a woman. Eleven years later, and they’re still no closer to finding the answer. Come for the ham sandwich orgasm and stay for the New Year’s Eve confession of true love, and all the hilarity, romance, and Carrie Fisher moments in between! Vidiots, 4884 Eagle Rock Blvd., Los Angeles
Flashdance at Vidiots – 7 PM, January 9: What a feeling! Grab your welding helmets and your dancing shoes for Adriane Lyne’s provocative 80s dance classic Flashdance. Alex dreams of being a professional ballerina, but she’s stuck making ends meet as a blue-collar factory worker by day and an exotic dancer by night. When she falls for her boss at the factory, she might see all her dreams become a reality. Initially panned by critics and loved by audiences, this sexy blue-collar dance musical has become a ubiquitous 80s classic and will have you reaching for a chair and a bucket of water! Vidiots, 4884 Eagle Rock Blvd., Los Angeles
Midsommar at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures – 7:30 PM, January 10: Following a tragic loss, Dani (Florence Pugh) latches on to a trip to Sweden with her boyfriend, Christian (Jack Reynor), and his roommates on a mission to research a commune in rural Hälsingland. The community’s ghastly pagan midsummer rituals, however, test the couple’s already strained relationship. To develop the fictional Hårga cult, filmmaker Ari Aster worked with production designer Henrik Svensson to research Norse mythology, Swedish folklore, and European May Day and Midsummer traditions. Aster was also inspired by the book The Golden Bough by James George Frazer, describing it as “a treasure trove of insights.” Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, 6067 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles
COMEDY
Deon Cole: Does This Work – starting January 5: Deon Cole is a comedian, actor, writer, and producer who stars in the critically acclaimed BET+ series, Average Joe. Deon also starred as in The Color Purple, directed by Blitz Bazawule. His one-hour special for Netflix, Charleen’s Boy He is also known for his role on ABC’s black-ish, which earned him a SAG Award and 10 NAACP Awards. Hollywood Improv, 8162 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles
Ali Wong: Work in Progress – January 8 and 14: Golden Globe and Emmy winning actress Ali Wong returns to her stand-up roots to workshop raw and unfiltered new material in an intimate club setting.Hollywood Improv, 8162 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles
Asian AF Los Angeles: SF Sketchfest Warm-up Show! – 10 PM, January 9: Established in 2016, ASIAN AF (Asian As F***) quickly cemented its status as a must-see comedy show in Los Angeles, New York, and beyond — spotlighting the hottest rising stars and powerhouse Asian American talent in improv, stand-up, sketch, characters, musical comedy, storytelling, and more. Join them for their warm up show before they head to SF Sketchfest! UCB Theatre 5919 Franklin Ave., Los Angeles
ART
Mr. Brainwash Art Museum: Enter Through the Museum – starting January 7: You are cordially invited to the long-awaited launch of the Mr Brainwash Art Museum for its inaugural exhibition, “Enter Through The Museum”. Located at the corner of Beverly and Santa Monica in a building designed by renowned architect Richard Meier, treat yourself to an interactive retrospective and remixing of iconic works and themes by the global phenomenon known as Mr. Brainwash.
Bold and immersive, this one-of-a-kind experience explores the artist’s output and evolution since first coming to prominence in the award-winning Banksy documentary, Exit Through the Giftshop, over ten years ago. Vibrant multi-medium works and installations draw viewer’s into the artist’s unique worldview, a fearless vision created via mash-ups of historical and pop iconography that reference artists from all over.
Redefining “art as experience,” this newest show by one of the planet’s best known artists is a welcome and timely reminder of his personal mantra: Life Is Beautiful. Mr Brainwash Art Museum
465 N Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills
LA Art Show: The Most Comprehensive International Contemporary Art Show in America – January 7-11: Los Angeles has emerged as a global epicenter of art & culture, with a distinct, interwoven multi-cultural influence unique to the city. Diversity is our strength and art is most impactful when it includes or transcends all borders. As LA rises as the world-class destination for art, the LA Art Show continues to lead the way with innovative programming and one-of-a-kind experiences for an expanding collecting audience. LA Art Show is the unparalleled international art experience with over 90 galleries, museums, and non-profit arts organizations from around the world exhibiting painting, sculpture, works on paper, installation, photography, design, video and performance. All works presented by galleries are available for your purchasing pleasure. Los Angeles Convention Center, West Hall, 201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles
COMMUNITY
The Music Center’s Innovation Social: Reflections on Loss, Hope and Renewal – 6 PM, January 9: In January 2025, Los Angeles endured one of the most devastating fire seasons in its recent history. A year later, many Angelenos are still rebuilding – navigating displacement, processing loss and returning to neighborhoods forever changed.
The Music Center’s Innovation Social: Reflection on Loss, Hope and Renewal features immersive work from Arizona State University’s (ASU) Narrative and Emerging Media program under the guidance of founding director Nonny de la Peña. This event will demonstrate how immersive tools can help communities remember, reflect and find meaning after collective events like the Los Angeles wildfires.
Guests will explore VR stories, AR moments and interactive stations that capture personal memory and invite reflection on what comes next. The Music Center, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles
