FILM
Short Films Honoring the Day of Remembrance: Executive Order 9066 – 7 PM, February 19: On February 19, 1942, President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, authorizing the forced removal and incarceration of 120,000 Japanese Americans—most of them U.S. citizens—into 10 concentration camps in desolate locations across the country. 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the rescinding of E.O. 9066, officially enacted by President Ford on February 19, 1976. Working in partnership with the Short Films Branch of the Academy, this program offers a collection of animated, documentary and narrative works that explore what it’s like when your country questions you; how families endure; and how a community survives. The screening will feature in person appearances from Academy Museum Director and President Amy Homma, Academy Governor Chris Tashima. Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, 6067 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles.
Juice with co-writer and director Ernest Dickerso – 7 PM, February 19: Vidiots is thrilled to welcome co-writer and director Ernest Dickerson for a special screening of his 90s coming-of-age classic Juice followed by a conversation with the legendary filmmaker! And come early for an all vinyl DJ set, spinning Hip Hop bangers from the 1990s! Ernest Dickerson’s directorial debut, Juice is an entertaining gritty crime drama featuring the first on-screen role for Tupac Shakur as the increasingly psychopathic Bishop. Four young friends in Harlem dig deeper into the world of crime when they decide to go from petty crime to planning a high-stakes robbery. While not everyone’s heart is in the heist, Bishop, the de facto leader pushes them to follow through with the ill-fated operation, putting their friendships and lives on the line. A gripping coming-of-age story against the backdrop of 1990s Harlem with phenomenal performances and deft direction from Dickerson. So pop two quarters in, pop tart, and let’s get this game on! Vidiots, 4884 Eagle Rock Blvd., Los Angeles.
Beam Me Up Sulu screening and conversation with Ian Alexander – 7 PM, February 20: In 1985, Star Trek’s George Takei joined a group of dedicated fans to make a student film deep in the California forest—only for the footage to mysteriously vanish. Nearly 40 years later, Beam Me Up, Sulu unearths this lost film, revealing not just a piece of fan history but a broader story of representation, resilience, and the ongoing fight for inclusion in media and society. The screening will include a conversation with Ian Alexander (Star Trek Discovery) and author Phil Yu (Rise: A Pop History of Asian America) and directors Timour Gregory & Sasha Schneider. Fine Arts Theater, 8556 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills.
Come See Me in the Good Light – various times, February 21: Join us in the microcinema for Ryan White’s poignant Academy Award nominated documentary Come See Me in the Good Light. An emotional and unexpectedly funny love story about poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley facing an incurable cancer diagnosis with joy, wit and an unshakable partnership. Through laughter and unwavering love, they transform pain into purpose and mortality into a moving celebration of resilience. Vidiots, 4884 Eagle Rock Blvd., Los Angeles.
Sean Baker Weekend at Gardena Cinema with director in attendance! – February 20-23: Gardena Cinema is hosting a weekend of Sean Baker movies including his indie classics Take Out and Prince of Broadway. Join for multiple screening times for both movies throughout the weekend with in-person Q&As with Sean Baker! Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd, Gardena.
Amores Perros in 4K with Alejandro G. Iñárritu – 7 PM, February 22: In celebration of the opening of LACMA’s exhibition SUEÑO PERRO: Film Installation by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, marking the 25th anniversary of Amores Perros (2000), Iñárritu’s landmark Academy Award–nominated film, please join us for a screening and conversation with Alejandro G. Iñárritu and Michael Govan, LACMA Director. Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, 6067 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles.
ART
In Conversation: Knowing Octavia E. Butler with Sara “Sue” Hodson and Lynell George – 7 PM, February 18: This evening presents two perspectives on the Afro-Futurist writer Octavia E. Butler from individuals who have engaged with Butler in different ways. Sue Hodson, a former librarian at The Huntington, befriended Butler and convinced her to donate her vast archives to The Huntington Library. Lynell George, author and Los Angeles native, spent four years researching Butler’s archive in preparation for her book entitled A Handful of Earth, A Handful of Sky: The World of Octavia E. Butler (2021). California African American Museum, 600 State Dr, Los Angeles.
COMMUNITY
Oh Sh*t Moments – 7 PM, Februrary 19: The failures, the pivots, and the growth that comes from imperfection. The stories we don’t usually hear from the people doing the damn thing! Oh Sh*t Moments brings together some of Hollywood’s most compelling voices both onstage and behind the scene for a night of raw truth, real laughs, and the kind of conversations that stay with you. Part time Comedy Show… Part time Panel and Networking. Hosted by Dave Helem, the featured guests will in Rashida “Sheedz” Olayiwola, Dewayne Perkins, Belva Anakwenze, Saisha Beecham, and DJ Iesha Irene. The Gathering Spot LA, 5211 West Adams Blvd., Los Angeles.
COMEDY
Wally Baram – February 18-19: Fresh off her Film Independent Spirit Award nomination, Wall Baram is a writer, comedian actor who recently appeared as a series regular and was a supervising producer on the Amazon series Overcompensating created by Benito Skinner. She has written for What We Do in the Shadows, Betty, and Sprung and was a producer on the Netflix series, Neon and a co-producer on the Apple TV series, Shrinking with Jason Segel, Brett Goldstein, and Bill Lawrence. Hollywood Improv, 8162 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles.
Smallprov – through February 20 – 27: A long-form improv show with all duos and trios on the lineup including Jenelle Cheyne, Caleb Fullen, Tim Lampier, Peter Kim, Eric Lewis Baker, Dan White, Dave Theune, Alison Banowsky, and Maggie Widdoes. Outside In Theatre Artspace, 5319 York Blvd., Los Angeles.
THEATRE
Amadeus – through March 15: The stage is set for a riveting rivalry between two composers: Antonio Salieri, the court’s celebrated musician, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the vulgar prodigy whose brilliance threatens everything Salieri holds dear. Tony Award-winner Jefferson Mays (A Christmas Carol, I Am My Own Wife) stars as Salieri with Sam Clemmett (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story) as Mozart and Lauren Worsham (A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder) as Constanze, all under the masterful direction of Tony Award-winner Darko Tresnjak (A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder). Lavishly laced with biting wit, this Tony and Oscar-winning masterpiece dives deep into ambition, envy, and the price of greatness. Embrace the intrigue of Amadeus, where the music is divine and the drama is unforgettable. Pasadena Playhouse 39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena.
