FILM
Pink Flamingos – 9:45 PM, June 13: Join Vidiots as we head out to the trailer park for one of the trashiest films ever made and the quintessential cult classic that changed cinema forever. Sleaze-bag criminal Divine is dubbed by the tabloids “The Filthiest Person Alive” for her audacious and oft-disgusting exploits. Connie and Raymond Marble are a couple of kidnappers and baby merchants who will do anything to take down Divine and assume the title for themselves. But we all know no one can take down Divine or out-trash her and her foul family members. The midnight movie that brought bad taste to the mainstream, this offensive and hilarious trashterpiece put the Dreamland crew on the map and got Middle-America to watch underground film! Call your Egg Man and bring your gang to John Waters’ masterfully offensive salute to filth! Vidiots, 4884 Eagle Rock Blvd., Los Angeles.
The Birdcage – 30th Anniversary – 7 PM, June 10: A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen companion agree to put up a false straight front so that their son can introduce them to his fiancée’s right-wing moralistic parents. Gardena Cinema,14948 Crenshaw Blvd., Gardena.
The Handmaiden – 3:30 PM, June 12: You’re not going to want to miss this lurid, labyrinthine thriller, full of shifting alliances, shocking plot twists, and diabolical villains. In 1930s Korea, while the country is occupied by Japan, a con man posing as an aristocrat (Ha Jung-woo) hatches a plot to rob a Japanese heiress named Lady Hideko (Kim Min-hee). A female pickpocket (Kim Tae-ri) gets roped into the plan by acting as a maid in Hideko’s household, but can she trust either the con artist who’s using her or the heiress she might be falling in love with? Probably not, but you’ll just have to watch this movie yourself and see how its twisty plot keeps you guessing all the way to a stunning ending. Vidiots, 4884 Eagle Rock Blvd., Los Angeles.
I Love Boosters – 4:30 PM, 7:30 PM, June 12: Get your eyeballs and brain ready for maximum explosiveness as Boots Riley’s newest inventive, hilarious, surreal, stylish, stop-motion-sprinkled, and utterly singular masterpiece hits our microcinema in all its dazzling propagandistic glory! The fashion, the fun, the gonzo satire – it’s the wildest ride in cinema this year and an absolute revelation for those of us who have been craving the return of originality to filmmaking. Keke Palmer heads a crew of professional fashion boosters out to resell expensive clothes at a discount, but when a fashion maven (Demi Moore at her bitchy best) vows to take them down, and an unexpected guest with a magical gadget appears – their quest begins to turn global. Boots Riley solidifies his place among America’s most inventive auteurs with yet another brilliantly bonkers but perennially relevant capitalist critique that will keep you laughing, gagging (at the FASHION), and cheering throughout. Vidiots, 4884 Eagle Rock Blvd., Los Angeles.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre – 5:30 PM, 7:30 PM, 9:30 PM, June 12: En route to visit their grandfather’s grave (which has apparently been ritualistically desecrated), five teenagers drive past a slaughterhouse, pick up (and quickly drop) a sinister hitch-hiker, eat some delicious home-cured meat at a roadside gas station, before ending up at the old family home… where they’re plunged into a never-ending nightmare as they meet a family of cannibals who more than make up in power tools what they lack in social skills.
BOOKS
Love in the Afternoon, and Evening: Essays and Conversations on Soap Operas: Charlotte Druckman & Mayukh Sen, in conversation with Alison Herman – 7 PM, June 10: Part cultural analysis, part backstage tour, Love in the Afternoon, and Evening is a love letter to a misunderstood, often-dismissed American genre. Critics, friends, and soap obsessives Charlotte Druckman and Mayukh Sen invite readers into a conversation that ranges from topics both serious (race, reproductive rights, queerness) and fun (fashion! long-lost daughters! evil twins!). Join them in conversation with Variety TV critic Alison Herman. Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood.
THEATRE
Dark Metropolis: Cyber Noir Unscripted – June 11-14: In a city of hard shadows and artificial light, humanity is harder to find. Dark Metropolis is an improvised cyber-noir experience where story, movement, and atmosphere collide. With no script and no safety net, an ensemble creates a full theatrical narrative live—exploring power, identity, and what it means to exist inside a system designed to erase you. Cast incudes Kevin Bohleber, Jill Marie Hoffman, Qalil Ismail, Emily Kugel, Liz Lanier, Megan McIver, Kevin Ocampo, Justin Michael Terry, Mike Villanueva, and Danielle Weeks OutsideIn Theatre, 5317 York Blvd, Los Angeles.
The Last Palestinian – June 18, 21, 23, 28: A dramedy solo show which first debuted at the Edinburgh Fringe Fest in 2025, Randa Jarrar’s The Last Palestinian charts humanity’s spectacular downfall. Asheerah is the Last Palestinian alive. Wrapped in a shroud, she wakes up in 2055 and finds a friend, a hologram that carries the consciousness of Italian legal scholar and expert on human rights, Francesca Albanese. Asheerah learns, through Francesca’s history channels, how the world ended, and how those who resisted carried out justice before their demise. The Broadwater (Second Stage), 6320 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles.
O: A Rhapsody In Divorce – through June 9: A new play about survival, reinvention, and becoming your own home by Jami Brandli and directed by Jessica Hanna. Reimagining The Odyssey through a modern lens, O: A Rhapsody in Divorce follows O, a successful neurobiologist in her 40s whose world is turned upside down when her husband asks for a separation, but refuses to leave their home. Displaced and untethered, O embarks on a couch-hopping journey that blends memory, science, and surreal theatricality. She discovers unconventional and magical ways to reassemble the blown-up pieces of her life as she struggles to navigate her way back toward a “new home.” OutsideIn Theatre, 5317 York Blvd, Los Angeles.
Lerner and Loewe’s Brigadoon – through June 14: Two American travelers lose their way in the Scottish Highlands and stumble upon Brigadoon—a mysterious village that appears for just one day every hundred years. With its lush score, live orchestra, sweeping choreography, and a newly adapted book, this beloved classic is a heart-stirring journey into a world where time stands still, and love defies all logic. Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena.
Primary Trust – through June 28: Kenneth, a 38-year-old bookstore worker in a small upstate New York town, spends his evenings sipping Mai Tais at the local tiki bar with his best friend Bert. When he’s suddenly laid off, Kenneth faces challenges he has long avoided—with transformative and heart-warming results. Primary Trust is a touching story of new beginnings, old (and new) friends, and finding the courage to see the world for the first time. Mark Taper Forum, 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles.
COMEDY
Baby Wants Candy: Musical Improv – 7 PM, June 12: Baby Wants Candy is a critically acclaimed comedy ensemble with casts in Chicago, LA, NY and an international touring company. The audience shouts out a title of a musical that has never been performed before. Accompanied by a full band, the first title the group hears becomes the title and theme for that evening’s completely improvised musical. Every night is the opening and closing night of that musical. Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 5919 Franklin Ave., Los Angeles.
Yaqiao Yang: Live in Los Angeles – 7 PM, June 11: is a rising Chinese-born stand-up comedian based in the United States, known for her sharp, witty material and viral social media clips. She gained significant recognition in early 2026 after being awarded a “Golden Ticket” on the popular live podcast and Netflix show Kill Tony. Her comedy often draws on her experiences as an immigrant and addresses cultural differences with a fearless and observational style. Dynasty Typewriter, 2511 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles.
The Ultimate Improv Show – 7:30 PM, June 12: Dan Black presents THE ULTIMATE IMPROV SHOW! An all-star cast of improvisers perform the best, funniest and ultimate-est improv show of all time! (Ultimate-est is a word!) Each show will feature a celebrity guest monologist who will tell impromptu stories based off of a random suggestion from the audience. These stories will inspire the funniest improvised comedy scenes you’ve ever seen, like ever! The cast includes Dan Black, Paul Welsh, Will Hines, Tim Baltz, Lauren Lapkus, Jeremy Culhane, and Andrew Dismukes with Monologist: Maria Bamford. Dynasty Typewriter, 2511 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles.
Virtuoso – 9:30 PM, 1st and 3rd Fridays: Twelve fearless improvisors. A whirlwind of games, scenes, and unscripted fun. But here’s the twist — YOU call the shots. After each round of fast-paced, laugh-out-loud competition, the audience votes on what they thought of the scene 1 – 5. One by one, the players fall… until only one is left standing – THE VIRTUOSO. OutsideIn Theatre, 5317 York Blvd, Los Angeles.
COMMUNITY
RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Viewing Party – 7 PM, June 12: Join a bunch of RuPaul’s Drag Race fans at the popular WeHo watering hole for a viewing party of the latest season of All Stars:Tournament of Champions! It’s the final bracket! Who are you rooting for? Mattie’s West Hollywood, 8900 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood.
Drag Story Hour – 10:30 AM, June 13-27: Pickle the Drag Queen and her fellow performers sashay into the Academy Museum for live story readings designed for the whole family. The host of Drag Story Hour Los Angeles and fellow artists read The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish by Lil Miss… Hot Mess; Feminist Baby by Loryn Brantz; and It’s Okay to Be Different by Todd Parr. Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, 6067 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles.
June Jubilee: A Celebration of Black Excellence 9:30 AM- 4 PM, June 13: The Los Angeles Public Library celebrates community, culture, and storytelling at the Fourth Annual June Jubilee, a free, family-friendly event featuring inspiring speakers, live entertainment, hands-on arts and crafts, and workshops on health, genealogy, technology, and more. Arrive early for an African-inspired Opening Ceremony and water-libation blessing honoring ancestors and community, accompanied by vibrant dancers and drummers who welcome guests with spirit, joy, and cultural pride. Los Angeles Public Library, 630 West 5th St., Los Angeles.
Skate Hunnies Party on Wheels at the Academy Museum – through September 3: The Academy Museum is rolling with Skate Hunnies to host a party on wheels, taking you around the Wilshire-Fairfax neighborhood. We’ll finish with a music-filled night of dance-skating on the Academy Museum Walt Disney Family Piazza. Bring your own skates for this free, guaranteed fun event. Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, 6067 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles.
Gay Ass Trivia at Precinct – 7 PM, Thursdays: Queen Sheeba hosts this weekly trivia night with prizes including bar tabs, shots, and bar apparel. Maximum team sizes of six people. No cover! Precinct, 357 S Broadway, Los Angeles.
May the Balls be with You: Drag Queen Bingo 7 PM, Tuesdays and Wednesdays: Legendary Bingo is LA’s most popular Drag Queen Bingo & charity event! Come play at Hamburger Mary’s every Tuesday and Wednesday! Hamburger Mary’s, 8288 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood.
MUSEUMS AND ART
Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon – through February 28, 2027: Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon celebrates Marilyn Monroe—born Norma Jeane Mortenson on June 1, 1926—as a visionary actor and image-maker, examining how she created and shaped her public image in the context of the classical Hollywood studio system.
Presenting hundreds of original objects, including posters, portraits, photographs, production documents, letters,… and rarely seen personal materials—many on display for the first time—the exhibition offers unique insight into her agency in becoming a Hollywood icon. The exhibition also features an extensive array of Monroe’s screen-worn costumes, ranging from a dress featured in Love Happy (1949) to items from her final and unfinished film, Something’s Got to Give (1962). Major highlights include two costumes by Orry-Kelly from Some Like it Hot (1959), as well as the rarely exhibited famous pink dress by William Travilla from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953).
Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon is curated by Associate Curator Sophia Serrano, with the support of Curatorial Assistant Simran Bhalla. Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, 6067 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles.
The Brady Experience – through July 17: Fans of classic television and nostalgia seekers alike will soon have their chance to step inside The Brady Bunch house, one of the most recognizable homes in pop culture history. The Brady Experience is officially opening its doors again, for limited dates throughout the summer. Tickets will be available exclusively through Bucket Listers—the media experiences brand known for turning everyday moments into unforgettable adventures. The announcement also follows news of the house being granted historic status by the Los Angeles City Council.
Owner Tina Trahan, a historic home enthusiast and the wife of former HBO chief executive Chris Albrecht, had previously pledged to use the property for fundraising and charitable events upon purchase of the home. After opening up last November for a sold out three day run, she will now be hosting visits throughout the summer in continued support of Wags and Walks, the local nonprofit dog rescue dedicated to saving at-risk dogs and helping them find loving homes. The Brady Experience, 11222 Dilling St., Los Angeles.
A New Song: Langston Hughes in the West – through September 13: One of the world’s most famous Black poets, Langston Hughes (1902–1967) is often associated with the writers and artists of the Harlem Renaissance in New York. But starting in the 1930s, though the upheavals of the Great Depression, World War II, and McCarthyism in America, Hughes spent significant time in the West where he maintained deep connections and produced important work, including lectures, film scripts, plays, and his first book of short stories. Through recorded interviews, lyrical texts, archival photographs, and historic posters and prints, A New Song: Langston Hughes in the West reveals little-known aspects of Hughes’s work as a champion for justice and the special relationships he cultivated during his many sojourns in California, Nevada, and Mexico. California African American Museum, 600 State Dr, Los Angeles.
Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955–1985 – through June 14: Amid the turbulent decades of the mid-20th century, African American and Afro-Atlantic diaspora artists sought to celebrate Black culture and advance the struggle for civil rights. Photographic images contributed in myriad ways to the lively exchange of pan-African ideas that propelled the Black Arts Movement. See how an incredible range of artists and activists—from studio and street photographers to graphic designers and community organizers—used photography as a tool for social change. Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles.
