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What's on this weekend in Hollywood

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  1. Culturein 2 days

    Tonight at the Improv ft. Nika King, Cristela Alonzo, Greg Fitzsimmons, Andre Kelley, and More TBA!

    Hollywood Improv (The Main Room)

    This show will be a phone-free experience. Use of cellphones, smart watches, smart accessories, cameras and recording devices will not be permitted in the performance space. Upon arrival at the venue, all phones and smart watches will be secured in Yondr cases that will be opened at the end of the event. Guests maintain possession of their phones at all times, and can access their phones throughout the show at designated Phone Use Areas in the venue. All phones will be re-secured in Yondr cases before returning to the performance space. Anyone seen using a cellphone during the performance will be escorted out of the venue. We appreciate your cooperation in creating a phone-free viewing experience. DO NOT PURCHASE TICKETS FROM ANYONE OR ANY OTHER SITE OTHER THAN IMPROV.COM TICKET RESALE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.TICKETS SUSPECTED OF BEING PURCHASED FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF RESELLING MAY BE CANCELLED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE HOLLYWOOD IMPROV.EVENT INFO:There is a two-item minimum purchase requirement in the showroom for all guests. Seating is general admission, first-come, first-served, with the exception of groups and premium booths.No cell phone use, photography or video recording is permitted during performances.All sales are final.MISCELLANOUS:For group sales info, e-mail our Events Manager to learn about special menu options and reserved seating.Additional questions may be addressed in our Frequently Asked Questions.For further assistance, contact Hollywood Improv.

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  2. Culturein 2 days

    Brian Henson's Puppet Up!

    Ricardo Montalban Theatre

    Children under 16 years of age are not admitted. Because the show is improvised comedy, meaning there is no script, and the puppeteer performers are creating in the moment with suggestions from the audience, the subject matter may venture into adult themes or subject matter. Parental discretion is advised.

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  3. Musicin 2 days

    Gordon Goodwin's BIG PHAT BAND: Album Release of "25 Years of Phatness"

    Catalina Jazz Club

    Gordon Goodwins Big Phat Band celebrates 25 years of groundbreaking music as the band enters a powerful new chapter while honoring the extraordinary legacy of its founder, Gordon Goodwin.LIVE! FRI & SAT, AUG 7 & 8 at 8:30PM. Dinner begins at 7:00pm. With the same world-class musicians and unmistakable Grammy-winning Phat sound, the music and spirit that built the band continue to thrill audiences around the world.Get Your Tickets! Online at CatalinaJazzClub.com or TicketWeb.com Listening to Gordon Goodwins Big Phat Band, I was immediately taken by Gordons contemporary musical viewpoint, the dynamics of his Big Phat Band, its bevy of superb soloists, and the exhilaration of its sound. Quincy JonesThe Big Phat Band provides potent testimony to the sheer exhilaration of big band jazza combination of crisp accuracy and fiery soloing. Don Heckman, Los Angeles TimesGordon Goodwin has extended the possibilities of all the different kinds of music (all good) that can be played by a big band. The magnificent Big Phat Band and its multi-talented leader, Gordon, stretch the envelope even further. Johnny Mandel

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  4. Musicin 2 days

    Emo Nite

    Avalon Hollywood

    Admission: 21+ REMEMBER TO BRING ID$1 per ticket transaction sponsors Emo Nite Gives A F*ck. Donations are allocated for worthwhile organizations focusing on:Mental HealthHarm ReductionChildren & FamiliesPoverty & HomelessnessDisenfranchised CommunitiesTerminal Illness Bag policy:Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags (maximum size: 12x6x12) Small clutch bags approximately the size of a hand (maximum size: 4.5x6.5, does not need to be clear) Admission: 21+ VENUE INFO: (323) 462-8900 NO REFUNDSAll sales are final and you must agree to all the terms as outlined above and in the Terms of Purchase agreement on this form.

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  5. Culturein 3 days

    Tonight at the Improv ft. Anthony Jeselnik, Cristela Alonzo, Chris Estrada, Cathy Ladman, Owen Smith, Justine Marino, and more TBA!

    Hollywood Improv (The Main Room)

    This show will be a phone-free experience. Use of cellphones, smart watches, smart accessories, cameras and recording devices will not be permitted in the performance space. Upon arrival at the venue, all phones and smart watches will be secured in Yondr cases that will be opened at the end of the event. Guests maintain possession of their phones at all times, and can access their phones throughout the show at designated Phone Use Areas in the venue. All phones will be re-secured in Yondr cases before returning to the performance space. Anyone seen using a cellphone during the performance will be escorted out of the venue. We appreciate your cooperation in creating a phone-free viewing experience. DO NOT PURCHASE TICKETS FROM ANYONE OR ANY OTHER SITE OTHER THAN IMPROV.COM TICKET RESALE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.TICKETS SUSPECTED OF BEING PURCHASED FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF RESELLING MAY BE CANCELLED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE HOLLYWOOD IMPROV.EVENT INFO:There is a two-item minimum purchase requirement in the showroom for all guests. Seating is general admission, first-come, first-served, with the exception of groups and premium booths.No cell phone use, photography or video recording is permitted during performances.All sales are final.MISCELLANOUS:For group sales info, e-mail our Events Manager to learn about special menu options and reserved seating.Additional questions may be addressed in our Frequently Asked Questions.For further assistance, contact Hollywood Improv.

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  6. Musicin 3 days

    Carlo Errin LIVE at Lucky Strike (Los Angeles, CA)

    Lucky Strike Hollywood

    ALL AGES UNTIL 9PM. 21+ FROM 9PM UNTIL MIDNIGHT.ALL SALES FINALNO REFUNDS/EXCHANGES

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  7. Culturein 4 days

    Tonight at the Improv ft. Al Madrigal, Zoltan Kaszas, Ian Edwards, Danny Jolles, Jessica Michelle Singleton, Dan Mahboubian Rosen, and more TBA

    Hollywood Improv (The Main Room)

    This show will be a phone-free experience. Use of cellphones, smart watches, smart accessories, cameras and recording devices will not be permitted in the performance space. Upon arrival at the venue, all phones and smart watches will be secured in Yondr cases that will be opened at the end of the event. Guests maintain possession of their phones at all times, and can access their phones throughout the show at designated Phone Use Areas in the venue. All phones will be re-secured in Yondr cases before returning to the performance space. Anyone seen using a cellphone during the performance will be escorted out of the venue. We appreciate your cooperation in creating a phone-free viewing experience. DO NOT PURCHASE TICKETS FROM ANYONE OR ANY OTHER SITE OTHER THAN IMPROV.COM TICKET RESALE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.TICKETS SUSPECTED OF BEING PURCHASED FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF RESELLING MAY BE CANCELLED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE HOLLYWOOD IMPROV.EVENT INFO:There is a two-item minimum purchase requirement in the showroom for all guests. Seating is general admission, first-come, first-served, with the exception of groups and premium booths.No cell phone use, photography or video recording is permitted during performances.All sales are final.MISCELLANOUS:For group sales info, e-mail our Events Manager to learn about special menu options and reserved seating.Additional questions may be addressed in our Frequently Asked Questions.For further assistance, contact Hollywood Improv.

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  8. Culturein 4 days

    Stronger Choices ft. Adam Lieblein, Brandon Vestal, Bruce Jingles, Jay Flats, Jefferson McDonald, Joe Stapleton, Keith Pedro, Kiki Andersen, Shaena Rabbani, and more TBA

    Hollywood Improv (The Lab)

    DO NOT PURCHASE TICKETS FROM ANYONE OR ANY OTHER SITE OTHER THAN IMPROV.COM TICKET RESALE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.TICKETS SUSPECTED OF BEING PURCHASED FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF RESELLING MAY BE CANCELLED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE HOLLYWOOD IMPROV.EVENT INFO:There is a two-item minimum purchase requirement in the showroom for all guests. Seating is general admission, first-come, first-served, with the exception of groups and premium booths.No cell phone use, photography or video recording is permitted during performances.All sales are final.MISCELLANOUS:For group sales info, e-mail our Events Manager to learn about special menu options and reserved seating.Additional questions may be addressed in our Frequently Asked Questions.For further assistance, contact Hollywood Improv.

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  9. Musicin 4 days

    Claire Martin & Mark Winkler – An Evening of Song for Animal Rescue

    Catalina Jazz Club

    Join acclaimed jazz vocalists Claire Martin and Mark Winkler for a special evening of music to benefit animal rescue.Hailed as one of Great Britains finest jazz singers, Claire Martin has recorded many of Mark Winklers songs. Mark, a platinum award-winning lyricist and celebrated jazz vocalist, joins her for a night of rich musical storytelling.Togetherand in solo momentsthey will perform a mix of beloved standards and original songs, from swinging up-tempo numbers to heartfelt ballads.This meaningful evening is presented in honor of Claires dear friend and Marks late husband, Richard DelCatalina Jazz Club6725 West Sunset Blvd.Hollywood, CA 90028*Tickets purchased online receive priority seating.*Single Entree or Drink minimums apply for all tickets

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Trendiness is led by crowd size, then venue quality, ticket demand, category, and cross-source confirmation. We do not sell tickets, so the rank is honest.

Your guide to this weekend in Hollywood

10 spots are on the Place to Be radar this weekend in Hollywood. The hottest is Poppy - Constantly Nowhere Tour at Hollywood Palladium (rising, 60/100), followed by Emo Nite and Gordon Goodwin's BIG PHAT BAND: Album Release of "25 Years of Phatness". The board leans music and culture. Every spot is ranked 0 to 100 by how big the crowd is, and Place to Be does not sell tickets, so the order is honest.

5 music5 culture

Top spots this weekend

  1. 1Poppy - Constantly Nowhere Tour · Hollywood Palladium · Fri 7 Aug60
  2. 2Emo Nite · Avalon Hollywood · Fri 7 Aug59
  3. 3Gordon Goodwin's BIG PHAT BAND: Album Release of "25 Years of Phatness" · Catalina Jazz Club · Fri 7 Aug54
  4. 4Claire Martin & Mark Winkler – An Evening of Song for Animal Rescue · Catalina Jazz Club · Sun 9 Aug51
  5. 5Tonight at the Improv ft. Anthony Jeselnik, Cristela Alonzo, Chris Estrada, Cathy Ladman, Owen Smith, Justine Marino, and more TBA! · Hollywood Improv (The Main Room) · Sat 8 Aug48
  6. 6Carlo Errin LIVE at Lucky Strike (Los Angeles, CA) · Lucky Strike Hollywood · Sat 8 Aug47
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Frequently asked

What's on this weekend in Hollywood?

10 spots are on the Place to Be radar this weekend in Hollywood. The biggest are Poppy - Constantly Nowhere Tour at Hollywood Palladium (60/100), Emo Nite at Avalon Hollywood (59/100), Gordon Goodwin's BIG PHAT BAND: Album Release of "25 Years of Phatness" at Catalina Jazz Club (54/100).

What is the biggest event in Hollywood this weekend?

Poppy - Constantly Nowhere Tour at Hollywood Palladium on Fri 7 Aug. It scores 60 out of 100 on the radar, the rising tier.

What kinds of events does Place to Be track in Hollywood?

Right now the Hollywood board has 5 music, 5 culture. Everything from arena concerts and league matches to festivals, nightlife and free city moments is on one ranked radar.

How does Place to Be rank events?

Each spot is scored 0 to 100, led by how big the crowd is, then venue quality, ticket demand, category and whether more than one source lists it. Place to Be does not sell tickets, so the ranking is honest and never pay to play.

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