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Weekly Agenda: 13 Things to Do in L.A. this Week, June 11-14

Before our weekly events columns move to the new LAist.com when it relaunches, we’ll continue to post them here on Pop Radar LA. So read on for 13 of the best events happening in Los Angeles this week. Follow @christineziemba on Twitter or Instagram for other happenings around L.A. And if you like what you’re reading, consider donating to Pop Radar LA to help defray the costs of running the site.

MOAH presents works by Constance Mallinson. Image: Courtesy of the artist and the museum

MONDAY, JUNE 11

FOREST FOR THE TREES (Art)

On view at the Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH) is the museum-wide exhibition, Forest for the Trees, which is comprised of several shows that address the relationship between people and the natural and built environments in which they live. Artists include: Greg Rose, Sant Khalsa, Constance Mallinson, Timothy Robert Smith, Osceola Refetoff and Christopher Langley, and Gilena Simons. The works will remain on view through July 15.

JURASSIC PARK (Film screening)

Fandango teams up with Universal Pictures to screen Jurassic Park on Monday night at the Greek Theatre, in honor of the dinosaur flick’s 25th anniversary. The event also features surprise guests, giveaways and a sneak peek of new footage from the upcoming Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (which opens on June 22). Tickets: $15 each or $50 for a four-pack.

TUESDAY, JUNE 12

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DIRTY PROJECTORS (Music)

Dirty Projectors plays two nights at the El Rey Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday at 9 p.m. The band’s latest iteration features songwriter and producer David Longstreth and longtime band members Nat Baldwin and Mike Johnson with three new members. This tour is Dirty Projectors’ first in nearly five years. Still Woozy opens both nights. Tickets: $30.

ARTIST + MOTHER (Screening + discussion)

The California African American Museum screens the KCET Artbound documentary, Artist and Mother on Tuesday at 7 p.m. The film follows four artists, Rebecca Campbell, Andrea Chung, Tanya Aguiñiga, and Kenyatta A.C. Hinkle, women artists who don’t choose between motherhood and their artistic careers. All four artists will participate in a post-screening panel moderated by journalist Jori Finkel, co-producer of the film. The screening is free, but RSVP requested.

A.M. HOMES (Book talk)

The Hammer Museum presents author A.M. Homes on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Part of the Hammer Readings series, Homes discusses her latest collection, Days of Awe. A booksigning and coffee and tea reception with the author follow. Free.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13

L. COHEN (Film)

L. COHEN, a 2017 film by James Benning, screens on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Hammer Museum. From the film notes: “A rumination on change and time set to a Leonard Cohen song, artist and filmmaker James Benning’s film observes an Oregon farm field on a very unusual day.” There’s a post-screening discussion with Benning and Made in L.A. curator Anne Ellegood. Free.

THE SETUP COMEDY SHOW (Comedy)

The Setup Comedy Show is a showcase of talent curated and hosted by Richard Sarvate and Abhay. Its next installment is at the Hollywood Improv Lab on Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. with Ian Edwards, Ian Edwards, Caleb Synan, Aiko Tanaka and Sean Leary. Tickets: $8 online. 21+.

THE BREAKFAST CLUB (Film)

Sweet Rose Creamery screens The Breakfast Club under the stars on Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. at its Studio City location. Enjoy frozen treats, play games and watch the classic ‘80s movie. Admission is free.

THURSDAY, JUNE 14

The Cat Art Show 3 opens on Thursday night. | Triptych by Alexey Sovertkov

CAT ART SHOW 3: THE SEQUEL RETURNS AGAIN (Art)

Cat Art Show 3: The Sequel Returns Again opens on Thursday night, featuring more than 140 works by 100 artists, including Lola Gil, Travis Louie, Daniel Maidman, Brandon Boyd, Brandi Milne, Marion Peck, Mick Rock, Edel Rodriguez, Mark Ryden, Devan Shimoyama, Tasya Van Ree, Ellen von Unwerth and Casey Weldon. Admission to the show is free Monday through Friday until the show closes on June 24. Proceeds from the exhibition include The Ian Somerhalder Foundation and Kitten Rescue LA. The VIP opening is at 6 p.m. on Thursday and the $70 ticket price includes cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. The public opening begins at 8:30 p.m. and admission is $10.

THE TEXT MESSAGE SHOW + CONVOY (Comedy)

Clear your text history if you don’t want to take a chance at being part of this comedy show. The Text Message Show + Convoy, which takes place on Thursday at 11 p.m. at UCB Franklin, is an improv show based off audience texts. The shenanigans are led by the UCB house team Last Day of School. Tickets: $5.

DON'T STOP! THE MUSICAL MISADVENTURES OF FLEETWOOD MAC (Musical)

Don’t Stop! The Musical Misadventures of Fleetwood Mac! is a play that mixes comedy and music to celebrate the catalog of Fleetwood Mac. The scripted show takes place at Largo on Thursday at 8 p.m. There’s egos, jean shorts, crumbling relationships and live music. Tickets: $30.

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SUNDANCE INSTITUTE AT SUNDOWN (Film benefit)

The Sundance Institute holds its summer benefit party on Thursday night, honoring artist Boots Riley with the 2018 Vanguard Award. The event features the LA debut screening of Riley’s film, Sorry to Bother You, and afterparty. 7 p.m. Tickets start at $40.

SPRINGFIELD CONFIDENTIAL (TV talk)

To celebrate 30 (!?!) years of The Simpsons, Live Talks LA welcomes actors Nancy Cartwright (Bart Simpson), Yeardley Smith (Lisa Simpson), and creatives Mike Scully, David Silverman and Mike Reiss for the program, Springfield Confidential: Jokes, Secrets, and Outright Lies from a Lifetime Writing for The Simpsons. The new Simpsons’ memoir, written by Reiss, features stories, scandals, gossips and observations from someone who’s worked on the show since 1989. Tickets: $20-$50 (some ticket prices include the book).

—Christine N. Ziemba

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