A Feminist Future?
WHEN: February 9, 7:30 P.M.
WHERE: The Last Bookstore
WHAT: Laurie Penny reads from her new book, “Everything Belongs to the Future.”
WHY: If you’re curious about what feminism will look like 50 years from now.
Going Viral: Zombies, Viruses, and the End of the World
WHEN: February 10, 5 P.M.
WHERE: Skylight Books
WHAT: Dahlia Schweitzer discusses her new book, an exploration of outbreak narratives and zombie films.
WHY: Love “The Walking Dead?” How about “28 Days Later?” This is for you.
Jasper Johns: Something Resembling Truth
WHEN: February 10- May 13
WHERE: The Broad
WHAT: Six decades of work by legendary American (gay) artist Jasper Johns
WHY: If you love paintings of deconstructed American flags.
51st Annual California International Antiquarian Book Fair
WHEN: February 9- 11
WHERE: Pasadena Convention Center
WHAT: Enjoy rare books at prices you definitely can’t beat on Amazon.
WHY: Celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the Publication of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein!”
Roxane Gay at the Hammer Museum
WHEN: February 12, 7:30 P.M.
WHERE: The Hammer Museum
WHAT: Everyone’s favorite Bad Feminist discusses her new book, “Hunger.”
WHY: Get your copy of “An Untamed State” signed at last.
Chef to Chef with Dominique Ansel
WHEN: February 15, 6 P.M. – 8 P.M.
WHERE: The L.A. Kitchen
WHAT: A talk with the man who brought you the Cronut, and all its imitators.
WHY: There will be snacks.
Casablanca in 35mm
WHEN: February 16, 11:59 P.M.
WHERE: Vista Theater
WHAT: Who says you have to stop celebrating Valentine’s Day on the 14th? Enjoy one of the most romantic films of all time in a stunning 35 millimeter print.
WHY: “Of all the juke joints in all the world…”
Chocolate and Art Show
WHEN: February 16- 18
WHERE: The Vortex
WHAT: What’s better than an art show? A CHOCOLATE and art show, for all those romantics out there!
WHY: It’s the tastiest cultural event of all.
2018 Chinese New Year Celebration
WHEN: February 17, 12 P.M.- 8 P.M.
WHERE: Chinatown Central Plaza
WHAT: Celebrate the Chinese New Year in DTLA’s Chinatown with food, drinks, and live entertainment.
WHY: It’s the year of the dog!
The Future is Black
WHEN: February 17, 12 P.M. – 6 P.M.
WHERE: The Los Angeles LGBT Center, McDonald/Wright Building
WHAT: Celebrate Black History Month with some intersectional queer workshops and talks.
WHY: Activist Sharon-Franklin Brown will give the keynote speech.
