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Downtown Women’s Center Offers Candle-Making Workshops

he Downtown Women’s Center, a longtime nonprofit that helps women in need on Skid Row, raises some funds through its Made By DWC shop, where people can buy candles and crafts assembled by women at the shelter. Now Angelenos can learn those skills from the Made by DWC employees. The DWC, in partnership with Airbnb, has begun hosting candle-making classes in the Historic Core. The two-hour sessions take place on the second Saturday of each month, with the next this week, on July 13, at 325 S. Los Angeles St. Students will learn the basics of candle pouring, and will assemble three of their own candles while learning about the women working at DWC. Each class can hold up to 12 people. Sessions are $60 and include coffee and snacks. More information is at airbnb. com/experiences.

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the Soho House private club is scheduled to open in August. An exact date has not been set, but the Soho Warehouse, at 1000 S. Santa Fe Ave. in the Arts District, will arrive with 48 hotel rooms, a gym, pool, restaurants, bars and a rooftop deck with trees on it. The Soho House chain is a private club for what it calls the “creative class,” and many of its features will be available to members only. People can apply for membership, and will pay an annual fee of more than $2,000. The first Soho House opened in London in 1995 and there are now 23 locations around the world. The Soho Warehouse is the first outpost of the club in Downtown Los Angeles, and follows regional locations in West Hollywood and Malibu. The five-story building was originally constructed in 1916. The project was developed with local firm BLVD Hospitality, and KFA Architects handled the designs.

Draft Released for 2040 Community Plan

t’s still more than two decades until the year 2040, but the Department of City Planning is looking ahead at how to best reshape zoning and development-related laws in Downtown Los Angeles ahead of that time. Early this month, the department released a new draft of the Downtown Community Plan. With Downtown expected to have more than 200,000 residents by that time, it calls for partitioning the community into 10 different land-use

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designations, and setting up certain limitations and options for what can be built in various neighborhoods. A key part of the proposed zoning changes is to encourage developers to build greater amounts of workforce and affordable housing, including for artists. In Skid Row, the Department wants to adjust zoning and land use laws to allow for the development of more supportive housing. The document also aims to facilitate the creation of new parks across the Central City, and improve the quality of streets and sidewalks. The full plan can be viewed at dtla40.org/draft-plan.

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Central Division Gets a Germ-Fighting Robot

he LAPD’s Central Division headquarters in Skid Row was recently the focus of reports about unsanitary and unsafe working conditions. In response to the situation, the department has acquired a germ-zapping robot and installed other safety measures. Late last month, Chief Michel Moore, along with Central Division Commanding Officer Capt. Timothy Harrelson, revealed the robot, called LightStrike; it resembles a trashcan on wheels and costs approximately $110,000. The robot uses ultraviolent rays to disinfect areas around the 42-year-old station at 251 E. Sixth St. The department also purchased a device called HealthySoles that uses similar rays to disinfect shoes, a response to the unsanitary conditions on the street and in tent encampments around the Skid Row station. CalPhil_DTNews_4.81x5.72_July 8.pdf

he El Pueblo area’s Chinese American Museum has a new top executive. The Friends of the Chinese American Museum announced on Monday, July 1, that Michael Truong has been tapped to take over as Executive Director. Truong started that same day, replacing Dr. Pauline Wong. “I can’t think of anyone more qualified to lead us into the next stage of CAM’s development,” Dr. Gay Yuen, president of FCAM, said in a prepared statement. “Throughout his association with CAM, Michael has been a dedicated, hard-working member of the CAM family and we look forward to collaborating with him in his new capacity.” Truong has been affiliated with the museum since 2005, most recently serving as an independent consultant assisting CAM with projects including the current exhibit Lightscapes: Re-envisioning the Shanshuihua. He worked as the museum’s Director of Education and Programs from 2013 to 2017. CAM is at 425 S. Los Angeles St. in the historic Garnier Building. 6/25/19

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Even More Change in the Arts District

n irony in the continuing robust evolution of Downtown Los Angeles is that the Arts District, one of the few communities with a residential base back at the turn of millennium, has seen among the most dramatic shifts in terms of local housing construction. That trend continues with the recent opening of The Aliso, a 472unit rental complex at 950 E. Third St. The change wrought by thousands of new residents has long been causing some consternation in the district. That’s because many of the artists originally drawn to the area by the large and inexpensive livework spaces have been unable to afford new market rates, and have left the community. The opening of The Aliso will add to that momentum. In modern Downtown, investment and development frequently lead to more investment and development. With many new Arts District apartments renting for $3.50-$4 per square foot, one needs to be a pretty successful artist — or tech worker, or whatever — to afford a unit. This trend has been a long time coming, perhaps ever since the Southern California Institute of Architecture had the foresight to turn a former rail depot into its campus in 2001. The evolution has continued steadily, with the arrival of projects such as the 438-unit One Santa Fe, which debuted in 2014, and the 320-apartment Garey Building, which opened two years later. There are now buzzing office hubs including At Mateo and the former Ford Factory Building. Even more change and attention comes from high-profile restaurants such as Bestia and Bavel. There’s also a cultural shift. The mega-gallery Hauser & Wirth Los Angeles has helped redefine a portion of Third Street. The nearby stores and restaurants that have opened would have been unthinkable a decade ago. Good luck finding street parking anywhere. The neighborhood seeks to maintain a grip on its former artistic, community-driven direction wherever possible, and these elements should be encouraged. Kent Twitchell’s re-creation of his “Ed Ruscha Monument” mural on a wall of the American Hotel reminds the district of the past. The $460 million replacement of the Sixth Street Viaduct will include an art park named for late community developer Leonard Hill. An Arts District dog park was born from neighborhood advocacy. Some new businesses carry a variation of the independent spirit that originally defined the district, and are counter to the cookie-cutter approach seen in shopping centers. Two-Bit Circus and Wisdome LA, for example, both apply a creative angle to large entertainment destinations. Happily, we’ve yet to see the arrival of a big chain eatery such as a Cheesecake Factory. The Arts District has some long-term residents who advocate for preserving the community’s earlier appeal, and the local business improvement district works to improve the neighborhood. People still care. We hope that care and advocacy endure, because the Arts District, with its streets, old buildings and location on the banks of the L.A. River, remains unique. The community will never be what it was, but it’s worth trying to maintain some of the charm and grit that helped draw all the attention in the first place.

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Trivia Pursuit

A Sampling of Three of Downtown’s Question and Answer Nights

By Sean P. Thomas have a confession: I’m a trivia addict. My love for trivia runs deep, and it always has. As an 8-year-old I’d thumb through Trivial Pursuit cards with my grandmother in between episodes of “Jeopardy!” In high school, I joined the Academic Decathlon team just for a shot at competing in the trivia-bowl style matchup at the end of the competition. Now I’m almost 28, and my passion for trivia is just as strong. I still keep a box of Trivial Pursuit cards on my coffee table at home, and my podcast list is filled with general knowledge shows such as “Triviality” and “Beat My Guest.” If you happen to catch me mumbling to myself in my car, there is a good chance I’m answering a trivia question. Fortunately, I’ve found that my job at Downtown News offers an opportunity for even more trivia pursuits, thanks to the numerous local bars that offer evening question-and-answer sessions. The roster is unique and diverse, with opportunities in numerous districts. I recently stopped by three local trivia

nights in the effort to tap my inner James Holzhauer. Here’s how it went down. Clayton’s Public House Date: June 17 Team Name: White Broncos Finish: 4th out of 8 teams Best Team Name: The Arcadians and the Baby Shark Toughest Question of the Night: Name all the states that border Colorado and name the three Jonas brothers. Answer: Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Wyoming and Kansas. Also, Joe, Kevin and Nick Jonas. The Details: One of the more beautiful pubs in Downtown boasts one of the community’s most enjoyable and delightfully difficult trivia nights. Clayton’s, in the Spring Arcade Building, holds a well-attended trivia night every Monday that is well orchestrated and enjoyable. I return at least once a month. It is hosted by Quizmaster Ian, who in addition to an excellent taste in music lightens the mood with quick quips and laughs. His ques-

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tions, spread across eight rounds, include a visual component and a mix-and-match section. They are tough enough to make you second-guess yourself more than once, but accessible enough so that you face palm from time to time when you muff that easy answer. The questions bounce from political queries — sample: Who appointed Chief Justice John Roberts? A: George W. Bush — to a round in which you match musical artists to their landmark Broadway shows. Pro Tip: Watch out for Clayton’s regulars The Arcadians and their various team name iterations. Those guys know their trivia, and have beaten my co-worker Nicholas Slayton and I the past three times we’ve played. We’ll get them one day. Trivia is every Monday at 7 p.m. at 541 S. Spring St., (213) 863-4327 or claytonspub.com. Mikkeller DTLA Date: June 25 Team Name: Magneto Was Right Finish: 1st out of 7 teams Best Team Name: Fo’ Shizzle, My Quizzle Toughest Question of the Night: Who has the most MLB All-Star Game selections?

Answer: Hank Aaron. The Details: I have a special place in my heart for this South Park spot’s trivia night. When I returned to Los Angeles nearly a year ago, and started scouting places to sip drinks and answer general knowledge questions, Mikkeller was the first blip on my radar screen. It quickly became a favorite for its warm staff and outside-the-box questions. Current Quizmaster Alex is knowledgeable and keeps the night moving at a brisk pace, but also lenient enough to listen when there are questions related to his questions. Alex is a reminder of just how important a solid quizmaster is in running the show. (Trust me, I’ve experienced some poor ones.) Like at Clayton’s, the questions vary on the difficulty scale and cover a wide range of topic, from sports to history to pop culture. It’s safe to say that you’ll know at least a few answers per round. Mikkeller’s trivia night is actually held in its adjoining Kaffebaren coffee shop. Fortunately, staff members like Mika, who helps host the trivia night, will run over to the bar and grab you a drink when necessary. What really sets Mikkeller apart from other

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early every day of the week, Downtown workers and residents can find a place to answer some thought-provoking questions. Here are seven more options where you can satiate that trivia hunger and get a drink or a bite.

First Draft Taproom Every Monday at 7:30 p.m. 1230 S. Olive St., (213) 536-5267 or firstdraft.beer. Angel City Brewery Every Tuesday at 7 p.m. and every Saturday at 1 p.m. 216 S. Alameda St., (213) 622-1261 or angelcitybrewery.com. Wangs Tavern Every Tuesday at 9 p.m. 801 S. Grand Ave., (213) 629-2449 or bigwangs.com. Brack Shop Tavern Every Wednesday at 6 p.m.

525 W. Seventh St., (213) 232-8657 or brackshoptavern.com. High Tide Every Wednesday at 8 p.m. 605 E. Fourth St., (213) 221-7317 or hightidedtla.com.

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Grand Central Market Every Wednesday at 8 p.m. Broadway side of the market at 317 S. Broadway or grandcentralmarket.com. Pali Wine Company Every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. 881 Traction Ave., (213) 372-5026 —Sean P. Thomas

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The Mikkeller trivia events bring out a friendly, talkative crowd, including teams that return each week to test their question-and-answer prowess.

trivia nights is the drink selection. Originating out of Belgium, Mikkeller holds a rotating selection of brews that keep things fresh for repeat attendees. Recently, they even had a peanut butter and jelly beer. Yes, I tried it. Yes, it tasted like a PB&J sandwich. No, I don’t need to try it again. The crowd is typically easygoing and talkative (without shouting out answers), with a few regular teams that return each week. Trivia is every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at 330 Olympic Blvd., (213) 596-9005 or mikkellerbar.com/la. Imperial Western Beer Company Date: July 1 Team Name: The Kids Are Alright Finish: 2nd out of 5 teams Best Team Name: Spoiler Alert Toughest Question of the Night: What is the second biggest port city in Libya? Answer: Benghazi. The Details: The Art Deco Imperial Western Beer Company, at the always-buzzing Union Station, just started its trivia night last month. It takes place on a patio facing Alameda Street, and the open air is a nice touch, especially since most trivia nights are held indoors. Quizmaster Dylan did an excellent job last week. She was energetic but also appropri-

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ately lenient, handing out occasional points for half-answers. I’m still kicking myself that I didn’t know that the song “Jazz Singer” came from the musical Chicago. We guessed Moulin Rouge, because we clearly know nothing about musicals. Canadians were in luck last week, as four of the eight rounds were centered around the country for Canada Day. They included “Name actor Ryan Reynolds’ 10 highest-grossing films” (our team got six of them) and a round where you matched cities to their Canadian province (we got seven). Also, did you know that Canada’s two national sports are hockey (makes sense) and lacrosse? You do now. Imperial Western is trying to build up a clientele. Last week, at multiple points, the bartender at the patio bar would invite teams inside for beer shots and tastings. It went over well. The competition was solid, though I did witness the cardinal sin of trivia nights: A couple guys who were clearly scrubbing through their phones. But they got what they deserved: They finished dead last. Don’t mess with the trivia gods. Trivia is every Monday at 7 p.m. at 800 N. Alameda St., (213) 270-0035 or imperialwestern.com. sean@downtownnews.com

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CONGRATULATIONS Downtown News

he Los Angeles Press Club handed out the 61st Southern California Journalism Awards on June 30 at a gala at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel, and Los Angeles Downtown News received six prizes, including a trio of First Place awards. For 47 years, Downtown News has been providing local journalism not available anywhere else, and we’re proud that the Press Club awards, chosen by members of press clubs in other cities across the country, recognized the ongoing effort to inform our readers about the news, business, politics, arts, entertainment and cultural scenes in Downtown Los Angeles. We are proud of the work that our journalists do on a daily basis to enlighten and bring together a diverse but collective community. We congratulate them on winning in the following categories:

JON REGARDIE First Place: Journalist of the Year

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NICHOLAS SLAYTON Third Place: News Feature

For the story “Skid Row Faces Record Number of Homeless Children”

NICHOLAS SLAYTON Third Place: Business Writing

For the story “The Booming Business of Experiences”

JON REGARDIE Third Place: Columnist

For a collection of Regardie Report columns on the Los Angeles political scene.

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Preserving a Point in Time In Los Angeles Fort Moore Rededication Includes Burial of a Time Capsule By Sean P. Thomas ast week, the past, present and future all came together in Downtown Los Angeles. It also involved a waterfall. On Wednesday, July 3, the Fort Moore Pioneer Memorial was rededicated, 61 years to the day after its original opening in 1958. The event at 451 N. Hill St. included placing a time capsule that will be glimpsed by future generations. Nearly 200 people attended the event, which marked the culmination of a threeyear renovation. The work included repairing the 80-foot long, 47-foot tall water feature and restoring damaged tiling. During the repairs, crews uncovered a time capsule that had been placed at the original dedication. It consisted largely of items related to the monument itself. There were photos of its architects, budgetary documents, news clippings and more. Kristen Sakoda, executive director of the County Department of Arts and Culture, said that the plan was to create an inclusive time capsule that reflected the flavor and diverse culture of Los Angeles. “We do have a photo of the County Board of Supervisors and contributions from departments, but we also have everyday citizens who got to propose items and contribute items,” Sakoda said. “It’s a way of telling our story now and a way of telling more diverse stories.” The items include memorabilia from the Los Angeles Rams, a tiara from a local girl’s quinceañera, military pins, artwork, and letters to the future from students at Leo Politi Elementary School. There are also amateur and professional photographs. They include Glendale resident Soo Kim’s shot of her dog Einstein at Runyon Canyon park. The photo shows Einstein with blue ethereal remnants from Space X’s Falcon Nine rocket launch in the background. Kim said that the photo not only represents Angelenos’ love for dogs and other animals, but is a visual reminder of the park. “I hope Runyon Canyon is there after 50 years for people to see,” Kim said. “Then they see the photo of Einstein and say, oh wow, this park, it’s still here.” A number of local institutions also submitted material, among them Downtown’s Japanese American National Museum, the Italian American Museum and the California African American Museum. Taylor Bythewood-Porter, an assistant history curator at CAAM, submitted material related to the recent exhibit California Bound: Slavery on the New Frontier, 1848-1865 as a way to broaden the discussion of inclusivity and representation. “I think we were really looking at early California history… before it was a federal territory and before it became an official state,” said Bythewood-Porter. “Really, we wanted to make sure that the story of early African Americans was featured in the time capsule

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About 200 people showed up at the rededication of the Fort Moore Pioneer Memorial on Wednesday, July 3. In addition to celebrating the $6 million restoration of the monument, a time capsule (shown here) was placed at the base of its flagpole.

and really make it more inclusive and a representation of early California history.” Drought, Deterioration and Restoration The Fort Moore monument was constructed in 1957 to commemorate the Mormon Battalion and the New York Volunteer American military forces that first raised the United States flag in the California territory nearly 110 years prior. The monument features a terra cotta relief, the waterfall, a 275-foot long brick wall and a flagpole. In 1977, the waterfall was turned off due to a statewide drought. In ensuing decades the monument fell into disrepair, and became a destination for a skateboarders and homeless encampments. In 2014, the Board of Supervisors budgeted $4.1 million for its restoration. The City Council chipped in another $500,000. The cost of the renovation eventually ballooned to approximately $6 million. Renovations started in 2016, and included repairing the waterfall, adding ADA compliant ramps, upgrading the railings, and replacing the aging electrical system and water pumps. Crews also refurbished the pools and replaced the waterfall’s background with nearly 285,000 handmade tiles from California Pottery and Tile Works. At the rededication, First District Supervisor Hilda Solis lauded the work done to bring the monument back to life. “This monument is grand,” Solis said. “Just look at the etching on the walls, there; I don’t think I’ve ever gotten this close, but I’m in awe when I drive down the boulevard and see the work that has been done here that is on display, and will be on display for many years to come.” Sakoda said there is no timeframe for when the capsule will be unearthed. Still, whenever that happens, she said future Angelenos will get a full idea of what life was like in 2019 Los Angeles. sean@downtownnews.com

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The Dog Day afternoon event returns on Wednesday, July 10. After 12 years at the Cathedral of Out Lady of the Angels, it is moving to the Figat7th shopping center.

By Nicholas Slayton t’s impossible to avoid dogs in Downtown Los Angeles. Thousands of residents walk their pets on local streets (and hopefully clean up after them), new residential buildings are increasingly offering canine-focused amenities, and one of the Central City’s biggest retail trends is the influx of pet supply stores and grooming salons. Given that background, the annual Dog Day event was an early adopter of community-canine affinity. But as the 13th annual happening approaches, there’s a big change. On Wednesday, July 10, more than 2,000 living creatures — an estimated 1,000 dogs and 1,200 of their two-legged companions — will congregate on the upper plaza level of the Figat7th shopping center, at Seventh and Figueroa streets, for Dog Day. The 6-9 p.m. event, organized by the Downtown Center Business Improvement District, is free and open to the public, and includes booths for local pet supply businesses as well as puppy adoptions. The BID asks that people RSVP in advance on its website. The event is solely for Downtown dogs. The change involves location. The first dozen Dog Days took place at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. The shift wasn’t based on the size of the venue, according to DCBID President Suzanne Holley, but rather out of a desire to bring in new people. “We’ve found that even though Downtown L.A. is relatively small, you’ll be able to access a lot of different people by going to a different area,” Holley said. Leah Ross, retail marketing coordinator for Brookfield Properties, which owns and manages Figat7th, said that the landlord has been trying to use the mall for more community events in recent years — its efforts include a free summer concert series — and given how much people in Downtown love dogs, it made sense to host Dog Day. Participating local businesses that will offer information and goodies include Pussy and Pooch. Other businesses, such as DTLA Vets, will provide vaccinations and other services for dogs. There will also be snacks and music for humans. Despite the large crowds and the type of dogs that show up — everything from Pomeranians to wolfhounds — organizers say Dog Day is generally peaceful and the canines never get too worked up. Speeches are kept to a minimum. “It’s kind of an amazing thing, with hundreds and hundreds of dogs, and they are the most well-behaved dogs,” Holley said. “I never see them get into fights, and of course our cleaning crew will be there to clean up after them.” Continued on page 10

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EDUCATION, 4 they need to be successful. At our schools, students learn in ways that foster creative problem-solving and innovation while emphasizing literacy and language arts. Parents are encouraged to engage and learn too — we offer leadership development to support students’ academic achievement and build the personal strengths to succeed. Families also have options for after-school, with early drop-off and late pick-up available for up to 11 hours a day, so they know children are safe and learning under high-quality care.

Many of our families face great challenges every day — nearly 100% of the families we serve qualify for free and reduced priced lunch, and the average income of the families we serve is less than $25,000 a year. Yet the students at our Charter Elementary School outperformed all of the LAUSD in math when you look at the latest state test results. Here’s the great thing — these schools are public, free and open to all. We hope everyone recognizes there are high-quality education options for families who spend their time in Downtown Los Angeles. Drew Furedi is President & Chief Executive Officer of Para Los Niños.

Downtown News Grabs Six L.A. Press Club Prizes, With Three First-Place Awards The first place prizes Downtown News won.

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n June 30, the Los Angeles Press Club held its 61st annual Southern California Journalism Awards. Los Angeles Downtown News had a big night, earning three first-place prizes in addition to three third-place finishes. The event attracted nearly 600 people to the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles, where the Press Club honored the best in print, broadcast and online journalism in 2018. According to the Press Club, there were a record 1,700-plus entries, up more than 300 from the previous year. Editor Jon Regardie received the Journalist of the Year award for newspapers with a circulation below 50,000. In examining a portfolio of Regardie’s work, the judges wrote, “His smart and poignant writing is a clarion of truth.” It marked the second consecutive year that Regardie picked up the Journalist of the Year prize, and the third time that Downtown News has received it; then-staff writer Ryan Vaillancourt won the award in 2013. Regardie also earned a first-place prize in the Commentary category, again for newspapers with a circulation below 50,000, for “Why I’m Done With ALOUD.” The November piece was tied to the departure of the longtime head of the popular Central Library reading series ALOUD, and the lack of transparency surrounding the move from the Library Foundation, which oversees the series. Judges praised the piece as an “Insightful work about a beloved cultural program questioning ‘personnel problems’ that are shrouded in secrecy.”

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Dog Day was founded as a community-building event, and Hal Bastian, a business consultant and former DCBID employee who helped start it, has long noted how strangers will begin conversing when they realize they have a shared interest in dogs. Ross said she expects that people who stop by will likely run into a neighbor or someone they work with. Those who arrive solo don’t have to leave that way, as the nonprofits Watts Project and Mutt Scouts will be offering puppies for adoption. Holley said that numerous dogs find homes at every Dog Day. She acknowledged that each year she personally comes “this close” to adopting one.

Regardie received a third first-place prize in Editorials for the April 2018 piece “Inaction and Frustration With a Shuttered Plaza.” It chastised state government officials for the nine years that it took to repair a crack and reopen a barricaded plaza fronting Main Street at the Ronald Reagan Building. The editorial stated in part, “An office building plaza closed for almost 10 years because of a crack is pitiful. State representatives should be embarrassed by the inaction.” The Editorials award was for work in newspapers of any circulation size, and marked the second consecutive year that Regardie won the category. Downtown News also received thirdplace prizes for: Nicholas Slayton’s “Skid Row Faces Record Number of Homeless Children,” in the News Feature category; Slayton’s Business writing submission “The Booming Business of Experiences”; and Columnist, for a collection of Regardie columns about the local political scene. Los Angeles Press Club winners were selected by judges from sister Press Clubs in other cities across the country. In addition to honoring local work, the Press Club handed out its Joseph M. Quinn Award for Lifetime Achievement to CBS2/ KCAL9 sportscaster Jim Hill, and actor and author Henry Winkler received the Public Service Award for Contributions to Civic Life. The President’s Award went to the producers of the Lifetime documentary “Surviving R. Kelly,” and CNN’s Nima Elbagir was honored with the Daniel Pearl Award for Courage and Integrity in Journalism. Dog Day started when the residential transition in Downtown was just getting underway, but in a vastly different Central City, Holley said it is still important. Instead of helping a small community come together, she noted, it’s a way for people to interact in an increasingly crowded area. “It’s really a great way for neighbors to meet each other in a positive environment,” she said. “You cannot help but feel good when you’re around all of these dogs.” Expect the feel-good vibe to be widespread, with plenty of smiles and wagging tails. Dog Day is 6-9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, at Fig@7th, 735 S. Figueroa St. or downtownla.com. RSVPs are requested. nicholas@downtownnews.com

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vice as well as local delivery options. Blis has always believed in the power of hemp-based CBD, but today that power is even greater. Today, people who live within the CBD lifestyle are bonding over collective experiences, and that is what motivates them and allows them to live a healthy, rejuvenated life. In the end, it makes for a stronger community.

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HEALTHY LIVING

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A New Exercise Option Eo-S Fitness Gym Is Coming to Downtown This Fall

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t wasn’t too long ago that Downtowners had to travel westward to get their Botox, lasers and other medical beauty treatments. Want lip fillers? Go to Beverly Hills. How about a Sculptra butt lift? Of course, there’s West Hollywood. But until recently, no one considered staying in Downtown for these treatments. “We really saw the need for our thriving community,” says Natalia Hau, president of Sculpt DTLA. “The influx of movers and shakers living in Downtown now has grown so much, they don’t want to travel elsewhere for their basic needs.” Hau and her husband, Dr. Benny Hau, started Sculpt DTLA to meet the medical aesthetics needs of a growing Downtown market. Dr. Hau, a Yale graduate and former professor of medicine at Loma Linda University, says that Downtowners are very savvy. “We knew that we could not bring second-rate service or machines to our clinic. The people of Downtown deserve the best,”

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he EōS Fitness gym is coming to Los Angeles, and will be known as the Downtown LA/Cesar Chavez outpost. The state-of-the-art EōS Fitness center will open at the corner of West Cesar E. Chavez Avenue and North Grand Avenue, convenient to Downtown workers and residents, as well as people from nearby communities, in fall 2019. Those who are interested can join now at the enrollment center at 550 N. Figueroa St., Suite 890, at the corner of Cesar Chavez and Figueroa. Memberships start as low as $9.99 per

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r. Louis Camarillo has been been working as a chiropractor since 2012, and has been serving the communities of Downtown Los Angeles, Echo Park, Silver Lake and the surrounding area since 2013. He finds joy in providing chiropractic services to people. Dr. Camarillo’s goal is to help patients reach the health goals that they have for themselves. This can be a variety of things, from getting out of pain, to providing thoughtful preventive care, or even giving advice about posture. With his extensive experience, Dr. Camarillo is able to provide patient-centered care, as oppose to trying to convince someone that they need care they don’t want. Dr. Camarillo uses various techniques and has an X-ray machine in house. There are many conditions in which chiropractic care can help. In those that it can’t, he is able to refer patients to someone else.

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The Play That Goes Wrong follows a young theater company whose murder mystery tumbles into tumult. It opens this week at the Ahmanson Theatre.

Ahmanson Comedy Imagines a Murder Mystery That Goes Off the Rails By Nicholas Slayton heater is a refined medium powered by elegant prose in which professional thespians dig deep to don new personas and bring unique stories and settings to life. It’s live art — the field of Shakespeare, Beckett and Arthur Miller — with no time for post-production or correction. When done right, audiences are transfixed by compelling stories and feel as if they have been taken to a fully realized world. That’s not what happens in The Play That Goes Wrong. Rather, as the name suggests, The Play That Goes Wrong follows a play within a play where everything that can go wrong does — a sort of Murphy’s Law of drama. The Olivier and Tony Award-winning comedy opens at the Ahmanson Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, July 10 (with a Tuesday preview). It continues through Aug. 11. Written by Henry Shields, Henry Lewis and Jonathan Sayer, the two-act play debuted in 2012 in London, before a Broadway run in 2017 that resulted in a Tony for set design. An ongoing tour started the following year. The show features eight cast members and, according to director Matt DiCarlo, the action is identical to that mounted on Broadway. Were mishap not to befall them, The Play That Goes Wrong would follow a young theater company, the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society, which is expertly performing The Murder at Haversham Manor. That’s a cliché-filled, by-the-books murder mystery in the vein of an Agatha Christie thriller. There’s a real art to making things go wrong, according to DiCarlo. Thus, he said the first thing the cast and crew

did during rehearsals was perform Haversham Manor fully without error, to learn what they “should” be doing, so they could mount the stage version where things go off the rails. Then come the screw ups, whether due to arrogance, misfortune or something else. “The thing I love about this show is that, in order to make it go wrong, you have to make it if it went right,” he said. Just how wrong things go is the point. Over the course of the two-hour play, actors “forget” their lines, “miss” their marks and have to repeat scenes. Props fail, pieces of the set fall apart and the injuries steadily rack up. There’s even a dead body that can’t keep still. A central member of the show is Chris Bean (played by Evan Alexander Smith), who not only directs Haversham Manor, but also decides to produce and star in it. Bean is, in Smith’s words, a control freak, and Smith theorizes Bean himself wrote the trope-filled play. Smith originally caught The Play That Goes Wrong on Broadway before joining the cast. He said that while he laughed almost non-stop, watching it was like seeing his nightmares come to life. “Just about every single traumatic experience anyone in theater has ever had has been lovingly crafted into this play,” he said. The production is rapid fire, a never-ending stream of cringe comedy. Smith said it leans toward farce, but doesn’t go over the edge. Part of the dramatic balance, DiCarlo said, is that despite their stumbles and insecurities, the characters draw in audience members’ sympathies. “As things fall apart, it’s fun to watch these people get out

of each problem and carry on,” DiCarlo said. “It’s a troupe of eight people. They’ll do whatever it takes to make it to the end. It’s easy to root for them; we get to see them work so hard as a unit to drive to the end of the play.” The scenery depicts the stage for Haversham Manor, and DiCarlo said the show never leaves that set to explore backstage drama. Despite the limited space, he said, audiences can learn from the “actors” in the “show,” as their personalities bleed through as they encounter trouble. For Smith, that comes in the form of Bean’s increasing exasperation as his cast keeps screwing up, and his anger rises as he tries to keep moving forward. Smith said that Bean views the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society as a group doing high drama, even when the situation is nothing close to that. “Who they are just bubbles up underneath their characters,” he said. “For me, I just have to keep trying to reinvest in the plot. With Chris, I’m there to be the bouncing board for everyone’s lunacy.” With repeated effort to draw attention to intentional errors, DiCarlo said that The Play That Goes Wrong can seem like it’s blurring the line as to what is planned and what is an actual mistake. “That’s another thing I love about this show: No matter where I watch it, it’s amazing to see people gasp and cheer,” he said. “There are moments almost every show where people are asking, ‘Is this really happening and is this part of the show?’” The Play That Goes Wrong runs July 9-Aug. 11 at the Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave. or centertheatregroup.org. nicholas@downtownnews.com

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Downtown’s Master of the Strings Colburn School Student Hao Zhou Captures a Major Prize at a Montreal Violin Competition By Nicholas Slayton ast month, some of the world’s finest classical music students descended on Montreal for a series of prestigious concerts and competitions. By the time the proceedings wrapped, a Downtown Los Angeles student had walked away with one of the highest prizes. Hao Zhou, a recent college graduate at the Colburn School, won the violin competition at the event known as the Concours Musical International de Montreal. With his performance of Dmitri Shostakovich’s “Violin Concerto No. 1,” he beat out 23 finalists, earning a prize package worth more than $70,000. “I was really shocked when they announced I won. I was feeling so many emotions at once,” Zhou said during a recent interview on the Colburn campus. “I couldn’t believe it. Everybody played so well.” Zhou’s victory earned him a cash prize of 30,000 Canadian dollars, which works out to about $22,500 in U.S. currency, from the city of Montreal, as well as the Azireli Foundation’s Joseph-Rouleau Career Development Grant worth about $37,500. Additionally, he received a violin worth approximately $15,000. Friendly and with an easygoing coun-

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tenance that gets animated when he talks about performing, Zhou said that he entered the competition as a way to test himself. He graduated from Colburn’s high school in 2015 and this year finished his undergraduate degree at the Colburn Conservatory of Music. In the fall he’ll return to start a Master’s program. For the last four years, Zhou, 22, has also been part of the Viano String Quartet with other Colburn students, and has regularly competed with them. In the fall, the quartet will become the Colburn Conservatory’s first ensemble-in-residence. Zhou said he chose the Shostakovich selection for the Montreal competition because it requires a lot of the musician. “It’s a great piece. It has a lot of intensity and it takes a lot of stamina and commitment to play. It was something I really wanted to do,” Zhou said. “I love pieces that have that kind of drive to them.” Zhou’s violin teacher at the Colburn School, Martin Beaver, said that nearly any type of performance seems to delight his student, whether a solo work or one that is part of an orchestra. But Beaver added that there is more to Zhou’s talent than his affinity for performing.

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Colburn School student Hao Zhou recently earned a prize package worth more than $70,000 at the Concours Musical International de Montreal’s competition. He won with a performance of Shostakovich’s “Violin Concerto No. 1.”

“It goes without saying that Hao is a very gifted violinist on a technical level, but he is also gifted person on an artistic level,” Beaver said. “He is able to understand music, to make sense of it, to assimilate it, to also bring out a message. That’s a quality few people of his age have.” The Montreal competition marked the first event where Zhou participated as a solo violinist. During the contest, Zhou said he tried to watch as many of the other finalists perform as possible, and expressed awe at their ability. Even with the win, Zhou said that there is a lot he can learn from the other performers. Zhou also relished a chance to perform with the full Ochestre Symphonique de Montreal during the finals. Video shows Zhou’s nearly 30-minute performance flowing seamlessly with the orchestra, guided by conductor Alexander Shelley. Zhou credits that to Shelley, who he said could “read” what the finalists wanted to do with their performances

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Ever get stuck in traffic and fantasize about your car transforming into a monster truck so you can roll over everything in your path? If so, then live vicariously this week as skillful drivers expertly maneuver high-octane vehicles in the Monster Jam Triple Threat. The adrenaline-fueled event takes place on Friday-Sunday, July 12-14, at Staples Center. During each of the three shows, eight drivers will battle it out for motorsport supremacy, switching between different vehicles (the six-ton Monster Jam trucks, the speeders and ATVs), with points awarded depending on how they finish. The teams carry great names like Megalodon, Zombie, El Toro Loco and the famous Grave Digger (shown here). It revs up each night at 7 p.m. Pro tip: Bring earplugs, because this gets loud. Really loud. At 1111 S. Figueroa St., (213) 742-7100 or monsterjam.com.

When you put together Grammy-winning composer Thomas Adès and renowned choreographer Wayne McGregor, you’re in for something special. The Music Center and the Los Angeles Philharmonic have commissioned a performance dubbed “Adès and McGregor: A Dance Collaboration,” bringing together the Royal Ballet, Company Wayne McGregor and the Phil as they meld music and movement across three works, two of which are dance world premieres. Taking place at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Friday-Saturday, July 12-13, at 7:30 p.m., the performances include work from visual artist Tacita Dean and a video installation from Ben Cullen. There’s even a McGregor piece powered by an AI-driven choreographic tool. At 135 N. Grand Ave., (213) 972-0711 or musiccenter.org.

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Bastille Day, France’s celebration in honor of the storming of the Bastille prison, a major event during the French Revolution, doesn’t get much play stateside. But that isn’t stopping the California Philharmonic from holding a concert dubbed “Bastille Day.” Cal Phil founder and Music Director Victor Vener will lead the orchestra through a slew of French music at Walt Disney Concert Hall on Sunday, July 14, including excepts from Les Misérables by Alan Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg, and Camille Saint-Saëns’ “Organ Symphony.” The concert begins at 2 p.m. and the list of guest performers includes Philip Allan Smith (shown here) on the Disney Hall organ. Pro tip: Arrive at 1 p.m. for a free talk by Vener in which he discusses the music. At 111 S. Grand Ave., (323) 850-2000 or calphil.com.

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Five years ago, rapper Freddie Gibbs and DJ/producer Madlib released the highly acclaimed album Piñata, melding Gibbs’ mercurial flow with Madlib’s inventive beats. Last week, the tandem released their second collaboration, Bandana, which will get plenty of play when they take the stage at The Novo on Friday, July 12, at 8 p.m. Known in hip-hop circles as MadGibbs, the pair’s latest effort has received high praise during its short period on the racks thanks to tracks filled with Gibbs’ trademark dark humor. Enjoy the inventive beats in the heart of L.A. Live. At 800 W. Olympic Blvd. or thenovodtla.com.

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1720 1720 E. 16th St. or 1720.la. July 9: Aux Wars, YesJulz, Mar3simes, Kelswhoel$e, Duece Jim, Gigglesirene, The Innovator, Vince Valhalla. July 10: Betraying the Martyrs, Entheos, Sentinels, Within Destruction, Defying Decay. This is an all-ages show. July 12: Kelly Lee Owens DJs. July 13: Roni Size. Blue Whale 123 Astronaut E.S. Onizuka St. Suite 301, (213) 620-0908 or bluewhalemusic.com. July 8: Marvin Nelson Group. July 9: Corey Coverstone Group. July 10: Vikram Devasthali. July 11: Erin Bentlage Group. July 12: Darek Oles Trio. July 13: Nick Mancini Quartet. July 14: theBABAorchestra is, as far as we know, not a tribute to “The Babadook.” Bootleg Bar 2220 Beverly Blvd., (213) 389-3856 or bootlegtheater.org. July 8: Polartropica’s July residency is part of the “Love Is Gay” tour. July 9: Smoky folk rock that would feel at home in the ’70s with Paige Calico. July 10: Cannon has an album release show. July 11: In its bio, the band Mauno talks about authenticity. This feels like a sign it’s not that authentic. July 12: Lexi Papilion is Bloodboy, and has an EP release show. July 13: Drinker is playing on the bar stage, which just feels right. The Escondite 410 Boyd St., (213) 626-1800 or theescondite.com. July 12: Roger Alva Trio, For the Kings. Continued on page 18

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TUESDAY, JULY 9 Zocalo Public Square National Center for the Preservation of Democracy, 111 N. Central Ave. or zocalopublicsquare.org. 7:30 p.m.: A panel of scientists and experts try to answer the question, “What will California’s coastlines look like in 2100?” Anyone? WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 Bar Wrestling: Brian Cage’s Bachelor Party Bootleg Theater, 2220 Beverly Blvd. or bootlegtheater.com. 8 p.m.: Celebrate love with burly, muscle-bound people flinging each other around a ring. THURSDAY, JULY 11 Soul of a Nation Gallery Talks The Broad, 221 S. Grand Ave., (213) 232-6200 or thebroad.org. 7 p.m.: Monkeypaw Production’s Kamil Oshundara discusses “critically conscious” art and how the works in the “Soul of a Nation” exhibition reflect that idea. FRIDAY, JULY 12 Monster Jam Triple Threat Los Angeles Convention Center, 1111 S. Figueroa St. or monsterjam.com. 7 p.m.: Witness the height of vehicular destruction and crazy stunts and think to yourself, “Yeah, I could do that.” The event continues Saturday and, naturally, Sunday, Sunday, Sunday! SUNDAY, JULY 14 We’re All Gonna Die! Dystopian Book Club The Last Bookstore, 453 S. Spring St., (213) 488-0599 or lastbookstorela.com. 7:30 p.m.: Celebrate our all-but-guaranteed doom with this book club. This month the group reads Sam J. Miller’s cyberpunk-tinged “Blackfish City.”

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Poet Amanda Gorman says she’s running for President in 2036. Until then, she’ll just have to settle for being a literary powerhouse. Named the first Youth Poet Laureate of the United States in 2017, the 21-year-old is already well on her way to becoming a leading force in American poetry circles thanks to her thoughtful and powerful prose, and an infectious optimism. Gorman, who also founded the organization One Pen One Page, which provides free creative writing classes to underserved youth, will showcase what makes her a rising star during a free evening of poetry at the Museum of Contemporary Art location on Grand Avenue on Thursday, July 11. The event begins at 7 p.m. At 250 S. Grand Ave., (213) 621-1732 or moca.org.

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LISTINGS, 17 Exchange LA 618 S. Spring St., (213) 627-8070 or exchangela.com. July 12: ALOK, Grlskout, Abdallah Seoud. July 13: Camelphat. Grammy Museum 800 W. Olympic Blvd. or grammymuseum.org. July 9: Crooner, R&B great and “Luke Cage” guest star Raphael Saadiq. Ham and Eggs Tavern 433 W. Eight St. or hamandeggstavern.com. July 5: Teen Models, The Lavender Scare, Ember Valley. Microsoft Theater 777 Chick Hearn Ct. or microsoftheater.com. July 13: The Megaton concert series features Zion & Lennox, De la Ghetto, Jon Z and more. Moroccan Lounge 901 E. First St., (213) 395-0610 or themoroccan.com. July 8: Cuffed Up is neither a BDSM-themed band nor a commentary on modern policing. July 9: Let indie group Joywave ruminate on anxiety. July 10: Prettiest Eyes has a record release show, backed by Oozelles, Grave Flowers and Bongo Band. July 11: Bleached is two sisters rocking out. July 12: Cemetery Drive and Off the Jump have the early show, while Beshken dabbles in psychedelia-driven ambient indie dream pop. Because of course. July 13: Rapper Xiuhtezcatl performed at Standing Rock with Immortal Technique, so that’s a sign of quality. July 14: Chris Shiftlett has a guitar, a cowboy hat and a spot in the Arts District on Sunday. Resident 428 S. Hewitt St. or residentdtla.com. July 8: Lee Henke, Moonlight Graham, Kara Connolly & The Little Miss. July 9: Electric Jazz with Roger Hallaway, I’m Sorry, and Cassowary. July 10: Mortimer and Soft Blue Shimmer both have EP release shows. July 12: Club Soulside. July 13: Get groovy with the Prince and Michael Experience. Seven Grand 515 W. Seventh St. or sevengrandbars.com/la. July 8: Scott Gates & the Bluegrass Boys. July 9: The Makers have leftover fireworks and a pyromaniacal twitch in their eye. Watch them closely. July 10: Ray Brooks. July 11: Jennifer Keith Quartet. July 12: Sour Mash Hug Band. July 13: Midnight Blues Revue. Staples Center 1111 S. Figueroa St. or staplescenter.com. July 9: An Evening with Michael Bublé likely involves singing.

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The Redwood 316 W. Second St., (213) 680-2600 or theredwoodbar.com. July 8: Corusco, Vox Arcanum, Wolf Rage. July 9: Musicians pay tribute to the late Lee Hazlewood on his birthday. July 10: Colours of Monochrome, The Patients, Masomenos. July 11: Black Letter Day, Kilo Bravo, Saviors, Penny Pacheco. July 12: Miliken Chamber, Secret Mutilator, Shanghai Beach, Child of Night, Diamonds. July 13: SuCalle Placer and Cara Borracho spin a night of cumbia and salsa music. July 14: Lawndale, Black Widows, Ley Valentine, Exploding Pintos, Heyrocco, New Media, Shape Pitaki. The Regent 448 S. Main St. or spacelandpresents.com. July 8: The Chats. July 11: Pub Choir. July 13-14: Two nights of D.C.’s post-hardcore greats Jawbox. The Smell 247 S. Main St. in the alley between Spring and Main or thesmell.org. July 10: Natural Man, R. Clown, Rolex. July 12: MoonFuzz, Desert Island Boy, Archer Oh, Alert Sound. July 13: The capital-letter eschewing band that dog celebrates the 25th anniversary of their debut album. Also, Blur’s Graham Coxon is doing a rare solo show. There are two shows that night. Teragram Ballroom 1234 W. Seventh St. or teragramballroom.com. July 11: SadGirl, Pink $ock, La Chamba. July 12: Gabe Bondoc, Drea Rose, TJ Brown, Albert Posis.

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Downtown Independent 251 S. Main St., (213) 617-1033 or downtownindependent.com. July 10-12: Explore the life of writer Toni Morrison in the documentary Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am. Regal Cinemas LA Live 1000 W. Olympic Blvd., (213) 763-6070 or lalive.com/movies. Through July 14: Midsommar (9 a.m., 12:30, 6:50 and 10:30 p.m.); Spider-man: Far From Home (9, 9:40, 10:10, 10:20, 11:40 a.m., 12:15, 1, 1:20, 1:30, 2, 2:30, 3, 3:30, 4, 4:30, 5:10, 6, 6:45, 7:20, 7:50, 8:50, 9:30, 10, 10:30 and 11 p.m.); Yesterday (9:20 a.m., 4:20, 6:40 and 10:40 p.m.); Annabelle Comes Home (12:40, 4, 6:20 and 9:40 p.m.); Child’s Play (8:20 and 11 p.m.); Toy Story 4 (9 and 9:30 a.m., 12:20, 1:20, 3:10, 4:10, 4:50, 6:10, 7, 7:40, 9 and 10:30 p.m.); Men in Black: International (9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.); The Secret Lives of Pets 2 (9 and 10:10 a.m.); Aladdin (12:30, 3:50, 7:20 and 10:40 p.m.); John Wick Chapter

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Adés & McGregor Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., (213) 628-2772 or laphil.org. July 12-13, 7:30 p.m.: Members of the Royal Ballet team up with the Los Angeles Philharmonic for premieres from composer Thomas Adés and choreographer Wayne McGregor. The Play That Goes Wrong Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave. or centertheatregroup.org. July 9-12, 8 p.m., July 13, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and July 14, 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.: Ideally, a theater company is staging a cliché-filled murder mystery. What happens next is anything but ideal as everything that can go wrong on stage does. Through Aug. 11. See story on page 14.

MUSEUMS

African American Firefighter Museum 1401 S. Central Ave., (213) 744-1730 or aaffmuseum.org. Ongoing: An array of firefighting relics dating to 1924, including a 1940 Pirsch ladder truck, an 1890 hose wagon, uniforms from New York, L.A. County and City of L.A. firefighters, badges, helmets, photographs and other artifacts.

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3: Parabellum (7:30 and 9:50 p.m.); Avengers: Endgame (12, 4:30 and 9:10 p.m.). IMAX California Science Center, 700 State Drive, (213) 744-2019 or californiasciencecenter.org. Dogs can do more than just slobber over your shoes. Check out all of their unique abilities in Superpower Dogs 3D. Explore the technological achievement of the Hubble space telescope, and the breathtaking images of space it’s captured in Hubble 3D. If space isn’t enough to get you in the seats, Leonardo DiCaprio narrates the film. Witness the destructive and raw power of volcanoes as Volcanoes 3D: The Fires of Creation tours different hot spots around the globe. Rooftop Cinema Club Level Furnished Living, 888 S. Olive St. or rooftopcinemaclub.com. July 9: If by some chance you haven’t seen La La Land, here you go. July 10: Grease, this time in sing-along form. July 11: Rooftop Cinema Club seems to really like the same four movies, because it’s yet another screening of A Star Is Born. July 12: Leonardo DiCaprio goes mad on a beach in Danny Boyle’s The Beach. July 13: More Leo, this time in the Roaring ’20s in The Great Gatsby, with a soundtrack featuring Jay Z.

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Broad Museum 221 S. Grand Ave., (213) 232-6200 or thebroad.org. Ongoing: In the galleries at the Grand Avenue institution are about 250 works from Eli and Edythe Broad’s 2,000-piece contemporary art collection. It’s big-time blue chip, with work from Rauschenberg, Warhol, Basquiat, Koons, Kruger and every other big name. FIDM Museum FIDM, second floor, 919 S. Grand Ave., (213) 624-1200 or fidmmuseum.org. Ongoing: “Accessories from The Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection” surveys footwear, fans, gloves, purses and hats. California African American Museum 600 State Drive, (213) 744-7432 or caamuseum.org. Through Aug. 25: “Plumb Line: Charles White and the Contemporary” features artists working in response to the multimedia creator White. Ongoing: The multi-functional “Gallery of Discovery” offers visitors the opportunity to connect with the lineage of their own family, engage in artistic workshops, educational tours and other programs of historical discoveries. Hear recordings of former slaves from the Library of Congress archives and discover stories from the past. California Science Center 700 State Drive, (323) 724-3623 or californiasciencecenter.org. Ongoing: “Mission 26: The Big Endeavour” presents Los Angeles’ very own Space Shuttle in all of its splendor. Ongoing: “Science in Toyland” presents physics through favorite kids’ toys. This hands-on exhibit engages museum visitors with Dominos, Sails and Roller Coasters in a fun, but informational primer on friction, momentum and chain reactions. Ongoing: The Science Center’s permanent exhibits are interactive. The lobby Science Court features the High Wire Bicycle, a Motion-Based Simulator, the Ecology Cliff Climb and “Forty Years

of Space Photography.” The human body is another big focus: The Life Tunnel aims to show the connections between all life forms. The “Ecosystems” exhibit explores how life on our planet is shaped by geophysical and biological processes. Chinese American Museum 425 N. Los Angeles St., (213) 485-8567 or camla.org. Through Nov. 10: “Lightscapes: Re-envisioning the Shanshuihua” uses light installations to update the traditional art form of Chinese landscape paintings. Permanent: “Origins” presents the story of the Chinese-American community in Los Angeles. Permanent: Re-creation of the Sun Wing Wo, a Chinese general store and herbal shop, and “Journeys: Stories of Chinese Immigration,” an exhibit exploring Chinese immigration to the United States with an emphasis on community settlement in Los Angeles. Outlined into four distinct time periods, each is defined by an important immigration law and/or event, accompanied by a description and a personal story about a local Chinese American and their experiences in that particular historical period. El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument 124 Paseo de la Plaza, (213) 485-8372 or elpueblo.lacity.org. Ongoing: The whole of El Pueblo is called a “monument,” and of the 27 historic buildings, four function as museums: the Avila Adobe, the city’s oldest house; the Sepulveda House, home to exhibits and the Visitors Center; the Fire House Museum, which houses late 19th-century firefighting equipment; and the Masonic Hall, which boasts Masonic memorabilia. Check the website for a full slate of fiestas. Open daily, though hours at shops and halls vary. Grammy Museum L.A. Live, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., (213) 765-6800 or grammymuseum.org.

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Ongoing: “360 Sound: The Columbia Records Story” provides an in-depth look at all aspects of Columbia Records’ history and offers a virtual history of the music industry from its infancy, tracing the label’s pivotal technological as well as business innovations, including its invention of the LP. Ongoing: White sequined gloves and other wardrobe pieces are the focal point of the exhibit case paying tribute to the life and legacy of Michael Jackson. Ongoing: “Roland Live” is a permanent installation courtesy of the electronic musical instrument maker, Roland Corporation. The exhibit gives visitors a chance to participate in the music-making process by playing a wide variety of products, from V-Drums and BOSS pedals to VIMA keyboards and the MV-8800 Production Studio. Ongoing: “Shining Like A National Guitar” references both Paul Simon and the celebrated six-string company known for their metallic resonators. Institute of Contemporary Art Los Angeles 1717 E. Seventh St., (310) 284-8100 or theicala.org. Through July 21: Lucas Blalock: An Enormous Oar” features scenes of daily life and still objects created by the multimedia artist. Italian American Museum of Los Angeles 644 N. Main St., (213) 485-8432 or iamla.org. Ongoing: A collection of artifacts and interpretation panels document the long and proud history of Italian natives in Los Angeles. Japanese American National Museum 369 E. First St., (213) 625-0414 or janm.org. Ongoing: “Sadako’s Crane” shows off one of Sadako Sasaki’s origami cranes, made after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Ongoing: “Common Ground: The Heart of Community” chronicles 130 years of Japanese American history, from the early days of the Issei pioneers to the present.

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LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes 501 N. Main St., (888) 488-8083 or lapca.org. Current: The exhibition “LA Starts Here!” reveals the essential role of Mexicans and Mexican Americans in the founding and shaping of Los Angeles’ history and culture — a multicultural project from the very beginning. Ongoing: “The View From Here” cobbles together photos of old LA in a nostalgic odyssey. Ongoing: “Calle Principal” invites visitors of all ages to explore the Mexican American community of Downtown Los Angeles during the 1920s. “Calle Principal” is an evocative re-creation of 1920s-era Main Street, at the time the heart of Los Angeles’ growing immigrant community. Featuring a variety of vignettes — a grocery store, portrait studio, clothing store, phonograph and record store, pharmacy and more — it offers a hands-on investigation of daily life during that period.

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