Elvis Depressedly – Pepsi/Coke Suicide
Things to do in Los Angeles this weekend (3/16-3/19/17)-
Thursday
Kitten is opening for Shiny Toy Guns at The Regent
Young Thug is performing at The Novo
The Broad is hosting a screening of Tony Conrad: Completely in the Present at The Theatre at the Ace Hotel as part of their Un-Private Collection series. The film examines the life and work of artist, musician, and educator, Tony Conrad, directed by Tyler Hubby. Afterwords there will be a conversation with Hubby and Tony Oursler (whose work is on view in the collection installation, Creature, at The Broad through March 19) moderated by Henry Rollins. Kim Gordon, who collaborated with Tony Conrad, will perform to close out the night. Your ticket for this program also lets you skip the line at The Broad for general admission entry from March 14-19, 2017.
Monument, the musical tribute to Dan Flavin’s sculpture, returns to MOCA Grand Ave with musicians Patrick Shiroishi, Dylan Fujioka and Paco Casanova performing. (free and a chance to see the new and excellent exhibition Kerry James Marshall: Mastry.)
Friday
GØGGS (another Ty Segall band) are playing at The Echo with Flat Worms, Warm Drag and Naked Lights
The Egyptian Theatre is showing a Patrick Swayze double feature- Point Break and Roadhouse
Artist Tony Oursler will be in conversation with author Branden Joseph at The Broad ($10 includes same night access before the program to the museum)
It’s St. Patrick’s Day and a bunch of bars in town are having events- Angel City Brewery has bands, corned beef tacos and green ice cream and churros to go along with the debauchery and Tom Bergin’s Irish pub will have it’s annual party in their parking lot all day and night
Saturday
Early in the afternoon LACMA is showing several films by artists connected to Virginia Dwan’s galleries in conjunction with their recent exhibit- Los Angeles to New York: Dwan Gallery, 1959- 1971 (free)
A little further away on a campground near Santa Barbara is the Starry Nites Festival. The line-up for the two day event includes Elvis Depressedly, The Kills, Teenage Fanclub, The Dandy Warhols, Kolars, Feels, Cat Power and many more. You can go for the day or camp on the grounds.
The Dig are playing at The Echo with Nico Yaran, and Boone Howard
Sunday
The LA Marathon runs from Dodger Stadium to Santa Monica- keep your eyes on street closures when making plans
GØGGS are playing at The Hi Hat with Yah Mon and Enemy
Cinefamily is showing Brian de Palma’s Blowout