LA Weekly Things to Do: Monsterpalooza + MORE

By Nicholas Pilapil. Directed by Rodney To. Co-produced by Iama Theatre Company and the Los Angeles LGBT Center. George Salazar stars in this smart modern comedy about two writers who fall in love, or something like it. As they mate, date and cohabitate, they grapple with issues of race, sex, power and the model minority myth, all to find out who’s really on top. May 18 – June 12. Save 20% with WEEKLY20.

The Legendary Ice House Comedy Club in Pasadena is back and better than ever! Featuring the best in comedy with shows every weekend. A fantastic evening of entertainment at an affordable price guaranteed!

Friday, 5/19

8pm – Schaub & friends: Erik Griffin, Jeff Dye, Grant Cotter

Saturday, 5/20

10pm – Jay Mewes (Jay & Silent Bob)

Friday, 5/26

8pm – Tom Rhodes, Brittany Furlan, Kurt Metzger

9:30pm – Mullet Time w/Bear Badeaux (karaoke afterparty)

Saturday, 5/27

Sean Porter, Alonzo Bodden, Ben Gleib

Join us for the 50th Anniversary of the spring Beverly Hills Art Show on Saturday & Sunday, May 20 & 21, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., along four blocks of Beverly Gardens Park on Santa Monica Boulevard, from Rodeo Drive to Rexford Drive. The Art Show will showcase artwork from 230 artists and feature children’s activities including jewelry making, 50th Anniversary Art Show Tote screen printing and giveaway (while supplies last), face painting, food trucks, a beer & wine garden, artist demonstrations, and bicycle valet and services by Pedal Movement.

The Finn & Lapine Musical. Directed by Khanisha Foster. Presented by Celebration Theatre in association with the Los Angeles LGBT Center. Don’t miss this rarely produced musical from the creators of Falsettos and 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and featuring the beloved songs “Sailing” and “Heart & Music.” A New Brain is a life-affirming, joyous musical about the perseverance of hope, joy, and art. Through June 24. Save 20% with WEEKLY20.

Holocaust Museum LA, the oldest and first survivor-founded Holocaust museum in the United States, presents the U.S. debut of “Sweet Home Sweet: A Story of Survival, Memory and Returns.” Come explore the moving collection of historic photographs, taken by Holocaust survivor Richard Ores, unearthed from a buried jar inside Płaszów concentration camp after his liberation. Plan your visit today. Families welcome, for ages 8+.