We Love LA: Celebrate Pride Month

The Dodgers and Sparks celebrate Pride, The Magic Flute returns to Los Angeles by popular demand, Rush heads to Kia Forum and American Cinematheque brings the Bleak Week film series to multiple theaters during the week of June 1 through June 7. Plus, Belle and Sebastian play two classic albums at Hollywood Palladium, Grand Performances opens its 40th season with Grupo Soñador live and much more will kick off June in LA. 

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Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair - Multiple Venues (May 31 - June 7)
Bleak Week, American Cinematheque’s popular series dedicated to film’s darkest tales expands to 73 cities this year. In Los Angeles, the festival features 48 films screening between May 31 and June 7 at the Aero, Egyptian and Los Feliz Theatres. Amongst them are a 25th anniversary screening of A.I.: Artificial Intelligence with special guest Haley Joel Osment, the director’s cut of Midsommer and a tribute to Isabelle Huppert, with the actress on hand for screenings of multiple films, including Heaven’s Gate. See American Cinematheque’s website for the full schedule. 

• Lightstruck: A 16mm Film Restoration Celebration - 2220 Arts + Archives (June 3)
• Fast Times at Ridgemont High - Hollywood Forever (June 6)
• Shock-a-Go-Go - The Art Theatre (June 6 - 7)
• Night on the Galactic Railroad - Philosophical Research Society (June 7)

Belle and Sebastian - Hollywood Palladium (June 5 - 6)
Belle and Sebastian spend two nights at Hollywood Palladium with each dedicated to a different, classic album from the Scottish band’s extensive discography. Friday, June 5, focuses on 1996 debut album Tigermilk, and includes support from locals Beachwood Sparks. Saturday night is dedicated to the band’s breakthrough album, If You’re Feeling Sinister, also released in ’96, with an opening set from Tyler Ballgame. Can’t decide which album you want to hear? Passes are available to attend both nights. 

• Camera Obscura - Pacific Electric (June 1 - 2)
• Joe Jackson - Orpheum Theatre (June 2)
• Normans - The Echoplex (June 4)
• Gustavo Dudamel: Celebrating 17 Years - Walt Disney Concert Hall (June 5 - 7)
• Kommunity FK - Whisky a Go Go  (June 4)
• Human League, Soft Cell, Alison Moyet - Hollywood Bowl (June 4)
• Arturo Sandoval - Blue Note LA ( June 4 - 7)
• Sweet and Tender Hooligans - Teragram Ballroom (June 6)
• Grupo Soñador - California Plaza (June 6)
• Steve Roach - Immanuel Presbyterian Church (June 6)
• Mariachi USA - Hollywood Bowl (June 6)
• Rush - Kia Forum (June 7, 9, 11, 13)
• Paul Simon - Hollywood Bowl (June 7)

American Indian Arts Marketplace - The Autry Museum of the West (June 6 & 7)
The Autry’s 35th annual American Indian Arts Marketplace is happening over the weekend of June 6, when more than 100 Native artists will bring their work to the museum. This family-friendly event will also include live performances, workshops, film screenings and readings of new plays from Native voices. Your ticket will also grant entry to the museum’s galleries. 

• Beautification Day - Pershing Square (June 5)
• Twinkle Time - Sierra Madre Playhouse (June 6)

Wigstock with Jackie Beat - Zebulon (June 7)
Every Sunday this June, Zebulon will screen a different LGBQT+-themed film. The venue’s Queer Film Festival begins on Sunday, June 7, when drag icon Jackie Beat presents Wigstock: The Movie. Themed drinks will be available and Zebulon’s kitchen will be open for the 2 p.m. show.

• Celebration of the Gays with Daniel Franzese, Justine Marino & More - Hollywood Improv (June 3)
• Prince Night - Zebulon (June 6)
• Eli & Fur - Avalon (June 6)

Dodgers vs. Angels - Dodger Stadium (June 5 - 7)
The Dodgers kickoff their series against the Angeles with Pride Night at Dodger Stadium on Friday, June 5. Saturday’s game will feature a Tyler Glasnow “Starter Series” bobblehead giveaway and Sunday, June 7, is “Pups in the Park” day, where you can bring your furry pal with the promotional ticket package.

• LA Sparks - Crypto.com Arena (June 2, 5, 7)
• Qatar vs. El Salvador - BMO Stadium (June 6)

From local independent venues to Broadway blockbusters, there is no better city in the country to experience live theatre than Los Angeles. For a roundup of current and upcoming productions, visit the Discover LA Theatre page.

The Magic Flute - Dorothy Chandler Pavilion (May 30 - June 21)
The Magic Flute is back in Los Angeles by popular demand. LA Opera’s production of Mozart’s immensely popular opera, augmented by silent film-inspired animation, opens at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on May 30 for a run that will go through June 21. This is also James Conlon’s final performance as LA Opera’s music director. 

• Haunted - Sierra Madre Playhouse (June 5 - 6)