We look ahead at the week's best concerts, comedy shows, dinners, art shows and more.
Monday
COLCOA French Film Festival
Directors Guild of America, various times and prices through May 2
Watch both vintage and modern French films alongside TV premieres at one of the final nights of this annual screening series for Francophiles.
Hot Tub
The Virgil, 8pm, $5
The adorably cracked Kristen Schaal and puppy-hugger Kurt Braunohler host their variety show, Hot Tub, every Monday night at the Virgil.
Tuesday
Laura Marling
Mayan, 7pm, $27.50
With a big sound and a bold voice, the neofolk singer makes the case that her tunes are more timeless than old-fashioned.
Rodney King screening
Hammer Museum, 7:30pm, free
Roger Guenveur Smith's moving spoken-word solo show about those bound up in the violence of the L.A. Riots gets a Spike Lee-helmed cinematic treatment. A Q&A with Smith as well as a live DJ set by the film's composer Marc Anthony Thompson follows the screening.
Los Angeles Times Ideas Exchange with Caitlyn Jenner
The Theatre at Ace Hotel, 7:30pm, $20
Spend an evening with Caitlyn Jenner and co-author Buzz Bissinger as they sit down with Patt Morrison to discuss Jenner's new book, her past, her transition and life under the public eye.
Put Your Hands Together
UCB Franklin, 8pm, $7
Badass-adorable duo Cameron Esposito and Rhea Butcher co-host this stand-up showcase every Tuesday at UCB Franklin.
Wednesday
Pete Holmes
Largo, 8:30pm, $30
The Crashing star and You Made It Weird host performs at Largo with guests to be announced.
Thursday
Lucha Vavoom
Mayan, 8pm, $48.50
See a physical and twisted take on Cinco de Mayo at this exuberant edition of the high-flying wrestling-meets-burlesque show.
Nick Offerman: Full Bush
Largo, 8:30pm, $30–$100
The Ron Swanson comic hits the stage to share songs and tidbits about life. Maybe he'll even explain the complexities of working with wood.
Chinatown After Dark
Far East Plaza, 6–10pm, free
Head to Chinatown the first Thursday of each month for a smorgasbord of food from Far East Plaza's vendors along with special guests.
Home Grown @ Bootleg
Bootleg Theatre, 7:30pm, $20
Get to know a diverse group of local choreographers through this Dance Resource Center initiative.
Friday
Fiesta at FIG: Cinco de Mayo Celebration!
FIGat7th, noon–9pm, free
Get ready for the ultimate fiesta with free music and a DIY piñata-making station, plus all-night happy hour prices on margaritas and beers.
First Fridays at the Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum, 5–10pm, $18
Start your weekend dancing among the dinosaurs during First Fridays at the Natural History Museum.
Feist
Palace Theatre, 7pm, $45-$75
See the beloved singer-songwriter perform tracks from Pleasure, her first album in six years.
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