Things to do in Los Angeles today

Every year, the non-profit arts organization Film Independent showcases some of the best up-and-coming filmmakers from around the globe at the annual L.A. Film Festival. If you’re trying to break into Hollywood, it’s an opportunity to take advantage of filmmaker-focused classes and coffee talks, but for the rest of us, the L.A. Film Fest means lots and lots of movie screenings.

Looking for a go-to Wine Wednesday option? Downtown's Everson Royce Bar offers a killer deal every Wednesday off the week: $25 for a flight of three wines and one of chef Matt Molina's culinary creations. Each week brings something new so you'll never get bored—though, let's face it, you'll probably get drunk. Cheers!

Roy Choi and Cheetos are teaming up for a three-day collab that's a stoner's—and a spice fiend's—dream. Reserve your spot for this pop-up restaurant, where you can order Flamin' Hot Cheetos rice bowls, burritos, crispy chicken wings and more. There's even dessert—Cheetos churros, anyone?

The masters of alfresco rooftop movie viewing have returned for their fourth season of screenings in Hollywood—and its second in Downtown L.A. Known for excellent film choices and a steady supply of snacks and booze, Rooftop Cinema Club is your snazzy, comfortable and less stressful alternative to other outdoor movie screenings. Taking full advantage of beautiful city views, RCC promises to offer some of the most unique and incredible movie-going opportunities for film lovers throughout 2018. You don’t even need to bring your own blanket or camping chair—Rooftop Cinema Club provides you with your very own comfy lawn chair, as well as blankets on request for the ultimate cozy experience. And instead of listening to the movie over loudspeakers, you’ll get a set of wireless headphones so you never have to miss a word. [Full disclosure: Time Out is the exclusive ticketing partner for Rooftop Cinema Club.]  

Triniti chef Joseph Geiskopf pops up in this gem of a Spring Street Arcade wine bar, serving a limited but varying, innovative bistro menu that includes items such as heirloom sourdough with brie butter, and hokkaido surf clams with hearts of palm and nectarines.

Ragnar Kjartansson’s mesmerizing, musical video installation The Visitors returns as part of this free exhibition about the passage of time. The show includes more than 50 works from the likes of Gregory Crewdson, Andreas Gursky, Glenn Ligon and Anselm Kiefer. The exhibition also marks the L.A. debut of works from Sharon Lockhart, Sherrie Levine and Ed Ruscha, whose monumental diptych Azteca/Azteca in Decline will be on display.

Every year, the non-profit arts organization Film Independent showcases some of the best up-and-coming filmmakers from around the globe at the annual L.A. Film Festival. If you’re trying to break into Hollywood, it’s an opportunity to take advantage of filmmaker-focused classes and coffee talks, but for the rest of us, the L.A. Film Fest means lots and lots of movie screenings.

This erstwhile Imogen Heap keyboardist and frequent Coldplay collaborator—dubbed “the next Brian Eno”—specializes in dramatically textured sounds and pulsating rhythms (for evidence, see his gorgeous newly released sophomore LP, Singularity). Expect a transporting set from the British maestro.

L.A. has changed immeasurably since 1921, when this event was first staged as an agricultural fair. However, the perennially popular event still has farm-friendly appeal (livestock beauty contests, local produce) alongside the more modern acrobats, wine tastings, exhibitions and concerts. RECOMMENDED: A guide to the L.A. County Fair

The masters of alfresco rooftop movie viewing have returned for their fourth season of screenings in Hollywood—and its second in Downtown L.A. Known for excellent film choices and a steady supply of snacks and booze, Rooftop Cinema Club is your snazzy, comfortable and less stressful alternative to other outdoor movie screenings. Taking full advantage of beautiful city views, RCC promises to offer some of the most unique and incredible movie-going opportunities for film lovers throughout 2018. You don’t even need to bring your own blanket or camping chair—Rooftop Cinema Club provides you with your very own comfy lawn chair, as well as blankets on request for the ultimate cozy experience. And instead of listening to the movie over loudspeakers, you’ll get a set of wireless headphones so you never have to miss a word. [Full disclosure: Time Out is the exclusive ticketing partner for Rooftop Cinema Club.]  

This rare revival of W.E.B. Du Bois’s historical melodrama tells of the 1802 overthrow of the colonial Haitian government by Toussaint L’Ouverture. First presented in 1938 by the Negro Theatre Unit of the Federal Theatre Project.

Venice artist Larry Bell has constructed reflective minimalist cubes since the 1960s that range in size from two inches to over three feet.

It has a new name, a new schedule and refocused curation, but the former Twilight Concert Series is returning to the Santa Monica Pier. The free concert series formerly brought indie favorites and up-and-comers to the Pier in the middle of the summer, as well as crowds that were maybe a bit more than the city could handle—notably a 25,000-person turnout for Khalid in 2017. This time around, Twilight on the Pier kicks off in September—past prime tourist season—and dives deep into a different global sound each Wednesday night. Expect themed nights that draw from Latin, Australian, Afrobeat and South Asian sounds, with notable acts like Brazilian Girls, Betty Who and Fela! The Concert. The series will now feature three stages instead of just one, with region-specific vendors scattered between as well as a beer garden and games. Notably, the public beach adjacent to the Pier will not be activated as a viewing area anymore, though it’s not clear yet if or how that’ll be enforced.

Get an intimate look at the glamorous world of Hollywood icon and enduring legend Marilyn Monroe through Essentially Marilyn: The Auction/The Exhibit. From August 18 through September 30, you can browse a collection of the late blonde bombshell's costumes and artifacts including hand-annotated scripts, childhood photographs and signature outfits. Wish you could have a famed print in your living room? At the end of October, all items will be available for auction from Profiles in History. With all the love for Marilyn in this town, get ready for a bidding war.

The Grammy Museum presents this Andaz West Hollywood-housed exhibition of 17 psychedelic posters from the 1960s, with works from artists including Wes Wilson, Bonnie MacLean, Jim Blashfield, Greg Irons and Stanley Mouse.

Ragnar Kjartansson’s mesmerizing, musical video installation The Visitors returns as part of this free exhibition about the passage of time. The show includes more than 50 works from the likes of Gregory Crewdson, Andreas Gursky, Glenn Ligon and Anselm Kiefer. The exhibition also marks the L.A. debut of works from Sharon Lockhart, Sherrie Levine and Ed Ruscha, whose monumental diptych Azteca/Azteca in Decline will be on display.

Every year, the non-profit arts organization Film Independent showcases some of the best up-and-coming filmmakers from around the globe at the annual L.A. Film Festival. If you’re trying to break into Hollywood, it’s an opportunity to take advantage of filmmaker-focused classes and coffee talks, but for the rest of us, the L.A. Film Fest means lots and lots of movie screenings.

The masters of alfresco rooftop movie viewing have returned for their fourth season of screenings in Hollywood—and its second in Downtown L.A. Known for excellent film choices and a steady supply of snacks and booze, Rooftop Cinema Club is your snazzy, comfortable and less stressful alternative to other outdoor movie screenings. Taking full advantage of beautiful city views, RCC promises to offer some of the most unique and incredible movie-going opportunities for film lovers throughout 2018. You don’t even need to bring your own blanket or camping chair—Rooftop Cinema Club provides you with your very own comfy lawn chair, as well as blankets on request for the ultimate cozy experience. And instead of listening to the movie over loudspeakers, you’ll get a set of wireless headphones so you never have to miss a word. [Full disclosure: Time Out is the exclusive ticketing partner for Rooftop Cinema Club.]