This Weekend Ep. 15 — Apr. 11, 2024

Unleash Your Imagination! Stars, Science, and a Symphony of Bugs!

Southern California is turning up the volume this weekend! Calling all TV fanatics - PaleyFest LA brings your favorite stars to the Dolby Theatre for interviews and show discussions (think Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon!). Need a cinematic adventure? The Academy Museum's "In the Midnight Hour" series throws a cult classic film fest, featuring outrageous flicks like Rocky Horror.

Music lovers rejoice! Goldenvoice Presents April explodes with concerts across LA, with artists like Blur, Hatsune Miku, and Taking Back Sunday taking the stage. Craving something more intimate? Catch “Lemur Mom,” a hilarious one-woman show about raising a child with autism. And of course, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival kicks off this weekend! Weekend 1 is sold out, but snag passes for weekend 2 and experience the brand-new Quasar stage.

Last Call and Free 99 features a few unique twists. Imaginology at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, the Blacklight Bug Fest in Riverside, or if you prefer your garden related activities in the day light hours, check out Gardenfest in San Clemente. That’s just a few things to wet your whistle! Get out there this weekend, explore, and report back to Nick Pagliochini about it!