Village Weekend – Art, Comedy, and Culture
Here are a few fun things to do this weekend in the Playhouse Village. Be a guest at the (free) opening reception for Walt Girdner Studio/Gallery’s newest exhibition. Catch Christina P at the Ice House Comedy Club. Celebrate Hinamatsuri at the USC Pacific Asia Museum.
Check back on Fridays for a few top picks of fun events and activities to enjoy across our vibrant museums, performance centers, shops, dining, cafes, and more!
Different Art, Same Heart Opening Reception
Saturday, March 7 | 6:00PM – 9:00PM
Walt Girdner Studio/Gallery | 27 S. El Molino Ave
View the work of Patricia Cunlifee, Jeff Stridde, and Rudy Cole with a special exhibition at the Walt Girdner Studio/Gallery. Expressing positive diversity is the realm of art in the human experience. Pushing the envelope, creating vision, beauty, and evolution is a very special fellowship of the creative in all areas of life. These three artists are an example of just that.
Christina P at the Ice House Comedy Club
Saturday, March 7 | 10:00PM
Ice House Comedy Club | 24 N Mentor Ave
Christina P stops by the Ice House as part of her Ride or Die Tour. Christina P is a stand-up comedian, writer, TV personality and podcast host. She has two Netflix specials, The Degenerates and Christina P: Mother Inferior. The Degenerates was filmed in Las Vegas. Christina discusses the upside of getting older and the Me Too movement. Her one-hour stand-up special, Christina P: Mother Inferior, filmed at the Showbox in Seattle, debuted to rave reviews. Christina discusses the realities of motherhood, marriage, and her own childhood. Get your tickets today at icehousecomedy.com.
Hinamatsuri at USC Pacific Asia Museum
Sunday, March 8 | 11:00AM – 5:00PM
USC Pacific Asia Museum | 46 N Los Robles Ave
Celebrate Japanese Girls’ Day, or Hinamatsuri at USC Pacific Asia Museum! Come see a traditional tiered doll display (hinadan) and learn to create your own dolls and hanging decorations inspired by the festival. The day will include Japanese tea ceremony demonstrations, Student Educator led tours and storytime for kids. Enjoy free admission all day as part of their Free Second Sundays program.
Check out the full schedule at pacificasiamuseum.usc.edu.