Monday:
Valentine’s Day Yoga Class
Join in exhale’s Valentine’s Day yoga class. Bring a friend, spouse or significant other for an exhale flow yoga class including partner driven work and assisted stretching. After class, enjoy some special Valentines treats! Members can bring a friend for free to share the love! Monday, 7:30 pm; 310.319.3193 or sign up here
Tuesday:
Little Dom’s Mardi Gras Menu
A New Orleans native, Chef Brandon Boudet is bringing the flavors of Mardi Gras to his Los Feliz restaurant on Tuesday, February 13. From open to close, Little Dom’s will celebrate FatTuesday in true Bourbon Street style with gumbo, soft shell crab po’boys, beignets, pork belly cracklins, king cake, boudin balls, red beans & rice and cocktail specials. Those looking to celebrate at home can order king cakes to-go from Little Dom’s Deli. Tuesday; 2128 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027; 323.661.0055
LACMA’s Free Evening for College Students
Explore Found in Translation: Design in California and Mexico, 1915–1985, the exhibition about design dialogues between California and Mexico. Discover the exhibition Painted in Mexico, 1700–1790: Pinxit Mexici, devoted to 18th-century Mexican painting; A Universal History of Infamy, which engages 16 U.S. Latino and Latin American artists and collaborative teams working across a range of media; Wu Bin: Ten Views of a Lingbi Stone, which explores the history of collecting strange stones in China and the relationship between them, Daoist cosmology, and classical Chinese poetry; and contemporary photography in Richard Prince: Untitled (cowboy). Participate in gallery discussions, curator tours, create art inspired by Found in Translation, and enjoy a free reception in honor of college students—all after public hours. You can also join in workshops including Jewelry Design with Artist Sofia Mas and Printing Patterns with Arist Elonda Norris. Valid college ID required. Tuesday, 7-10 pm; LACMA | BP Grand Entrance, 5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323.857.6000
Wednesday:
Valentine’s Day with 1iota
Using 1iota one can give the Valentine’s day gift of a truly one-of a kind experience and best of all it’s completely free! 1iota is a multi-layered fan engagement company specializing in thousands of annual live events that connect fans with celebrities, the most recognizable shows and events, as well as other exclusive opportunities nationwide in the entertainment world. What’s unique about 1iota is that it gives you direct access to participate in the audiences of popular TV shows, red carpets and movie screenings, sporting event, music festivals and more. Sign-up via 1iota.com and you are able to search events by your favorite celebrity, city and date. Requesting tickets is as simple as the click of a mouse. 1iota’s long-standing relationships provide fans direct access to popular TV shows that include (but not limited to):“Jimmy Kimmel Live,” “The Tonight Show,” “LIVE with Kelly and Ryan,” “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” “The Voice,” “Will & Grace,” “Good Morning America,” “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” “The View,” “Megyn Kelly Today” and more. Past 1iota event opportunities have included “The Oscars,” “iHeart Radio Festival,” the NFL Draft, among many others. Although the company is headquartered in Hollywood, the epicenter of entertainment, 1iota spans nationwide offering fans opportunities in Los Angeles, New York, Las Vegas, Miami, Chicago and beyond. For shows and events surrounding Valentine’s Day specifically 1iota has access to complimentary audience tickets for “Good Morning America” Live Taping, “Megyn Kelly Today” and “Kathie Lee & Hoda”, “Live With Kelly and Ryan”, “Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘N Out”, “MTV’s TRL”, “Jimmy Kimmel Live”, “The Tonight Show”, “The Late Late Show with James Corden”, “Will & Grace”, and “Late Night with Seth Meyers”
Lucha VaVoom
This show is a mix of a Mexican wrestling match, comedy performance, and burlesque. Clearly, it’s hard to define what Lucha VaVoom is. Single or not, it’s one of the most fun Valentine’s Day activities around, so grab a ticket and get dressed up. $40-$55; Wednesday & Thursday, doors: 7 pm, show: 8:15 pm; The Mayan Theater, 1038 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA
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Thursday:
Midnight Temple Ceremony
Downtown L.A.’s historic Chinatown welcomes the Year of the Dog with a traditional celebration at Thien Hau Temple. The midnight temple ceremony takes place on Chinese New Year’s Eve. Participate in traditional incense burning, make offerings to deities, watch lion dances, and enjoy 500,000 firecrackers in action at one of L.A.’s grandest temples. Free; Thursday, 10 pm-12:30 am; 756 Yale St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
