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Free Comics, Concerts and Game Day at Nickelodeon
Hollywood Patch's best weekend bets for families.
The key to a good Mother's Day weekend is to give mom everything she wants and usually that's making the whole family happy. There is a fun comic book event, a scary movie, a couple of family concerts and a star studded charity event at Nickelodeon Studios in Burbank. Happy Mother's Day!
Where/When: Egyptian Theater, 6712 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, 90028, Sunday, May 8, 7 p.m.
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Why go: If you think your mom is annoying or your kids complain about you, it’s time to whip out a big reminder of all you have to be thankful for: Mommie Dearest. The cult-classic is the story of an abusive Joan Crawford played by Faye Dunaway, as told by her adopted daughter, Christina Crawford, after the reading of mommie’s will.
Price: $11
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Where/When: Golden Apple Comics, 7048 Melrose Ave, 90038, Saturday, May 7, 10 a.m.
Why go: What better way to enjoy comics with your family than with free green tea and hot dogs. The store will be giving away one free comic book to each attendee along with other promotional stuff and prizes throughout the day. Check out the line up of special guests who will be signing comic books!
Price: Free
3. Lollipop Theater Networks 3rd Annual Game Day Event
Where/When: Nickelodeon Animation Studios 231 W. Olive Ave, Burbank, Saturday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Why go: This is a fundraiser that helps children who are hospitalized. One of the things Lollipop provides is screenings of current movies for the patients. The Nickelodeon Studios will open their doors to reveal a giant Candy Land, Janga and Twisterset up. There will a DJ, silent auction and gift bags. The word is lots of celebrities will be bringing their kids to Burbank on Saturday to play games for this important charity, one of which is Billy Bush from Access Hollywood. See last year’s event video.
Price: $200, age 14 and up, $75 ages 3-13, free for kids up to 3
Where/When: The Hotel Café 1623 Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles, 90029 Sunday, May 8, 1 p.m.
Why go: Family friendly music could be a great way to go on Sunday for Mother’s Day. Lucky Diaz has just released an album that is nice combination of “Vampire Weekend with a sprinkle of Death Cab for Cutie.” The band is doing this special afternoon performance specifically for kids.
Price: $14.50 for Adult and a child under 10
5. ‘Saturdays Off the 405′ at The Getty
Where/When: Museum Courtyard at The Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, Saturday, May 7, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Why go: Free music starts up again on Saturday evenings at The Getty. Avi Buffalo and DJ Kevin Bronson of BuzzBands open the series. Avi Buffalo is an indie pop band from Long Beach and following their performance, DJ Kevin Bronson will spin summer party music. Enjoy the beautiful weather Saturday night at this outdoor free concert. There will be mini tours of the gallery offered throughout the evening.
Price: Free. Parking is free after 5 p.m.
