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Weekend Planner: 'E.T.' Movie Night, Used Book Sale, and a Bluegrass Concert
Stock up on used books or catch a screening of everyone's favorite extraterrestrial at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Discover the myths of the California Gold Rush and brighten your Sunday with a fun bluegrass concert.
Still have no idea what to do this weekend? Don't panic. Patch is coming to the rescue. Check out our pick-and-choose planner for this Friday through Sunday in Hollywood.
1. Visit Italy Through Stories
Where/When: , 1623 Ivar Ave, Hollywood. Friday Sept. 23 at 4:30 p.m.
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Why go: Bring the kids to the Hollywood Regional Branch Library for a fun, informative visit to Italy through stories, songs and rhymes. This is a great event for families and kids of all ages.
Price: Free
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2. Used Book Sale
Where/When: , 4591 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles. Saturday Sept. 24 at 11 a.m.
Why go: The Cahuenga Branch Library is hosting a used book sale for patrons to browse and find great books at bargain prices.
Price: Free
3. Screening of “E.T.”
Where/When: Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles. Saturday Sept. 24. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., movie starts at 8 p.m.
Why go: Come to the Hollywood Forever Cemetery for the screening of Spielberg’s classic "E.T.," starring Henry Thomas and Drew Barrymore. Enjoy live music by DJ Cut Chemist, who will spin before and after the screening. Make sure to bring blankets, drinks and your own picnic dinner.
Price: $10
4. Gold Rush at the Autry
Where/ When: The Autry, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 24 and 25, at 11 a.m.
Why go: Bring the whole family to the Autry in Griffith Park for a fun family day discovering the myths and realities of the California Gold Rush. The event features an outdoor re-creation of a miner's panning station for visitors to try their hand at panning for gold.
Price: Free with museum admission.
5. Bluegrass Music at the Ford
Where/When: Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd East, Los Angeles. Sunday Sept. 25 at 7 p.m.
Why go: Experience something new with a great bluegrass concert at the Ford Amphitheatre, presented by the Bluegrass Association of Southern California. Enjoy bluegrass music by Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper, plus the L.A. band Loafer’s Glory.
Price: $27; Visit the website to purchase tickets.
