By: Haley Bosselman By: Haley Bosselman | September 1, 2021 | Lifestyle
Summer may be winding down, but Los Angeles isn’t slowing down anytime soon. From live music to outdoor movie shows, check out below what’s happening across L.A. throughout September.
6233 Hollywood Blvd. Website.
Now through the first week of January 2022, witness the biggest musical of the decade live in Hollywood. Lin Manuel Miranda’s tale about Founding Father Alexander Hamilton unveils a complicated man by way of hip-hop, jazz, R&B and traditional Broadway spectacle.
900 W Olympic Blvd. Website.
Head up to the fourth-floor sundeck at this downtown Los Angeles hotel to escape to a Casablanca-style summer oasis. Available to the public through advanced purchases, the pop-up is open Thursday through Saturday evenings until the end of summer. Tickets start at $45 and include a pitcher of sangria and platter of appetizers to munch on while you lounge in the pillow-laden cabanas.
6838 Hollywood Blvd. Website.
Opening night of the newest Marvel adventure is dedicated to the fans. On Sept. 2, catch Shang-Chi confront his past and the mysterious Ten Rings organization at the infamous Hollywood theater. Admission includes a popcorn tub, beverage, reusable themed bag, collectible toy and souvenir credential.
7000 Hollywood Blvd. Website.
On Sept. 16, grab your bathing suit and forget your phone for a celebration of the MTV generation. The Tropicana Pool devotes an evening dedicated to the fabulous ‘80s for a night of special decade-themed cocktails and food. If you decide not to swim, be sure to bring your favorite leg warmers.
135 N Grand Ave. Website.
From composer Giuseppe Verdi and conductor James Colon, the Los Angeles Opera is back with Il Trovatore from Sept. 18 to Oct. 10. The epic tale of revenge, passion and fatal mistakes watches as two brothers fight on opposite sides of war while also vying for the love of the same woman. It all comes to life at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and from your home if you opt for the livestream.
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All month long, opt for city views and your favorite moments of cinema by heading downtown for screenings by the Rooftop Cinema Club. This month’s lineup jumps across the decades, featuring films like Casablanca, In the Heights, Mama Mia, Scream, The Princess Bride and Love & Basketball before welcoming spooky season with Get Out on Sept. 30.
6067 Wilshire Blvd. Website.
Los Angeles’ September 2021 finale finally sees the grand opening of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Tickets are on sale now to visit Sept. 30 and on for a specially curated cinematic history and cultural experience that looks at the industry’s most significant stories, the Oscars, Mt. Rushmore and legendary filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki.
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