NOTE: Because of the ever-changing COVID-19 situation, events could get canceled or rescheduled. Please check with organizers about the status of an event before you finalize your plans.

Hamilton returns to Hollywood. Kites take to the air in Huntington Beach. And the Elks Lodge opens to ghost hunters.

Through SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22HamiltonHollywood Pantages Theatre 6233 Hollywood Blvd., HollywoodLin-Manuel Miranda's hit musical makes its triumphant return to Los Angeles. For those living under a rock, the production tells the story of America's founding fathers and mothers, including Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became the nation's first treasury secretary.COST: Tickets start at $55; MORE INFO

FRIDAY, MARCH 13 - SATURDAY, APRIL 4Cabaret MacabreZombie Joe's Underground Theatre 4850 Lankershim Blvd., North HollywoodZombie Joe's Underground Theatre presents Brittany DeWeese's dance production with all the sex, gore and thrills you'd expect from ZJU. The cabaret walks the line between arousing and disturbing. Ages 16+.COST: $16; MORE INFO

FRIDAY, MARCH 13 - SUNDAY, JUNE 14We Are Here: Contemporary Art and Asian Voices in Los AngelesUSC Pacific Asia Museum 46 N. Los Robles Ave., PasadenaThe museum opens an exhibition that features the work of seven L.A.-based female contemporary artists of diverse Asian Pacific heritages. These artists draw from their family's experiences as refugees, immigrants and foreign nationals in works that invite viewers to think about their own families' histories. Artists included are Reanne Estrada, Phung Huynh, Ahree Lee, Ann Le, Kaoru Mansour, Mei Xian Qiu and Sichong Xie. COST: $7 - $10, free for 17 and younger; MORE INFO

SATURDAY, MARCH 14 - SUNDAY, MARCH 15Peppa Pig at the L.A. ZooLos Angeles Zoo 5333 Zoo Dr., Griffith ParkFamilies can meet Peppa Pig as she visits the zoo this weekend. The visits are free with membership or admission, but require a reservation. The weekend also features storytime with Peppa, craft activities, a kiddie dance party and giveaways. If it rains, the party will move indoors.COST: $17 - $22; MORE INFO

SATURDAY, MARCH 14 - SUNDAY, MARCH 15Kite Party 18Huntington Beach Pier 200 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington BeachGo fly a kiteand connect with other kite enthusiasts on the beach. The general public is welcome to watch or fly their own kites outside of the main flying field, which is being reserved for experienced, registered participants. Watch pro demonstrations at random times throughout the day or take sport kite lessons held on the south side of the pier. COST: FREE; MORE INFO

SATURDAY, MARCH 14 - SUNDAY, MARCH 15; 12 P.M. - 12 A.M.Burgerama 2020The Echo (and Echoplex) 1822 Sunset Blvd., Echo ParkBurger Records' music fest returns after a five-year hiatus. The all-ages show features The Mummies, Flamin' Groovies, Apache (in the last show ever), Hollywood Stars, Tomorrows Tulips, Cosmonauts and Pearl and the Oysters.COST: $32; MORE INFO

SATURDAY, MARCH 14 - SUNDAY, MARCH 15; 3:30 P.M. - 2 A.M.Hollywood Crawl of FameMiniBar Hollywood 6141 Franklin Ave., HollywoodThe bar teams up with Writers' Tears Whiskey for the Fifth Annual Hollywood Crawl of Fame. In advance of St. Patrick's Day, an Irish foot parade will lead guests to cocktail specials at five of Hollywood's finest bars, with a live Irish band following the crawl and a complimentary first round at MiniBar. Attendees can sample Writers' Tears Whiskey and take advantage of $10 drink specials along the route. Ages 21+.COST: $25; MORE INFO

SATURDAY, MARCH 14; 4 - 9 P.M.Soup & Tart: Los AngelesWerkartz 1013 S. Los Angeles St., downtown L.A.The new food and art nonprofit Active Cultures presents an evening of two-minute performances by 50 artists, complemented by food (soup or tarts) by acclaimed chefs like Minh Phan from Porridge + Puffs and Roxana Jullapat of Friends and Family. The art activation takes its inspiration from an event devised by Fluxus-affiliated artist Jean Dupuy in 1974, held at The Kitchen in New York. COST: $20; MORE INFO

SATURDAY, MARCH 14; 7 - 9 P.M.Haunted by History Paranormal Investigation of the Van Nuys Elks LodgeVan Nuys Reseda Elks Lodge 2790 14440 Friar St., Van NuysBizarre Los Angeles presents a night of ghost hunting. Elks Lodge #2790 is supposedly haunted by ghosts; members have claimed to have seen darting shadows, apparitions and poltergeist activity. This night features a paranormal investigation of the Lodge's first and second floor as well as the true tales about the history of the building. The Lodge's haunted bar will be open before the hunt. If you have your own ghost hunting gear, bring it. If not, a few pieces will be available for use. Part of the event proceeds go toward Elks Lodge building preservation.COST: $35; MORE INFO

SATURDAY, MARCH 14; 7 - 9 P.M.Los Angeles Pun-OffSilverlake Independent JCC 1110 Bates Ave., Silver LakeOn Pi Day, celebrate the world of improvised punsthe good, the bad and the downright groan-inducing. The night opens with a noncompetitive showcase of original punning on any topic (two minutes or less) by puntificators. And then punslingers battle each other in lightning rounds of freestyle punning on any given category. At the Pun-Off, remember that the jokes don't have to be funny, they just have to be puns.COST: $20; MORE INFO

SATURDAY, MARCH 14; 7:30 - 9 P.M.AstronomyLos Angeles County Arboretum 301 N. Baldwin Ave., ArcadiaBring a warm blanket and gaze at the stars. Arboretum experts talk about the myths, legends and history of the night sky. Stargaze in the gardens and learn the constellations. Plus hear the kooky history of the area that made Pasadena a mecca for space exploration. This event is weather permitting.COST: $20 - $25; MORE INFO

SATURDAY, MARCH 14; 8 - 10 P.M.Playhouse Celebrity Game Night: Speed CharadesThe Pasadena Playhouse 39 S. El Molino Ave., PasadenaThe Playhouse's big fundraising event of the year features celebrity teams going head-to-head in speed charades. The participants include Jason Alexander, Amy Brenneman, Michele Engemann, Simon Helberg, Sharon Lawrence, Matthew Lillard, Alfred Molina, John C. Reilly, Amber Riley, George Salazar, Sally Struthers and Jon Tenney. COST: Tickets start at $135; MORE INFO

SUNDAY, MARCH 15; 5 - 7 P.M.Schrab Home VideoDynasty Typewriter at The Hayworth 2511 Wilshire Blvd., WestlakeGet ready for a night that mixes clips from VHS tapes with a cable access talk show vibe. Host Rob Schrab talks to artists, actors, comedians, horror icons and odd-balls he admires for a new podcast taping. Ages 18+.COST: $10 - $15; MORE INFO

SUNDAY, MARCH 15; 6 - 10 P.M.Film Noir NightsSegovia Hall at Ace Hotel 929 S. Broadway, downtown L.A.March is Women's History Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. To commemorate both causes, Film Noir Nights LA presents a collection of films written, directed and starring women (and those identifying) of color. Get there early for an opening cocktail hour, followed by screenings and Q&As.COST: $5; MORE INFO

SUNDAY, MARCH 15; 6:30 - 9:30 P.M.Bill Harris Dinner SeriesBottlefish Restaurant 11677 San Vicente Blvd. #200, BrentwoodGuest chefs Jet Tila (The Charleston and Pakpao Thai), Dakota Weiss (Sweetfin Pok), and Ali Tila (cookbook author and pastry chef) join executive chef Ohad Yosef for a collaboration dinner hosted by Billy Harris. Guests enjoy a multicourse, wine-paired dinner, in addition to cocktails, hors-d'oeuvres, chef meet-and-greets and a live auction. The proceeds benefit culinary nonprofits C-CAP Los Angeles and The Trotter Project.COST: $125; MORE INFO

SUNDAY, MARCH 15; 7 - 9:30 P.M.Passover Around the World: A Multimedia ConcertThe Pico Union Project 1153 Valencia St., Pico-UnionThis multimedia concert features Passover songs like "Chad Gadya" and "Who Knows One" in several languages. Listen to songs that are arranged and performed in both traditional and contemporary styles. Musicians include Jewlia Eisenberg and Jeremiah Lockwood (Yiddish), Asher Shasho Levy (Judeo-Arabic) and Chloe Pourmorady (Judeo-Persian, Ladino). The night also includes food samples from global Passover traditions (catered by Got Kosher) as well as an introduction to endangered Jewish languages.COST: $15-$25; MORE INFO

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