Welcome to the newest addition of Fandomental activities. We’ve often seen folks asking what there is to do in cities that doesn’t involve drinking or the club scene… but is still within the realm of affordability. Fear not, fellow Fandomentals! Well, at least those of you living in Los Angeles. We’re rolling out a Fandomental curated weekly list of events that range from culture to sports and fit several budgets. As we continue to hone and fine-tune this list, look for other “weekly suggestions” to pop up for a city near you!

Sports

MLS

LAFC

LAFC will take on the Portland Timbers at the Banc of California stadium, on Sunday, March 10, at 4:30 pm. Tickets can be found for as low as $39 from verified re-sale, or start at standard upper row at $44.

NBA

LA Lakers

Lakers fans have two home games (from the STAPLES Center) to choose from this week. First, the Lakers take on the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, March 6, at 7:30 pm. Then the Lakers face the Boston Celtics on Saturday, March 5, at 5:30 pm PST. Prices for tickets start at $68.

LA Clippers

The Clippers take on the Lakers in a hometown “derby” (also from the STAPLES Center) this week. The game starts Monday, March 4, at 7:30 pm with prices starting at $66. On Friday, March 8 at 7:30 pm, the Clippers will face the Oklahoma City Thunder, with tickets from $25.

Film

March 4

The New Beverly will be showing Point Break at 2:00 pm. You can buy a ticket at the theatre for $6, or online with an added service fee totaling $7.20.

March 5

The LACMA is hosting a screening of Hello Dolly at 1:00 pm. Tickets are $4 for this Tuesday matinee, held in their Bing Theatre.

March 8

The New Beverly is also hosting a midnight showing of Kill Bill: Vol. 2. Tickets at the theatre are $10 or $11.34 when ordered online.

Landmark’s Nuart Theatre will be showing Police Story throughout the day and will offer a midnight feature of Mad Max: Fury Road Black & Chrome Edition.

March 9

The Landmark Nuart Theatre will continue the Jackie Chan franchise by showing Police Story 2 throughout the day. They also offer a midnight showcase of Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Don’t forget the Fandomentals Meetup to see Captain Marvel at the LA Live Regal Theatre!

Art

Art Night Pasadena will showcase 20 of Pasadena’s most prominent artists on Friday, March 8 beginning at 6:00 pm. Admission is free, though food trucks will be available to purchase dinner.

Live Performance

Upright Citizen’s Brigade

Franklin

Put Your Hands Together with Cameron Esposito and Rhea Butcher – This live comedy performance on Tuesday, March 5, begins at 8:00 pm with tickets selling for $7 at the door, or $8.50 (with processing fees) online. Material from this show is usually part of their weekly standup podcast.

Sunset

White Women Presents: Your Token Friend – Over at UCB’s Sunset location, an all-black group of comedians who happen to be the “token black friends of every white comedian in Los Angeles” improv on shared stories of being that one lone friend. The show starts at 10:30 pm on Friday, March 8. Tickets are $7 at the door or $8.50 (with processing fees) online.

Groundlings

On March 5th at 8:00 pm, Julia Sweeney returns to the Groundlings stage in her latest solo show, Older & Wider. Tickets go for $20 (and $21 if ordered online).