Three things to do this weekend
Homework brain fried? Trade your phone glow for stage glow. The Martha Graham Dance Company, founded in 1926 by the “mother of modern dance” whose contraction-and-release technique changed dance forever, lands at The Soraya for a centennial blowout. Expect iconic Graham intensity, live orchestra vibes by Wild Up, and a brand-new premiere, co-commissioned by the Soraya alongside classics. If you’ve never seen live dance on the big stage, this is the show to start with.
When & where: Sat, Oct. 4, 8 p.m. $59–$117. The Soraya, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge.
Why go now: It’s the capstone of the company’s three-year 100th-anniversary tour, with a world premiere on the bill. One night only.
Pro tips: Park early, stash a sweater (the hall runs cool), keep bags small.
Tickets and details at The Soraya.
By Alondra Fermin, Staff Writer
Group chat can wait. Grab snacks and let HUNTR/X save the world between choruses. The breakout animated hit mashes K-pop sparkle with demon-slaying myth, and yes, the soundtrack will live in your head rent-free. It’s already notched monster streaming numbers on Netflix and keeps bouncing back to No. 1.
When & where: Streaming now on Netflix
Why go now: Cultural moment alert… Cast tracks, fan edits, and a late-night performance by HUNTR/X hit Oct. 7 on The Tonight Show.
Pro tips: Watch with subtitles on (lyric bits pop), use real speakers, and enable “skip credits” only after the final stinger.
By Iona Hersch, Staff Writer
Your camera roll is starving. This exhibition turns wax and plastic into jaw-dropping fake food. The ramen “steams,” parfaits glisten, tempura crackles (in your imagination). It’s the first U.S. exhibition dedicated to shokuhin sampuru, with programming, demos, and merch straight from the masters at Iwasaki. Bring curiosity; leave hungry.
When & where: Sept. 18, 2025–Jan. 25, 2026. JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles, Ovation Hollywood, 6801 Hollywood Blvd. Check site for hours.
Why go now: Limited run and hands-on events tied to opening months. Easy Metro/parking access at Ovation.
Pro tips: Go earlier in the day to roam the gallery before crowds; leave time for talks/workshops and the WAZA shop.
By Tony Huynh, Staff Writer
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