A play in Russian and an exhibition on space technology: how to spend a weekend in Los Angeles (May 14-16)

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What: Exhibition of records

When: Friday-Sunday, May 14-16

Where: Hollywood Wax Museum, 6767 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028

More: This is your chance to explore long-established and recently broken world records that will inspire, amaze and perhaps puzzle you. Just imagine a person who swallowed 22 swords at the same time, or someone who created 747 balloon shapes in an hour. You will be able to get acquainted in detail with the best of the best in pop culture, sports, space, technology, among animals, natural phenomena and, of course, see the transcendent possibilities of human potential.

Cost: $ 0-30

What: Discussion of the book of the Ukrainian writer

When: Friday, May 14, from 18 p.m.

Where: Online

More: The Book Club invites fans of literature to discuss the book "Gray Bees" by the Ukrainian writer Andrey Kurkov. Anyone who regrets can read it and leave a comment on event page, after which aboutThe organizers will send the details of the meeting.

Cost: Free options

What: Exhibition "Age of Women Voices"

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When: Friday-Sunday, May 14-16

Where: Natural History Museum of Los Angeles, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007

More: Millions of women voted for the first time in the national elections on November 2, 1920. The political struggle for women's suffrage spanned 18 presidents, several generations, and lasted over 70 years. This vote was an important moment, but not the end of the standoff. Visit the exhibition to learn more about the ongoing struggle for equality among women over the past century.

Cost: From $ 0

What: Exhibition about space technologies

When: Friday-Sunday, May 14-16

Where: California Science Center, 700 Exposition Park Drive Los Angeles, CA 90037

More: So far, the planets are out of reach for human flight to visit them. But this did not stop us from sending satellites, probes and rovers to the planets of the solar system to collect information about our closest space neighbors. We also use satellites to study the Earth. In this exhibition, you will be able to compare interplanetary spaceships in order to understand the purpose for the specific tasks of each of them.

Cost: From $ 0

What: Insect Fair at the Museum of Natural History

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When: Saturday, May 15, from 09:00

Where: Online

More: The Beetle Fair at the Natural History Museum will show viewers collections of exotic insects, as well as art and jewelry created by their authors. The fair will feature a wide selection of insect-related products such as honey and silk.

In addition, chefs will treat guests to fresh protein snacks from insects, as well as demonstrate ways to prepare them.

Cost: Free options

What: Worlds in Collision / Brooklyn Bridge 2021 Festival

When: Sunday, May 16, from 16:00

Where: Online

More: Festival "Brooklyn Bridge 2021”, Which runs from March to June, is a series of performances by Russian-speaking theaters from all over the world. You will be able to get acquainted with new works of talented figures of the Russian theater from different countries.

And these are not just video performances, but a kind of new genre - performances created precisely online in a fit of communication with the viewer.

Within the framework of this festival, on May 16, the State Youth Theater of Uzbekistan will present an online premiere of the play "Worlds in Collision".

The play of the same name was written by Ido Netanyahu under the impression of a series of meetings between Professor Albert Einstein and Dr. Immanuel Velikovsky, as well as based on their manuscripts and letters to each other.

The performance will be held online using Zoom. Tickets - here to register:.

Cost: $10

What: Lecture on Orthodox mysticism

When: Sunday, May 16, from 21:00

Where: Online

More: Join historian Sergei Zotov. He will take you through a colorful journey of unexpected images, in which folklore is intertwined with Orthodox mysticism.

For example, Saint Christopher is depicted with the head of an animal, with the horns of a goat, and even with two faces, one of which is a dog's, the second is a human. Or the Three-armed Virgin Mary, capable of swimming with two hands, as she presses the baby Christ with the third. This also includes the visions of the Holy Trinity, with six arms and three faces. In Orthodox iconography, sacred images are sometimes intertwined with monstrous ones. These holy images displayed in churches can surprise the modern viewer.

Sergey Zotov is a historian, doctoral student at the University of Warwick (Great Britain). He is the youngest atscientific employee of the Library. Duke Augustus (Germany). Zotov is the author of three recently published Russian popular science bestsellers on iconography.

Cost: $8

Dear readers! Please note that due to the epidemic of coronavirus infection, some activities may be canceled or rescheduled for other dates. Therefore, before visiting, we recommend checking the information on the sites of the organizers.

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In addition, look for interesting events for every day of the week in our calendar... Come in, find out, share with your friends. Before visiting, check the organizer's websites for details and locations of events, as they may change.

Keep us informed about what is happening in your city. Send information about events for the Russian-speaking diaspora by mail [email protected].

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