Roll out the red carpet because it’s Oscars Week! Get ready for a remarkable time full of events honoring artists, dreamers, and film lovers across the cinematic spectrum. You don’t have to be part of the industry to immerse yourself in all the movie magic. From incredible panels with the brightest in film to a candlelit concert honoring iconic movie scores—Los Angeles has so many happenings that are bringing together cinephiles to celebrate film.
Check out our favorite selections below, and don’t forget to thank us in your acceptance speech while you’re out there having fun!
1. Check Out Screenings & Panels Of Nominated Films At The Academy Museum
In honor of Oscar Week, the Academy Museum has special programming in store for cinephiles to enjoy! Celebrate nominated categories right at home with nominee screenings and panels featuring those who worked directly on these incredible films.
Oscar Week Dates & Programming:
- March 8 – Animation
- Short Film
- Feature Film
- March 9 – Documentary
- Short Film
- Feature Film
- March 10 – Live Action Shorts and International Feature Films
- Short Films
- International Feature Film
- March 11 – Makeup and Hairstyling
- Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
- All Quiet On The Western Front
- The Batman
- Elvis
- The Whale
📍 Location: 6067 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
2. Sip On Nominee-Themed Cocktails At Fanny’s
From Elvis to Everything Everywhere All At Once, you can really immerse yourself in film by experiencing it with a different type of sense—taste! In honor of the Oscars and the Best Picture nominees, Fanny’s has created an exclusive line-up of nominee-themed drinks that will be available through March. Plan your visit to Fanny’s here!
📍 Location: 6067 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
3. Watch The 2023 Oscar Nominated Shorts At Alamo Drafthouse
The Academy Awards take place this Sunday, March 12, which gives you plenty of time to catch up on this this year’s selection of innovative short films at Alamo Drafthouse. Don’t miss out, grab your seat here!
📍 Location: 700 W 7th St Unit U240, Los Angeles, CA 90017
4. Bask In Candlelight With A Candlelight Concert Honoring The Greatest Films In Cinema History
It’s no secret that the score of a film has critical role in adding depth to a story, and now you can experience these legendary soundtracks in an intimate setting thanks to Candlelight’s The Best of Oscars concert. This magical night will feature talented musicians performing some of the world’s most recognizable movie soundtracks, including pass nominees like La La Land, Lord Of The Rings, Life is Beautiful, among others! Get your tickets to this memorable experience here.
📍Location: Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St, El Segundo, CA, 90245
5. Catch Up On All The Best Picture Nominees With AMC’s $5 Tickets
Whether you need a refresher, or are on a mission to watch all the Best Picture nominees, AMC has you covered. Now until March 12, you can watch select nominees on the big screen for only $5. Now you can really splurge on that large popcorn as you make your Oscar predictions. Grab your seat here!
6. Bonus: Oscar Viewing Parties In L.A.
The 95th Academy Awards are in town this Sunday, March 12, 2023! It’s set to be a night full of celebrating dreamers, storytellers, and cinema. It’s part of our city’s history after all – and contrary to popular belief – you don’t need to be part of the industry to enjoy all the incredible movie magic our city has to offer. Check out the events here!