CELEBRATE: Pan African Film Festival

Even though the art festival portion of PAFF was postponed, the film festival is still in full swing. PAFF is hosting over 100 films in theaters around Culver City — an unforgettable celebration of Black stories and voices from around the globe. Celebrate Black History Month with ongoing screenings from February 4th to the 17th. While you’re at it, explore the many trendy eateries serving global flavors to classic comfort food and chic bars — all to keep you fueled up for film-going.

SHOP: SMC Valentine’s Glass Sale at Virginia Park

Looking for that one-of-a-kind gift for your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day? Look no further. Diamonds may be “a girl's best friend” but glass… is for everyone. Especially when each item is unique — shaped by the artist and the whims of the kiln — made for that unique person in your life. Find treasures such as hearts, jewelry, vases, platters, and other unique artworks. Plus, support your local community. The proceeds generated from this sale will contribute to supporting the SMC Art Department and various events at Virginia Avenue Park. The glass is all the way full for this event.

EAT: Dine LA Restaurant Week

Dine LA Restaurant Week ends this Friday, so get out there and grub your heart out. This massive list of LA restaurants is your gateway to tasty treats, and better yet, each reservation made supports wildfire relief — LA Tourism will donate $5 per reservation made to The American Red Cross. Sure, many of us resolved to cook more this year, but give yourself a little leeway for a good cause. If you’re looking for recs, KCRW’s Evan Kleiman has some Eaton Fire-adjacent restaurants to check out.

WIN: Writers Bloc Presents Rick Steves Giveaway

We’re jealous of whoever gets to hang with Rick Steves this weekend at JAMS Performing Arts Center in Santa Monica where he’ll be talking about his book, On the Hippie Trail. But you don’t have to get left behind on this trip. Normally these opportunities are only available to members, but this one is open to everyone! The first four people to respond with their dream travel destination will receive a pair of tickets care of KCRW. Want to make sure you always have a chance? Become a KCRW member today.

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KCRW Partner Screening: Black Box Diaries

KCRW, MTV Documentary Films, and Paramount+ with Showtime invite you to a special screening of Oscar-nominated, Black Box Diaries.

Black Box Diaries follows director Shiori Itō's courageous investigation of her own sexual assault in an improbable attempt to prosecute her high-profile offender. Unfolding like a thriller and combining secret investigative recordings, vérité shooting, and emotional first-person video, her quest becomes a landmark case in Japan, exposing the country’s desperately outdated judicial and societal systems.

GO: South By South Bay

Saint Rocke is a premier music venue in Hermosa Beach and this weekend, they’re hosting their first annual SXSB music festival! Channel your inner emo — it’s a two-day event featuring music, film, art, and poetry celebrating South Bay/San Pedro punk and art history. Explore the roots of the genre — from panels and pop-up book & record stores at Saint Rocke, to spoken word and storytelling extravaganzas at Studio Hermosa, or live performances at Moose Lodge.