Events
Step into the golden glow of Hollywood’s living history. This section showcases community events devoted to the people, places, and legends that shaped the entertainment capital of the world. From guided tours and anniversary screenings to historical society lectures, author talks, and preservation gatherings, each event keeps the past flickering vividly into the present. Join fellow historians, film lovers, and kindred spirits as we celebrate the artistry, mystery, and enduring allure of old Hollywood. Here, every date on the calendar tells another story waiting to be rediscovered.
Ongoing events...
Because Hollywood’s past never fades—it simply finds new ways to shimmer. Here you’ll find the gatherings that return like clockwork: monthly film revivals, twilight tours, curator talks, classic-car meetups, and heritage society soirées that keep the stories alive. These aren’t one-time occasions—they’re rituals of remembrance.
Hollywood Forever Cemetery Tour
Come with tour-guide Karie Bible as she visits legendary notables such as Cecil B. DeMille, Marion Davies, Tyrone Power, Rudolph Valentino, Vampira, Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer, Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney and more. It is a great overview of Hollywood Forever and its most famous residents.
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Larry Edmunds Bookshop
A mecca for film aficionados, the Larry Edmunds Bookshop has long educated lovers of entertainment through its large selection of books, scripts, posters, and photos along with events that feature the most talented authors of Hollywood history.
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American Cinematheque
Since it began screening films to the public in 1985, the American Cinematheque has provided diverse film programming and immersive in-person discussions and events with thousands of filmmakers and luminaries, presenting new and repertory cinema to Los Angeles.
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Looking for something to do...?
This is where our journey begins. Each week and month brings another chance to step back in time, mingle with fellow enthusiasts, and relive the golden age beneath the same California sky that once watched over the stars. So mark your calendar, polish your shoes, and let the reels turn once more.