Philosophical Research Society
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What Does it All Mean, What Does Any of This Mean? Why? How? Help! (in LA)
Philosophical Research Society 3910 Los Feliz Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWelcome back to PRS’s latest installment of a comedy talk show here to cure your existential dread. The stand up comedian is known to be the deepest observer. More introspective than Descartes, more earth-shattering than Socrates, more insightful than Nietzsche. The comedian was the first to ask, "What is the deal?" Well, now we get to the bottom of just that. Join host Alison Stevenson as she forces her comedian friends to solve life's biggest unsolvable problems. You will laugh, […]
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JIM HENSON: EXPERIMENTS IN VISUAL THINKING feat. THE CUBE — World Premiere! (in LA)
Philosophical Research Society 3910 Los Feliz Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThe world premiere of an original program that explores Henson's formally inventive and philosophically probing early works! On March 27 & 28, join us as we proudly present the world premiere of an original program conceived and curated by 7th House in cooperation with The Jim Henson Legacy: JIM HENSON: EXPERIMENTS IN VISUAL THINKING, a very special theatrical gathering of the experimental and philosophically-minded short films of one of the most imaginative creative forces of the twentieth century, Jim Henson — featuring a rare screening […]
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JIM HENSON: EXPERIMENTS IN VISUAL THINKING feat. THE CUBE — World Premiere! (in LA)
Philosophical Research Society 3910 Los Feliz Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThe world premiere of an original program that explores Henson's formally inventive and philosophically probing early works! On March 27 & 28, join us as we proudly present the world premiere of an original program conceived and curated by 7th House in cooperation with The Jim Henson Legacy: JIM HENSON: EXPERIMENTS IN VISUAL THINKING, a very special theatrical gathering of the experimental and philosophically-minded short films of one of the most imaginative creative forces of the twentieth century, Jim Henson — featuring a rare screening […]
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The Weird Guy & His Friends: An Evening of Short Films with Sandy Honig (in LA)
Philosophical Research Society 3910 Los Feliz Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin us for an evening of experimental short films and the premiere of Sandy Honig’s silent film “The Weird Guy”. Featuring live action, stop motion, and hand-painted cel animation by filmmakers Maegan Houang, Paris Bailie, Phoebe Parsons, and Wes Andre Goodrich. Films Lineup: THE WEIRD GUY: Dir. Sandy Honig. The Weird Guy sets out on a journey for food, but finds love instead. HUMANTIS: Dir. Paris Bailie. Humantises are masters of deception. But can they hide from change? When one Humantis unexpectedly goes […]
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THE BIZARRO BOO’NANZA! — A Spooktastic Variety Show & Bewitching Bazaar! (in LA)
Philosophical Research Society 3910 Los Feliz Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesVelcome children of the night to an unforgettable evil'ning filled with frightful films, terrifying tunes, howling hilarity, and ghoulish goodies...it's....it's.....THE BIZARRO BOO'NANZA at PRS. For one horrible night only, The Philosophical Research Society's 7th House Screenings and The Frankenstand, LA's first all vegan haunt dog cart, `have nefariously joined forces to present a one-of-a-kind Halloweenie happening in celebration of The Frankenstand's 20th anniverscary — two decades of franks n' fears! The night's cast o' characters include: Fleischer Toons, Screen Novelties, The Midnite Monster Show Band, […]
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Hollyweird Storytelling Variety Show with Bridey Elliott! (in LA)
Philosophical Research Society 3910 Los Feliz Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United States"Hollyweird" is a surreal and playful storytelling variety show hosted by Bridey Elliott where artists from a vast spectrum of backgrounds get to share stories, philosophies, whatever they want, centered around the theme: hollyweird. The guests use this as inspiration for whatever they choose to do like share personal Hollywood experiences, or read a fictional short story, present a philosophy, a short play, etc. There is an anything goes quality to Hollyweird that keeps each show a uniquely singular experience. […]
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Nihil & Friends present ART IS LIFE IS ART: RED HOT Variety Show! (in LA)
Philosophical Research Society 3910 Los Feliz Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThe Philosophical Research Society is proud to host a variety show from Highland Park's very own Nihil Declarandum, as Nihil & Friends present Art Is Life Is Art: RED HOT! Each Art is Life Is Art variety show is a 90 min emotional rollercoaster of immersive theater, music, puppetry and short film based on a theme, and this month performers will explore the character commonly referred to as “the Devil,” or “Satan” through film, music, puppets, and a very special live-reading of Sam Kestenbaum’s article from Harpers: The […]
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Zabrecky Hour Holiday Spectacular! (in LA)
Philosophical Research Society 3910 Los Feliz Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesOn Friday, December 20 the PRS presents The Zabrecky Hour Holiday Spectacular; a holiday themed performance featuring highlights from the native Angelino’s six-time award-winning Magic Castle act, comedy, song & dance, audience interaction, absurd parapsychology, and much more. For this occasion, Zabrecky will be joined by comedian-juggler, Michael Rayner, whose preposterous brilliance combines hilarious tricks and juggling stunts with uproarious stand-up comedy. His signature trick — spinning a Burger King cheeseburger on a parasol — has garnered him multiple TV appearances and global […]
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MODERN TIMES: A Stand Up Performance Lecture from Christina Catherine Martinez (in LA)
Philosophical Research Society 3910 Los Feliz Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMODERN TIMES is a stand up comedy performance lecture about the decline of the democratic experiment, as told through pictures of underwear taken at Ross Dress For Less. Criticism in the streets, a discount in the sheets. A bitingly surreal and savagely funny portrait of consumerism, feminism and democracy, from the brilliant comedic and creative mind of Christina Catherine Martinez (who recently appeared at PRS as part of “Another Night In Hell With Martin Olson” this past October.) Special guests […]
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Mystery Science Theater 3000: EEGAH! (in LA)
Philosophical Research Society 3910 Los Feliz Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIn the not too distant future…October 4th, AD…MST3K is coming…To Philosophical Research Society! That’s right folks, we’re kicking off our jam-packed Halloween month of programming with a monstrously epic event – a very rare chance to board the Satellite of Love and hang out with our good friends Joel, Crow, and Tom Servo on the BIG SCREEN for a classic, fan favorite entry of one of the 20th Century’s greatest cult creations – MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000! Starts 7PM PT
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The Cosmic Romantics (near LA)
Philosophical Research Society 3910 Los Feliz Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesPrepare to travel back in time, down the rabbit hole, and through your mind... The Cosmic Romantics are a vaudeville-inspired powerhouse magic duo. Their fast-paced full evening show combines elements of illusion, song, comedy, juggling, and storytelling, blended elegantly and performed at the highest level. Along the way they share snippets of their cosmic love story: meeting in the LA variety world, falling in love (after a rocky start), and working their way up to fooling Penn & Teller. Elizabeth is […]
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Planets, Planets, Planets – Astrological Alt Comedy Event (in LA)
Philosophical Research Society 3910 Los Feliz Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesPlanets, Planets, Planets is an alt comedy troupe that uses improv, clown and sketch to unpack different astrological moments in time. The cast is composed of 10 femme and non-binary LA-based comedians and artists, each personifying a planet within an absurd zodiacal world. Using the charts of individuals or the planetary alignments of the moment, every show is different and improvised around a unique theatrical map. Developed by a group of clowns who are also professional and/or serious students of astrology, […]
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The Cosmic Romantics (near LA)
Philosophical Research Society 3910 Los Feliz Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesPrepare to travel back in time, down the rabbit hole, and through your mind... The Cosmic Romantics are a vaudeville-inspired powerhouse magic duo. Their fast-paced full evening show combines elements of illusion, song, comedy, juggling, and storytelling, blended elegantly and performed at the highest level. Along the way they share snippets of their cosmic love story: meeting in the LA variety world, falling in love (after a rocky start), and working their way up to fooling Penn & Teller. Elizabeth is […]
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The Psychedelic Art of 1970s Christian Hippie Comics (in LA)
Philosophical Research Society 3910 Los Feliz Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesGood News! Religion and myth scholar Amy Slonaker will present an illustrated lecture on comic books from the 1970s designed by Christian Evangelicals to attract hippies to the Christian faith. These “Christian Hippie Comics” present a psychedelicized version of Christianity where Aquarian ideas of free love and spiritual enlightenment merge with the Christian story of salvation through the love of Jesus. This lecture uses visual examples to explore the artwork of Christian Hippie Comics with their eye-popping array of counterculture […]
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A Night in Hell with Martin Olson and friends (in LA)
Philosophical Research Society 3910 Los Feliz Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United States“Another Night in Hell with Martin Olson” – featuring Olivia Olson (Adventure Time), hosted by Disney's Dan Povenmire & Swampy Marsh (Phineas & Ferb), with the band Captain Danger, spooky magic bits with Ron Lynch, Karl Herlinger’s ventriloquism, comedian Christina Catherine Martinez and special guest Eddie Pepitone! Starts 7PM PT
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