Politics of Diversion: Making Choices From Among These Many L.A. Events

Here are the locations, hours and prices of the politically themed cultural events going on in Los Angeles during the Democratic National Convention:

“Madison Avenue Goes to Washington: The History of Presidential Campaign Advertising,” Museum of Television & Radio, 465 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills. Wednesdays through Sundays. 3 p.m. Ends Nov. 12. $6; senior citizens and students, $4; under age 12, $3. (310) 786-1000.

“A Presidential Rogues Gallery: Satirical Posters 1960s-Present,” Frumkin/Duval Gallery, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave., Bldg. T-1, Santa Monica. Tuesday through next Sunday. 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Free. Exhibit launch party, Sunday, 6 to 9 p.m. In advance, $20; at the door, $30. (323) 653-4662.

“Media Whores,” Gallery SevenZeroSix, 706 N. Heliotrope Drive, Los Angeles. Thursdays through Saturdays. 8 p.m. Ends Aug. 26. $10. (323) 851-2268.

“The Roman Forum,” Side Street Live, 425 S. Main St., 2nd Floor, Los Angeles. Friday (a special pre-convention performance), Monday through Wednesday, next Friday and Saturday. 8 p.m. $15 ($12 with parking stub); students with ID, $8. “The Roman Forum” Internet address is: https://www.yin.arts.uci.edu/~players/RF. (213) 620-8895.

“The People’s Choice: Hollywood Looks at Politics,” Hollywood Entertainment Museum, 7021 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. Daily through Aug. 31. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Museum admission: $7.50; seniors and students with ID, $4.50; ages 5-12, $4; under age 5, free. (323) 465-7900.

“Politics in Film,” Lloyd E. Rigler Theatre at the Egyptian, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Friday through Sunday. $7. (323) 466-FILM.

“How to Steal an Election,” Actors’ Gang Theater, 6209 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood. Opens Saturday. Plays Thursdays through Sundays, 8 p.m. Ends Sept. 23. $15. (323) 465-0566.

Impolitic: Cartoon Commentaries gallery, 2665 Main St., Santa Monica. Wednesdays through Sundays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and by appointment. (Sunday through Aug. 18 the gallery will be open daily, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.). Party Sunday, 3 to 7 p.m. Free. (310) 396-2720 or https://www.impolitic.com.

Lowell Darling, Frumkin/Duval Gallery, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave., Bldg. T-1, Santa Monica. Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. (310) 453-1850.

“Gore More Years” or “Son of a Bush,” Odyssey Theatre Ensemble, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., West Los Angeles. Saturday through Oct. 1. Wednesdays through Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 7 p.m. (2 p.m. Sept. 10 and Oct. 1); preview shows today and Friday, 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, $19.95; Fridays, $21.50; Saturdays, $23.50; Sundays, $21.50; opening night, $26; previews, $15; seniors and student rush, $5 off. (310) 477-2055.

“Governing Bodies,” City Hall Courtyard, 9770 Culver Blvd., Culver City. Saturday. 4 p.m. Free. (818) 784-8669.

“The First Lady and Other Stories of Our Time,” Cinegrill, Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, 7000 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Sunday and Monday, 8 p.m. Aug. 18-20, 10 p.m. $10, plus two-drink minimum. (323) 466-7000.