‘World of Barbie’ is about self-expression and storytelling

This summer’s ramp-up to the “Barbie” movie’s release has made her and her signature pink inescapable. One “immersive experience” in Santa Monica takes it even further. Actor and singer Darren Criss is performing at the Ford Theater this weekend. Expect the show to be a sing-along dance party. Every year, starting in late July through September, the Griffith Observatory holds monthly “Star Parties,” where you can look at the night sky through dozens of different telescopes.