Thursdays. The Venice Art Crawl is a free monthly exploration of the Venice Beach area and the world famous Venice artist community and spirit. Every 3rd Thursday of the month. MORE >>
Fri, Sep 3, 2010-Sun, Sep 26, 2010. In Gallery I: Nathan Ota "An Unforeseen Homecoming." In Gallery II: Yumiko Kayukawa "49 Days."
Artist Reception: Friday, Sept. 3; 8-11 PM
Print Release & Signing: Friday, Sept. 3; 7-8 PM
Nathan Ota "An Unforeseen Homecoming": In "An Unforeseen Homecoming," Ota's first solo show at La Luz de Jesus, the artist sets out on an expedition which lands him in the unlikeliest destination - the world inside the artist's own studio.
Yumiko Kayukawa "49 Days": The paintings in Yumiko Kayukawa’s "49 Days" all carry a feeling of existing between life and death, and in these pieces, images of food and chopsticks can pertain to either. One of Yumiko’s great passions is eating, which she views as the symbolic opposite of death. MORE >>
Thu, Sep 9, 2010. This is a self-guided tour every second Thursday of every month highlighting commercial art galleries, museums and non-profit arts venues in Downtown LA. There are two free Art Walk shuttles and you can download the map from their web site or pick one up at participating galleries. MORE >>
ArtBrushes of Fire and Free Form Art Exhibition Openings
Sat, Sep 11, 2010. The Avenue 50 Studio is proud to present Sonya Fe and Margaret Garcia in an exhibition of recent paintings. We are honored to host two powerful artists as our participation in Latino Heritage Month for the City of Los Angeles and in Northeast LA’s Second Saturday Art Night. The exhibits run through October 3rd. MORE >>
Sat, Sep 11, 2010. BUA, the legendary urban artist, proudly introduces his newest collection of original art, entitled BUA “POPS”, as well as showcasing some of his classic works. BUA's “The DJ” being one of the most popular selling posters of all time. MORE >>
Sat, Sep 11, 2010. M+B is pleased to announce an exhibition of new work by internationally acclaimed artist Massimo Vitali. The exhibition opens September 11, 2010 and runs through October 16, 2010.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. Thu, Sep 16, 2010-Sun, Nov 21, 2010. Opening reception: Thursday, September 16 | 6–9 pm. Coming out of a generation that witnessed the ramifications of the Cultural Revolution, the Tiananmen Massacre and the landmark 1989 China/Avant-Garde exhibition and its subsequent closing by state authorities, Hangzhou-based artist Zhang Peili and Beijing-based artist Zhu Jia have used the medium of video and photography since the early 1990s to navigate the sea of changes in contemporary China. Although both earned degrees in oil painting, the radical departure between their training and practice and their consistent use of video as a medium for provocation, reflection and resonance becomes the impetus for this two-person exhibition. Their bodies of work begin with a position that poignantly challenges social mores, rampant development, authoritative politics and cultural values, and expand into more universal themes of the individual, time, and the loss of innocence and idealism. Zhang and Zhu present new works for REDCAT exhibited alongside past work, providing a focused, parallel examination of their respective practices. The exhibition is the first presentation of both artists’ work in Los Angeles. MORE >>
J Squared Pr, Summerwood Winery, and the Los Angeles Arts Association present a unique one-night-only gala show, featuring emerging and established artists in Mixed Media Pyrography, 3-D Household Art, and Literary Fiction to celebrate inspiration and the creative process. National bestselling author Elizabeth Rosner joins emerging artists Ryan McCann, Denise Niziri, and Sage Gracie in an exciting mixed media adventure that will push the boundaries of your imagination. The event features a free all night open viewing of the art, an 8:30 pm Q&A with the artists and Peter Mays of the Los Angeles Arts Association, and a special raffle of an original piece of work designed by the three artists collectively for this event, plus many giveaways for all guests, including six free copies of Elizabeth Rosner’s new novel Blue Nude for the first six guests that bring a piece of artwork inspired by the title of the book.
To round out a night of exciting imagery and conversation, featured event sponsor Summerwood Winery of Paso Robles will pour a complimentary offering of their premium wines. Eclectic foods will be available for purchase on the premises. The lucky winner of the raffle will take home the unique masterpiece of the show, created by the three artists, and titled “Begin Again.” The artwork unites the artists’ respective talents - Mixed Media Pyrography, 3-D Household Art, and Literary Fiction. A portion of the proceeds for the raffle will go to benefit the Los Angeles Arts Association, dedicated to providing opportunities, resources, and services for Los Angeles artists, with an emphasis on emerging talent.
If you like your punk rock loud, fast, in your face and unafraid to rip its subjects a new one when necessary, Frank Turner is the man for you. What sets Turner apart from the countless other punk acts attempting to do the same is that he’ll expertly deliver all of that on stage by himself, armed only with an acoustic guitar and possibly a harmonica. The singer-songwriter can effortlessly deliver emotive and heartfelt folk jams that still have the biting precision and do-it-yourself ethic of punk’s forefathers, making him a do-not-miss act for fans on either end of the spectrum.
I know, it’s total guilty pleasure synth-pop-punk, but … y’know what? I don’t really feel all that guilty about it. These dudes bring massive amounts of energy to the stage whenever they play and their music is really friggin’ catchy. So no, I feel no guilt whatsoever about liking this band, judge all you want.
ConcertsLA Phil Presents Fireworks Finale: Pink Martini
Fri, Sep 10, 2010-Sun, Sep 12, 2010. A rollicking, around-the-world musical adventure, Portland’s Pink Martini returns with their extraordinary blend of French chanson, Argentine tango, soft merengue beats and vintage-chic style, accompanied by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. MORE >>
Sat, Sep 11, 2010. Featuring Zapp, Lisa Lisa, The Manhattans, Peaches & Herb, The Originals, The Temprees, The Fuzz, Aalon & MC Magic (With Sophia Maria). MORE >>
Sat, Sep 11, 2010. This band of SoCal locals made a big impression on me a few months ago when I caught them opening for Every Avenue and There for Tomorrow and have been on my radar ever since. I had never heard of the melodic emo-pop act prior to the show, so I was pleasantly surprised to find a local support act that looked and sounded like they could be a headliner already.
Frontwoman Colleen D’Agostino has the vocal skills and stage presence to put the other similarly styled singers in her genre to shame, and the rest of her band likewise bring the rock just as hard. Suffice to say, that whole “look and sound like headliners” thing probably isn’t too far away from being an actuality for this band.
Some women find themselves fulfilled by being their husband's needed support and help-meet; others are fulfilled by a life of adventure and passion. In “Candida” by George Bernard Shaw, one woman is offered both and then forced to choose between the two. Come revel in the wisdom, humor and wit of Shaw's tale of love, devotion, foolishness, and humanity, directed by veteran Carolee Shoemaker, beginning Friday, September 10, 2010 at the Knightsbridge Theatre.
Candida runs Friday, September 10, 2010 through Sunday, October 3, 2010. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 6:00 p.m. Tickets: $20 for adults; $18 for students/seniors over 65 (I.D. required). Receive discount ticket offers by becoming a fan of the Knightsbridge on Facebook.MORE >>
Fridays, Saturdays. Fri, Sep 10, 2010-Sat, Oct 16, 2010. Based upon the diaries of Anaïs Nin. Anaïs lived a public life; her diary was exhaustive and complete. But one weekend in the early 1950s, while Anaïs was living in Los Angeles, she traveled to Arizona. No one, not even her closest friends ever knew why she went there. The play is set on that missing weekend, at a mental institution, where June Miller (wife of the legendary author, Henry Miller) is a patient after attempting suicide. MORE >>
Fridays, Saturdays. Fri, Sep 10, 2010-Sat, Oct 16, 2010. Based on the novel by Bram Stoker, the chilling and spooky tale about a bizarre illness fallen upon Lucy Seward, daughter to Dr. Seward, owner of an English Sanatorium in the early 1900s. Dr. Seward and Lucy's fiancé, Jonathan Harker, call in the help of Professor Van Helsing, an expert in the macabre. Their search for answers leads them deeper and deeper into the terrors of the unknown and the unthinkable. Could a vampire be the answer to this chilling mystery? MORE >>
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. Fri, Sep 10, 2010-Sun, Oct 10, 2010. George Bernard Shaw is at his mischievous best, turning his sharp wit to the relationship between parents and children. While the elders argue ideas and morals, the younger generation longs for action, adventure, love and independence. Especially Hypatia, who is tired of all the talk and ready for something to happen. Finally it does! MORE >>
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. Sat, Sep 11, 2010-Sun, Oct 17, 2010. This prize-winning play includes productions in 17 countries and 12 languages. In 2001, the play won five Molière awards. (That's French for Tony.) In 1921, an Armenian mail-order bride is shipped to Milwaukee to begin a new life with her photographer husband. Both yearn to emerge from the dark shadows of the Armenian holocaust. As they struggle to redefine family amidst grief and displacement, these kindred strangers realize a love deeper than ever imagined. MORE >>
Saturdays, Sundays. Sat, Sep 11, 2010-Sun, Oct 3, 2010. Shakespeare’s famous tragedy will feature an ensemble cast of students and professional actors as part of the sixth annual Southern California Shakespeare Festival. MORE >>
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. Sat, Sep 11, 2010-Sun, Oct 24, 2010. You’ll be dancing in the aisles when con man Jonas Nightingale brings his gospel-charged tent revival to rain-starved Kansas. Based on the movie with Steve Martin, Leap of Faith boasts a brand new score from 8-time Oscar winner Alan Menken (The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast) and a Broadway-bound production directed and choreographed by Tony Award®-winner Rob Ashford, helmer of the recent Taper favorite, Parade and starring Brooke Shields.
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Saturdays, Sundays. Sat, Sep 11, 2010-Sun, Oct 3, 2010. A unique voyage with Loretta Devine through her original saucy songs and lustful poetry --mostly true, some lies for color--all for your entertainment pleasure. It's all about L-O-V-E! MORE >>
Wed, Sep 15, 2010. In celebration of his first solo CD release, the Jersey Boys star will debut his new club act. Bergen recently completed a three-year run starring as Bob Gaudio in the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Jersey Boys, as part of the Los Angeles, San Francisco, First National Tour and Las Vegas companies. MORE >>
TheatreLa Historia De Mexico Para Un Idiota (Mexican History for a Dummy)
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. Fri, Sep 17, 2010-Sun, Oct 24, 2010. Rubén Amavizca-Murúa wrote and directs this hilarious romp covering some of the most important events of Mexican history (from the foundation of Tenochtitlan to the Mexican Revolution). It is a history lesson like you've never seen before. Only Spanish performances. MORE >>
TheatreMeasure for Measure / Blithe Spirit / Dickens' Great Expectations
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. Sat, Sep 18, 2010-Sun, Dec 19, 2010. A Noise Within closes out 2010 with these 3 classic plays. MORE >>
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays. Thu, Sep 23, 2010-Sun, Oct 17, 2010. This is the final L.A. engagement for Phantom. Adapted from Gaston Leroux’s classic novel of mystery and suspense, this award-winning musical has woven its magical spell over standing room audiences in more than 100 cities worldwide and is now the longest running show in Broadway history. MORE >>
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. Sat, Sep 25, 2010-Sat, Oct 30, 2010. New York plant shop employee Seymour discovers an interesting plant, later finding out that it will grow to massive sizes when fed human blood. This musical comedy, written by Howard Ashman, with music by Alan Menken, was one of the longest running off-Broadway productions, eventually enjoying a successful Broadway run and became a popular major motion picture. This 1980s rock musical will leave you laughing your socks off in fear of being eaten. MORE >>
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. Sun, Sep 26, 2010-Sun, Oct 17, 2010. Broadway’s latest mega-hit is set in the Victorian era, just before its corseted women shed their inhibitions. A new electric invention has been introduced to the medical world. Dr. Givings, one of its early champions, marvels at the effect it has on patients suffering from “female hysteria,” while in the adjoining room, his own wife yearns for another kind of intimacy. This funny, tender and illuminating play has generated excitement from East Coast to West and was a finalist for this year's Pulitzer Prize. MORE >>
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. Sun, Oct 17, 2010-Sun, Nov 14, 2010. See why Time Magazine wrote, “The year’s best musical! Though early in its creative life, the next major American musical could well be in the making.” A next generation Broadway musical that uses the vocabulary of hip-hop while sampling Othello and Brecht to spin an epic tale of struggle and redemption. MORE >>
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. Fri, Oct 22, 2010-Sun, Nov 21, 2010. Like the Victorian upstart Becky Sharp, this modern Becky is unsure, overdressed and socially ambitious. But watch out. She’s no shrinking violet, as the silkily cynical Max soon learns. From their first blind date, which includes an unscheduled visit to the police station, these 30-somethings, along with the newlyweds who set them up, surprise us—and themselves—in a comedy thriller The New York Times called “as engrossing as it is ferociously funny, like a big box of fireworks fizzing and crackling across the stage!” MORE >>
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. Wed, Nov 10, 2010-Sun, Dec 19, 2010. Randy Newman’s witty, complex, bittersweet and often satirical songbook is at the heart of this new work, in which the personal and the socio-political entwine creating a compelling, honest and humorous commentary on what it is like to be born, grow up, fall in love, and live and die in America. MORE >>
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. Tue, Nov 30, 2010-Sun, Dec 19, 2010. The new Broadway cast album recently won the 2010 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album. The Bernstein and Sondheim score is considered to be one of Broadway's finest and features such classics of the American musical theatre as "Something's Coming," "Tonight," "America," "I Feel Pretty" and "Somewhere." MORE >>
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. Wed, Jan 5, 2011-Sun, Jan 23, 2011. The winner of the Best Musical Revival 2009 Tony Award is back in L.A. and features an extraordinary cast and dozens of unforgettable songs, including “Aquarius,” “Let the Sun Shine In,” "Good Morning, Starshine" and “Easy To Be Hard.” MORE >>
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. Tue, Feb 1, 2011-Sun, Feb 6, 2011. The winner of 8 2007 Tony Awards - including Best Musical, Best Book, and Best Score - Spring Awakening has been called "the best musical of a generation" (NY Observer). MORE >>
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. Thu, Feb 10, 2011-Sun, Feb 20, 2011. Pete Townshend’s Tony Award-winning tale of a young boy’s journey from pain to triumph is a story of hope, healing and the human spirit, filled with iconic hit songs like "Pinball Wizard," "See Me, Feel Me," "Acid Queen" and more. MORE >>
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. Tue, Feb 15, 2011-Sun, Feb 27, 2011. In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small town girl met a big city rocker — and in LA's most famous rock club, they fell in love to the greatest songs of the ‘80s. MORE >>
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. Tue, Mar 1, 2011-Sun, Mar 6, 2011. Broadway's smash-hit 2004 Tony Award® winner for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book is a hilarious show full of heart and hummable tunes about trying to make it in NYC with big dreams and a tiny bank account. MORE >>
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. Wed, Mar 9, 2011-Sat, Mar 26, 2011. Disney's smash hit Broadway musical will enjoy its first major Los Angeles engagement in 15 years. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song. MORE >>
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. Tue, Apr 12, 2011-Sun, Apr 17, 2011. They look like them and they sound just like them. “The next best thing to seeing The Beatles,” raves the Denver Post. MORE >>
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. Tue, Apr 26, 2011-Sun, May 8, 2011. You've seen Ballroom dance on shows like "Dancing with the Stars" and "So You Think You Can Dance." Now, with Burn the Floor, you will feel, live on stage, all the passion, the drama and the sizzling excitement of 20 gorgeous champion dancers, in a true theatrical experience, a performance with a grace and athleticism that The New York Times calls, "Dazzling!" MORE >>
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. Tue, Jul 12, 2011-Sun, Aug 7, 2011. Based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film that started it all features a terrific score of 19 all-new songs, big laughs, great dancing and breathtaking scenery. MORE >>
Saturdays, Sundays. Sat, Apr 10, 2010-Sun, Feb 27, 2011. This year-round tour is hosted by Karie Bible, who highlights the various historic tales, scandals and mysteries of the Hollywood Forever cemetery. She has three tours: Cemetery of the Stars, Hidden Hollywood and Jewish Heritage. MORE >>
Saturdays. Sat, Jun 5, 2010-Sat, Nov 27, 2010. The cruise festivities start at MONA with wine, cheese and a private tour of the museum's glowing galleries. Then the bus departs at 8 PM. Guided by the museum's urban expert, you'll see the illuminated lights of Hollywood Blvd., the historic theaters of downtown and the glowing pagodas of Chinatown. MORE >>
Sundays. Sat, Sep 4, 2010-Sun, Dec 18, 2011. Meet our farmed animal friends and hear about their rescue stories during our special "meet & greet" tours. Cuddle with a cow, give a pig a belly rub, talk to turkey - and learn why it's so important to rescue and protect ALL animals.
Animal Acres is open to the public every Sunday and offers one-hour guided tours at 11am and 1pm. Tour fees are $5 per person with children under 3 being free. No appointment is necessary for Sunday tours. The sanctuary gift shop is open on Sundays before and after scheduled tours to purchase gifts, memberships and educational materials.
You can also visit the sanctuary and meet the animals by helping take care of them! Volunteer animal caregivers are needed every day of the week. Volunteers must arrive between 10 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and commit to a three-hour caregiver shift. No appointment is necessary. Please wear farm cleaning clothes! MORE >>
Sun, Oct 10, 2010. Widely acknowledged as one of the world's most significant architectural photographers, Julius Shulman (1910-2009) played an important role in the development of California Modernism. The tour will visit six modernist residences - including interiors - that Shulman shot over his long career, featuring homes by R.M. Schindler, Richard Neutra, Carl Louis Maston, Raphael Soriano and Pierre Koenig. MORE >>
Fri, Apr 8, 2011-Sun, Apr 10, 2011. Loyal fans will be able to see and meet their favorite reality show personalities, judges & hosts and immerse themselves in the “world of reality” with everything from personal makeovers, fashion shows, home improvements and cars to D.I.Y cooking and competition shows. You may even get a shot at being cast on one of your favorite shows. MORE >>
