Saturday, September 21, 2024 art parties and events take place all over Los Angeles…from Torrance to Hollywood as well as all the way to South of Downtown. The events include food, music and lots of art too.
September 21 2024 Art Parties and Events
In Torrance…In conjunction with El Camino College Art Gallery’s current exhibition Doodle and Dream, learn Papier-mâché with Joanna Skumanich. Event: 1-4pm; El Camino College Art Gallery, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA 90506; https://www.elcamino.edu/academics/divisions/fine-arts/art-gallery/
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Downtown
Vielmetter Los Angeles offers two new exhibitions. In Gallery II, Genevieve Gaignard: Thinking Out Loud opens. Also ini Gallery III, enjoy Samuel Levi Jones: abstraction of truth. Art Party: 4-6pm; Vielmetter Los Angeles, 1700 S Santa Fe Ave #101, LA, 90021; https://vielmetter.com
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Also Downtown…Luis De Jesus Los Angeles throws an art party to celebrate three exhibitions – Laura Krifka: Carousel, Tristram Lansdowne: Burrito Plane, as well as UNLOCKING THE MIND: Nathan Gluck’s Early Surrealist Collages.
Laura Krifka, In Bloom, 2024, oil on panel, 36 x 36 in (91.4 x 91.4 cm)
Read more about these fantastic September 2024 shows at Luis De Jesus. Art Party: 4-7pm; Luis De Jesus Los Angeles, 1110 Mateo Street LA, 90021; https://www.luisdejesus.com
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Another one close by….Mixografia presents PST Art: Expressive Surface: Collaboration & Innovation in Printmaking. The exhibition explores the technologies and also innovations developed through Mixografia’s history as a printshop. Art Party: 4-6pm; Mixografia, 1419 E. Adams Blvd., LA, 90011; https://mixografia.com/
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A couple more Downtown
Nicodim Gallery debuts two new exhibitions Devon B. Johnson: Ritual of Welcome, as well as Moffat Takadiwa: Possible New Dawn. Art Party: 4-7pm; Nicodim Gallery, 1700 S. Santa Fe Avenue, Suite 160, LA, 90021; https://www.nicodimgallery.com
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Close by…Baert Gallery debuts Picturesque, a solo exhibition of new paintings by British artist Christopher Page. In this series of mostly oils on canvas, the artist draws on the paradoxical qualities of trompe l’oeil to create aesthetic and architectural ambiguities. Thus inviting the viewer to interrogate perception, presence and absence. Art Party: 6-8pm; Baert Gallery, 1923 S Santa Fe Ave., LA, 90021; https://www.baertgallery.com/
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Also in the same building…Current Reflections by Kathryn MacNaughton opens at Simard Bilodeau. Art Party: 6pm; Simard Bilodeau.1923 S Santa Fe Ave., LA, 90021; https://www.simardbilodeau.com
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Arlington Heights
OCHI, Los Angeles hosts an opening reception for Lilian Martinez: Women and Dogs.
Art Party: 6pm; OCHI, Los Angeles, 3301 W Washington Blvd., LA 90018; https://www.ochigallery.com/
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Koreatown
Commonwealth and Council throws an opening art party for Azaleas by Lotus L. Kang. The artist was born in 1985 in Toronto, and currently lives and works in Brooklyn. The gallery is located on the 2nd floor (with stairs) of the building – contact kin@commonwealthandcouncil.com or 213.915.0777 regarding accessibility; Art Party: 3-5pm; Commonwealth and Council, 3006 W. 7th St., # 220, Door code: 01220, LA, 90005; https://commonwealthandcouncil.com
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Beverly Fairfax area
Timothy Hawkinson Gallery presents Samantha Yun Wall: Nothing to be afraid of. Born in 1977 in South Korea, Samantha Wall immigrated to the United States as a child and now lives and works in Portland, OR. Art Party: 5-7pm; Timothy Hawkinson Gallery, 7424 Beverly Blvd., CA 90036; https://www.timothyhawkinsongallery.com/
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The LA Opera presents Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini for a select number of performances at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion Music Center. Today’s performance starts at 6pm
The new production was originally staged by Spanish-Uruguayn director Mario Gas for the Teatro Real in Madrid. Moreover the reimagined plot takes place at a 1930s film studio. Then the opera performance is captured by onstage camera operators and projected onto screens hanging above the stage.
Approximate running time: two hours and 55 minutes, including one intermission. Visit LAOpera.org/Butterfly for additional information. Tickets begin at $37.50 and are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased online at LAOpera.org, by phone at 213.972.8001, as well as in person. Performance: 6pm; LA Opera, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 North Grand Avenue, LA 90012; https://www.laopera.org
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Hollywood
Climb the Hollywood Hills for Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music Sing-A-Long. Before the Oscar®-winning family favorite film begins, you’ll be led through a vocal warm-up, gifted an interactive fun pack… and the Bowl will judge if your costume really is Something Good! Sounds like a marvelous time for all. Gates: 5:30pm; Pre-show and costume contest: 6:00pm; Screening: 7:30pm; Admission runs from $24-$77; The Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Ave, LA, 90068; https://www.hollywoodbowl.com
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Also in Hollywood…The L.A. Times Food Bowl continues tonight. Presented by City National Bank, the kick off event took place yesterday for the annual event. Once again it is being held at the Paramount Pictures Studios backlot. Aattendees can enjoy unlimited bites from well known restaurants from the LA area in addition to special guest restaurants from other states. Guests will make new discoveries and find their favorite restaurants as well. Saturday runs from 7-10pm for $176.17; VIP is already sold out; Paramount Pictures Studios Backlot, 5555 Melrose Ave: Los Angeles: 90038; https://lafoodbowl.com/
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Downtown
Corey Helford Gallery (CHG) celebrates new shows with an opening art party tonight. Spirited Away, features new works by renowned British artist Kai Clements of Kai & Sunny.
Artwork by Kai Clements of Kai & Sunny; Courtesy of artist and gallery
Over 25 new works, along with collaborations with world-renowned artists Shepard Fairey and also D*Face will be on view in the main gallery. In addition two solo exhibitions open as well in Gallery 3. Afterglow spotlights the work of Los Angeles-based artist Andrea Guzzetta, while Plastic features the art of Korean artist Kiseok Kim. Art Party: 7-11pm; CHG, 571 S. Anderson St. LA, 90033; https://coreyhelfordgallery.com/
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Downtown
Center Theatre Group presents Duel Reality from The 7 Fingers running through September 22, 2024. The troupe also known as Les 7 doigts de la main will feature its signature mix of circus, theatre, illusion, music, as well as dance.
Duel Reality from The 7 Fingers; Photo by David Bonnet
In addition, the circus troupe’s latest piece is an acrobatic tour-de-force for all ages inspired by the star-crossed tale of Romeo and Juliet. Performance: 8pm; Admission starts at $28.75; Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., LA, 90012; https://www.centertheatregroup.org
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South of Downtown in Exposition Park
Insomniac presents Timmy Trumpet’s FREAKSHOW LA at The Torch at the LA Coliseum. All tickets for this show are General Admission Standing Room only. Ages 18 and up…sorry no kids. Here is the list of acts: Timmy Trumpet; Sub Zero Project; Blastoyz; Restricted. Event begins: 5pm; Admission runs $71 – $172; LA Memorial Coliseum, 3911 Figueroa Street, LA, 90037; https://www.lacoliseum.com/
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For additional art exhibitions, and performances as well as culinary events, see LAArtParty’s Upcoming Events Page.
