Sunday October 13, 2024 brings us a variety of art parties and events featuring a community event, opera, jazz, the heavenly skies, and of course visual art.
October 13, 2024 Art Parties and Events
The Metro presents CicLAvia’s popular signature route – ‘Heart of LA.’ People of all ages and abilities are invited to the 56th car-free event. As always walk, bike, rollerblade or skateboard free of traffic, and meet up with friends.
The 7.5-Miles route of CicLAvia explores Historic Downtown LA, Chinatown, Little Tokyo, Boyle Heights, Arts District, Echo Park, and the ever-popular 6th Street Viaduct. Visit the website for a map, as well as additional info. Event 9am-4pm; https://www.ciclavia.org
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Downtown
Today’s Smorgasburg Los Angeles features ice cream pop-ups and also smorg resident cool treat vendors. It is a popular weekly culinary adventure at Row DTLA every Sunday. Additionally this lively open-air market features an array of local food vendors as well as a family-friendly beer garden. Be aware no dogs are permitted. Event: 10am to 4pm; Row DTLA, 777 S. Alameda St. LA, 90021; https://la.smorgasburg.com/
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Palos Verdes
It’s the last day of the weekend, so drive up the coast to Palos Verdes Art Center Artists (PVACA) for the Malaga Cove Art on the Lawn Show. All mediums will be featured at the event. Artists from seven art groups affiliated with Palos Verdes Art Center will participate: Artists Open Group (AOG), Pacific Arts Group, Paletteers, Peninsula Artists, Photographic and Digital Artists (PADA), Third Dimension, and The Artists’ Studio (TAS). Event: 10am-5pm; Free parking; Located at entrance to the City of Palos Verdes Estates on scenic Palos Verdes Drive West between Via Chico and Via Corta; https://pvartcenter.org
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Downtown
The LA Opera presents matinee performance of Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini for a select number of performances at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion Music Center.
Karah Son as Cio-Cio-San and Hyona Kim as Suzuki in LA Opera’s 2024 production of Madame Butterfly.(Photo: Cory Weaver)
One of our staff writers attending the opening show – CLICK HERE to read the review…or visit our Reviews Page.
Spanish-Uruguayn director Mario Gas originally staged the new production for the Teatro Real in Madrid. Moreover, the reimagined plot takes place at a 1930s film studio, with the opera performance 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. Performance: 2pm; Tickets begin at $37.50 and are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased online at LAOpera.org, by phone at 213.972.8001, or in person. Performance: 6pm; LA Opera, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 North Grand Avenue, LA 90012; https://www.laopera.org
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Mount Wilson Observatory’s Arts @ the Observatory debuts Cosmic Art Night. The science/art exhibition was created by artists Rebeca Méndez and Stephen Nowlin.
Next, an observation of the night sky will take place with MWO’s historic 100-inch telescope to experience the art the cosmos creates. Then a discussion about the exhibition will take place with the artists.
Event: 7pm-12am; Admission: $200; Visit Mount Wilson Observatory’s website for additional info and to purchase tickets;
Mount Wilson Observatory, 100 Mt Wilson Circle Rd, Mount Wilson, CA, https://www.mtwilson.edu/arts-the-observatory
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Mid City
Finally, The Mint presents Jazz Sundays. The rotating selection offers the best in LA’s Jazz Music scene, and stay late for its Sunday residency with The Sam Hirsh Trio. But be sure to check the Mint’s calendar for up-to-date info as well as guest performers/musicians. Furthermore, Musicians who want to jam will get in free with an instrument after 9pm (one drink minimum). For table reservations, please email themintdinnerreservations@gmail.com Doors open: 7pm; Enjoy the jam with special guests; Sam Hirsh Trio: 9:30pm; Ticket prices vary depending on entry time; CLICK HERE for the full schedule. The Mint, 6010 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035; https://themintla.com
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For additional art exhibitions, and performances as well as culinary events, see LAArtParty’s Upcoming Events Page.
