Sunday, November 17, 2024 art parties and events are filled with some amazing shows. But let’s talk art first…It’s the 2nd day of the Renegade Craft Fair, and artist Eva Montealegre’s new exhibition opens at Matter Studio Gallery. Cirque du Soleil’s Kooza is still running which is fantastic. Other performances include two iconic plays Waiting for Godot at the Geffen, and also Hughie at Pacific Resident Theatre. Plus you can enjoy the Verdi Chorus in Santa Monica or jazz at the Mint in Mid City.
November 17, 2024 Art Parties and Events
Smorgasburg LA
Also 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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Downtown…Renegade Craft takes over the Los Angeles State Historic Park. Peruse over work from over 275 artisans selling all kinds of original items. Event: 10am-4pm; Renegade Craft Fair, Los Angeles State Historic Park, 1245 N. Spring St., LA, 90012; https://www.renegadecraft.com/fair/los-angeles-winter/
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Mid City
Matter Studio Gallery hosts an art talk with Eva Montealegre. The conversation takes place in conjunction with her solo exhibition titled DEEP MATTER. The artist will be presenting several works from her Deep series of paintings.
Eva Monteagre, Deep Two, 44″ x 70″ oil on canvas with bronze patina
Montealegre uses color, texture, form and movement to evoke the haunting quality of meaningful and physically charged movement through the depths of consciousness. Art critics have compared Montealegre’s work to Joan Mitchell and William Baziotes. Go to http://www.evamontealegre.com for more info about Eva’s art life as a painter, be sure to press on the MONOGRAPH button. Art Talk: 2-4pm; Matter Studio Gallery, 5080 W. Pico Blvd., LA, 90019; https://matterstudiogallery.com/
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Santa Monica
Yesterday, the Verdi Chorus debuted its Fall 2024 Concert We Are Verdi Bizet at the First Presbyterian Church. The chorus is led by Anne Marie Ketchum, who is celebrating forty-one consecutive years as Artistic Director of the organization. The program will feature selections from three Verdi operas – I Lombardi, Don Carlo and Rigoletto and Bizet’s Carmen and The Pearl Fishers. Performance: 4pm; Priority seating is available for $50, general admission is $40, seniors are $30, and students aged 25 and under with a valid ID are $10. First Presbyterian Church in Santa Monica, 1220 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401; https://www.verdichorus.org/
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Also in Santa Monica…Cirque du Soleil is back at the Santa Monica Pier. The acclaimed show KOOZA kicks off tonight and runs through December 1, 2024. Furthermore, audiences are invited under the iconic Big Top at the Pier to be part of the joyous return of Cirque du Soleil to this much-loved location. From daredevil performances to mischievous clowns, KOOZA delivers its signature Cirque du Soleil experience.
KOOZA; courtesy of Cirque du Soleil
Attendees can expect to see high-flying acrobatics, whimsical characters, lavish costuming, colorful sets, hilarious clowning, as well as a powerful live score. CLICK HERE to read the full feature. Admission for KOOZA start at $69; Tickets for Santa Monica performances of KOOZA are available online. Two Performances: 2pm and 5:30pm; Santa Monica Pier, Under The Big Top at the Santa Monica Pier, 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, 90401; http://cirquedusoleil.com/kooza
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Venice
Pacific Resident Theatre (PRT) presents Hughie by the incomparable playwright Eugene O’Neil. Directed by Michael Rothhaar, the production is a “pay what you can show.” Hughie runs from November 1-24, 2024; Admission is $25 donation per person; Performance: 3pm; Visit website for more info or to purchase tickets; PRT, 707 Venice Blvd. (Between Lincoln and Abbott Kinney), Venice 90291; https://pacificresidenttheatre.org/hughie/
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Westwood
The Geffen Playhouse presents a reimagining of the classic Waiting for Godot. The cast includes Conor Lovett (I’ll Find You, Versailles) as well as Rainn Wilson (Thom Pain, The Office). In addition to Aasif Mandvi (Evil, The Daily Show), and and Adam Stein, (Our Flag Means Death, Wait Until Dark), Lincoln Bonilla (Jane the Virgin, Star Wars) will play the part of the boy. CLICK HERE to read the full Feature; Two Performances: 2pm and 7pm; Gil Cates Theater at Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., LA, 90024; https://www.geffenplayhouse.org/
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Mid City
Finally, The Mint presents Jazz Sundays. The rotating selection offers the best in LA’s Jazz Music scene. 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; Visit the websitet 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.
