Thursday, Friday, November 7-8, 2024 art parties and events offer multiple performances – both theater, and live music. In addition, to a fundraiser in Venice, opening receptions take place at some well known galleries in LA.
November 7-8 2024 Art Parties and Events
Thursday, November 7, 2024
In Hollywood…Regen Projects presents Profit & Loss, Los Angeles-based artist Walead Beshty’s fifth solo exhibition with the gallery. Beshty’s diverse practice examines the overlapping systems of representation, and image production. These networks of circulation produce the dominant structures of material and visual culture. Art Party: 6-8pm; Regen Projects, 6750 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90038; https://www.regenprojects.com
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Venice
La Maison Lune hosts a fundraiser to benefit the children of Shine On Sierra Leone. The festive night will include rare art, music, and delicious West African fare. The event will also celebrate the birthday of Founder, Tiffany Persons. The artwork on view will feature a rare archive of historical, unseen photographs and original negatives from a private collection. The collection includes iconic images of Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, Muhammad Ali, Freddie Mercury, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, and more. All will be available for purchase throughout the exhibition. Hosts: Lubov Zaria, Sandrine Abessera, Shelle and Klaus Moeller, Naomi Dabby, Lavinia Errico, and Tiffany Persons; Music by DJ Marques Wyatt; A portion of the proceeds will go directly to Shine On Sierra Leone; Once tickets are purchased, the address will be revealed – CLICK HERE to purchase; Art Party: 6-9pm; La Maison Lune Venice; https://www.lamaisonlune.com
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Hollywood
The world premiere musical of IT’S ALL YOUR FAULT, TYLER PRICE! kicks off tonight. The production is presented by Ben Decter (Netflix’s Lucifer) and Kristin Hanggi (Broadway’s Rock of Ages, Los Angeles) at Hudson Backstage Theatre. The musical follows Jackson, a middle school boy with big feelings who’s in big trouble after punching his bullying classmate, Tyler Price. This was in retaliation for mocking Jackson’s sister, Lucy who attends the same school’s special day class for epilepsy and related learning challenges. To avoid expulsion, Jackson’s principal insists he explain himself to the entire school. In response, Jackson stages a scrappy, heartfelt musical using music he “borrows” from his composer dad. Thus through each family member’s bravery, we watch healing begin for all.
The show runs Thu, Nov 07 – Sun, Dec 15, 2024; Performance: 7:30pm; Tickets range from $25+fee to $79+fee; Hudson Backstage Theatre; 6539 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90038; https://www.tylerpricemusical.com/
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Cirque du Soleil is back at the Santa Monica Pier. The acclaimed show KOOZA runs through January 5, 2025. 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. 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. Performance: 8pm; 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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Westwood
The Geffen Playhouse presents a reimagining of the classic Waiting for Godot. See Friday’s listings for more info, or CLICK HERE to read the full Feature; Performance: 8pm; Gil Cates Theater at Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., LA, 90024; https://www.geffenplayhouse.org/
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Downtown
The Orpheum presents Finally, a Theatre Tour by Rex Orange County performing songs from The Alexander Technique.
Shows kicked off November 3, but continues through November 11. However, the shows are selling out, so hop to it kids. Doors Open 7:30pm; Performance: 8:30pm; Admission ranges from $40-$316 (plus fees); Visit the website to purchase tickets; The Orpheum, 842 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014; https://laorpheum.com
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West Hollywood
The Troubadour presents Portland, ME-based singer-songwriter Genevieve Stokes. The up and coming performer taught herself piano at the age of 8, and is turning heads in the music business. Lily Kershaw opens the show. Admission ranges from $20 +fee; Visit the website for more info, or to buy tickets; Doors open: 7pm; Show starts: 8pm; The Tourbadour, 9081 N Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, 90069; https://troubadour.com
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Friday November 8, 2024
In Beverly Hills…Gagosian presents Frost, an exhibition of new abstract paintings by Sabine Moritz. This is the artist’s second exhibition with the gallery and her first on the West Coast.
Sabine Moritz, New World 1, 2024, Oil on canvas, 70 ⅞ × 98 ½ inches (180 × 250 cm), © Sabine Moritz. Photo: Georgios Michaloudis
Moritz’s paintings, drawings, and prints envision moments suspended in time. In her earlier work, the artist juxtaposes interpretations of her immediate surroundings and signifiers of the natural world with deconstructed documentary images. In many of her recent canvases, she adopts a more narrative approach, which she augments by using a horizontal format. Thus she continually alters and deploys a wide range of abstract and symbolic motifs. Moritz explores the dynamics of transience and decay in works that locate personal experiences within broadly shared histories. Art Party: 6-8pm; Gagosian, 456 North Camden, Drive, Beverly Hills, 90210; https://www.gagosian.com/
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Mid City
David Kordansky Gallery presents two new exhibitions – African by Chase Hall as well as Staircase by Ruby Neri. Enjoy an opening art party for both. Chase Hall has developed an expansive vocabulary for documenting the ever-shifting line between personal and generational narratives. While Ruby Neri takes the full range of human interaction as her subject, producing works in which she depicts relationships as alternately mythological, hilarious, and tragic. Art Party: 6-8pm; David Kordansky Gallery, 5130 W. Edgewood Pl., LA, 90019; https://www.davidkordanskygallery.com
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Silverlake/Los Feliz area
La Luz de Jesus Gallery debuts a group show titled Measure Twice Cut Once, an exhibition celebrating the varietal medium of collage. Furthermore, over 50 artists fill the walls and floors of the gallery with fun and unusual works. Art Party: 7-10pm; La Luz de Jesus Gallery, 4633 Hollywood Blvd., LA, 90027; https://laluzdejesus.com/
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Hollywood
The world premiere musical of IT’S ALL YOUR FAULT, TYLER PRICE! is presented by Ben Decter (Netflix’s Lucifer) and Kristin Hanggi (Broadway’s Rock of Ages, Los Angeles) at Hudson Backstage Theatre. See above for synopsis. The show runs Thu, Nov 07 – Sun, Dec 15, 2024; Performance: 7:30pm; Tickets range from $25+fee to $79+fee; Hudson Backstage Theatre; 6539 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90038; https://www.tylerpricemusical.com/
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Downtown
The Orpheum presents Finally, a Theatre Tour by Rex Orange County performing songs from The Alexander Technique. Performances began on November 3, but will continue through November 11. However, the shows are selling out, so do what you gotta do. Doors Open 7:30pm; Performance: 8:30pm; Admission ranges from $40-$316 (plus fees); Visit the website to purchase tickets; The Orpheum, 842 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014; https://laorpheum.com
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In Santa Monica…Cirque du Soleil is back at the Santa Monica Pier. The acclaimed show KOOZA runs through January 5, 2025. 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, 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. Performance: 8pm; 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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Also in Santa Monica…Celebrated Czech ensemble Trio Bohémo performs two masterpieces of the piano trio repertoire: Schubert’s Op. 100 and Brahms’ Op. 8. Performance: 8pm; First Presbyterian Church, 1220 2nd Street, Santa Monica, 90401; https://dacamerasociety.org/concerts/
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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: 8pm; Visit website for more info or to purchase tickets; PRT, 707 Venice Blvd. (Between Lincoln and Abbott Kinney), Venice 90291; https://pacificresidenttheatre.org/
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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 Adam Stein, (Our Flag Means Death, Wait Until Dark), Lincoln Bonilla (Jane the Virgin, Star Wars) will play the part of the boy.
L-R: The cast of Waiting for Godot – Rainn Wilson, Conor Lovett, Aasif Mandvi, and Adam Stein. Photo by Erik Carter; Courtesy of the Geffen; Courtesy of the Geffen
CLICK HERE to read the full Feature; Performance: 8pm; Gil Cates Theater at Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., LA, 90024; https://www.geffenplayhouse.org/
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West Hollywood
Jetpack Comedy is LA’s best Friday stand-up comedy showcase. Comics from HBO, Netflix, and also SNL cast members, all drop-in for a night of laughter. Headliners and surprise drop-ins have included: Sarah Silverman, Kevin Nealon, Fred Armisen, Bob Odenkirk, Jeff Garlin, Ali Wong, as well as many more. Event begins: 8:30pm; Admission starts at $20; Visit the website to RSVP for events (multiple dates); FB Page; Bar Lubitsch, 7702 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, 90046; https://jetpackcomedy.com/
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