We’ve got more events to share with you….taking place this coming weekend. Then, we will post our final list for the last half of the month on February 15, 2018.

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February 10, 11, 2018:
LA Cookie Con and Sweets Show will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center. If you love sweets, this is the show for you. Meet thousands of Californians who share your brand’s love for all things sweet, salty and savory in the world of baking and sweets.
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The past shows have sold out. So it has moved to a larger space. Event runs: Sat & Sun 9-5pm; Ticket prices range from $13.65-$96.00; Visit the website to purchase tickets; Anaheim Convention Center, 800 West Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92802;

2022 Update: The LA Cookie Con website is down

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February 10, 11, 2018:
The Los Angeles Print Fair returns in 2018 (but in a new location) as the only independent art fair in Southern California dedicated to the fine print. Event runs 12-6pm both days; Pasadena Hilton Hotel, 168 S Los Robles Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101;

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February 10, 2018:
In the Valley…Carter Sexton Artists Materials hosts an opening reception for a group show titled “I Heart…” Art Party: 5-8pm; Carter Sexton Artists Materials, 5308 Laurel Canyon Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91607; https://www.cartersexton.com/

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February 10, 2018:
FP contemporary offers an opening reception for “Untitled,” a solo exhibition featuring the art of Harry Moody.

On view: Feb 10 – March 31, 2018. Art Party: 6-8pm; FP Contemporary 5835 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232; 323.935.1355; http://fpcontemporary.com/

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February 10, 2018:
Downtown…Studio C Gallery *(Santa Fe Art Colony) hosts an opening reception for Red Hot Wicked 2. Caroline Haydon will offer a video wall projection performance at 7-7:30pm; Special Screening: “Definition of Sex” with Aleksandra Karpowicz from 8-8::45pm; Wildflowers: Silversmith Robyn Nichols and Vita Paschetto; Art Party 6-9pm; Studio C, Santa Fe Art Colony, 2349 So. Santa Fe Ave. LA 90058; http://www.studiocgalleryla.com

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February 10, 2018:
RedCat Gallery showcases LA based artist Dave Hullfish Bailey in a solo exhibition titled “Hardscrabble.” His work contemplates the complex ecologies of communal organization and ways of living together, from successive waves of modernization and colonialization of the American landscape to utopian communities and countercultural experiments. On view: April 29, 2018; Reception: 6-9pm; RedCat Gallery, 631 West 2ND St., LA, 90012; https://www.redcat.org

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February 10, 2018:
In the Rampart District…Gabba Gallery throws an art party for four simultaneous solo exhibitions by RLFKE, Donna Bates, Corban Lundborg, and Em Wafer. Curated by Jason Ostro and Elena Jacobson. DJ Jonathan Williams spinning. Bar sponsored by Humboldt Distillery. Free parking behind 3125 Beverly Blvd. (enter off Dillon). On view: March 3, 2018; Art Party: 7-11pm; Gabba Gallery, 3126 Beverly Blvd., 90057; http://www.gabbagallery.com/

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February 10, 2018:
The Loft at Liz’s presents “BLACK” featuring artists Kelly Berg, Carlos Grasso, Michael Hayden, Jeff Lorillo, Veda B. Kaya, Rosana Lagos, Andy Moses, Lindsey Nobel, Miguel Osuna, Stefano Panichi, Camilla Taylor. On view: Feb 10 – March 27, 2018; Art Party: 7-10pm; The Loft at Liz’s, 453 S. La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90036; http://www.theloftatlizs.com/

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February 11, 2018:
Join Craft in America for an all-day music event celebrating 10 years of Craft in America on PBS.

THE CONCERT will feature artists and musical groups featured in recent Craft in America episodes along with a variety of Los Angeles musicians from an eclectic array of backgrounds: classical, folk, jazz and alternative rock. Featured musicians include: Scotty Barnhart , Tony Ellis, Alexander Noice Sextet, Maggie Hasspacher, The Withers, The Colburn School Double Bass Ensemble Katie and Ezra, Craft in America House Band. CRAFT IN AMERICA: THE CONCERT: 11am-5pm; The Bandstand at Los Angeles Plaza Park on Olvera Street, 125 Paseo De La Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012; http://www.craftinamerica.org/

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February 11, 2018:

The Federal Long Beach offers a week of love (see Feb 14 event below). Sunday brunch just got “lovelier” with a Valentine’s Day Edition of Burlesque Brunch! The Federal Underground is hosting a Sweet & Savory Burlesque Brunch. Bottomless mimosas are included with a brunch entrée along with the show. $35 per person. Brunch hours: 12pm-3pm Reserve now (562) 435-2000; The Federal, 102 Pine Ave. Long Beach, CA 90802; 

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February 11, 2018:
In Pasadena…Gallery 30 South celebrates artist Diana Georgie in a solo exhibition titled “Pleasure Paradox.” On view: February 1-28, 2018; Art Party: 3-6pm; Gallery 30 South, 30 S Wilson Ave, Pasadena CA 91106; http://gallery30south.com/

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February 14, 2018:
Upper West Restaurants celebrates Love with an amazing pre fixe dinner for just $90 per couple. Enjoy a three-course meal, plus desert. Entree choices are pan roasted duck breast or grilled ahi tuna. See the full menu on our Dining/Travel Page. Call ASAP to reserve your table. Upper West, 3321 Pico Blvd, SM, 90404; 310 586-1111; http://www.theupperwest.com/

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February 14, 2018:
The Federal Long Beach will host a three course prix fixe dinner for the big day. A variety of choices are available such as Grilled Melon and Baby Arugula Salad, Butter Poached Maine Lobster Risotto, an Alaskan Halibut, or a Salt-Lick Bone-In Kansas City New York Steak…plus incredible desserts. $65 per person; Event runs: 5pm-10pm; Reserve now (562) 435-2000; The Federal 102 Pine Ave. Long Beach, CA 90802; 

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February 14, 2018:
Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center hosts a Valentine concert with Richard Turner, Jr. and his Jazz Trio. Admission $25 in Advance or $30 at the door; Reservations 310.462.1439; Performance begins: 7:30pm; At the BMPAC, 4305 Degnan Blvd, Suite 101, LA 90008;

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February 14, 15, 2018:
Lucha VaVOOM is back with its annual two-night Valentine’s spectacular…LA’s longest running variety features Mexican masked wrestling, burlesque and comedy at the Los Angeles’ Mayan Theater with special guest commentator Ron Funches (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Black•ish, New Girl, and Undateable) and a host of incredible talent from the Lucha and performance world.
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Doors for this 21+ event open at 7:00pm and the show goes from 8:00-11:00pm. Tickets are on sale now at $35.00 for general admission tickets (includes balcony and mezzanine seats) and $55.00 for ringside seating; Mayan Theater, 1038 S Hill St., LA 90015; 

January 2023 Update: the Lucha VaVOOM website is currently down

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February 15, 2018:
Jack Rutberg Fine Arts hosts an art talk with Ariel Zuniga, a distinguished writer, who is the authority, biographer, and chronicler of his father’s works. He is Director of the Zuniga Laborde Foundation in Mexico City. Among his extensive writings on art, he has produced four volumes of the Francisco Zuniga catalogue raisonne and is currently working on its fifth volume. The art talk takes place in conjunction with the current exhibition “Francisco Zuniga: Sculpture & Drawings.” Also on view is through March 17, 2018 is “Rico Lebrun in Mexico.” Reception: 6:30pm; Art Talk at 7:30pm; Limited Seating – RSVP Requested; RSVP to charlotte@jackrutbergfinearts.com or (323) 938-5222; Jack Rutberg Fine Arts, 357 N. La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036; http://jackrutbergfinearts.com/

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February 15, 2018:
La Luz de Jesus Gallery celebrates Jenn Pelly and Patty Schemel – The Raincoats 33 1/3 / Hit so Hard (A Memoir). Enjoy a reading and book signing from 7-10pm; La Luz de Jesus Gallery, 4633 Hollywood Blvd, LA, 90027; http://laluzdejesus.com

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February February 15 – 19, 2018:
Take a weekend art trip….Art Palm Springs returns to the Palm Springs Convention Center…February 16 – 19, 2018. The Vip opening (you must have tickets) takes place on Thursday. Then the show takes place on February 16-19. See the Upcoming Event Page for all the details and find out how to order tickets. Palm Springs Convention Center, 277 N Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262; (760) 325-6611; http://www.art-palmsprings.com

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February 16, 2018:
David Kordansky Gallery celebrates artists and Markus Amm Shahryar Nashat. This exhibition of new paintings will be Amm’s first in the United States since 2011…it is also his third with the gallery since 2006. “Image Is an Orphan” features the debut of a new series of wall-based sculptures, as well as a major video installation that was first shown in Nashat’s 2017 solo exhibition at Kunsthalle Basel. On view: March 24, 2018; Art Party: 6-8 pm; David Kordansky Gallery, 5130 W. Edgewood Place, LA, 90013; http://davidkordanskygallery.com/

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February 17, 2018:
In Santa Monica…Annenberg Community Beach House hosts a panel discussion featuring artists of “Four Million Angels”…currently on view in its gallery.
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Katherine Kean, Width of a Wave (detail), 2014, Oil painting18″ x 72″

This exhibition examines the people who fill the streets of Santa Monica on a sunny day. Given the dramatic presence of the ocean, the four million people that live in the City of Los Angeles find Santa Monica to be one of our greatest magnets. Art Talk: 3-5pm; Annenberg Community Beach House, 415 Pacific Coast Hwy at Beach Coast Way, Santa Monica; Visit the website for more details and to rsvp, or visit https://www.annenbergbeachhouse.com/

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February 17, 2018:
Skidmore Contemporary Art is pleased to present its fourth exhibition of Scott Covert’s Monument paintings. Read the full Upcoming Event Feature. Art Party: 4:00pm – 6:00pm; Skidmore Contemporary Art, Bergamot Station 2525 Michigan Avenue, B-4 Santa Monica, 90404; 310-828-5070; http://www.skidmorecontemporaryart.com/

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February 24, 25, 2018:
Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show is a 2 day event being held from 24th February to 25th February 2018 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, United States. This event is a direct-to-consumer travel marketplace which allows leading travel companies to promote their travel brands to thousands of highly qualified travel enthusiasts looking for their next vacation. Tickets are $18; Visit the website to purchase tickets and to find out more info; Los Angeles Convention Center – HALLS J/K, 1201 S. Figueroa St., LA, 90015; https://travelshows.com/shows/los-angeles/

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February 24, 2018:
UNICEF USA will host the annual UNICEF Next Generation Art Party in Los Angeles. The event will bring together over 800 of the city’s leading young philanthropists, art collectors and artists to celebrate UNICEF’s lifesaving work and raise funds to support vulnerable children on the move in Mexico. Hosted by: Gabé Hirschowitz, Founding Chair, Art Party and the Art Party Committee Curated by: Carlton DeWoody, Jamie G. Manné, Chelsea Neman Nassib, Jessica Witkin,  the event will feature a collection of unique artwork ranging from $100-$500, with the exception of a few rare items for the silent auction. VISIT our Upcoming Events Page for more info. Tickets range from $40 for GA (entry at 7pm) to $150 for VIP (entry at 5pm); Unicef Next Gen Art Party: 5pm entry for VIP; 7pm entry for GA – run till 10:30pm; 800 Main St, Venice, CA 90291; https://www.unicefusa.org/

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February 24, 2018:

de Plume celebrates New York surrealist ClockWork Cros with his first Los Angeles solo exhibition titled “SHADE.”
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The exhibition will feature more than 400 double-cut clock portraits of celebrities – all behind black sunglasses — to the heart of Hollywood to confront this legacy of glamorous detachment. His hand-built clocks explore the disposability of celebrity and confront the longevity and reputation of an iconic life by placing time itself on the face of the subject. On view: March 22; Art Party: 6-10pm; de Plume, 5564 Hollywood Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90028; (323) 364-8062; 

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February 25, 2018:
In Lincoln Heights…enjoy a curator walk through of “Memories on Location” with Christine Rasmussen. This exhibition opened on February 17, and was one of our Top Ten events. Walk Through: 2-3pm at Keystone Gallery, 338 South Ave 16, Los Angeles CA 90031;  http://www.keystoneartspace.com/

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