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February 2, 2017:
A Night of the Mississippi Blues  –
Listen to Blues with roots in the land where the Blues was born.  This is a very special show at Barbara Morrison’s Performing Arts Center on Thursday, February 2 – A Night of the Mississippi Blues. Real deal Delta blues men Mississippi Bo and Real Cool, guitar virtuoso Ray Bailey in a tribute to B.B. King, and some traditional finger style and slide guitar with Bernie Pearl and his Delta Blues Review.  Enjoy the songs of Fred McDowell, Mississippi John Hurt, Big Boy Crudup, Robert Johnson, Son House, Jimmy Reed, Guitar Slim, Muddy Waters, B.B. King and more. Thursday, February 2, 8:00; Tickets $10; Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center, 4305 Degnan Bl. L.A. 90008 (Leimert Park); 

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February 3-5, 2017:
The 2017 Los Angeles Fine Print Fair (LAPF) will be held in the Bonhams showroom in West Hollywood on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 3-5, 2017. LAFPF is the longest running fair sponsored by the prestigious International Fine Print Dealers Association (IFPDA). This is the only fair in the region dedicated to original prints, featuring 18 internationally recognized fine print dealers. Prints include traditional Japanese woodcuts to impressionist masters and leading contemporary artists. This fair offers collectors a unique opportunity to connect with leading art dealers and purchase prints in a relaxed environment where one can view prints and learn from the field’s leading experts. Friday: 6 pm – 8:30 pm (Opening Night Preview Party – $25 admission, Wine & Light Bites); Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm; Sunday: 11 am – 6 pm2017 Los Angeles Fine Print Fair, Bonhams, 7601 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90046; 

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February 4, 2017:
Beyond the Lines Gallery celebrates love this February. Opening on the 4th of the month….the group Love exhibition will run through February 15 and feature a variety of media. “The love emotion is my most powerful inspiration,” said gallerist and artist Brittany Davis, who continues to sculpt despite an incredible hectic schedule. “Now that I have a gallery creating has slowed a quite a bit I must say. I love what I do.” Davis does it all…bringing artists in to exhibit, inviting musicians to play and curating the entire project into a truly fun art party. She added, “The creative community is wonderful and I love getting to know more and more people as time goes on. That said I will always create even if it is at a slower speed and continue learning and expanding as an artist.

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Artists include: Arturo Martinez, Sali Swalla, Alex Diffin, Barbara Kosoff, Alissa Gabrielle, Marianne R. Klein, Julia Alexander-Bates, Ron Klotchman, Lyle rushing, Christine Sawicky, Belinda Davis, Brittany Davis, Pascaline-Doucin-Dahlke, Andrea Rubin Kichaven, Haleh Davoucli, Alexandra Pastorino, Huss Hardan, Glen Waggner, Amanda Douglas. Reception: 5-9pm; Beyond the Lines Gallery, Bergamot Station Arts Center, (G8), 2525 Michigan Avenue, SM, 90404;

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February 4, 2017: Enjoy an opening Night Party: Includes artist meet-and-greets, a free limited edition art print and hand painted key necklace, a special live painting session by Robert Vargas whiskey bar and food, from 6pm – 8pm plus access to the party from 8pm – 10pm. $100. Per pass. Wander around a pop-up art gallery where more than a dozen street artists from L.A. and around the world have each been given an entire “room” to design. Mar Vista’s the Hängar will be split up into artist-specific areas, with industrial furniture on display to complement each artist’s works. Participating artists include Royal, WRDSMTH, Colette Miller, Gaia, Moncho1929, Robert Vargas.

Be aware there is a charge for this event, 6pm – 8pm plus access to the party from 8pm – 10pm. $100. Per pass. OR get a Day pass LATER IN THE WEEK – Access to the Street Art House gallery from Sunday, February 5th – Friday, February 10th (10am – 6pm). Free; http://www.streetarthouse.com/

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February 4, 2017:
Thinkspace offers an opening receptio for two exhibitions…”Jolene Lai: Beside You” and “Anthony Clarkson: Trail of Wandering Thoughts.” On view: February 4- February 25, 2017; Reception 6-9pm; Thinkspace, 6009 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232; http://thinkspacegallery.com/ 

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February 8, 2017:
The Pasadena Playhouse presents its first development production, under the theater’s new play development program PlayWorks…Dotson Rader’s GOD LOOKED AWAY starring Academy Award- and two-time Tony Award-winner Al Pacino (Scent of a Woman) as “Tennessee Williams” and co-starring two-time Tony Award-winner Judith Light (Transparent) as Williams’ close friend “Estelle” and Miles Gaston Villanueva (CBS’s The Young and the Restless) as “Baby.” Rounding the cast are Garrett Clayton (Hairspray Live!) as “Luke,” Andrew Dits (NBC’s Telenovela) as “Zach,” Broadway and TV vet Matt Gottlieb as “Peter,” and Takuma Anzai (NBC’s Community) as “Bellboy.” Robert Allan Ackerman, who directed Pacino on Broadway in Salome, will stage the new work and develop GOD LOOKED AWAY with Rader.

GOD LOOKED AWAY is an eye-opening glimpse into a turbulent period in the life and career of one of America’s most mysterious, iconic artists: playwright-screenwriter-novelist Tennessee Williams. Performers include: Takuma Anzai, Kevin Bailey, Garrett Clayton, Andrew Dits, Matt Gottlieb, Alexa Hamilton, Judith Light, Al Pacino, Eddy Rioseco and Miles Gaston Villanueva.

“The Playhouse is about to enter its 100th year, and I can’t think of a better way to kick off the celebration than with the expansion of our new works program beginning with this new development production and these extraordinary artists,” said Danny Feldman, the Playhouse’s Producing Artistic Director. “As a young playwright, Tennessee Williams premiered two new plays at The Playhouse, and it is fitting that our first PlayWorks production features a revealing glimpse into the life of this great American playwright.” The production will run from February 8 – March 19, 2017; Tickets range from $59 -$197;n The Pasadena Playhouse (39 S. El Molino Avenue, Pasadena; http://www.pasadenaplayhouse.org/

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February 9, 2017:
Art Share L.A. brings a photography exhibit to an exciting space at The Angel City Brewery in the DTLA Arts District, the show is curated by Richard S. Chow. It is also a featured MOPLA event. Month of Photography LA is an annual celebration of the photographic medium.
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The month-long show features eight award winning photographers, each unique in their artistic approach, choice and presentation, comes together in Common Threads – an exhibit that may require you to see beyond the image, and attempt to create your own narrative. We believe each image has some form of abstraction, whether visually or subconsciously.  The exhibit will be on view from February 2nd to March 2nd, with the opening reception on February 9th, from 6-9pm. The reception coincides with the DTLA Art Walk, so it promises to be a fantastic evening of art and fun. Come join the fun and cheers to everyone. Please note venue is over-21 only, minors can be accompanied by adults until 8pm.

The featured photographers are: Brandy Trigueros, Glen Wexler, James Walker, Jonas Yip, Linda Kunik, Lori Pond, Richard S. Chow, Sarah Hadley; On view: February 2nd to March 2nd, 2017; Reception : 6-9pm; Angel City Brewing Co., 216 S Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90013;

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February 9, 2017:
The Fine Arts Building is pleased to announce the exhibit of neon artists Michael Flechtner and Linda Sue Price. The gallery will host an opening reception on February 9, from 6 to 8 pm. Come meet the artists. For additional info, CLiCK HERE to read the event feature. Reception: 6:00pm – 8:00pm; Fine Arts Building, 811 West 7th Street in Los Angeles; http://www.flektro.com; http://www.lindasueprice.com

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February 10, 2017:
The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica presents the one and only Broadway legend Chita Rivera in a unique solo concert event – Chita: A Legendary Celebration on Friday, February 10 at 7:30 pm. The incomparable Tony Award winner will recreate signature moments from her legendary career including numbers from West Side Story; Sweet Charity; Chicago; Kiss of the Spider Woman; Bye, Bye, Birdie; The Rink and The Visit. In addition to a special tribute to her dear friends John Kander & Fred Ebb, the timeless music of Leonard Bernstein, Charles Strouse, Jerry Herman and Stephen Sondheim will also be featured, accompanied by her trio.

A theatrical icon and one of Broadway’s greatest triple-threat talents, Chita Rivera has won two Tony Awards as Best Leading Actress in a Musical and received eight additional Tony nominations for an exceptional 10 Tony Award nominations. Chita was awarded The Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama in August 2009. She received the coveted Kennedy Center Honor in Washington, DC in December 2002 and is the first Hispanic woman ever chosen to receive this award. In 2016 she headlined at Carnegie Hall and in November 2015, Great Performances aired their special Chita Rivera: A Lot of Livin’ To Do, a retrospective of her extraordinary life and career nationally on PBS.

Show time; 7:30pm Ticket prices range from $95/$75/$60; On sale at online at and by calling 310-434-3200. The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica; http://www.thebroadstage.com

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February 11, 2017:
bG Gallery Project Space presents “Water and Sky.” a group installation. Water and Sky, is an expansive installation of artworks on a blue wall. The artwork comes from a variety of genres depicting the elements, water and sky. Water and Sky alone will be displayed for a week, then will be joined by suspended ceiling sculptures in order to create the impression of creatures swimming through a sea of art. Bleicher Project Space is located inside Bleicher/Gorman (bG) Gallery in Bergamot Station G8A, next to Hiromi Paper. The Project Space is an area within the gallery that focuses on experimental projects and collaborative installations. bG specializes in artists who, with their work, blur the boundaries between traditionally divided art approaches. These artists work with a particular emphasis on bridging ‘inside’ and ‘outside,’ and ‘highbrow’ and ‘lowbrow.’ On view through February; Artist reception: 6-8pm; bG Gallery Bergamot Station – Space G8A, 2525 Michigan Avenue, Santa Monica 90404; http://www.bGartGalleries.com

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February 11, 2017: 
dnj Gallery presents “Up for Interpretation” featuring the work of students from Milken Community School’s Photography Department. On view: February 11 – March 25, 2017; Reception 6-8pm; dnj Gallery, 2525 michigan avenue, suite J1, Santa Monica, 90404;

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February 12, 2017:
The Museum of Right Now presents “Love is More.” These Venice California based artists evoke fellow Venetian Wallace Berman’s credo “Art is Love is God.” He was crucial figure in the history of postwar California art, pioneer Beat assemblage artist, poet and founder of Semina magazine. They transform the “less is more” axiom to new possibilities of positiveness. Artists include: Monica Perez, Barbara Lavery, Gerry Fialka, B Meade, Gary Palmer, Funn Roberts, Alexandra Dillon, etc. 4-6pm;  801 Ocean Front Walk, studio 9, Venice Ca 90291;

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February 14, 2017:
Impress Your Valentine at Upper West Restaurant! Enjoy an exclusive pre-fixe menu for just $90 PER COUPLE (+tax and tip). I can tell you first hand the food is fantastic. Chef Nick Ship takes it to the next level. entrees include Pan roasted rib eye and pepper crusted tuna loin.
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Visit our Culinary Page for more info. 5-10pm; $90 p er couple; Upper West, 3321 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica; 310 586-1111; http://www.theupperwest.com/

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February 15, 2017
Beyond the Lines Gallery hosts a closing reception for its “Love.” show The exhibition opened on the 4th of February and features a variety of media. “The love emotion is my most powerful inspiration,” said gallerist and artist Brittany Davis, who continues to sculpt despite an incredible hectic schedule. Artists include: Arturo Martinez, Sali Swalla, Alex Diffin, Barbara Kosoff, Alissa Gabrielle, Marianne R. Klein, Julia Alexander-Bates, Ron Klotchman, Lyle rushing, Christine Sawicky, Belinda Davis, Brittany Davis, Pascaline-Doucin-Dahlke, Andrea Rubin Kichaven, Haleh Davoucli, Alexandra Pastorino, Huss Hardan, Glen Waggner, Amanda Douglas. Reception: 6:30-8:30pm; Beyond the Lines Gallery, Bergamot Station Arts Center, (G8), 2525 Michigan Avenue, SM, 90404;

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February 17 – 19, 2017:
The Music Center continues its 2016-2017 season of Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center with performances by Jessica Lang Dance (February 17-19, 2017) at The Music Center’s Ahmanson Theatre, including the West Coast premiere of Tesseracts of Time, created in collaboration with world renowned architect Steven Holl. The three-day engagement also includes Thousand Yard Stare, a new work created by choreographer Jessica Lang in 2015, the full performance of i.n.k, and Lang’s iconic gem, The Calling. For additional info about this event, visit the Upcoming Event Feature HERE!
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Ticket prices start at $31 Tickets will be available at The Music Center’s Ahmanson Theatre box office an hour and a half prior to each performance. The Music Center’s Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012; Friday, February 17, 7:30pm and Saturday, February 18, 7:30pm; Sunday, February 19, 2:00pm; https://www.musiccenter.org/

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February 18 – 19, 2017:
The 12th Annual Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show, the Los Angeles area metro market’s only consumer travel show, will be creating a weekend travel adventure of its own as it is the first stop travelers need to make on their next trip. Visitors will be part of an exciting travel and cultural marketplace, sharing taste of international and local travel and cuisine, authentic cultural entertainment, educational content as well as thousands of dollars in show-only travel deals at the Los Angeles Convention Center, February 18 and 19. Visit the Upcoming Event Feature for additional info.

The 2017 Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show will take place Saturday, February 18 from 10am – 5pmand Sunday, February 19 from 10am – 5pm at the Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California. Tickets are now available online for $11 for one day or $18 for two days.  Children 16 and under are free.  At the door, tickets will be available, cash only, for $15 for one day, and $22 for two days. For tickets and information, please visit https://travelshows.com/shows/los-angeles/

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February 18, 2017:
Gabba Gallery presents four Solo Shows featuring the art of Jeffrey Sklan, Spacegoth, Christopher James, 8333 F. Reception 7-11 pm; Gabba Gallery, 3126 Beverly Blvd., LA; http://www.gabbagallery.com/

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February 18, 2017:
The Good Luck Gallery is proud to present the art of Jacques Flechemuller. Not many art works are capable of provoking laughter, but the ribald, irreverent and charmingly inappropriate paintings of Jacques Flechemuller are often laugh-out-loud funny. Having worked as a chef, magician and gag-writer while honing his craft as an artist, Flechemuller’s vitality spills onto his canvases, producing art that is as rich and varied as the life he has led. On view: February 18 – April 2, 2017; Reception 7:00pm – 10:00pm; The Good Luck Gallery, 945 Chung King Road, LA 90012;

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February 18, 2017:
bG Gallery Project Space presents “Sea of Art,” sculptural installation. Also on view is a group installation titled “Water and Sky.”  On view through mid March; Artist reception: 6-8pm; bG Gallery Bergamot Station – Space G8A, 2525 Michigan Avenue, Santa Monica 90404; http://www.bGartGalleries.com

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February 19, 2017:
Santa Monica Playhouse proudly presents a world premiere new comedy, A DeLUSIONAL Affair, by Albert James Kallis, directed by Chris DeCarlo. Just when you thought your life was finally under control, Fate steps in, turns everything on its heels, and you’re off on the wild ride of your life. Funny, touching, and just a little bit racy, Albert James Kallis’s A DeLUSIONAL Affair will make you question everything you ever thought you knew about love, marriage, fantasy and reality and come away with a new perspective on it all. A DeLUSIONAL Affair opens on February 4, and wil continue Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 3:30pm through April 30th, 2017.

ADMISSION: General admission is $35. Discounts are available for students, teachers, seniors, members of the military and groups of 8 or more.  Tickets for the special preview performances February 4 to 19 are $25 with no further discounts. Reservations are necessary. Call the Playhouse Box Office at 1-310-394-9779 ext 1 or reserve online. Performances take place Saturdays at 8:00 PM, Sundays at 3:30 PM, February 4 through April 30, 2017Santa Monica Playhouse The Main Stage, 1211 4th Street (between Wilshire & Arizona), Santa Monica, 90401, http://SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com

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February 20, 2017:
Head to REDCAT to see new work by Peggy Ahwesh. Renowned for her savvy, sometimes ambiguous use of heterogeneous representational strategies to engage with complex cultural issues, Peggy Ahwesh has sustained one of the most profound voices in experimental media.

Her latest works emerge from her time living in Palestinian communities in the West Bank: The visual essays Alluvium (2015) and Kissing Point (2014) portray parallel worlds existing within a single geography, while Lessons of War (2015) and The Blackest Sea (2016) repurpose animated news reports into darkly poetic visions of calamity. The Alpert Award winner’s oeuvre includes celebrated feminist works such as Martina’s Playhouse (1989), Strange Weather (1993) and She Puppet (2001). Curated by Steve Anker and Bérénice Reynaud as part of the Jack H. Skirball Series. Performance: 8:30 Admission is GA $11; member/students $8; Cal Arts students $6; Visit the website to purchase tickets; REDCAT, 631 W 2nd St., Los Angeles, CA 90012MON 2/20 – 8:30 pm; https://www.redcat.org/

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February 25, 2017:
Enjoy a pop up exhibition at GIBSON BRANDS SUNSET. “Anesthesia: The Art of Oblivion” features the works of Billy Morrison & Plastic Jesus. Since it closed in 2006, the Tower Records storefront on West Hollywood’s Sunset Strip has sat dormant, only being restored to a shade of its former glory last year by Gibson Brands Inc. Now, the iconic guitar brand has teamed up with punk rocker turned artist Billy Morrison and installation master Plastic Jesus for a show-stopping, one-weekend only art exhibit at the legendary storefront. ‘Anesthesia: The Art of Oblivion” will run for one weekend only (February 24 – February 25, 2017) Open to the public Saturday, February 25 from Noon to 9pm. GIBSON BRANDS SUNSET (FORMERLY TOWER RECORDS), 8801 Sunset Blvd, LA;

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February 25, 2017:
18th Street Arts Center presents “Kentrifica Is: Re-Imagining Collective Geographies” featuring the work of Kenyatta A. C. Hinkle in its main gallery. Los Angeles- and Oakland-based artist Kenyatta A.C. Hinkle brings her ongoing investigation into auto-ethnography, anthropology, museum studies, and remixing history to the Artist Lab Residency at 18th Street Arts Center from January 17 though April 7, 2017. Hinkle will weave together performance, installation, and collaborative, participatory workshops within a new, site-specific installation.

The project connects 18th Street Arts Center and our surrounding Pico Neighborhood with other Los Angeles institutions and community histories to develop a living and breathing archive that thrives off of collaborations with various individuals who come from multiple social, cultural, geographical, and artistic perspectives. On view: thru April 7, 2017; There will be an artist reception & panel titled Kentrifica Is or Kentrifica Ain’t; 6-8pm; 18th Street Arts Center, 1639 18th St., Santa Monica, 90404; https://18thstreet.org

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