Another update for you for the last half of September 2018 – Enjoy!

Remember to check our Upcoming Page/Performances for additional events NOT listed below – such as the Isley Brothers on Sept 21 and on September 22, 2018, take in the opening reception of the musical She Loves Me at the The Morgan-Wixson Theatre. Lots more listings…don’t miss Ain’t Too Proud at the Ahmanson – read a review by one of our staff writers HERE.

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September 20, 2018:
Castelli Art Space is proud to present a major cultural exhibition of Indian Art from Arushi Arts New Delhi, India in association with Phil Swan Five, LLC. “Art of India…Reclaiming…the Present” is a group show curated by Peter Frank and Sunset Chopra. Art Party: 6-10pm; Castelli Art Space, 5428 W. Washington Blvd. L.A, 90016; 2022 Update: Castelli Art Space has closed its doors; 

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September 20, 2018:
TAG Gallery holds an opening reception for a two-person show by Los Angeles-based artists Rakeem Cunningham and Ramon Espinosa. New photographic works and installation by Rakeem Cunningham and mixed media works on paper by Ramon Espinosa are going to be exhibited in the gallery’s loft space. On view September 18 – 30, 2018; Art Party: 7-10pm; TAG Gallery, 5458 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles CA, 90036; https://www.taggallery.net/

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September 20, 2018:
In Marina Del Rey…SEE below listing – this event is part of the Venice Art Crawl. Come hear photographer Dotan Saguy talk about his stunning photo documentary about the extraordinary but endangered culture of Venice Beach. His meticulously composed, compassionate photographs unabashedly praise the rarity of the unique individuals who populate the sands of Venice. Unfortunately, Venice Beach sits on the edge of a knife, as the forces of gentrification and corporate expansion threaten to squash the way of life that has defined Venice for decades. Saguy will talk about his artistic process and sign copies of his monograph Venice Beach: The Last Days of a Bohemian Paradise.

Don’t miss your final chance to see the exhibition before it closes. Event runs: 7:30-9:30pm; Venice Arts, 13445 Beach Ave, Marina Del Rey, 90292; https://www.venicearts.org/

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September 20, 21, 22, 23, 2018:
The Fifth Annual Venice Afterburn (an official Regional Burning Man event) and the final Venice Art Crawl (VAC) celebrates art and community, with large-scale installations, interactive art, music, performances and healing arts. The four-day experience kicks off on September 20th with an Artist Talk at Venice arts (see above listing). The VAC continues with Venice Afterburn hosted at Windward Circle the rest of the weekend. Event runs September 21, and 22, from 2:00 to 10:00pm and on Sunday, September 23, from 11:00am to 7:00pm Windward Circle and the beach in Venice;  http://www.veniceartcrawl.com/

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September 22, 2018:
TARFEST 2018 takes place today. The free 16th annual family-friendly music and arts festival will once again be hosted at the La Brea Tar Pits in Hancock Park. Event runs: 1-7:30pm; La Brea Tar Pits, 5801 Wilshire Blvd., LA, 90036; https://www.launchla.org

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September 22, 2018:
Skidmore Contemporary Art celebrates the art of Dave Lefner in a solo exhibition titled “What’s in a Word?” This is Lefner’s sixth solo exhibition with the gallery. On view: September 22 – October 20, 2018; Art Party: 4-6pm, Skidmore Contemporary Art, Bergamot, (B-4), 2525 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica, 90404; https://skidmorecontemporaryart.com/

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September 22, 2018:
The Landing gallery an opening reception of Santa Barbara: 1960s-1980s, works by artist Ken Nack and Michael Arntz. Art Party: 4-8pm; The Landing gallery, 5118 w Jefferson Blvd, LA, 90016; http://www.thelandinggallery.com/

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September 22, 2018:
Kohn Gallery presents “Tony Berlant: Fast Forward.” Art Party: 5-7pm; Kohn Gallery, 1227 N. Highland Ave., LA, 90038; http://www.kohngallery.com 

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September 22, 2018:
Gallery 169 is pleased to present Charles Brittin: Revolutions, an exhibition of photographs curated by Hannah Sloan. This exhibition is comprised of silver gelatin prints from a limited edition portfolio produced by the artist prior to the acquisition of his archive by the J. Paul Getty Research Institute in 2008.

Poets Arise, Venice, CA, 1964, Silver Gelatin Print, 16 x 20 inches

Art Party: 5-8pm; Gallery 169, 169 W Channel Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90402; http://www.gallery169.com

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September 22, 2018:
In Silverlake…”ONE LOUDER” opens at at the Neutra Gallery. The group exhibition features eleven photographers Debe Arlook, Cindy Bendat, Diane Cockerill, Martin Cox, Beth Dubber, Maureen Haldeman, Mark Indig, Douglas McCulloh, Janet Milhomme, Leopoldo Pena and Rinzi Ruiz. The exhibit is curated by Dion Neutra and Dulce Stein; Art Party: 6-10pm; Neutra Gallery, 2379 Glendale Avenue, Silverlake;  http://neutra.org

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September 22, 2018:
Rebecca Molayem Gallery presents “Out and About,” featuring Marisa Murrow, Gay Summer Rick, Theodor Svenningsen, Osceola Refetoff. Art Party: 7-10pm; Rebecca Molayem Gallery, 481 South Fairfax Ave.LA, 90036; http://www.rebeccamolayemarts.com/

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September 23, 2018:
Join the Rotary Club of Downtown Los Angeles on September 23, 2018 (Sunday) for a special tribute performance by songwriter and vocalist Daphne Willis. All proceeds will benefit the service projects of the Rotary Club of Downtown Los Angeles, with a focus on Downtown LA beautification, including a special collaboration with local non-profit Industrial District Green. Art Party: 6:00-8:00pm; Inner-City Arts, 720 Kohler Street, Los Angeles, CA 90021; 

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September 27-30, 2018:
Limited Runs presents Pop Art Photo Show, a celebration of 70+ years of pop culture-influenced expression on September 27-30, 2018 at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. The four-day show will feature an interactive space showcasing rare and vintage images bridging all varieties of pop culture, including movies, music, celebrity, fashion, and more. Pop Art Photo Show offers everyone from car enthusiasts, classic movie lovers, and music aficionados, a space to explore and purchase their favorite rare and vintage art. Thursday Night opening party: 6-10pm; Friday: 3-9pm; Saturday: 11-8pm; Sunday: 11-5pm; Admission runs $30-$175 for various options; Barker Hangar Santa Monica, 3021 Airport Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405; https://www.limitedruns.com/

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September 30, 2018:
A Window Between Worlds celebrates the heART Awards! The brunch event is held in the stunning ocean-view ballroom at Casa Del Mar in Santa Monica. This is a TICKETED EVENT. Be sure to visit the Event Feature to find out more about this event and how to purchase tickets;  Event runs: 11am-2pm; Casa Del Mar, 1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica 90405; https://awbw.org/

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