Saturday August 3, 2024 art parties and events feature performance art, live music, visual art and lots more. Don’t forget to visit our Free Summer Music Shows listing as well as our Movie Screenings Posts…we have several.
August 3, 2024 Art Parties and Events
Santa Monica…at Bergamot Station, Craig Krull Gallery holds an art talk with Gronk, and Claudia V. Solórzano. The conversation takes place in conjunction with its current exhibitions by both artists – Ego Rising by Gronk, and also Urban Alchemy by Claudia V. Solórzano. Art Talk: 11am; Enjoy coffee and donuts; RSVP to attend this free event at info@craigkrullgallery.com; Craig Krull Gallery, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave., B-3, Santa Monica, 90404; https://www.craigkrullgallery.com/
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Also at Bergamot….bG Gallery hosts a closing art party for its 2024 edition of Spectrum Gestalt. The annual group exhibit had a successful run after it opened on July 20, 2024. Art Party: 3-6pm; bG Gallery, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave #A2, Santa Monica, CA 90405; https://santamonica.bgartdealings.com/
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West Hollywood
Another early event takes place at Tierra Del Sol Gallery. Sweet Treat Saturday is another chance for the public to enjoy the work of Hugo Rocha – the gallery’s current exhibition with coffee and donuts. In addition the gallery is collecting gently worn adult clothing for its 2025 Fashion show. This weekend is a great time to clean out your closet, and donate clothes that you are no longer wearing…all for a great cause. Event: 11am; Tierra Del Sol Gallery, 7414 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 90046; https://tierradelsolgallery.org
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Hollywood
Beyond the Streets celebrates Estevan Oriol’s birthday with an art party! The event takes place in conjunction with its current exhibition titled Estevan Oriol and Teen Angel: Dedicated to You. Furthermore, the art party will feature a book release and signing of L.A. BLOCKS, a 200+ page collection of Oriol’s photography as well as a live drawing by Mike Meds. In addition a Puppet Master Performance along with a Live Mariachi set will take place. Merchandise is available for sale, and attendees can enjoy complimentary plant-based food. Art Party: 1-5pm: Beyond the Streets, 434 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036; www.beyondthestreets.com
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In the Beverly/Fairfax area
Timothy Hawkinson Gallery holds an opening art party for Kim Schoenstadt and David McDonald: Non-Linear Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems.
The artworks of both of these artists examine the relationship of color to form. Moreover, their respective sculptures (McDonald) and paintings (Schoenstadt) offer a cavalcade of evidence making color feel like a raw physical ore, a medium unto itself. In doing so the artists spark a discussion on how perspective can influence perception. Art Party: 4-7pm; Timothy Hawkinson Gallery, 7424 Beverly Blvd., CA 90036; https://www.timothyhawkinsongallery.com/
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Lincoln Heights
Idolwild Gallery holds an opening art party for an exhibition titled The Sun Inside You curated by Mei Xian Qiu. The group show pairs visual artists with poets…therefore creating a new an unexpected collaboration. Artists duos include: Fatemeh Burnes + Jeremy Ra, Juri Koll + Jeff Rogers, Poul Lange + Jen Cheng, Aline Mare + Alexandria Hall, Michael Lewis Miller + Lee Boek, Marylinda Moss + Nicelle Davis, John David O’Brien + Molly Bendall, Mei Xian Qiu + Mello Bluez, Neal Taylor + Mike Mollett, Marjan Vayghan + Hafez Bukowski. Art Party: 5-8pm; Idolwild Gallery at Keystone Art Space, 338 S Avenue 16, LA, 90031; https://www.instagram.com/idolwild_la/
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Miracle Mile Area…MADE IN THE USA: Let Freedom Ring opens at TAG Gallery. Featuring 97 Artworks by 82 artists, the group show was juried by Edward Goldman (KCRW). Event: 3-4pm – Walkthrough with Edward Goldman; 4-8pm – Award Presentation with all artists, followed by opening art party; TAG Gallery, 5458 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90036; https://www.taggallery.net
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In Hollywood…Steve Turner presents four new exhibitions all opening tonight. Hot Throb is a solo exhibition featuring new paintings by New York-based Adam Linn that depict contorted bodies and familiar objects such as stiletto shoes, locks and also animal appendages as throbbing lifeforms. Breaking Tradition: Late 20th Century Malian Wedding Textiles is an exhibition featuring eight brightly colored strip-woven, figurative textiles. A third exhibition titled Trenza spotlights new paintings by Florine Imo. Finally, The best of all possible worlds is the debut solo exhibition for Bucharest-based Remus Grecu. Art Party: 5-7pm; Steve Turner, 6830 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90038; http://steveturner.la
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Hancock Park area
LAUNCH Gallery brings us three solo shows featuring LA-based artists, Nurit Avesar, Nancy Ivanhoe and also Antonio Kim.
These artists were selected from a group of 28 artists juried into Contemplating Boundaries, an open-call juried exhibition, by TeaYoun Kim-Kassor (Otis College) and Mika Cho (Cal State LA) presented at The Korean Cultural Center in July, 2023. Art Party: 5-9pm; LAUNCH Gallery, 170 S. La Brea Ave. LA, 90036; https://launchla.org
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Culver City
Taylor Fine Art throws an opening art party for THE LIVING PALETTE: Art Show With Live Performances by Dylan Smith. Curated by Chad Michael Christian Morrissette, the evening will feature visual art as well as performance art. Art Party: 7-10pm; Taylor Fine Art, 6039 Washington Blvd, Culver City, 90232; http://taylorfineart.art
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Downtown…KCRW collaborates with The Music Center to present Grammy-winning, multi-lingual Americana artist, Gaby Moreno. KCRW DJ José Galván opens the show. Embrace this free multi-dimensional experience inspired by the world and ideas of BLKNWS In Residence hosted by The Music Center. Bring thew whole family, as well as your furry children, picnic basket, blankets, chairs and enjoy the vibe. CLICK HERE for more info about FREE Music in LA. Performance: 7-9pm – KCRW DJ José Galván; 9–10:15 – Gaby Moreno; Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center, 135 N Grand Ave. LA, 90012; https://events.kcrw.com/events/
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Hollywood
Bridesmaids directed by Paul Feig (2011) screens at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Presented by Cinespia, this fun movie and venue makes for a great girl’s night out. Enjoy DJ sets, delicious grilled food, Wine/Beer Bar, and lots more. Admission is $26.66; Gates at 6:45pm; Screening at 8:30pm; Hollywood Forever 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 9003; https://cinespia.org/ https://hollywoodforever.com/events-calendar/
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Also close by, later in the night…Head to a Hollywood Bowl summer tradition – Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks. This is the second and final night featuring a majestic annual event that I have attended. The music is fantastic and the fireworks are out of this world. Read my Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks review.
Photo Credit: courtesy of the LA Philharmonic Association
Conductor Otto Tausk opens the show with the regal Polonaise from Euguene Onegin. The Sleeping Beauty Suite and Other masterpieces will also be performed. Of course the climax of the show will be the stupendous fireworks synchronized to the music of Tchaikovsky and the 1812 Overture featuring the Trojan Marching Band. Admission: $26-$236; Visit website for more info or to purchase tickets; Gates open: 6pm; Performance: 8pm: The Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Ave, LA, 90068; https://www.hollywoodbowl.com
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CLICK HERE for additional upcoming art exhibitions, and performances as well as culinary events.
Finally, let’s not forget all the free music happenings in LA. CLICK HERE to see our FREE summer concert list.
