Remember toWU MBaroff CloudDriftnight is the Pick of the Week at Palos Verdes…tonight artist Michael Baroff shows five short videos As part of the All Media Exhibition

See image right, a still of Michael Baroff’s video Cloud Drift.

The short videos capture unscripted in the moment physical movement and ambient sound in local public environments and are edited for enhanced visual effect and to create a sense of context.

Of course, as always, there are some other options.

WU-Fri8.31-ThislosAngeles GoldCoastIn the Highland park area, THIS Los Angeles presents an exhibition of new works by San Francisco based artists Daniel Gibson and Mike Bertino.

Gold Coast is a conversation between the two of us about our experiences growing up, and living on the West Coast as adults, and specifically in California.

It’s a place where many people come to turn their dreams into reality, to become superstars, rock stars, tech stars, etc. etc.  But it also has a vibe of eternal sunshine, pot smoking hippies, yoga, board shorts, hipsters, and lazy vacation style living.

On view: Aug. 31st – Sept. 21st 2012
What: Opening reception, Gold Coast
Where: THIS Los Angeles Gallery, 5906 North Figueroa, LA 90042
When: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Website: http://www.thislosangeles.com

East Village West, my Pick of the Week, a Taste of Old New York!
How bout indie films? Stop by 212 Pier Coffeehouse, Gerry Fialka screens films as antennae of the race, broadcasting the hidden effects of what we have invented.

From experimental films to political activist cinema to lit, art, music flix to avant garde documentaries, this series provokes new questions and features fiery discussions. FREE

What: Subversive Cinema
Where: 212 Pier Coffeehouse, 212 Pier Ave. Santa Monica 90405
When: 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Website: http://www.212pier.com/

If you are near Glendale….

CFri-Aug31-GalleryGodoheck out Gallery Godo, where August 2012, a group show opens tonight.

Artists include Adam Kern, Amanda Ramon, Dela Cruz, Laura Holman, Eric Son, Will Knight as well as many others. Musical Performance by Mario Carmona “Deepdrain.”

On view: August 31st – Sept 13th

What: Opening reception, August 2012, a group show
Where: Gallery Godo, 6749 San Fernando Rd., Suite C, Glendale, 9120
When: 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Phone: 818-641-4369
Website: http://www.gallerygodo.net/