Be sure to check out the Restaurants/Bar Page for some great happy hour ideas. Enjoy the sunset by the beach at Figtree’s Cafe or head to South on Wilshire to jump and jive with DJ Jacques. Be aware, since it is Friday get out to all happy hours early to secure a table. SPRING is here baby!

In honor of  SPRING TIME, The Clayhouse Pottery Studio is having Garden Party Show and Sale!  This is a show of pottery, sculpture and functional ceramic art for the garden, patio and home.

What: The Clayhouse Pottery Studio Garden Party Show
Where: “The Clayhouse” Studio & Gallery, 2909 Santa Monica Blvd. (cross/Yale St.) Santa Monica, 90404
When:  4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Phone: (310) 828-7071
Website: http://www.theclayhousesantamonica.com/

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Also in Santa Monica, Hale Arts offers an opening reception tonight featuring the work of Olivier Pojzman (see image) & Jena Martin. Refreshments and POPcorn will be served.

What: Olivier Pojzman, Opening Reception
Where: Hale Arts, Edgemar Complex, 2443 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
When:  5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Phone: (310) 314-8038
Website: http://www.halearts.com/
Parking: 1 hour free validation at Edgemar Parking Lot.

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Stay in Santa Monica and pop by Axiom Contemporary. Located in the gallery space in front of deyermond books, this is their first show in the new space. Tonight, Axiom Contemporary presents Torquato Loves You Baby, an exhibition by contemporary artist Torquato. Described as an ‘action-hero’ by the artist, the Torquato emblem is a symbol of strength and love.

Torquato Loves You Baby’ runs from March 23 through April 14.

What: New Paintings by Roni Feldman
Where: Axiom Contemporary, 2801 Main St., Santa Monica, 90405
When:  6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Phone: http://www.axiomcontemporary.com/

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Enjoy an opening reception for artist, Elad Lassry. The show will be held at Gallery 2. The exhibition will remain on view through May 26th.

What: Opening Reception, Elad Lassry
Where: The David Kordansky Gallery (2), 5896 Smiley Dr., Culver City, 90232
When: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Phone: 310-558-3030
Website: http://www.davidkordanskygallery.com/

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Perhaps Beverly Hills is more your style…

Stop by Garboushian Gallery which features an exhibition of new works by Los Angeles-based artist Roni Feldman.

This exhibition is the first solo exhibition with the gallery for Feldman and will remain on view until April 28, 2012.

What: New Paintings by Roni Feldman
Where: Garboushian Gallery, 427 North Camden Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
When:  7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Phone: http://www.garboushian.com/

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Or, in Echo Park, Sancho presents a fine art and film series by Thibault Pelletier, Tim Hicks & Sean P. Lambert

What: Film series by Thibault Pelletier, Tim Hicks & Sean P. Lambert
Where: Sancho, 1549 west sunset Blvd., in Echo Park 90026
When:  8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Website: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sancho/14727113195930

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Also in East LA…

if you’re a carbolic, The Pancakes and Booze Art Show happens for two nights, tonight and tomorrow.

Live Art battle and body painting, DJs, live music, photo booth.

Check their site for more details.

There is a $5.00 cover but it is all you can eat pancakes so go hungry.

What: The Pancakes and Booze Art Show 21+
Where: LOT 613 613 Imperial Street, LA 90021
When: 8:00 pm – 2:00 am
Website: www.lot613.com; http://pancakesandbooze.com/