You’ve go5.9 Sona Wallspacegalleryt one more chance to stop at Wallspace and pick up a Sona Mirzaei original for Mom. 

Don’t forget Mother’s Day is coming…..”…. not your mothers art” at Wallspace features art by Sona Mirzei.Take advantage of a great deal and receive 15% off all purchases of art at wallspace, includes prints, photographs and original works. There will be works from over 40 artists currently showing their work at wallspace.

lowres SonaMirzaei paintsSona Mirzaei is a prolific artist who paints with a whimsical sense of innocence staying true to her free-spirited nature. Her technique of layering oils, acrylics, and mixed media forms, create dimensions that enhance and draw out the emotional content that Sona manifests on her canvases in ways that are both pleasing to the eye and internally striking.

What: Not your Mother’s Art (Mother’s Day Sale)
Where: Wallspace, 607 Nth La Brea, LA, CA 90036, (one block south of melrose and parking available in back)
When: Last day, 11:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
Phone: 323 930-0471
Website: http://www.wallspacela.com/

Today, The Alternative Building Materials & Design Expo takes place at the Santa Monica Civic Center feature over 150 exhibitors covering green building and design materials; energy efficiency techniques and technologies; alternative energy; water conservation and management; environmental plumbing; municipal and state agencies; and non-profit organizations.

Stoe1328659877p in Friday, May 11th (for the pros) and Staurday, which is geared more for the public. This year, the Expo also features a curated section of artisan materials and manufacturers.  Admission is free.

What: The Alternative Building Materials & Design Expo
Where: Santa Monica Civic Center,
When:  10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Phone: 310-390-2930
Website: http://www.altbuildexpo.com/

5.11 MHGALLERY water remembers.128101522 stdIn Venice, on Abbot Kinney,

M. Herrington Gallery presents “The Water Remembers,” features new work from out current artists as well as new LA-based artists. Live music.

What: The Water Remembers
Where: M. Herrington Gallery, 1221 Abbot Kinney Blvd Venice, CA 90291
When: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Phone: 310 684 3513
Website: www.mherringtongallery.com

PRISM holds an opening reception for an exhibition of new work by Barry McGee.

In hi5.11 Prism Barry-McGEEs second exhibition at the gallery, McGee integrates his visual language, with its striking geometric compositions, color fields and recurring characters into a site-responsive installation that converts the gallery into a dynamic and vibrant space.

What: Opening reception for artist, Barry McGee
Where: PRISM, 8746 West Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 90069
When:  6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Phone: 310-289-1301
Website: http://www.prismla.com

MontyPython HolyGrailWho doesn’t like the flick Monty Python and the Holy Grail? Well tonight catch a Midnight screening at the The Vista!

NERDS Like Us presents a midnight movie series for nerds and by nerds rolls on- screening classics of the 80s and 90s back on the big screen! Relive the laughs and memories in a packed theatre of fellow fans who can truly appreciate these classics or bring new people to expose them to great films!

Tickets are $10.50 sold at the box office. Check FB page.

What: Screening Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Where: The Vista Theatre 4473 Sunset Dr, LA 90027
When: 11:30 pm – 1:30 am
FB Page: http://www.facebook.com/events/280750568676425/