Dan and Peggy Reeder, David Kordansky and More
Thursday, Friday, March 13, 14, 2025: Art Parties & Performances featuring a theatre opening at the Wallis, live music, comedy, plus art receptions taking place all over Los Angeles. David Kordansky offers us an art part for two exceptional artists. Enjoy an art party for a Rust-Oleum launch, as well as Art Night Pasadena on Friday, and also a very special performance from Dan and Peggy Reeder at the Troubadour.
Thursday, March 13, 2025 Art & Performances
David Kordansky Gallery celebrates two exhibitions – SATOR ROTAS, by Maia Cruz Palileo and Amazônico by Chico da Silva. SATOR ROTAS is Maia Cruz Palileo’s first solo show with the gallery. The exhibition will occupy two spaces at the gallery’s Los Angeles location. Plus and will inclupaintings, ceramic sculptures, and works on paper, shedding light on the multi-faceted nature of the artist’s project and their poetic engagement with the Filipino diaspora.
Amazônico is the first solo exhibition of Chico da Silva in Los Angeles. The exhibition includes paintings from the 1980s as well as works from the 1960s. Artist Chico da Silva has enjoyed a four decade career featuring paintings, drawings and performances. Art Party: 6-8pm; David Kordansky Gallery, 5130 W. Edgewood Pl., LA, 90019; https://www.davidkordanskygallery.com
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Harvard Heights neighborhood near Koreatown…Rust-Oleum hosts a launch event and art party at the Secret Walls Headquarters. This is Rust-Oleum’s first spray paint designed by and for artists. Headlined with a classic Secret Walls battle featuring industry OG, Persue, and also rising talent, George F Baker III, the two will bring this must-try product to life, and battle it out on the canvas for a thrilling head-to-head spray paint bout. Enjoy on-site food trucks and dance the night away with a live DJ. Launch Event and Art Party: 7-10pm; Secret Walls Headquarters, 2272 Venice Boulevard, LA, 90006;
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LA Theatre
In Beverly Hills…Here There Are Blueberries previews tonight at the Bram Goldsmith Theater at the Wallis. The must-see show officially opens tomorrow and runs from March 13 to 30, 2025. This new work from Tectonic Theater Project (The Laramie Project) is conceived and directed by Tony and Emmy nominee Moisés Kaufman. It is co-written by Emmy nominee Amanda Gronich. Tectonic Theater Project is producing the play in partnership with Brian and Dayna Lee and Sonia Friedman Productions.
Courtesy of the Wallis
Read the Here There Are blueberries at the Wallis Feature to find out more about the show. Shows run through 27, 2025; Performance: 7:30pm; The Wallis, Bram Goldsmith Theater, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills 90210; https://thewallis.org
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Friday, March 14, 2025
ArtNight Pasadena takes place today. The event is present by Cultural Affairs Division in partnership with Pasadena cultural organizations. It spotlights visual arts, literary arts, dance, music, and theater. Many of the larger museums will participate, as well as smaller galleries and center across various parts of Pasadena. The Armory for the Arts will participate in ArtNight Pasadena. Enjoy a dance party with DJ Saltera. There will also be art classes available to attendees. Food Trucks will be on site as well. See the website for a full list with addresses. The next one is scheduled for October, so check back with us to learn more about this free event. Visit the City of Pasadena’s website to find out more; Art Night: 6-10pm; https://www.cityofpasadena.net/artnight/
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In Mid City…At Gallery (Art & Interiors) presents Pan Jian: Aurora Rainbow. Building upon his recent Fire Rainbow series, Pan Jian takes a deep dive into the celestial beauty of auroras and rainbows. Art Party: 7 – 10pm; AT Gallery, 4654 W Washington Blvd, LA 90016; https://www.instagram.com/atartinteriors/
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The Troubadour presents Dan and Peggy Reeder with special guest Whitmer Thomas. The 70-year-old artist and musician. Dan Reeder has been creating a blend of folk, art, as well as DIY innovation for three decades.
Based out of Nuremberg, Germany, he was born in Louisiana and then raised in California. Furthermore Reeder’s work includes music, visual art, and homemade instruments—everything from steel-string guitars and banjos to PVC trombones. He performs alongside his daughter, the talented Peggy Reeder who brings compelling harmonies as well as comedic banter about family history. Visit the website for more info, or to buy tickets; Doors open: 7pm; Show starts: 8pm; Admission: $28 + $8.60 fee;The Troubadour, 9081 N Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, 90069; https://troubadour.com; https://peggyreeder.bandcamp.com; https://www.danreeder.com/
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Lincoln Heights
Wonzimer Gallery hosts a closing art party for We Insist On Growing by Cheyann Washington. The artist’s second solo exhibition focuses on the resilience of nature, a central theme in Washington’s work. Therefore it serves as a reminder of the continuous cycle of life as well as the inherent drive within both humans and the natural world to evolve and thrive. Art Party: 7-10pm; Wonzimer Gallery, 341-B S Avenue 17 Los Angeles 90031; http://wonzimer.com
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LA Performances
In Beverly Hills…It is the official opening of Here There Are Blueberries at the Bram Goldsmith Theater at the Wallis. So tonight, ticket holders will enjoy an opening art party after the performance This new work from Tectonic Theater Project (The Laramie Project) is conceived and directed by Tony and Emmy nominee Moisés Kaufman. Additionally, it is co-written by Emmy nominee Amanda Gronich. Tectonic Theater Project is producing the play in partnership with Brian and Dayna Lee and Sonia Friedman Productions.
Read the Here There Are blueberries at the Wallis Feature to find out more about the show. Shows run through Marcy 30, 2025; Performance: 7:30pm; The Wallis, Bram Goldsmith Theater, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills 90210; https://thewallis.org
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West Hollywood
Jetpack Comedy is LA’s best Friday stand-up comedy showcase. Comics from HBO, Netflix, and also SNL cast members, all drop-in for a night of laughter. Headliners and surprise drop-ins have included: Sarah Silverman, Kevin Nealon, Fred Armisen, Bob Odenkirk, Pete Holmes, Hannibal Buress, Kumail Nanjiani, Maria Bamford, Hasan Minhaj, Jeff Garlin, Ali Wong, Demetri Martin, as well as many more. Event begins: 8:30pm; Admission starts at $20; Visit the website to RSVP for events (multiple dates); FB Page; Bar Lubitsch, 7702 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, 90046; https://jetpackcomedy.com/
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