March 20, 21, 2025 Art Shows & Happenings
Thursday and Friday March 20, 21 2025 art shows and happenings in LA include art parties, the Venice Art Crawl, art talks, performances, as well as live music.
Thursday, March 20, 21, 2025
Downtown…head to Redcat. Morgan Bassichis turns to the work of queer comedian, musician, and performance artist Frank Maya in Can I Be Frank? Maya was among the first out gay comedians on network television and on the precipice of mainstream success before he died from AIDS-related complications in 1995.
This new “solo” performance humbly attempts to ensure Maya’s legacy is no longer overlooked while finally resolving the bottomless queer search for fame and for father figures, and for laughter in times of crisis. Performance: 8:30pm; Admission $27; REDCAT, 631 West 2nd Street, LA, 90012; https://www.redcat.org/
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In the Mid Wilshire neighborhood…The Ebell of Los Angeles hosts an opening for a juried art show in honor of Women’s History Month. A Woman’s Place: Visual Voices pays tribute to the profound impact of women’s narratives. Art Party: 6-8pm; The reception is free to attend, but please RSVP to attend. The Ebell of Los Angeles, 743 S. Lucerne Blvd, LA, 90005; http://EbellofLA.org
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The Venice Art Crawl spotlights local talent This special VAC event will focus on and around Beyond Baroque on Venice Blvd as well as throughout Venice.
Meet up with friends to find new venues and enjoy the work of LA artists. VAC Event: 6-10pm; https://www.veniceartcrawl.com
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François Ghebaly
In Boyle Heights…Animal Triste by Cindy Ji Hye Kim opens at François Ghebaly. This is the artist’s third exhibition at the gallery. Born in Incheon, South Korea in 1990, she received her BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2013 and her MFA from the Yale University School of Art in 2016. Art Party: 6-8pm; François Ghebaly, 2245 E Washington Blvd., LA, 90021; https://ghebaly.com
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In Miracle Mile…The Loft At Liz’s hosts an art talk and closing art party for Abracadabra by Marcus John Guillory. The solo exhibition curated by Robert L. Hodge. The conversation will be moderated by Garth Trinidad. Art Talk/Closing Art Party: 7-9pm; The Loft At Liz’s, 453 S. La Brea Ave. LA, 90036; https://theloftatlizs.com
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Los Angeles Theatre
In Beverly Hills…Here There Are Blueberries conitinues tonight at the Bram Goldsmith Theater at the Wallis. 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 21, 2025
Lincoln Heights…Wonzimer Gallery brings us a group exhibition titled Windswept. The group show spotlights over 15 painted works from international artist Susan Ossman’s career in conjunction with sculptural, photographic, collage, video, and installation works by artists including Dani Dodge, Angelica Sotiriou, Beth Elliott, Linda Sue Price, Snezana Saraswati Petrovic, Diane Cockerill, Bruce Cockerill, Scott Meskill, Eileen Oda, Jason Jenn, Nancy Kay Turner, David Isakson, and Nancy Voegeli-Curan. The exhibition explores each artist’s own unique vision of wind, from lush oil and acrylic to potent abstract neon art and otherworldly mixed media. Art Party: 5-10pm; Wonzimer Gallery, 341-B S Avenue 17 Los Angeles 90031; http://wonzimer.com
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Also in Lincoln Heights…Last Projects debuts Seen from Behind by Patrick Donovan. This is the artist’s second solo exhibition with the gallery. The solo show focuses on the way we view others from behind. Find out more at the opening. Art Party: 7-11pm; LAST Projects, 206 S Ave 20, LA, 90031; http://www.lastprojects.org/
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LA Performances
In Beverly Hills…Here There Are Blueberries continues its run 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 for additional info, as well as a Here There Are Blueberries Review. 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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You have another chance to visit RedCat to see Morgan Bassichis’ tribute to Frank Maya in Can I Be Frank? See Thursday events for info.
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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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