Sunday, November 10, 2024 art parties and events bring us foodie events, performances as well as art events too.
Sunday, November 10, 2024: Art Parties & Events
In Pasadena…It is the final event of the two-day Artazan Handcraft Market at the Pasadena Convention Center. The holidays are coming sooner than you think. Find the perfect gift or bring home an artistic treasures just for yourself. The event features over 200 artisan vendors offering handcrafted items, including fine art, jewelry, ceramics, textiles, and also specialty foods. In addition, the market will include workshops as well as live music. Event: 10am-5pm; Admission is $8 online or $10 at the door, valid for both days. Visit the website for more details and to purchase tickets; Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E Green St., Pasadena, 91101; http://Artazan.com
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Downtown…Today’s Smorgasburg Los Angeles features ice cream pop-ups and also smorg resident cool treat vendors. It is a popular weekly culinary adventure at Row DTLA every Sunday. Additionally this lively open-air market features an array of local food vendors as well as a family-friendly beer garden. Be aware no dogs are permitted. Event: 10am to 4pm; Row DTLA, 777 S. Alameda St. LA, 90021; https://la.smorgasburg.com/
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Inglewood
The 2024 Inglewood Open Studios Art Walk holds its final day of a two-day event. Art lovers will enjoy a self-guided tour of artist studios, galleries, art organizations, and art events at various locations throughout Inglewood.
Inglewood Open Studios’ mission is to support local artists and art activities by building a diverse, inclusive and resilient community. Inglewood Open Studios (IOS) is a private nonprofit arts organization founded and led by artists. It continues to support Inglewood artists and communities through its annual art walk, artist studio visits, artist grants, art workshops with local youth and artists’ professional development. Art Walk: 12-5pm; Check the website for a map, and additional info about the Inglewood Open Studios Art Walk; https://inglewoodopenstudios.org/
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Orange County
The Orange County Wine Fest is back at the Hangar at the OC Fair & Event Center. Sip, Swirl and Savor over one hundred wines from 30 wineries. This is the second day of the 2-day event. Wineries include: Bondle Wines, Domaine Dardagny Wines, Enchanted Farms Wines, Entorage Wines, Lasorda Family Wines, Marchelle Wines, Saar Family Vineyard, Spectrum Wine, Two Papas Wine, Vinos Cē Ācatl Wines and many more.
Use code 12OFF to save 12% on your tickets to the Orange County Wine Fest; 1st Session: 12-3pm; Admission starts at $64.29; Visit the website for more info, and to purchase tickets; The Hangar at OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626; https://www.orangecountywinefest.com/
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Venice
Pacific Residency Theater (PRT) presents Hughie by the incomparable playwright Eugene O’Neil. Directed by Michael Rothhaar, the production is a “pay what you can show.” Hughie runs from November 1-24, 2024; Admission is $25 donation per person; Performance: 3pm; Visit website for more info or to purchase tickets; PRT, 707 Venice Blvd. (Between Lincoln and Abbott Kinney), Venice 90291; https://pacificresidenttheatre.org/hughie/
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Downtown
The Orpheum presents Finally, a Theatre Tour by Rex Orange County performing songs from The Alexander Technique. There is one final performance of this run tomorrow – November 11. Be aware shows have been selling out.
Doors Open 7:30pm; Performance: 8:30pm; Admission ranges from $40-$316 (plus fees); Visit the website to purchase tickets; The Orpheum, 842 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014; https://laorpheum.com
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Mid City
The Mint presents Jazz Sundays. The rotating selection offers the best in LA’s Jazz Music scene. Be sure to check the Mint’s calendar for up-to-date info as well as guest performers/musicians. Furthermore, Musicians who want to jam will get in free with an instrument after 9pm (one drink minimum). For table reservations, please email themintdinnerreservations@gmail.com Doors open: 7pm; Enjoy the jam with special guests; Event: 9:30pm; Ticket prices vary depending on entry time; CLICK HERE for the full schedule. The Mint, 6010 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035; https://themintla.com
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Santa Monica
Finally, Cirque du Soleil is back at the Santa Monica Pier. The acclaimed show KOOZA runs through January 5, 2025. Audiences are invited under the iconic Big Top at the Pier to be part of the joyous return of Cirque du Soleil to this much-loved location. From daredevil performances to mischievous clowns, KOOZA delivers its signature Cirque du Soleil experience.
KOOZA; courtesy of Cirque du Soleil
Attendees can expect to see high-flying acrobatics, whimsical characters, lavish costuming, colorful sets, hilarious clowning, as well as a powerful live score. CLICK HERE to read the full feature. Admission for KOOZA start at $69; Tickets for Santa Monica performances of KOOZA are available online. Two Performances: 2pm and 5:30pm; Santa Monica Pier, Under The Big Top at the Santa Monica Pier, 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, 90401; http://cirquedusoleil.com/kooza
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Westwood
The Geffen Playhouse presents a reimagining of the classic Waiting for Godot. The cast includes Conor Lovett (I’ll Find You, Versailles) as well as Rainn Wilson (Thom Pain, The Office). In addition to Aasif Mandvi (Evil, The Daily Show), and and Adam Stein, (Our Flag Means Death, Wait Until Dark), Lincoln Bonilla (Jane the Virgin, Star Wars) will play the part of the boy. CLICK HERE to read the full Feature; Two Performances: 2pm and 7pm; Admission starts at $78; Gil Cates Theater at Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., LA, 90024; https://www.geffenplayhouse.org/
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