Thursday, Friday, November 14-15, 2024 art parties and events feature the opening of Westedge Design Fair. The producers put on quite the art party, plus Fahey/Klein Gallery holds an opening reception. In addition, we have some great theater for you as well as comedy, and Cirque du Soleil’s Kooza.
November 14, 15, 2024 Art Parties & Events
Thursday, November 14, 2024
The 2024 WestEdge Design Fair kicks off tonight!!! The 9th annual design show runs through the weekend at the Barker Hangar. The Hollywood Food Coalition is this year’s nonprofit partner. Enjoy over 150 design brands showcasing the latest products all in one space. CLICK HERE to find out more on the full feature.
Art Party: 6-10pm; Admission is $120 opening night party; $150 VIP All-access Pass;$25 per day; Free for Design professionals with proper credentials during Friday/Saturday daytime event; Be sure to visit the website for more info, and to purchase tickets; The Barker Hangar, 3021 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica, 90405; https://westedgedesignfair.com/
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West Hollywood
Hamilton-Selway presents Eikon, an ongoing series celebrating the most influential as well as iconic artists of our time. Each exhibition will feature artworks that have shaped contemporary art, spotlighting works that articulate the artist’s unique contribution to the genre. Its inaugural exhibition, Robert Longo: Shadows & Silhouettes features the artist’s groundbreaking work. Moreover, this show will spotlight a curated selection of his most iconic artworks. Art Party: 6-8pm; Hamilton-Selway Fine Art, 8678 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 90069; https://hamiltonselway.com
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Hancock Park
The Fahey/Klein Gallery holds an opening reception for No Idle View by Albert Watson. This is the artist’s first solo exhibition with the gallery in thirty years. Furthermore his retrospective celebrates this acclaimed photographer Albert Watson, a career that began in Los Angeles in the 1970’s.
No Idle View will feature a combination of well-known images, vintage prints, Polaroids, as well as previously never before exhibited works. Art Party: 7-9pm; The Fahey/Klein Gallery, 148 North La Brea Ave., LA 90036; http://www.faheykleingallery.com
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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; Performance: Gil Cates Theater at Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., LA, 90024; https://www.geffenplayhouse.org/
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Friday, November 15, 2024
2024 WestEdge Design Fair is tonight!!! The 9th annual design show runs through the weekend at the Barker Hangar. The Hollywood Food Coalition is this year’s nonprofit partner. Enjoy over 150 design brands showcasing the latest products all in one space. CLICK HERE to find out more on the full feature.
Art Party: 10am-6pm; Admission: 1 Day Pass – $25; Free for Design professionals with proper credentials during Friday/Saturday daytime event; Be sure to visit the website for more info, and to purchase tickets; The Barker Hangar, 3021 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica, 90405; https://westedgedesignfair.com/
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Venice
Pacific Resident Theatre (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: 8pm; Visit website for more info or to purchase tickets; PRT, 707 Venice Blvd. (Between Lincoln and Abbott Kinney), Venice 90291; https://pacificresidenttheatre.org/
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Santa Monica
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. Performance: 8pm; 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 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; Performance: 8pm; Gil Cates Theater at Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., LA, 90024; https://www.geffenplayhouse.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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For additional art exhibitions, and performances as well as culinary events, see LAArtParty’s Upcoming Events Page.
