The weekend ain’t over yet…Sunday, June 9, 2024 offers art parties and events, as well as culinary happenings.
June 9 2024 Art Parties and Events
Downtown…Smorgasburg Los Angeles is a 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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Venice
MEY presents The Rendezvous at Nowita Art House in Venice. An opening will be held from noon to 4pm. The group exhibition features art by Wyatt Mills, Lindsey Jean McLean, Michael Harnish, Ellen Hanson, Pui Tiffany Chow, Erica Everage, Ileana Magoda, and Tia Xia.
Titled as an homage to the present Los Angeles art scene, The Rendezvous celebrates the recent rise of—or should we say return to—the home as an alternative exhibition site. Since the pandemic, art has become increasingly accessible in domestic spaces, profoundly changing the landscape of contemporary artistic experience. This exhibition accordingly invites viewers into Nowita Art House, a coastal home for creativity nestled within the tranquil walk streets of Venice, California. Event: 12pm-4pm; Nowita Art House (address will be revealed at time of RSVP). CLICK HERE to RSVP and attend this FREE event; Visit the Mey Gallery website, https://www.meygallery.com/
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Glendale
Sow & Tailor debut The Longest Cornrow, a live performance by Los Angeles based artist Devin Troy Strother. This is the final performance of the weekend. It focuses on Devin Troy Strother’s practice, encompassing identity, heritage, aesthetics, and also personal maintenance. The performance encourages active participation from attendees, thus creating an interactive experience for viewers. Performance 12pm-5pm; Sow & Tailor, 157 W 27 St., LA, 90007; https://sowandtailor.com/
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The 54th Annual LA Pride Parade takes place today. It is the original and icon home of Pride in LA, so join the fun. This is the BEST parade all year. So get out there!
Event begins: 12:30pm – till whenever; The parade route turns from N. Crescent Heights Boulevard at Santa Monica Boulevard, and traveled westbound along Santa Monica Boulevard into the heart of City’s Rainbow District to N. Robertson Boulevard; https://lapride.org
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Pasadena
The 50th Annual 2024 AbilityFirst Food & Wine Festival takes place at a new location in Pasadena. CLICK HERE for more info about the event.
This year’s AbilityFirst Food & Wine Festival Restaurants and Desserts will feature Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery, Alexander’s Steakhouse, Beard Papa’s, Bone Kettle, Gale’s Restaurant, as well as lots more. Beverages featured include Cocktails and Spirit Tastings from 1886 at The Raymond, Dulce Vida Tequila, Empress 1908 Gin, Gerlach’s, Knox & Dobson, and Old Hillside Bourbon Company. In addition Wine lovers can partake in specially curated Wines from Caymus Vineyards, etc.
Admission runs $250 or more if you would like to reserve a table or sponsor the event. The 50th annual AbilityFirst Food & Wine Festival takes place on Sunday, June 9, 2024, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Visit the website for additional information and to purchase tickets (and receive address info); https://www.abilityfirst.org
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Mid City… The Mint presents Jazz Sundays. The rotating selection offers the best in LA’s Jazz Music scene, and stay late for its Sunday residency with The Sam Hirsh Trio. But 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; Sam Hirsh Trio: 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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CLICK HERE for additional upcoming art exhibitions, and performances as well as culinary events.
