In Venice…
LA Louver, as part of the Rogue Wave 2013 exhibition which opened last week, L.A. Louver will host weekly artist talks every Thursday night at 6:30 pm for the next few weeks.
Enjoy an artist talk with Sherin Guirguis, Owen Kydd, and Kim Schoenstadt, who will be providing visitors the opportunity to walk through the exhibition spaces, as they speak about their work.
What: Opening Reception
Where: L.A. Louver, 45 North Venice Blvd. Venice 90291
When: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Phone: 310 822- 4955
Website: http://www.lalouver.com/
Another one close by in SM, pop by Infinity Studio (1605 1/2 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, 90401) for the Relaunch Art Show. Call for more info at 310-392-5042; http://drewhillartistinternational.com
In Century City…Anenberg Space for Photography (2000 Avenue of the Stars, Century Plaza), hosts an art talk from 6:30 – 8:00pm. You must rsvp, so check their website – http://www.annenbergspaceforphotography.org/
In the Miracle Mile area…
Stephen Cohen Gallery hosts an opening reception tonight for “Ver • nac • u • lar.” Enjoy rare, unique, unusual and disturbing selections from the forty year collection of Stephen Cohen.
Vernacular photography, at it’s best, is most of all compelling imagery that was not created as art but has become art with the aid of a curator’s eye.
On view: July 25th – September 7th
What: Opening reception
Where: Stephen Cohen Gallery, 7354 Beverly Blvd. LA 90036
When: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Phone: 323.937.5525
Website: http://www.stephencohengallery.com/
Do something totally different…
Experience the LA Zoo in a completely new way, with live animal encounters and pop-up zookeeper talks. Roaring Nights features live music tonight with “No.” Yes that is the name of the band….no really …I mean NO….that’s their name. http://www.nolosangeles.com
The night will feature Food truck favorites, including Grilled Cheese Truck, Coolhaus, Komodo Truck, and Crepe’n Around, will also be on hand, along with full bar service, including specialty cocktails created just for Roaring Nights.
Bike valet is available. All events are 18 and up. No outside food or beverages will be permitted.
Admission is $15 for Zoo members; $18 for non-members. Tickets will be available at the gate.
What: Performance
Where: LA Zoo, 5333 Zoo Drive, LA 90017
When: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Phone: (323) 644-6042
Website: http://www.lazoo.org
In Santa Monica…
Expand your mind during the 4th Awareness Film Festival. The event starts tonight and runs through July 28. Featuring socially conscious films, free filmmaker panels, donation-based yoga, and free art exhibits — all conveniently located at nearby venues in Santa Monica: Aero Theatre, Laemmle Monica 4-Plex, Magicopolis and Promenade Playhouse.
Themes represented in this year’s films include: green and eco-friendly living, homelessness, gang/felon reform, veteran’s issues, cancer survival, GMO’s, marijuana policy reform, couch-surfing community, pilgrimages, mental health stories, vision loss, women’s issues; stories of hope, the arts, spirituality, and current events and much more.
Film presentations will be accompanied by filmmaker Q&A’s with talen in attendance. World premieres include 420: The Documentary, Authority and Expectations, C: A Celebration of Life, Charity, Conscious Love, Charity, as well as 30 other features and 45 shorts from 17 countries. Many films are award-winning, and many others are new to the festival circuit.
The film festival raises funds for the LA nonprofit Heal One World healoneworld.org
Festival passes range from $39 for a student pass to $175 for a VIP pass.
What: Awareness Festival
Where: Various locations in SM
When Various times (see website)
Website: http://www.awarenessfestival.org/
