Fabrik LA Insider: Week of April 13, 2023
Pizza, poetry, performances, printmaking and a pleasure faire!
Pizza, poetry, performances, printmaking and a pleasure faire!
Discoveries in Art, Culture & Cuisine Around Los Angeles
Fabrik Insider Los Angeles is the new digital weekly newsletter that connects us to the city we love. Join us on a trek from the hills of Hollywood to the outskirts of downtown, the beaches and areas north and south, as we uncover a curated selection of outstanding art exhibitions, cultural events, where to eat and fun experiences in the City of Angels.
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Gallery & Museum Exhibitions
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Harper’s Los Angeles, Fairfax District
Huntington Art Gallery | Pasadena
Njideka Akunyili Crosby: The Hilton Als Series
Through June 12, 2023
Take a springtime walk through the Huntington Gardens and pop in to see these collage-based paintings by Nigerian born Los Angeles artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby, curated by Pulitzer Prize–winning author and New Yorker magazine critic Hilton Als. Selected from the artist’s series, The Beautyful Ones, referencing a classic 1968 novel, The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born, by Ghanaian author Ayi Kwei Armah, the works are portraits of Nigerian children.
Wilding Cran | Arts District, DTLA
In Conversation: Artist Robert Gunderman & Writer/Curator Michael Slenske
Saturday, April 15, 2023 | 2pm
Artist Robert Gunderman and writer/curator Michael Slenske discuss Gunderman’s current exhibition of abstract paintings, Place Like You, on view at the gallery through April 29. RSVP.
Redcat | DTLA
Lisa Alvarado: Pulse Meridian Foliation
Through August 20, 2023
Vibrant abstract mixed media paintings rooted in a range of influences including Native American textiles and Chicano Muralism, by the Chicago-based visual artist and musical performer.
OCHI Aux | Mid-City, Los Angeles
Adrienne Elise Tarver: To Learn the Dark
Closes Saturday, April 15, 2023
Tapestries, collage work and video installation by the New York-based artist that consider darkness as a space, identity and a tool of freedom.
Harper’s Los Angeles | Fairfax District
Ripe
Closes Saturday, April 15, 2023
Featuring 30+ artists, this group exhibition mediates on the many reactions to the word “fruit.”
Leica Gallery Los Angeles | West Hollywood
Broad Strokes II: Kathryn Boyd Brolin, Jamie Johnson, Madison Krieger and Lisa McCord
Through April 24, 2023
Last week to see The Desert is A Woman (Kathryn Boyd Brolin), Growing up Traveling (Jamie Johnson), #?@&*$! (Madison Krieger) and Rotan Switch (Lisa McCord). Four photographers explore four distinct visions linked under the theme Broad Strokes II, delving into themes ranging from documentary photos set in the Arkansas Delta to stylized images inspired by 1960s exploitation films.
Music, Film & Festivals
TCM Classic Film Festival
MUSIC: You Los Angeles
Bar Franca | DTLA
Friday, April 14, 2023 | 9pm-2am
The monthly BIQTPOC+ dance party returns with DJ sets by Memphy, Kelman Duran, Alima Lee and Brown Skin Hazel. Free.
FILM: TCM Classic Film Festival
Various Theaters in Hollywood
Thursday, April 13 through Sunday, April 16, 2023
Celebrating classic film history, this four-day festival will treat participants to screenings, presentations and panel discussions. This year’s edition will honor 100 years of the Warner Bros. Studio. Tickets: $20 for individual screenings and events. Passes for all four days start at $399.
FESTIVAL: Coachella
Coachella Valley
Two Weekends: April 14, 15 & 16, 2023 | April 21, 22 & 23, 2023
Musical escape to the desert? The annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival starts Friday. Headliners Bad Bunny, Blackpink and Frank Ocean with many other artists, as well as art installations and good vibes. Sold out for this weekend but there’s a waitlist and tickets are still available for April 21–23.
Fine Foods, Pizza, Quick Bites + Bars
Pizzeria Mozza, Hollywood
Pizza, salad and a glass of Amarone? Friday night dinner done! We love pizza and there's no shortage of great pizza in LA. This week, we highlight a few of our picks in the WeHo / Hollywood area, to be followed by more favorite LA neighborhood pizzerias in upcoming issues of Fabrik LA Insider. Stay tuned!
Jon & Vinny’s | Various LA Locations
From the chefs who gave us Animal and Son of a Gun, Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo serve up delicious crust and an extensive and inventive pizza menu – including a breakfast pizza if you happen to go for brunch – and a salad pizza! Fairfax District plus other LA locations.
Pizzana | West Hollywood
Chef Daniele Uditi’s re-envisioned Neapolitan style pizza features a light organic, stone ground flour crust fermented for 48 hours matched with an adventurous selection of toppings.
Pizzeria Mozza | Hollywood
Mozza and pizza! They're practically synonymous. A favorite for the delicious chewy blistered crust with fresh flavorful ingredients — a Nancy Silverton classic!
L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele | Hollywood
Neapolitan pizza right here in Hollywood. Made famous when Elizabeth Gilbert mentioned Antica Pizzeria in her bestselling novel, Eat Pray Love.
Little Dom's | Los Feliz
Extra cheesy pizza at this Los Feliz neighborhood spot serving much more than pizza.
Hail Mary Pizza | Atwater Village
Ingredients sourced from small farms. Wholewheat sourdough crust.
Literary, Readings & Book Launches
Clint Smith with Safia Elhillo
William Turner Gallery | Bergamot Arts Station
Thursday, April 13, 2023 | 8-9pm
Poet and writer Clint Smith will discuss his latest poetry collection Above Ground, followed by a conversation with poet Safia Elhillo. Tickets: $20-46
Things To Do
Renaissance Pleasure Faire @ Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, Irwindale
Renaissance Pleasure Faire
Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area | Irwindale
Saturday, April 15 through Sunday, May 21, 2023
The Faire returns with costume contests, rides, 200+ vendors and more! Tickets: $21-42
Linoleum Printmaking Workshop
Color Compton’s Office | Compton
Friday, April 14, 2023 | 5-8:30pm
Taught by Citlalli, this all-ages workshop will introduce participants to the basics of linoleum printmaking. Registration required. Free with RSVP.
Poetry Writing Workshop
Wilshire Branch Library | Mid-Wilshire
Saturday, April 15, 2023 | 1:30-2:30pm
Celebrate National Poetry Month with this workshop led by poet and teacher Bonnilee Kaufman. Participants will explore the theme “Blurred Truths.”
Over Easy Drag Brunch
Precinct | DTLA
Sunday, April 16, 2023 | 11:30am-3pm
Enjoy a brunch menu and cocktails while watching your favorite drag performers! Tickets: $10
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