Fabrik LA Insider: Week of April 27, 2023
Artwalk, Jazz, poetry, Greek mythology and artisan fairs...
Brewery Artwalk, Jazz at LACMA, Greek mythology and artisan fairs...
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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Brewery Artwalk @ Brewery Arts Complex, DTLA
Shatto Gallery | Mid-Wilshire
Hyun Ae Kang: The Voice of the Sacred
April 29—May 27, 2023
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 29 | 3-6pm
Paintings and sculpture by the California-based / South Korean artist merge traditional Korean spirituality with Western abstract expressionism while bridging spiritual ideologies. Artist talk at 4:30pm during opening reception.
The Lodge | Hollywood
Veronica De Jesus: los materiales traen recuerdos
April 27–May 27, 2023
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 29 | 6–8pm
Works on paper and an array of objects rooted in personal memories of a peripatetic upbringing. The artist’s hand-carved instruments, masks and paper cut-outs are repurposed from scraps of cardboard, palm fronds, dryer lint, tape and bits of tin.
Oxy Arts | Eagle Rock
Kenturah Davis: Dark Illumination
Closes: Saturday, April 29, 2023
Working at the intersection of text, image and object, Kenturah Davis explores the relationship between shadows, darkness and light.
The Broad Museum | DTLA
Family Weekend Workshop – Expression of Self: Basquiat Inspired Self-Portraits
Sunday, April 30, 2023 | 11am–5pm
This workshop (ages 3 and up) invites participants to create self-portraits inspired by artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, who aimed to capture emotional states and symbolic meaning rather than realistic likenesses. On the East West Bank Plaza at the Broad. Free with reservation. (Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure, presented by the artist's family, is currently on view at The Grand LA across the street from The Broad.)
Brewery Artwalk | Brewery Arts Complex | DTLA
Saturday, April 28—Sunday, April 29, 2023 | 11am–6pm
Visit the world’s largest art complex on the site of an old brewery in Downtown LA. The Brewery Artwalk is a twice annual open studio weekend with more than 100 participating resident artists. Meet the artists in their studios and purchase artwork from the source!
Film, Music, Theatre & Festivals
Medea Refracted @ Getty Villa, Pacific Palisades
FILM: Everything Everywhere All At Once
Autry Museum | Los Feliz
Saturday, April 29, 2023 | 8pm
Presented by Street Food Cinema, catch this screening of the genre-bending, Oscar winning film by the Daniels. There will be food trucks and live music before the movie. Tickets: $22-27
MUSIC: Jazz at LACMA: Los Angeles Jazz Orchestra
LACMA | Los Angeles
Friday, April 28, 2023 | 6-8pm
Jazz at LACMA is back! The first concert in this season’s Friday night series (April to November), features the Los Angeles Jazz Orchestra. Free and open to all. Limited seating.
PERFORMANCE/THEATRE: Medea Refracted
Villa Theater Lab: Getty Villa | Pacific Palisades
Saturday, April 29, 2023 | 3pm and 7pm
Sunday, April 30, 2023 | 3pm
Created by Constance Strickland, this play centers on the enchantress from Greek mythology – exploring themes of intergenerational trauma, race and motherhood. Produced by LA-based Theatre Roscius, which is dedicated to the amplification of avant-garde theater by Black women, women of color and women of all backgrounds everywhere. Tickets: $10
FESTIVAL: Bob Baker Day
LA Historic State Park | DTLA
Saturday, April 29—Sunday, April 30, 2023 | 11am-6pm
Hosted by Bob Baker Marionette Theater, this free annual festival returns for a full day of fun, with a carnival, puppets, games and more!
FESTIVAL: Yallwest Book Festival
Santa Monica High School | Santa Monica
Saturday, April 29, 2023
A book festival dedicated to young adult and middle grade books! There will be panels, book signings, giveaways and more. The event is free but you must RSVP for special keynotes.
FESTIVAL: Poetry Film Festival
Beyond Baroque | Venice
Friday, April 28—Saturday, April 29, 2023
Founded by Lynn Holley, this two-day festival celebrates artists who merge poetry and film. Tickets: $20-30
Fine Foods, Pizza, Quick Bites + Bars
Milo & Olive, Santa Monica
LA Pizzas: It's a wrap... for now! In this last installment of our LA pizza round-up, we focus on some of our westside pizza picks. If you missed Part 1 (WeHo / Hollywood) check out our April 13 newsletter. Last week – in our April 20 edition – we focused on Downtown, Highland Park and Pasadena spots.
Roberta’s | Culver City
Located at Platform, Roberta’s is the offspring of the original Brooklyn, NY mothership, with a slim menu offering more than just pizza. The main event is the pizza though… chewy charred bubbling crust, your choice of a few signature pies or a selection of toppings. Why not give the Olive Laugh Love 22 a whirl? Mozzarella, raclette, olive tapenade, garlic, arugula and lemon.
Ghisallo | Santa Monica
This Ocean Park Boulevard fave highlights a few classic Italian dishes and both 18-inch NY style pizza (like the Cacio e pepe with Parmigiano crema, pecorino toscano, garlic confit, ricotta and crushed black pepper) or 12-inch individual Neapolitan pizzas (meat-lovers will go for the Spartacus: Pomodoro, fior di latte, fennel sausage, salumeria pepperoni, red onion, black beldi olives, garlic and fresno peppers). Wood-fired oven.
Emmy Squared | Santa Monica
A satellite of the Brooklyn HQ’d chain, Emmy Squared Pizza is all about Chicago-style pies like the classic pepperoni, along with a menu that includes Impossible meatballs, cheesy bread, salads, a chicken parm sandwich and more… located inside Santa Monica Brew Works.
Milo & Olive | Santa Monica
This Santa Monica go-to spot presents a varied menu of tasty Italian dishes as well as a line-up of reliably delicious pizzas like Feline Salami + Roasted Red Pepper… caramelized onion, tomato sauce, mozzarella.
Abbot's Pizza Company | Santa Monica
Can’t get no satisfaction? This Venice neighborhood pizza joint is the real deal… and the salad pizza is a knockout!
Spruzzo | Malibu
Family-friendly Italian with a pleasing pizza menu including surprises like the Thai Chicken pizza – featuring peanut ginger sauce topped with marinated chicken, green onions, carrots, cilantro and mozzarella. Original or thin-crust.
Little Coyote | Long Beach
Technically still on the westside – if you’re traveling south as far as Long Beach that is! With two locations in Long Beach, the newest Little Coyote is fast and casual with tasty pizzas, salads and subs. Patio dining.
Literary, Readings & Book Launches
Whittier Reads: Javier Zamora
Whittier Public Library | Whittier
Thursday, April 27, 2023 | 5-6pm
Acclaimed author Javier Zamora will discuss his memoir, Solito. Free.
Homecoming Poetry Reading
LibroMobile | Santa Ana
Saturday, April 29, 2023 | 2-4pm
Local youth poets will read their work alongside heidi andrea restrepo rhodes & Vickie Vértiz. Free with RSVP.
Things To Do & Workshops
The Rocky Horror Prime Time Pride Show w/ Shadowcast by K.A.O.S., Santa Ana
Jackalope Pasadena
Central Park | Old Pasadena
Saturday, April 29—Sunday, April 30, 2023 | 10am–5pm
This indie artisan fair celebrates the handmade! Expect to find jewelry, paper goods, home decor, art and more.
Ga(y)la Afterparty
Night Gallery | Arts District, DTLA
Saturday, April 22, 2023 | 6:30-8:30pm
The official afterparty of the Feminist Center for Creative Work fundraiser gala. Featuring DJ sets by Bae Bae, IdealBlackFemale and Helikonia. Drinks by Yola Mezcal and a photobooth by Acid Smile Studios. Tickets: $20-100
88 Trade
1839 S La Brea Avenue | Mid-City
Sunday, April 30, 2023 | 12-5pm
A mini flea market featuring art, clothing, jewelry, tarot readings and other treats. Tickets: $5
Heal the Bay: BioBlitz in the Marsh
Madrona Marsh | Torrance
Saturday, April 29, 2023 | 10–11:30am
Marsh Wildlife Watch! Join Heal the Bay on a proactive nature outing as part of Earth Month. Participants on this guided nature walk of Madrona Marsh will get to observe and document the wildlife of the marsh ecosystem. Free with registration.
The Rocky Horror Prime Time Pride Show w/ Shadowcast by K.A.O.S.
The Frida Cinema | Santa Ana
Friday, April 28, 2023 | 8pm
Performance troupe K.A.O.S. will bring the 1975 cult classic film to life via a live shadowcast. Tickets: $20
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