Fabrik LA Insider: Week of June 22, 2023
Ice Cream, Shakespeare, Storage Wars, Story Time & Star Party...
Ice Cream, Shakespeare, Storage Wars, Story Time & Star Party...
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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Martha Alf @ Michael Kohn Gallery, Hollywood
Cylinder Black, Blue and Purple, 1974. Oil on Canvas, 33 x 38 inches
Hauser & Wirth | DTLA
American Gurl: Film Exhibition
Saturday, July 24—July 30, 2023
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 24, 2023 | 6–9pm
This film exhibition presented by Womxn in Windows brings together a group of intergenerational artists curated with curiosity around the perspectives and nuances of the Black feminine experience related to beauty, success, freedom and power in America.
la Beast Gallery | Cypress Park
Daydream Jelly
June 24—July 29, 2023
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 24, 2023 | 6–9pm
Paintings by Wyatt Mills, Michael Haight, Julia Elise Hong and Zaki Christ, delve into the realms of transformation, concealed truths and the future self. Daydream Jelly melds various viewpoints of perception, laying the groundwork for each artist’s unique interpretation of reality.
Michael Kohn Gallery | Hollywood
Martha Alf: Opposites and Contradictions
June 24—August 5, 2023
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 24, 2023 | 6–8pm
A celebratory retrospective of California artist Martha Alf (1930 – 2019) who studied at UCLA alongside William Brice, Richard Diebenkorn and Lee Mullican. Best known for her Cylinder Paintings, depicting rolls of toilet paper, Alf's work was inspired by influences ranging from the Old Masters to Pop Art and Minimalism.
The Hole | La Brea District
Group Exhibition: Storage Wars
June 24—August 19, 2023
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 24, 2023 | 6–8pm
A group exhibition featuring contributions from artists, collectors and other galleries granting viewers a peek inside the shipping crate, a container that protects and all too often—when left for years in a storage facility, archive or freeport—hides away some of the best and most precious work of art.
Rory Devine Fine Art | Culver City
Brian Cooper: Things Thinking
June 24—August 26, 2023
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 24, 2023 | 6–9pm
Paintings and sculpture continuing the artist's interest in the relationship of mind and body while also suggesting themes of human and machine, part versus whole, and art and music. Devine's work is inspired by the ethereal effects of highly illusionistic painting like his favorites, the Flemish Primitives, and strangeness of Surrealism, the Chicago Imagists, West Coast psychedelia and underground comics.
Film, Music, Theatre & Festivals
Dims. Courtesy LA Design Festival. Photo by Tara Wujcik
FILM FESTIVAL: Shock-A-Go-Go Film Fest
Lumiere Cinema at Music Hall | Beverly Hills
Thursday, June 22, 2023
A movie marathon showcasing horror, sci-fi, fantasy, cult, experimental and animated films. Tickets: $15-20
DESIGN FESTIVAL: LA Design Festival
Various Venues in DTLA, Culver City & Long Beach
June 22–25, 2023
Workshops, panel discussions, tours, artist talks, cocktail receptions and more with a focus on a broad range of design professionals. LA Design Festival provides a place for creatives to explore, collaborate and engage with other members of the design community. Free (some programs may involve fees).
MUSIC FESTIVAL: Dum Dum Fest
The Echo | Echo Park
Saturday, June 24, 2023 | 8pm
Dum Dum Zine hosts their first ever festival, featuring live music with Patriarchy, Taleen Kali, Iress, Lauren Lakis and Nightjacket along with zine vendors. Tickets: $18-20
MUSIC: Fem Synth Lab Anniversary Showcase & Fundraiser
Coaxial Arts | DTLA
Friday, June 23, 2023
Celebrating six years, join Feminist Synth Lab for a night of radical electronic music. In addition to showcasing performers, this event is raising funds to keep their equipment library going! Tickets: $10
THEATRE: Into the Woods
The Ahmanson | DTLA
June 27—July 30, 2023
Opening Night: Tuesday, June 27 | 8pm
Direct from Broadway, the critically acclaimed production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Tony-winning musical travels to LA with Montego Glover as The Witch, Stephanie J. Block as The Baker’s Wife, Sebastian Arcelus as The Baker and Gavin Creel as Cinderella’s Prince/Wolf – all reprising their Broadway roles. Tickets $40 and up.
THEATRE: Shakespeare By the Sea
Point Fermin Park | San Pedro
June 22—24, 2023
Kick off the 26th anniversary season of Shakespeare By the Sea! This weekend will feature a production of Twelfth Night. Free to attend, but donations are welcomed.
DANCE: SOL: Invertigo Dance Theatre
Stoneview Nature Center | Culver City
Saturday, June 24, 2023 | 1 – 4pm
SOL is a multidisciplinary community gathering at the park, featuring Indigenous artists, live performance, films, environmental justice talks and art activities. Invertigo Dance Theatre will premiere a new site-specific work. Family friendly. Treats available. Free
Fine Foods, Quick Bites + Bars
Now that we've observed the summer solstice, we're ready to jump into the joys of summer. Long days that stretch into night, strolling along a sidewalk after dinner – and ice cream for a treat! Here's a selection of noteworthy ice cream – or alternative – shops in and around Los Angeles to revive your childlike pleasure!
Awan | West Hollywood
Taking inspiration from Indonesia, Awan offers vegan ice cream with pure island style ingredients, like: coconut cream, coconut water and Balinese vanilla bean.
Fatamorgana Gelato | Beverly Hills & Studio City
Strictly speaking, this is gelato rather than ice cream. A very close cousin to ice cream, gelato is made from a custard base of milk, cream and sugar, except the ratios are little different and Gelato doesn't usually contain egg yolks. This Rome transplant is the real thing.
Fosselman’s Ice Cream Co. | Alhambra
Old fashioned soda fountain with an extensive line-up of classic handmade ice cream. Cakes too and other things…
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams | Various Locations
Ice cream with smooth texture, buttercream body and flavors inspired by a mix of art, history and pop culture from a James Beard Award recipient.
Mashti Malone’s Exotic Ice Creams | Hollywood & Westwood
Flavors you expect, like Rocky Road and Mocha Almond Fudge, along with exotic surprises like Persian Cucumber and Saffron Rosewater reflecting the flowers and spices of Iran.
McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams | Various Locations
Organic handmade ice cream with roots in the San Diego dairy industry.
Salt & Straw | Various Locations
A good selection of sophisticated ice cream! Splurge and get a fresh delicious waffle cone. The Honey Lavender is extra pretty.
Van Leeuwen | Various Locations
This ice cream is not just delicious – it's inventive. Dense imaginative flavors, tasty creamy texture, vegan or dairy, they have you covered. We love the Coffee Affogato.
Literary, Readings & Book Launches
Indie Bookstore Field Trips #14 @ Lido Village Books, Newport Beach
Spectacular Story Time!
Once Upon A Bookstore | Montrose
Friday, June 23, 2023 | 9:30am
Bring your little ones to this morning story time session led by Maddi!
Indie Bookstore Field Trips #14
Lido Village Books | Newport Beach
Saturday, June 24, 2023 | 10am-12pm
Led by Jhoanna Belfer, this monthly event explores new neighborhoods and bookstores. This weekend will focus on Lido Village Books and Laguna Beach Books followed by an optional lunch or snack. Free with RSVP
Queer Book Bazaar
Fiesta Hall, Plummer Park | West Hollywood
Saturday, June 24, 2023 | 10am-8pm
Market and exhibition of local book dealers, indie publishers and literary vendors.
Things To Do & Workshops
Public Star Party @ Griffith Observatory
Public Star Party
Griffith Observatory | Los Feliz
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Held every month, head to the Observatory for a free day of star-gazing! Local astronomers and telescope groups will share their knowledge about the sky and their equipment.
Out Block Party
Angel City Brewery & Public House | Arts District, DTLA
Sunday, June 25, 2023
Celebrate Pride at Angel City Brewery! There will be a Makers' Market, Drag Bingo, performances, art activations and more. Free with RSVP.
Long Beach Community Media Arts (LBCMA) Open Lab
Place Long Beach | Long Beach
Sunday, June 25, 2023
Long Beach Community Media Arts hosts this drop-in resource and skill share event. Free, but donations are accepted.
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