Fabrik LA Insider: Week of June 8, 2023
Mr. Cartoon, Tarfest, Pageboy, Lantern Festival and a Flea Crawl...
Mr. Cartoon, Tarfest, Pageboy, Lantern Festival and a Flea Crawl...
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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Roberto Gil de Montes @ Roberts Projects on La Brea
Shoshana Wayne Gallery | West Adams
Elaine Reichek: Frock-Conscious
June 10—July 22, 2023
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 10, 2023 | 2–5pm
Frock-Conscious explores the relationship between textiles and painting through close to 50 works created in the past 5 years. Primarily grounded in Reichek’s signature medium of embroidery, the works also expand spatially to restage the studio as a site of artistic production, domestic life, intergenerational conversation and critical investigation.
CONTROL Gallery & BEYOND THE STREETS | La Brea
Mister Cartoon: Just My Imagination
June 10—July 16, 2023
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 10, 2023 | 11am–6pm
Mr. Cartoon's first solo show in his hometown will feature drawings, airbrush paintings, a customized car and a tattoo station by the iconic street / graffiti artist. The exhibition conjures a fantasy world rooted in the emotions and experiences associated with growing up in LA, a love of car culture, graffiti and nostalgia for the music of past eras.
Roberts Projects | La Brea
Roberto Gil de Montes: Santa Monica
June 10—July 8, 2023
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 10 | 6–8pm
Paintings and works on paper from 1995-1997 by the Mexico-based artist mark a significant time of exploration in his career, when he had just returned to California after living in Mexico City.
Lauren Powell Projects and The Art Room | Los Feliz and DTLA
June 8—July 29, 2023
Opening Reception: Friday, July 8, 2023 | 5–8pm
Drawing on campy B-movies, stylish Italian Gallo films and pro-wrestling, the film, Red Night, by artist duo Beck + Col, follows a family of friendly monsters who are hunted through their suburban home by a killer. Video portals and clips from the film will be presented at The Art Room, the off-site location of Lauren Powell Projects at 908 South Olive Street. Complementing the film, the main gallery at 5225 Hollywood Boulevard is transformed into the monster's home, with a group exhibition of set pieces, costumes and artworks from the film.
ICA LA | DTLA
Open House
Saturday, June 10, 2023 | 3–6pm
Open House and opening of three summer shows: Carmen Argote: I won't abandon you, I see you, we are safe, Alberta Whistle: Between a whisper and a cry and Tru'o'ng Công Tùng. RSVP for Open House.
Film, Music, Theatre & Festivals
Roman Holiday at the Skirball Cultural Center. Image Courtesy of Photofest.
FILM FESTIVAL: VICA Fine Art Film Festival (FAFF)
Beyond Baroque | Venice
June 15—22, 2023 | Live & Online
The Venice Institute of Contemporary Art (ViCA) presents the 10th Annual Fine Arts Film Festival (FAFF). This local art film festival features 40+ films from around the globe, more than half directed or produced by women, with POC appearing as subjects or having directed / produced / written a third of the films. Tickets $15 for June 10 live screening. All films online June 15—22, 2023.
FILM: Roman Holiday
Outdoor Movies at the Skirball | West Los Angeles
Friday, June 9, 2023 | 8:30pm
The Skirball Cultural Center outdoor movie screening series kicks off with the 1953 romance classic Roman Holiday, starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck. Tickets: $20
FILM: Drop Dead Gorgeous
New Beverly Cinema | Fairfax District
Saturday, June 10, 2023 | Midnight
Midnight screening of this witty satire focused on a small-town beauty pageant. Starring Kirsten Dunst and Denise Richards. Tickets: $10
FESTIVAL: Tarfest
Pan-Pacific Park | Mid-Wilshire
Saturday, June 10, 2023 | 2–7pm
The 20th Annual TARFEST Music & Art Festival presented by Launch LA, celebrates local artists and culture with musical performances throughout the day, creative activities, art installations curated from the world-class LA art community, Biergarten sponsored by CLARK Construction and some of the best food trucks in Los Angeles. Overflow parking at the Grove.
Fine Foods, Quick Bites + Bars
Millie's Cafe in Pasadena
Cafés continued: A follow-up on last week's look at some of our fave LA cafés with something more to offer than just a good cup of latte, matcha or what have you...
Beachwood Café | Beachwood Canyon, Hollywood
Tucked away neighborhood hang with tasty bowls, egg dishes, coffee, etc. Breakfast and lunch especially, but dinner too!
The Oaks Gourmet | Hollywood
Friendly neighborhood spot with great coffee / sweet baristas. Eat outside or takeout. Try the veggie burrito! Also… Hollywood Bowl baskets and a thoughtful selection of wine – including natural and orange wine.
Nick’s Café | DTLA & Eagle Rock
A real Eggs-travaganza! Omelettes, Benedicts, scrambles and anything else you can dream of. This LA classic eatery – dare we say egg-ery? – has another location in Eagle Rock.
Russell’s | Pasadena
Old Pasadena upscale diner with a hybrid of American-French cuisine. Opened in 1930 by Frank Gale, the setting features traditional red barstool seating and wooden booths. Renowned for breakfast until 4 pm and weekend brunches quenched with blood-orange mimosas.
Millie's Café | Pasadena & Silver Lake
Casual diner dishing out breakfast comfort food – Scrambles, messes, Benedicts, French toast, pancakes – with some twists. There's the Pope's Benedict (Sliced Proscuitto di parma and baby arugula, topped with two poached medium eggs, hollandaise sauce, and a balsamic drizzle) or perhaps you're drawn to the Slutty Bun (Melted cheese and chives scrambled with eggs, smothered with caramelized onions and siracha mayo on a brioche bun).
Literary, Readings & Book Launches
June Book Club: Elliot Page discusses Pageboy at The Montalbán in Hollywood
June Book Club: Elliot Page discusses Pageboy
The Montalbán | Hollywood
Thursday, June 8, 2023 | 7-8:30pm
Join Academy Award nominee Elliot Page for a conversation about his debut memoir Pageboy, with the L.A. Times Book Club. He will be joined in conversation by actress Kate Mara. Tickets: $25-65
Poetik LA: Our Father Who Art
2930 Hyperion Avenue | Silver Lake
Sunday, June 11, 2023 | 8pm
Part of the Community Art and Poetry reading series, donations to this event will support the prison reform and abolition nonprofit, Initiate Justice. Tickets: $10 suggested donation
Short Stories
Night Gallery | DTLA
Saturday, June 10, 2023 | 4-6pm
Everybody.World and Los Angeles Review of Books present Short Stories, a party celebrating shorts and short stories! Featuring readings by Kate Durbin, Allie Rowbottom and Lisa Teasley. Plus new shorts by clothing brand Everybody.World. Free with RSVP.
Things To Do & Workshops
Water Lantern Festival at the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area, South El Monte
Water Lantern Festival
Whittier Narrows Recreation Area | South El Monte
June 9—11, 2023 | 5:30-9:30pm
Spend your weekend making memories with floating lanterns. This family-friendly event will include food trucks, vendors and live music. Tickets: $26.98-55.99
Drawing from Experience: Zine Workshop
Echo Park Farmers Market | Echo Park
Friday, June 9, 2023 | 3-6pm
This free zine workshop is geared towards seniors, though everyone is welcomed to join. Spend the afternoon making zines celebrating the neighborhood and local treasures. All materials and supplies will be provided.
Frogtown Flea Crawl
Various Locations | Frogtown
Saturday, June 10, 2023 | 11am-6pm
Shop local and vintage vendors at this traveling flea market based in Frogtown. Locations include Zebulon, The Frogtown Bazaar and The Frogtown Brewery.
Dyke Day LA
Sycamore Grove Park | Northeast Los Angeles, Highland Park
Saturday, June 10, 2023 | 12–6pm
This 15th annual Pride gathering centered on lesbian visibility will feature drag performances, live music, face painting and more! Free.
Soft Skills Summer School: Values-Centered Professionalism
Online | Zoom
Sunday, June 11, 2023 | 11am
Led by Feminist for Creative Work programming director Mandy Harris Williams, this skillshare will cover the nitty gritty of how to create a career and a lifestyle that complements, rather than betrays, our values. Free with RSVP.
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