Fabrik LA Insider: Week of March 10, 2023
Spells, bikes and a festival of colors…
Spells, bikes and a festival of colors…
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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Louise Nevelson, Mirror-Shadow VII, 1985, wood painted black,
9' 9" x 11' 7" x 1' 9" (297.2 cm x 353.1 cm x 53.3 cm). Courtesy Pace Gallery.
Pace Gallery | Los Angeles
Louise Nevelson
March 11–April 29, 2023
This immersive exhibition of wooden assemblage sculptures, wall reliefs and mixed media collages surveys the trailblazer’s work from the 1950s to 1980s.
Blum & Poe | Culver City
mochi Rin: Mochi Ceremony with Incense and Tea
Saturday, March 11, 2023
Five mochi ceremonies throughout the day celebrate the opening of Asuka Anastacia Ogawa: pedra. Free with registration, the ceremonies will feature mochi sweets, matcha green tea and agarwood incense. Exhibition runs through April 15.
PRJCTLA | DTLA
Lauren Bon and the Metabolic Studio: Underland at PRJCTLA
Saturday, March 11 | 4-7pm
Underland addresses water use and the city’s infrastructure in an artful wary. This recent project by Lauren Bon / Metabolic Studio lays pipes on the concrete floor of the LA River to redirect a small portion of the river – preventing it from flowing out to sea. PRJCTLA is located downtown at the foot of the 6th Street Bridge overlooking the LA River.
Ochi Projects | Mid City
Adehla Lee: How to Break The Spell
March 11–April 22, 2023
Female figures gaze at the viewer in these colorful paintings inspired by the Korean artist’s family history.
Bardwell Gallery, Biola University | La Mirada
Soft Threads: Co-curated by Razan Alsarraf & Wendy Raigosa
Through March 27, 2023
Co-curated by Razan Alsarraf & Wendy Raigosa, this exhibition showcases work by artists that engage in community-based practices.
ArtNight Pasadena
Art Walk
March 10, 2023 | 6-10pm
An evening of free art, music and entertainment presented by several Pasadena arts and cultural institutions, ArtNight Pasadena will happen despite rain (although rain could curtail some outdoor activities).
Film, Music, Theater & Festivals
The English Concert: Solomon at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, DTLA
FILM: Cauleen Smith—In Space, In Time | Billy Wilder Theater | UCLA
March 10– 11, 2023
The UCLA Film & Television Archive and Hammer Museum present three nights of work by Los Angeles-based Cauleen Smith, including a rare performance of her evolving Black Utopia LP and two programs of short films. Free.
MUSIC: Kelman Duran | 2220 Arts + Archives | Filipinotown/Los Angeles
March 11, 2023
A rare live appearance in Los Angeles from experimental producer Kelman Duran. With sets by Maral and a mash-up of Pacoima Techno and Soltera. Tickets $17
MUSIC: The English Concert: Solomon | Dorothy Chandler Pavilion | DTLA
March 10, 2023
Baroque concert interprets the story of biblical King Solomon. Tickets: $17-$149
THEATER: Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 | Mark Taper Forum | DTLA
Through April 9, 2023
Originally commissioned by and produced at the Mark Taper Forum, Twilight is a seminal play written by Anna Deavere Smith. Set in the aftermath of the uprisings following the Rodney King verdict, Twilight offers stirring insight into our past and present. Tickets: $35-$105
FESTIVAL: Festival of the Kite | Redondo Beach Pier
March 12, 2023 | 12-5pm
49th Annual festival featuring live music, prizes for various kite flying categories and more!
FESTIVAL: Festival de la Primavera | La Plaza de Cultura y Artes | DTLA
March 12, 2023 | 12-4pm
Celebrate the culture of Oaxaca with music, traditional dances, food and crafts.
Fine Foods, Quick Bites + Bars
Openaire, Koreatown
Farmhouse Kitchen | West Adams, Los Angeles
Hours: Mon–Thurs: 11am–2:30pm, 5–9pm; Fri: 11am–2:30pm, 5–10pm; Sat: 12–3pm, 5–10pm; Sun: 12–3pm, 5–9pm
An offshoot of the Bay Area original, this fun Thai spot in West Adams surrounds you with pink flowery walls and serves up exciting plates filled with color.
Openaire | Koreatown
Hours: Breakfast: Mon-Fri: 7:30am–11am; Lunch: Mon-Fri: 11:30am–2:30pm; Dinner: Wed–Sun: 5:30pm–10pm; Brunch: Sat–Sun: 10am–2:30pm
Sophisticated menu by Michelin star chef Josiah Citrin presented in a lush greenhouse setting in Koreatown’s Line Hotel.
Bike Shed Los Angeles | Arts District, DTLA
Hours: Mon–Thurs: 11am–11pm; Fri: 11am–Midnight; Sat: 9am–Midnight; Sun: 9am–11pm
Vast revitalized DTLA Arts District warehouse venue with motorcycle theme décor offers hearty comfort food. Super cool vibe!
Perle | Pasadena
Hours: Wed–Fri: 5pm–9:30pm; Sat–Sun: 4pm–9:30pm
Charming family-owned and operated French-inspired restaurant by Chef Dean Yasharianin in an historic Old Town Pasadena setting.
Bell’s Restaurant | Los Alamos, CA
Hours: Thurs–Mon: Lunch: 11am–3pm; Dinner: 5pm–8:30pm
Weekend in Los Alamos? Stop by this standout Michelin-starred French bistro from Chef Daisy Ryan with award-winning wine list.
Literary, Readings & Book Launches
Still from the ‘sound of your voice is home (detail)’, 2022, Yasmine Nasser Diaz. Multimedia installation. Courtesy the artist and OCHI Projects. Photo: Deen Babakhyi
the sound of your voice is home:
Yasmine Nasser Diaz in Conversation with Ikram Lakhdhar
Getty Center
March 12, 2023 | 1–2pm
Yasmine Nasser Diaz will present a video screening of her multimedia installation, the sound of your voice is home. Following the screening, Diaz will be in conversation with curator Ikram Lakhdhar. Free with RSVP.
Things To Do
POPSHIFT HOLI (Festival of Colors) | Seventh/Place | DTLA
Family Art Day | Weisman Museum, Pepperdine University | Malibu
March 11, 2023 | 11am-3pm
A day of nature walks, crafts, readings, gallery tours, and kid-friendly food, organized in conjunction with the environmentally-focused exhibition To Bough and To Bend. Free with registration.
POPSHIFT HOLI (Festival of Colors) | Seventh/Place | DTLA
March 11, 2023 | 2–8pm
Celebrate the Festival of Colors in DTLA! Wear all white and delight in the music performances, food/drink vendors, giveaways and more! Tickets $35-50.
Hey Baby Meetup | Hermon Park (Arroyo Seco Park) | Highland Park
March 11, 2023 | 10am-12pm
Hey Baby is a free meet up for parents with babies/kids organized by artist Gilda Davidian. Bring a blanket to sit on and come by to say hello!
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