Fabrik LA Insider: Week of March 16, 2023
Memories, spring flowers, K-pop & St. Patrick’s Day…
Memories, spring flowers, K-pop & St. Patrick’s Day…
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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Hilary Pecis: Paths Crossed at David Kordansky Gallery.
David Kordansky Gallery | Los Angeles
Hilary Pecis: Paths Crossed
March 18-April 22, 2023
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 18, 2023
Recent drawings and vibrant paintings conjuring Southern California landscapes and flora through the vision of the LA based artist.
KP Projects | Los Angeles
Eric Nash: Night Drawings
March 18-April 15, 2023
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 18, 2023 | 6-9pm
Artist Eric Nash channels the film noir essence of the city in these charcoal drawings of Los Angeles after dark (as well as a few Palm Springs scenes). RSVP to attend the opening: [email protected]
Riverside Art Museum | Riverside
Luis Garza: The Other Side of Memory
Closing Saturday, March 19, 2023
This exhibition presents 66 prints from the archive of Luis Garza, known for his images documenting life in East LA during the early 70s.
Museum of Contemporary Art | San Diego
Celia Álvarez Muñoz: Breaking the Binding
March 16–August 13, 2023
Breaking the Binding is the first career retrospective of 86 year-old Texas-based artist Celia Álvarez Muñoz. Featuring more than 35 works, including immersive installations, photography and book projects.
USC Pacific Asia Museum | Pasadena
Ikebana Spring Flower Celebration
March 18-19, 2023
View 40 flower arrangements by the five different schools of Ikebana in this two-day exhibit. The family friendly event features Ikebana demonstrations, interactive walk-up workshops for children and a small craft fair. Free entry with museum admission.
The Loft at Liz’s | Los Angeles
Curator’s Walkthrough: Identity Semantics of the African Diaspora in the United States
Saturday, March 18 | 3:30pm
Curator will be on hand to discuss this group show featuring the work of seven artists who explore questions of identity. Exhibition continues through April 25.
Film, Music, Theater & Festivals
FILM: Solaris | Braindead Studios | Fairfax District
Sunday, March 19, 2023 | 7:30pm
Screening of Andrei Tarkovsky’s sci-fi epic about love, memory and our subconscious desires. Tickets: $12
MUSIC: RUMSHOP LA #2 | La Zona Rosa | DTLA
Friday, March 17, 2023 | 10pm
Presented by Foreigner, this Brooklyn-born event returns to LA for a night of rum-soaked sounds by Foreigner, Run P and Jon Trini. Tickets: $7-$18
Fine Foods, Quick Bites + Bars
Angler Los Angeles, West Hollywood
Paloma | Venice
Hours: Lunch: Tues–Sun: 11:30am–3:30pm; Golden Hour: (Tues–Sun): 4–5pm Dinner: Tues–Thurs: 5:30–10pm; Fri–Sat: 5:30–11pm; Sun: 5:30–11pm
Market fresh seasonal menu with Mediterranean overtures. Stylish, airy contemporary ambience.
Angler Los Angeles | West Hollywood
Hours: Tue-Thu: 5–9pm; Fri-Sat: 5–10pm
A creation of the Michelin-starred team behind Saison and Angler San Francisco, Angler Los Angeles marries live-fire cooking and fresh ingredients from the sea.
Moishe’s | The Original Farmers Market | Fairfax & 3rd
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am–6pm; Sat-Sun: 9am–7pm
Neighborhood Mediterranean fare in the fun Farmers Market setting. Flavorful gyros, chicken shawarma and the classic lamb.
Mother Wolf | Hollywood
Hours: Mon–Thurs: 5:30–10:30pm; Fri: 5:30–11pm; Sat: 5–11pm; Sun: 5–10:30pm
Chef Evan Funke looks to Rome for the inspiration that drives Mother Wolf’s wood fired pizzas, tasty antipasti and handmade pastas.
Taylor’s Steakhouse | Koreatown & La Cañada
Hours: Mon-Thu: 11:30am-9:30pm; Fri: 11:30am-10:30pm; Sat: 4-10:30pm; Sun: 4-9:30pm
Timeless steakhouse setting with classic dishes to match. Enjoy the French onion soup and prime top sirloin from the comfort of an old school leather booth.
Sichuan Impression | Alhambra & West LA
Hours: Daily: 11:30am–2:45pm; 5–9pm
A selection of snacks, classic regional specialties and new school tastes inspired by foods from the fertile Chengdu Plain on the western edge of China’s Sichuan basin.
Literary, Readings & Book Launches
Roar Shack @ 826 LA
Roar Shack | 826 LA | Echo Park
Saturday, March 19, 2023 | 4pm
Organized by David Rocklin, this literary reading will feature writers Angela Franklin, Brian Lin, Elizabeth Weinberg, Pete Hsu and Tara Taylor Donlan.
Sadie Dupuis and Morgan Parker | Stories Books | Echo Park
Thursday, March 16, 2023 | 7–8pm
Musician Sadie Dupuis of Speedy Ortiz celebrates her new book of poetry, Cry Perfume! She will be joined by poet and essayist Morgan Parker.
Things To Do
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration | The Original Farmers Market
Fairfax & 3rd
Friday, March 17, 2023 | 12:30-7pm
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Irish food, green beer, and music! There will be a strolling bagpiper, traditional Irish folk music by The Merry Minstrels and more.
Women’s History Zine Workshop | California African American Museum (CAAM) | Exposition Park
Saturday, March 18, 2023 | 2–3pm
Make zines and collages that celebrate Black women artists with educators from Able ARTS Work. Free with RSVP.
K-pop Dreaming: A Special Live Event with GYOPO | Crawford Family Forum | Pasadena
Thursday, March 16, 2023 | 7-8pm
In a special live event in partnership with GYOPO, Vivian Yoon, host of the K-Pop Dreaming podcast from LAist Studios, will delve into the origins of K-pop. With special guests Jheanelle Brown and Michelle Cho. Music by DJ BOBA BEAR and refreshments provided by JUMO. Tickets $15
The Queer Mercado | East LA Civic Center | The Belvedere Park
Saturday March 18, 2023 | 10am-4pm
Every 3rd Saturday of the month, The Queer Mercado brings together local queer Latinx businesses for a day of shopping, performances and more.
Queer Scouts Presents: Norooz | Plantiitas | Long Beach
Sunday March 19, 2023 | 6:30-9:30pm
Celebrate the Iranian New Year in queer community! Queer Scout leader Maral will lead a discussion on current events in Iran followed by a discussion of Norooz. There will be hot tea and sweets. Free with RSVP, but donations are welcome.
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