Fragments, forks, fires, homegirls & fallen fruit
Discoveries in Art, Culture & Cuisine Around Los Angeles
Gallery & Museum Exhibitions
Rose Gallery | Santa Monica
Tania Franco Klein: Break in Case of Emergency (Flies, Forks and Fires)
Through April 15, 2023
Mexican photographer Tania Franco Klein pursues a fragmented investigation into psychological boundaries in her new series.
Gagosian | Beverly Hills
Urs Fischer: Ice Cream Truck Democracy
New paintings of fragmented collage-like imagery incorporating the artist’s photographs, blend figurative and abstract elements to convey the artist’s personal observations of Los Angeles.
Honor Fraser | Los Angeles
Make Me Feel Mighty Real: Drag/Tech and the Queer Avatar
March 3–May 27, 2023 | Opening Reception: March 3 @ 6-8pm
This group exhibition surveys the evolution of avatars in queer creative practices.
LA Artcore Union Center for the Arts | Little Tokyo, DTLA
Reflections On Our Warming Planet | Curated by Lucinda Luvaas
March 4–April 9, 2023
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 4 | 2-5pm
This multi-faceted exhbiiton examines the environmental challenges of the global climate crisis while celebrating the natural world.
Night Gallery | DTLA
Hayley Barker: Laguna Castle
Through March 18, 2023
Ethereal oil paintings inspired by an artist's residency at Laguna Castle, the former home of Isa-Kae Meksin, near Echo Park.
Museum of Neon Art (MONA) | Glendale
Oliver B. Nowlin: Lightning’s Lung
Through August 27, 2023
Oliver B. Nowlin’s solo exhibition, featuring his wall-based sculptures connecting painting, sculpture and light.
Desert X | Coachella Valley
March 4-May 7
The outdoor art biennial returns this weekend! Immersive art and installations will be presented at multiple locations throughout Coachella Valley.
Film, Music, Festivals & Theater
Taleen Kali | Moroccan Lounge | DTLA
March 3, 2023 | Doors open at 6:30pm
Celebrate the release of Flower of Life, the first full-length album by the LA-based shoegaze/dreampunk band. On hand for support is Livingmore (DJ) and Warsaw Pact. Tickets $12 plus fees.
Fine Foods, Quick Bites + Bars
Telefèric Barcelona | Brentwood
Hours: Sun-Wed: 11:30am-9:15pm; Thurs–Sun: 11:30am-10:15pm
Spain in LA! Authentic tapas, paella and curated Spanish wines star at this Brentwood spot – one in the family-owned California based group.
APB | Hollywood
Hours: 6pm until late
Vegan friendly sushi, cocktails and fun vibes on Melrose.
Lingua Franca | Los Angeles River
Hours: Wed–Sun: 5-10pm
New LA River-adjacent restaurant from the Wax Paper team at the end of Allesandro Street serves up tasty day and nighttime California fare.
New Ruby Fruit | Silver Lake
Hours: Tues–Thurs: 5–10pm; Fri–Sat: 5–11pm
Small-scale Silver Lake wine bar with delicious snack menu.
RE:Her Food Festival | Various Los Angeles Venues
Hours: Various
An annual food fest that celebrates women-owned restaurants all over Los Angeles. Over 10 days, participating businesses will offer special menu items, virtual events and more! Ticket prices varying depending on the event.
Literary, Readings & Book Launches
Homegirl Book Swap | Sip & Sonder | Inglewood
March 4, 2023 | 12-3pm
Enjoy an afternoon of tea, conversation and book swapping. Bring a book or two you don’t mind parting ways with, and leave with new books for your TBR pile! Free with RSVP.
Things To Do
Hang in there bb | Junior High LA | Glendale
March 4, 2023 | 1–4pm
Presented by Hang in there bb and Camerata, this event brings awareness to mental health/mental illness with performances and vendors. Tickets $10.
Recipes to Nourish Communities | Japanese American National Museum
Little Tokyo, Downtown
March 5, 2023 | 1–4pm
Join artist Taiji Terasaki for a moderated discussion focused on food insecurity in Los Angeles. Tersaki will be joined by other artists and reps from the Los Angeles Mission and Alma Backyard Farms. There will be a mural viewing at 1pm, followed by the talk at 2pm. Free with RSVP.
Butterfly Pavilion | The Natural History Museum | DTLA
March 5–August 13, 2023
This springtime exhibition features hundreds of butterflies and native plants. Tickets $8 plus cost of museum admission.
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