LA Insider | Week of December 7, 2023: Expressions, Don't Look Now, Chocolate Bombs, Bonbons, Holiday Ornaments & Winter Wonderland...
It's Miami Art Week, so the action is a little quiet on the LA gallery scene — but you can still catch some wonderful local shows and we've highlighted a few events / openings... as well as other cultural offerings, movies and fun holiday happenings around town! Check out our Fine Foods section for the first in our round-up of local chocolatiers for delectable edible gift giving!
Gallery & Museum Exhibitions
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'Murder in the Jungle' by Haitian artist Wilson Bigaud in the Holiday Sale at Galerie Lakaye, West Hollywood
Bergamot Station Art Center | Santa Monica
Winter Open House
Saturday, December 9, 2023 | 10am–9pm
Gather for artist talks, receptions, live music, performances and food at this favorite Westside art gallery hub.
Galerie Lakaye | West Hollywood
Holiday Sale
Saturday, December 9, 2023 | 10am–6pm
Looking for a special holiday gift or something new for your own collection? Check out this selection of new paintings by Nigel Williams reflecting his home of St. Maarten, jewelry by Liza Vosbigian, ceramics by Sandra Zebi, beaded and embroidered jackets, scarves and more with the flavor of the Caribbean and Brazil.
LA Contemporary at Launch LA | West Hollywood
Expressions
December 8—17, 2023
Opening Reception: Friday, December 8 | 6–10pm
A group exhibition featuring the work of young emerging artists from around the globe.
LACE | Los Feliz
APOLAKI | Film Screening & Artist Talk
Sunday, December 10, 2023 | 2-5 pm
Join LACE and Micaela Tobin for a special screening of the video, APOLAKI: Opera of the Scorched Earth, followed by a talk with artists and collaborators Jay Carlon, Carlo Maghirang and the Liyang Network. Light refreshments will be provided. Free. RSVP here.
JOAN | DTLA
Johanna Hedva: If You’re Reading This, I’m Already Dead
November 11, 2023—February 4, 2024
The first LA solo exhibition by Berlin and LA-based artist, writer and musician Johanna Hedva. The show includes a multichannel sound installation, sculptures and paintings.
Film, Music, Theatre & Festivals & Dance
The Cook, The Thief, His Wife & Her Lover @ Landmark Nuart Theatre, West Los Angeles
FILM: Die Hard
Outdoor on the Third Street Promenade | Santa Monica
Friday, December 8, 2023 | 6:30pm
Fridays on Third Street Promenade hosts their final outdoor movie of the year, a screening of the action film Die Hard (1988). There will be holiday snacks and activities. Free with RSVP.
FILM: The Cook, The Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
Landmark Nuart Theatre | West Los Angeles
Friday, December 8, 2023 | 10:30pm
Peter Greenway’s unsettling drama follows the mayhem that ensues when a cook, a thief, his wife and her lover all come together at a gourmet restaurant. Tickets: $12
FILM: Don’t Look Now
Egyptian Theater | Hollywood
Sunday, December 10, 2023
50th Anniversary screening of this dreamlike thriller by Nicolas Roeg. Starring Julie Christie and Donald Sutherland, Don’t Look Now (1973) centers on grieving parents who encounter strange occurrences while in Venice. Tickets: $15
MUSIC: JJJJJerome Ellis
2220 Arts + Archive | Filipinotown
Thursday, December 7, 2023 | 8pm
Catch a performance by JJJJerome Ellis, who is celebrating both a new LP, Compline in Nine Movements, and a new collection of poetry, Aster of Ceremonies. Tickets: $15
MUSIC: Zubin Mehta Conducts Mahler 1
Walt Disney Concert Hall | DTLA
Thursday, December 7 through Sunday, December 10, 2023
Mehta explores Mahler's symphonic journey and Korean pianist Seong-Jin Cho displays his romantic side in R. Schumann's concerto. Tickets: $84–268
Fine Foods, Quick Bites + Bars
Chocolates by Compartés on La Brea in Los Angeles
Who doesn't have a sweet craving during the holidays? If you're looking for a chocolate gift, check out these local chocolatiers who put their own stylish artisanal spin on the utmost edible treat!
Compartés | La Brea/Los Angeles
Truffles of all sorts, fun chocolate bars like the white chocolate cereal bowl gourmet chocolate — as well as cool gift sets like an edible chocolate tic tac toe and chocolate chessmen to give as special boxed gifts.
John Kelly Chocolates | Hollywood
Handmade artisanal chocolate from Hollywood! Started in 2004, this sophisticated chocolatier offers selections like the walnut cluster with Mediterranean sea salt, peanut butter with Himalayan pink sea salt, dark chocolate dipped apricot and other semi-sweet and dark chocolates in stylish gift boxes.
Valerie Confections | Westlake/Los Angeles
Valerie Gordon and her husband / partner Stan Weightman Jr. started Valerie Confections from their Los Angeles apartment in 2004 with six flavors of hand-dipped toffee. Today they offer a sweet range of goodies including truffles, caramels and assorted toffees!
Mignon Chocolate | Glendale & Old Town, Pasadena
Dark chocolate, truffles and caramels as well as special holiday treats like chocolate bombs, chocolate Santas and advent calendars. Build-your-box for a tasty personalized holiday gift!
Literary, Readings & Book Launches
December Reading at The Mandrake, Culver City
December Reading at The Mandrake
The Mandrake | Culver City
Sunday, December 10, 2023 | 6pm
Hosted by Dr. Ashaki M. Jackson, this reading features a group of writers and poets, including Chen Chen, Neelanjana Banerjee, F. Douglas Brown and others.
Things To Do & Workshops
Snowy Plover Beach Walk at the Annenberg Community Beach House, Santa Monica
Holiday Ornament Workshop at MOLAA
Museum of Latin American Art | Long Beach
Sunday, December 10, 2023 | 1–3pm
Create your own holiday inspired ornament! This workshop is open to all ages. Materials are provided. Free with RSVP.
A Snowy Wonderland
Crenshaw Imperial Plaza | Inglewood
Sunday, December 10, 2023 | 12–3pm
Celebrate the holidays at Crenshaw Imperial Plaza! Enjoy free snow sledding, holiday ornament decorations, kids crafts and more. Free with RSVP.
Snowy Plover Beach Walk
Annenberg Community Beach House | Santa Monica
Sunday, December 10, 2023 | 9–10:30am
Explore the delicate habitat of the small snowy plovers that winter on Santa Monica State Beach. Free, guided walk with Nature Nexus and Santa Monica Audubon. Recommended for adults but all welcome. Register here.
Holiday Jubilee
Black Image Center | Culver City
Saturday, December 9, 2023 | 2–11pm
This event is a fundraiser to support the Black Image Center's work uplifting Black photographers and storytellers. There will be a market with local vendors, holiday portrait sessions and more. Stay after 7pm for drinks and live entertainment! Tickets: $15–40
Halo Holiday Market
Halo Food Hall & Plaza | DTLA
Thursday, December 7, 2023 | 10am–4pm
Market featuring local makers, artists and brands for all your holiday gifts.
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