LA Insider | Week of October 11, 2024: Kaos Theory, Cosmic Art, Black Wax, Supernatural, Jane Austen & Puppets!
This week our art explorations take you not just off the beaten path - but all the way to outer space! Check out a few non-commercial art spaces with programs outside the conventional gallery circuit, and more. Plus… films ranging from the classic musical, An American in Paris, to the OG vampire flick, Nosferatu (see Things to Do), music curated by Solange, local poets and puppetry!
Gallery & Museum Exhibitions
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Plateaus: Art that Resonates @ArtShare LA, DTLA
The Wende Museum | Culver City
Counter/Surveillance: Control, Privacy, Agency
Through October 19, 2024
Opening Reception: Sunday, October 13 | 2–4pm
Presentation by artist Gerhard Lang, exhibition participant | 11am–12:30pm
Curator-led exhibition tour | 2pm
Artist and curator remarks | 3pm
Reception | 3pm
A survey of historical and currently evolving aspects of surveillance and counter-surveillance, as part of PST ART: Art & Science Collide.
Gana Art Los Angeles | West Hollywood
Keun Young Yoo: The Odd Nature
October 12—November 16, 2024
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 12 | 4–7pm
Step into a peculiar forest where otherworldly trees, flowers and foliage weave an entrancing landscape, inspired by the artist’s practice of starting his days gazing at the Chrysanthemums decorating the outer walls of his home.
Art+Practice | Leimert Park
KAOS Theory: The Afrokosmic Media Arts of Ben Caldwell
October 12, 2024—March 8, 2025
Opening Reception: Tuesday, October 15 | 5–7pm
Conversation: Tuesday, October 15 | 7–8pm | Ben Caldwell, Robeson Taj Frazier and Jheanelle Brown
Presented in partnership with the California African American Museum, this retrospective illuminates Caldwell’s vision and stewardship in media arts in the Leimert Park community and beyond.
ArtShare LA | DTLA
Plateaus: Art that Resonates | Performance Art + Live Music Concert
Saturday, October 12, 2024—November 16, 2024
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 12
Exhibition Walkthrough: 3–5pm
Dance Performance: 6–7pm
Music Performance: 8–10pm
Curator-led tour of the multi-media immersive exhibition, Plateaus: Art that Resonates, followed by Labyrinth, a dance performance with Amanda Maciel Antunes, and music performance with Rocco DeLuca and Friends in Art Share L.A.'s Theater. All events free. RSVP for exhibition tour.
Mount Wilson Observatory | Los Angeles National Forest
Cosmic Art Night featuring, Of Sea and Sky
Opening Reception: Sunday, October 13, 2024 | 7–11:59pm
Showing in the upper-level of the 100-inch telescope dome, Of Sea and Sky examines human-to-nature relationships against the backdrop of space cosmology and earth ecology. As part of the event, artists Rebeca Méndez and Stephen Nowlin will discuss their works at the intersection of science and art, following by an observation session using MWO’s historic telescope to experience the art created by the cosmos. Tickets: $200
Film, Music, Theatre, Festivals & Dance
An American in Paris @ David Geffen Theater at Academy Museum, Miracle Mile
FILM: An American in Paris
David Geffen Theater at Academy Museum | Miracle Mile
Friday, October 11, 2024 | 7:30pm
Gene Kelly brings his virtuosic dance skills to the 1951 musical love story set in Paris. Tickets: $10
FILM: Black Wax + A Place of Rage
Now Instant Image Hall | Chinatown
Friday, October 11, 2024 | 6:30pm
Black Revivalist presents two essential documentaries: Robert Mugge's Black Wax and Pratibha Parmar’s A Place of Rage. With readings by Walela Nehanda, Alyesha Wise and Shelley Bruce. Tickets: $15
MUSIC: Eldorado Ballroom Curated by Solange Knowles for Saint Heron
Walt Disney Concert Hall | DTLA
October 11—12, 2024 | 8–10pm
This series honors the experimental and transcendent live performances of Black artists across the decades. Tickets: $45-129
MUSIC: Supernatural
Catch—Apartment | Arlington Heights
Friday, October 11, 2024 | 10pm
Supernatural takes over Jewel’s Apartment at Catch One! Sounds will be provided by IdealBlackFemale and Icey Bby alongside residents Naygod and Miracles. Tickets: $10 before 11pm, $15 after 11pm
THEATRE: Jane Austen in 89 Minutes
Theatre 40 | Beverly Hills
October 11—13, 2024 | Friday and Saturday: 7:30pm; Sunday: 2pm
Last weekend to see this comedy, in which a madcap cast of ladies and gents bring all six of Jane Austen’s novels to life. Tickets: $38
Literary, Readings & Book Launches
The Aves Book Launch Celebration @ Vacancy Avenue, Inglewood
Drag Queen Story Hour
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Eagle Rock
Friday, October 11, 2024 | 11am–12pm
Come out to the library for a sparkly story time with a drag performer, who will read inclusive children’s books to delight families and kids of all ages.
An Evening of Poetry
Heavy Manners Library | Eagle Rock
Friday, October 11, 2024 | 7–9pm
Spend your Friday night with local poets Ceremonial Abyss, Yves B Golden, Will Alexander and Losarc Raal. Tickets: $14.60
The Aves Book Launch Celebration
Vacancy Avenue | Inglewood
Sunday, October 13, 2024 | 2–5pm
Ryane Nicole Granados will present her novella, The Aves. There will be readings by bridgette bianca and Mike Sonsken. Free with RSVP.
Things To Do & Workshops
Barnsdall Puppets in the Park
Barnsdall Puppets in the Park
Hollyhock House West Lawn Barnsdall Art Park | Hollywood
Saturday, October 12, 2024 | 10am
Bring the kids for a classic live puppet show on the grass presented by Bob Baker Marionette Theater and Hollyhock House. Free, ticketless event open to the public.
Nosferatu Film Screening and Halloween Party
Laguna Art Museum | Laguna Beach
Saturday, October 12, 2024 | 5pm
Heading to the OC? Dress up in your Halloween costume and enjoy a screening of Nosferatu, the old school vampire Count Orlok in F.W. Murnau’s classic work of German Expressionist cinema. The evening begins with a reception offering small bites, refreshments and live music. A brief presentation by film professor and historian John Trafton follows. Tickets $20 – 30. (Under 12 free)
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