LA Insider | Week of September 27, 2024: Breathe, Whammy, Drum Fest, Jazz Fest, Live Talks & Spanish Books!
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We're excited to explore some of the fantastic new exhibitions navigating the crossroads of art and science that keep popping up as part of the just-launched Getty PST Initiative. This week we point out a couple of those – as well as other shows that sparked our interest. Also check out a special dance performance on the theme of the Doomsday Clock, two community music festivals coming up this weekend at the Watts Towers, cool literary events and more...
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Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice @ Hammer Museum
Hammer Museum | Westwood
Exhibition Tour: Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice
Tours: Saturdays / September 28 through November 23 at 1pm
Exhibition runs through January 5, 2025
Hammer educators lead tours of, Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice. Part of PST ART: Art and Science Collide, the exhibition considers environmental art practices addressing the climate crisis, anthropogenic impact and their intersection with issues of equity and social justice. Free tour, limited capacity, first-come first-served.
Museum of Latin American Art (MoLAA) | Long Beach
ARTEÔNICA: Art, Science, and Technology in Latin America Today
September 22, 2024—February 23, 2025
Part of PST, this newly opened exhibition delves into the rich history and ongoing contributions of Latin American artists working at the intersection of art, science and technology – exploring six decades of Latin American electronic and cybernetic art, from the 1960s to present.
Carlye Packer | West Hollywood
Jacob Fenton: Usufruct
September 28—October 26, 2024
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 28 | 6–9pm
Recent oil paintings in which the LA-based artist explores memory and the constructed self, sourcing images with a hold on the Western imagination, detaching them from their original context to critique post-truth reality, fractured identity and the rise of hyper-individuality—particularly in the internet age.
The Pit | Atwater Village
Yves B. Golden: The Burden
September 28—November 16, 2024
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 28 | 5–7pm
Feminist Center for Creative Work presents its latest artist-in-residence exhibit — a collection of sculptural works, a text and programs by Yves. B Golden, curated by Seta Morton. Also opening, Raymie Iadevaia: Hereafter and other exhibitions.
Vincent Price Art Museum | Monterey Park
Carolina Caycedo: We Place Life at the Center / Situamos la vida en el centro
September 28, 2024—March 1, 2025
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 28 | 6-8pm
An exhibition, publication and educational platform fostering dialogues around art, science and environmental justice in Los Angeles and across the Americas.
Film, Music, Theatre, Festivals & Dance
Blue13: 100 Seconds to Midnight @ The Ford, Hollywood
FILM: Mosquita y Mari
Ted Mann Theater @ the Academy Museum | Miracle Mile
Friday, September 27, 2024
Set in the Huntington Park neighborhood of Southeast LA, writer-director Aurora Guerrero’s 2012 film follows the intimate friendship between a straight-A student and the misunderstood new girl at school. There will be a pre-screening conversation with Guerrero and actors Fenessa Pineda and Venecia Troncosco. Tickets: $10
FILM: VHS Swap
Whammy! Analog Media | Echo Park
Sunday, September 29, 2024 | 12–4pm
VHS vendors will be set up in the Whammy store and courtyard. Feel free to bring a few tapes to try to trade with vendors or other attendees.
MUSIC: Mitski
Hollywood Bowl | Hollywood
Saturday, September 28, 2024 | 8pm
A performance focusing on the American singer / songwriter’s 2023 record, The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We. Mitski will be joined by Sharon Van Etten. Tickets: $80-180
MUSIC: SIRA*
NOON Projects | Chinatown
Sunday, September 29, 2024 | 6pm
A special performance and listening event celebrating the new album by SIRA* (aka Zina Saro-Wiwa). Tickets: $28.33
MUSIC: Black House Radio: Live
TBA: Location will be sent once ticket is purchased
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Known for soulful grooves and honeyed classics, Black House Radio presents its first afterhours family affair. Featuring DJs Zack Fox, Michael Donte, Dj Nico, CtrlZora, CHRYSALIS & Silhouwet. Tickets: $40-51.45
DANCE: Blue13: 100 Seconds to Midnight
The Ford | Hollywood
Saturday, September 28, 2024 | 6:30pm
The celebrated contemporary dance ensemble returns with a new program inspired by the Doomsday Clock. Tickets: $10-65
FESTIVAL: 42nd Annual Watts Towers Day of the Drum Festival & 47th Annual Simon Rodia Watts Towers Jazz Festival
Watts Towers Arts Center | South LA
Drum Festival: Saturday, September 28, 2024 | 10am–4pm
Jazz Festival: Sunday, September 29, 2024 | 10am–4pm
Two music-centered community festivals featuring local and internationally recognized jazz artists, cross-cultural percussionists and dancers. Food court, open studio / gallery and tours. Presented by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs and Friends of Watts Towers Arts Center. Free.
Literary, Readings & Book Launches
Elizabeth Acevedo and Yesika Salgado @ Vroman’s Bookstore, Pasadena
Live Talks LA: A Conversation with Tom Patchett and Jerry Stahl
William Turner Gallery | Bergamot Station, Santa Monica
Monday, September 30, 2024
Wine reception: 6:30–7:30pm | Talk: 8pm
Track 16 founder Tom Patchett discusses his new memoir, The Horse I Rode In On, which traces his path to becoming a comedic force in Hollywood and beyond. Patchett will be joined by fellow author Jerry Stahl. A wine reception will precede the talk. Admission: $20 | Admission with signed book: $45
Los Angeles Libros Festivals
Central Library | DTLA
Saturday, September 28, 2024 | 10am–4pm
The 6th annual Los Angeles Libros Festival will offer a full day of entertainment featuring Spanish-language and bilingual storytelling, musical performances, authors, workshops, books and community.
Elizabeth Acevedo and Yesika Salgado
Vroman’s Bookstore | Pasadena
Friday, September 27, 2024 | 7pm
National Book Award-winning author Elizabeth Acevedo will discuss her novel, Family Lore, with poet Yesika Salgado.
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