It's all happening, Los Angeles. From trippy VR billboards on the Sunset Strip to the LA Wine Festival and Museums Free-For-All Day, there's something going down this weekend for everyone. Seriously, you can hit the dance floor at Rhonda on Saturday night, wake up on Sunday and participate in the first organized beach cleanup of the year and then check out a museum #forfree in the afternoon. Read on for the deets and more.
Thursday, January 25
Nancy Baker Cahill's Groundbreaking VR Drawings
When cruising down the Sunset Strip this weekend, and every day until February 28, you can catch Nancy Baker Cahill's first public art exhibit. Be careful not to crash your ride, but for the very first time, abstract digital paintings cycle through a series of immersive virtual reality drawings. With the help of Drive Studios and IF Innovation Foundation, Nancy has created an original design and sound aiming to provoke emotion, self-reflection and disruption of the mundane day to day living.
Deets: Various Times; 8410 Sunset Blvd; Free; More info HERE
Image courtesy of Rich Lee @hypotheticalmonkey
Friday, January 26 - Sunday, January 28
Art Los Angeles Contemporary 2018
Art Los Angeles Contemporary returns to the West Coast for its ninth year this weekend. Participants include established and emerging galleries from around the world, with a strong focus on local LA galleries. Upon arrival, you will be greeted with a skate ramp installation where professional skaters are showing off their sickest tricks. Beyond these events, the fair is debuting the ALAC Music Series with headlining performances by Freestyle Fellowship on Friday at Zebulon.
Deets: Friday and Saturday 11 p.m. - 7 p.m.; Sunday 11 p.m. - 6 p.m.; The Barker Hangar; $25 - $60; More info HERE
Image courtesy of @alacontemporary
Friday, January 26
Together We Plan!: Community Activism in 2018
2017 may have kicked our asses, but we've built up the momentum for change in 2018. Join Erika Paget and The Future left at Women's Center for Creative Work on Friday for a year-long planning sesh. The goal for the night, create a to-do list of progressive activism on both small and large scales. Light refreshments will be provided and individuals of all ages are welcome!
Deets: 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Women's Center for Creative Work; Free; More info HERE
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StARTup Art Fair Los Angeles 2018
From The Abbot Kinney Hotel in Venice to Marina del Rey, 50 artists, selected by art world experts, transform hotel rooms into exhibition spaces and present their work to art lovers of all levels. Immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind line up of special performances and installations curated by Nathaly Charria. If you catch yourself getting hungry or need of a beverage, Zen Craft is serving up a special menu and Humboldt Distillery is crafting signature cocktails.
Deets: 2 p.m. - 10 p.m.; Startup Art Fair at The Kinney Venice Beach; $10 - $100; More info HERE
Image courtesy of @startupartfair
Saturday, January 27
Uncorked: The Los Angeles Wine Festival
This one goes out to all the winos! Uncorked Wine Festival is heading to LA for its third annual wine fest at Union Station. Taste over 200 wines from across the globe, munch on gourmet eats and let loose to the live music. While cocktail or dress attire is requested and not required, it's probably best to put forth a little effort into your appearance. No need to rock your garden overalls and messy updo unless you can make it fashion. VIP tickets grant you an extra hour of tasting with shorter lines, so feel free to spend the extra 10 buckaroos for quicker access to booze.
Deets: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Union Station; $64 GA; More info HERE
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Music: The Music of East L.A.
PST: LA/LA continues to celebrate and explore Latin American and Latino art in the city of Los Angeles. To show its low, LACMA presents a special art and music concert with Chicano singer Chris Montez and DJ/documentarian Melissa "Lil Smiley" Dueñas. After Dueñas spins songs from East Side Story, a panel moderated by Vincent Ramos will discuss the Los Angeles Chicano music scene in the 70s and 80s. Do yourself a solid and immerse yourself into the Chicano music culture this Saturday.
Deets: 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.; Los Angeles County Museum of Art - LACMA; $15 GA; $12 Members$ $10 Students; More info HERE
Image courtesy of Torrey Bailey
A Club Called Rhonda Silver Lake
For a double the danger trouble, A Club Called Rhonda is throwing a dancefloor delirium in Los Angeles and San Francisco this Saturday until 4 a.m. DJs from around the world are coming to spin fresh beats. Catch Acid Monkey from the UK, Typree Cooper from Chicago, Kash Honey from Vancouver and more. Let it be known, this late night party is not for the faint of heart or lightweights who are wasted after one shot. Heel loving homies, pack a pair of flats or leave that shit at home.
Deets: 10 p.m. - 4 a.m.; Los Globos; $15; More info HERE
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Sunday, January 28
January Cleanup
Skip your basic brunch and show some mad love to Mother Earth instead. Surfrider Foundation Los Angeles and Keep Sunset Clean are joining forces to for the first beach cleanup of the year. Last month, 40 volunteers removed over 1,600 pounds of trash in 4 hours. Alkaline water, coffee and pastries will be provided if you need a little more convincing. Please wear closed-toe shoes and long pants!
Deets: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 17128 Pacific Coast Hwy; Free; More info HERE
Image courtesy of @keepsunsetclean
Museums Free-for-All Day
Say what say what say what? Craft and Folk Art Museum is offering free admission all day this Sunday! To make things even better, you can be one of the first people to view Melting Point: Movements in Contemporary Clay. Once you're done viewing the art, partake in hands-on activities or listen to the sweet sound of music.
Deets: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Craft & Folk Art Museum; Free; More info HERE
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