This weekend is popping off with an array of activities for all ages. Begin Thursday evening strong with a little political banter between friends at KCRW’s Left, Right & Center. Not your scene jellybean? Hot Rabbit is hitting the streets of Hollywood for a queer dance party. Once you've sobered up the next morning, head to Autry Museum to celebrate National Native American Heritage Month at the American Indian Arts Marketplace. It's all happening Los Angeles!
Wednesday, November 8
Ice at Santa Monica Grand Opening Celebration
Winter is coming and even the sunny side of Los Angeles gets to experience the joy of ice skating throughout the holiday season. Glide swiftly across 8,000 square feet of real ice in Santa Monica starting tonight at the grand opening extravaganza! Enjoy free skate for one night only alongside delicious local food vendors and captivating performances from elite figure skaters.
Image courtesy of Ice at Santa Monica
Thursday, November 9
KCRW's Left, Right & Center Live
Whoa baby, can you believe it's been a year since Trump won the election? To reflect onthat sad day in American history, KCRW is hosting a Left, Right & Center with Josh Barro as host for the night of political savagery. Now, for the contestants. On the Right: Rich Lowry, editor of the National Review; on the Left: Gene Sperling, economic advisor to President Clinton and Obama. If you can't catch the live show, tune into KCRW Friday at 2:30 p.m. and again at 7!
Image courtesy of Left, Right & Center LIVE!
Drink & Draw w/ The L.A. Derby Dolls
Spend your Thursday evening winding down with a glass of wine while drawing your favorite Derby Dolls. You'll have four 30 minute model sessions to let your inner Modigliani flow through your fingertips. Each Derby Doll will be prim and proper with a full face of makeup and her gear. Plus, a percentage of the bar proceeds go towards #KeepLADDRolling, a fundraiser dedicated to helping the Los Angeles Derby Dolls renovate their space up to code.
L.A. Bill Nye in-person Q&As
Bill! Bill! Bill! Bill! Bill Nye the science guy! Don't play, everyone is familiar with the theme song from his hit show of the 90s. This weekend, Bill Nye and filmmakers David Alvarado and Jason Sussberg are hosting a Q&A following the screening of Bill Nye: Science Guy. The film takes you on a journey sans lab coat as Nye seeks evidence of climate change and evolution. Do your inner nerd a solid and purchase your ticket today!
Image courtesy of @billnye
Friday, November 10
HOT RABBIT - Los Angeles
New York City's hottest queer dance party is gracing the streets of Los Angeles at Boardners Hollywood this Friday night! DJ Sherock and Little Indian are controlling the beats with live performances by Vinny Gaga and VanityQ. Those who arrive promptly at 10 p.m. will get to take advantage of $3 beers and $5 wells and wines. Word to the wise: flip-flops are not allowed for safety purposes and entry will be denied. Oh yeah, the password for entry is "telephone!"
Image courtesy of @hotrabbitla
Saturday, November 11 - Sunday, November 12
American Indian Arts Marketplace
November is Native American Heritage Month and the Autry is bringing you the largest Native American art fair Southern California has to offer. More than 200 Native American artists and makers from 40 tribes across the nation are coming together to showcase and sell sculptures, textiles, wood carvings, beadwork, etc. Heck, even Maya Stewart, a Los Angeles native with Chickasaw, Creek and Choctaw descent, will be slinging her best designs - some of which were rocked by Jennifer Lawrence, Anne Hathaway, Jaime King, Kerry Washington and Carrie Underwood to name a few. In between shopping, there are loads of food options, live performances, demonstrations, and family-friendly activities to fill up your day!
Deets: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Autry Museum of the American West; $12 Adults; $10 Students & Seniors; $6 Children; Free for Members; More info HERE
Image courtesy of The Autry
Saturday, November 11
A Decade of Elbo
Grey Space Art is hosting a two-day solo show for functional glass artist Elbo, one of the most renowned glassblowers in the industry. Elbo learned the trick of the trade through traveling North America and collaborating with other great artists. Join him this Saturday as he introduces five never-before-seen pieces! Email contact@GreySpaceArt.com to confirm your spot on Saturday or to submit a historic @ElboGlass dino. If chosen to display, you will receive a free early entry ticket!
Don't forget to check out our feature on Grey Space Art, Bongs are Art Too to learn more about the functional glass art scene.
“Sea Life Dino Klein” courtesy of Elbo
Sunday, November 12
MOCA Day Party
Adrián Villar Rojas: The Theater of Disappearance opens this weekend at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA and to celebrate, entry is free! Step inside an exhibit like you've never seen as Villar Rojas transforms the space into a post-human world dominated by technology using nothing but remaining materials and surviving bits of art. When you're done reveling in the art world, step outside for rows of food trucks, a cash bar and tunes to shake your tailfeather to.
Image courtesy of MOCA Day Party
Dog Beach Cleanup
Unfortunately, we live in a world where individuals are too lazy to throw away their trash. Yeah, you know who you are. Instead of sipping mimosas and cramming waffles in your face this Sunday, spend your afternoon cleaning up Huntington Dog Beach. It is recommended to bring a signed waiver, a reusable bucket to collect trash, a lightweight pair of gloves and a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated.
Image courtesy of @thexanadulife
Header image courtesy of @hotrabbitla
