This weekend is poppin' off with music, food, art, pet and eco-friendly festivals scattered across the city. Newsflash: you can have it all. If festivals aren't your flavor, don't sweat it. Cruise on down to Institute of Contemporary Art this Saturday for its long-awaited grand opening, or let your wallet have a field day at Artists and Fleas in Venice. Whatever your schtick, it's all happening Los Angeles!
Thursday, September 7
Comedy Runway: Chinatown L.A.
Traveling comedy show, Comedy Runway returns to Chinatown on Thursday for a one of a kind comedy fashion show. At the end of each set, the comedian is critiqued by a panel of fashion industry experts on his or her outfit and appearance alone. Fuck the comedy! The witty and well-dressed comedians include Brodie Reed, Pallavi Gunalan, Jil Chrissie and more. Shenanigans begin at 9 p.m. and there's a full bar to help you loosen up your funny bones.
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Jon Hatamiya Sextet
If you're looking to see some live jazz in the heart of LA, Bluewhale in Little Tokyo serves up some of the best acts for only $10. This Thursday, swoon over Jon Hatmiya Sextet, the perfect combination of strings, brass and percussion. We recommend arriving on time as seats are known to fill up and with a three-hour set, you'll want to get comfy. Booze and eats are available at the bar, so no need to pregame with food or drink.
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Saturday, September 9 - Sunday, September 10
LA RHAPSODY – SUPER MOON/OPUS No. 1
Karchi Perlmann, an LA-based fine-art photographer has a solo exhibition premiering this Saturday at Gallery 825. LA RHAPSODY – SUPER MOON/OPUS No. 1, a 65 ft long and 5 ft high photographic journey of LA through a 270º panoramic cityscape, will wrap around all four gallery walls providing spectators with an unparralled view of the city. The exhibition will be on view through October 13.
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Grand Opening Weekend ICA LA
Institute of Contemporary Art Los Angeles is opening its doors to its brand new 12,700 sq ft facility this weekend in the Arts District. Inaugural exhibitions include Martin Ramirez: His Life in Pictures, Another Interpretation, Project Room: Abigail Deville and Sarah Cain, and Now I'm Going to Tell You Everything. It doesn't stop there. There are a series of bilingual tours, Matchsticks and Mashed Potatoes workshops, live performances and dance classes available throughout the weekend. Entry is free, so add a bit of culture to your weekend!
Artists & Fleas in Venice
Shop small and support local businesses and makers this Saturday at Artists and Fleas, a multi-merchant marketplace, in Venice. Our friend Alivacious will be there! It's a radical place for shoppers to find unique designs, original pieces and vintage collector items. Hell, HGTV named it one of the "Must Visit Artist Co-ops and Markets" in the US. It's free to get in and when you're done dropping dollars, head to the beach to catch some rays.
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Woofstock Summer Bash
Ever dreamed of strolling down the Promenade with your pooch in tow? The moment you've all been waiting for has finally arrived. Woofstock Summer Bash heads to Third Street Promenade for peace, love and paws. Not only is it a pet-friendly music festival, there is also a grooming team on-site to provide complimentary pawdicures and airbrush tattoos. The first 100 doggos will receive a Woofstock 2017 t-shirt. They truly can do no wrong! Contests and adoptions are available all day long. As always, we recommend public transportation for your trips to Santa Monica because parking is a bitch.
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High And Low Fest
San Bernardino launches a laid-back, inaugural festival including indie sets from Brand New, Death Cab for Cutie, Tegan and Sara, Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness and Best Coast. VIP tickets include a special hangout area with private bar, food and drink, private restrooms and a special viewing of the main stage. Doors swing open at 1 p.m. and will take place rain or shine.
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Sunstock Solar Arts & Music Festival
#TheFutureIsBright according to Sunstock, which returns for a second year to educate and activate local communities via music, art, food and discussions. We're most excited for a special after dark LED Solar Night Garden. Now, what would a festival be without live music? Revel in clean, positive fun with performances by Ra Ra Riot, Robert DeLong, Wild Club, SWIMM and more. For 2017, Sunstock is joining forces with Grid Alternatives and A Safe Place For Youth. So, you're kind of partying for a cause here. It's a no brainer.
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Sunday, September 10
BEAT SWAP MEET L.A.
Beat Swap Meet celebrates nine years of revitalizing the record collecting community in LA. Join dozens of record collectors, private dealers, shops and indie labels from all over SoCal and beyond as they come together to buy, sell and trade disco plates. Outside of vinyl, there are a plethora of activities to get lost in. For starters: turntable repairs by The Table Guy, Scratch Q&A by Open Format, and a b-boy competition by Dance Cyphers. Remember, admission is free with the donation of canned goods. All the goods are benefiting Union Rescue Mission, a nonprofit dedicated helping the homeless.
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Piñata Making Party
Craft and Folk Art Museum celebrates its newest Exhibition, The US-Mexico Border: Place, Imagination and Possibility with a piñata making workshop. Learn the basic and traditional techniques involved with the creation of a piñata from Pinata Design Studio. We recommend arriving early to reserve a spot!
