Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Weekly What To Do: Getting Close To July


June 27-30, 2024
Landmark Theatres Sunset 8000 W. Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046
$

It looks like it's gotten a bit smaller, not seeing those big crazy musicals we've loved seeing at this festival. (Sigh)
Jun 28 • 7:00 pm
California African American Museum
600 State Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90037 

Celebrate summer at CAAM! Enjoy a warm night and cool vibes with CAAM and KCRW, featuring live sets from KCRW DJs Francesca Harding and Tyler Boudreaux, food trucks, a beer garden, and more! You’ll have after-hours museum access to all CAAM exhibitions, which include solo exhibitions by Simone Leigh, Paula Wilson, and Tatyana Fazlalizadeh, as well as historical looks at Black beach life and African Americans in rural California.
 
Journey back to 18th century Austria, where a woman faces a grim fate for a horrifying crime. As Agnes prepares for her wedding, sinister forces stir, plunging her into darkness and despair.

THE DEVIL'S BATH is coming to Shudder Friday, June 28.
 
 
Obon Festival
Saturday, June 29th from 4:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. and Sunday, June 30th from 4:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Center, 12953 Branford Street, Pacoima, CA 91331
Admission Free

Obon Festival now features demonstrations by SFV Japanese American Community Center Clubs. Visit the gym and dojo to watch our talented community perform, and then head to the yagura for taiko and obon dancing.








D23 x SFC present: Mary Poppins (60th Anniversary)
Sat, Jun 29 at 08:30 PM PDT at Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round
4730 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027
$22
 
FANS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPERIENCE A ONCE-IN-A-LIFE TIME UP CLOSE LOOK AT THE CAROUSEL THAT INSPIRED WALT DISNEY TO BUILD DISNEYLAND!
 
 All three of these new shows will be released  Friday, June 28th at 11am PST online
“30 Years Later (1994)”
 big, group show celebrating your favorite films released in 1994.  In addition to this amazing Forrest Gump painting by Carles Ganya, you’ll see pieces inspired by The Mask, Lion King, The Crow, Ed Wood, Dumb and Dumber and more!
 
“The Lovers, the Dreamers and Me” by Amanda Conrad
Next we have a solo show from the incredible Amanda Conrad.
Amanda has created a Muppet themed collection featuring your favorite characters, including Kermit, Gonzo and Beaker.
 
A brand new collection from Bruce Parker.Bruce has 10 original cut wood pieces, including this Twilight Zone beauty.  You’ll see other pieces inspired by Ghostbusters, Aliens and Die Hard (just to name a few).
 


 
Kirbyvision: A Tribute to Jack Kirby
OPENING RECEPTION
June 29, 2024 | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
ON VIEW
June 29 – August 3, 2024
COREY HELFORD GALLERY
571 S. Anderson St. Los Angeles, CA 90033

Group exhibition celebrating Kirby's artwork and profound influence on comics, art, and popular culture. Featuring new works, inspired by one of the most influential and prolific creators in the history of comics, from over 70 of the top artists in the New Contemporary art scene, alongside original artworks by Kirby.
 
Open to the public (all ages) and free of charge, with cosplay being encouraged, the exhibition opening is Saturday (6/29) from 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm in the Main Gallery and Gallery 3, alongside a solo show by Canadian illustrator and designer Bennett Slater, titled YONDER!, in Gallery 2. Both shows will be on view through August 3rd.
 

 

 

Opening Reception:
Saturday, June 29th 6-10pm
with DJ, refreshments, live painting, video projections and more
A SMALL WORKS GROUP SHOW
SMOL (Gallery I)
HENDRA “HEHE” HARSONO
Once Upon A Blue Light (Gallery II)
ALVARO NADDEO
Reaganomics Killed America’s Middle Class (Gallery III)
Z The Rat (AKA ZEINAB DIOMANDE)
Seeing Through Arbitrary Realms (Gallery IV)

 

 


Q Pop in Little Tokyo is hosting Hideyuki Tanaka, best known for creating Milk Chan. There's gonna be a Hideyuki Tanaka art show & and Super Milk Chan Pop-Up Shop.It's taking place June 29th through July 14th.
 
Sunday, June 30 · 12 - 5pm
3911 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA 90037
$25 – $45
 
Get ready for a day of excitement at the first-ever Pawlympics 2024, happening at the Los Angeles Coliseum on June 30th! This fun-filled event features friendly competitions, alongside photo ops, mindful pet business shops, and plenty of chances to mingle with other dog lovers. More than just a party, the Pawlympics supports local dog rescue. Join us for a summer celebration with your furry friends, complete with a French market atmosphere. Don't miss out on this unique, joyful gathering!
 
 
 
 
 
Further out:
June 28-30, 2024
Ventura County Fairgrounds, Ventura, CA
Starting at $58
 
"Epic Performances: For the first time, X Games is bringing together the ultimate combination of high-octane sports and star-studded musical performances, featuring GRAMMY® and Golden Globe-nominated recording artist Wiz Khalifa and eight-time GRAMMY Award-nominated electronic music icon Kaskade.
Expanded Experience: This year's event is twice the size of last year's, offering improved viewing options, interactive fan experiences, and a diverse range of entertainment."
 
Extra: 
 

OFF THE 405 is the Getty Center's annual outdoor summer concert series, bringing some of today's most exciting bands to the stage for a memorable experience amid stunning architecture and breathtaking sunset views.

 
UCB, a cheapo comedy show almost every night, see comedians before they make podcasts and have
stories about the UCB and before they hit the big time.
 


American Cinematheque-A celebrated independent theater group that brings both the talent and catalog of films to make for some of LA's best movie nights.
 

Street Food Cinema-Outdoor cult or recent hits you'll love.

Check out classics and cult movies just a few stories above street level. Rooftop Movies at The Montalbán.


 New Bev-Tarantino owned independent theater with old school style

Cinelounge - Hollywood based tiny theater, showing off indies you've never heard of
 
Brain Dead Studios-manages to fill its schedule almost every night
611 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
 
Vidiots -A one-of-a-kind hub for film lovers, filmmakers, and everyone curious about cinema. A small theater is more than made-up for with the constant content and special screenings.
4884 Eagle Rock Blvd
 
 
Art
 
March 2-Sept 1
Japanese American National Museum
100 North Central Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Admission $

Giant Robot Biennale 5 features artists Sean Chao, Felicia Chiao, Luke Chueh, Giorgiko, James Jean,
Taylor Lee, Rain Szeto, and Yoskay Yamamoto, among others. Since 2007, JANM has partnered with Eric Nakamura, founder of Giant Robot, to produce the Giant Robot Biennale, a recurring art exhibition that highlights diverse creative works celebrating the brand’s ethos.
 
 
05.02.2024 (Thu.) – 11.03.2024 (Sun.)
JAPAN HOUSE Gallery, Level 2
Free
 
 “Yes, KAWAII is Art -EXPRESS YOURSELF-” is the first exhibition in which Masuda, known as the “King of Kawaii,” brings together multiple artworks unravelling the concepts within the phenomena while introducing his personal story of sharing kawaii with the world. Through his collection of artifacts from the origins of the culture and dazzling immersive art installations, visitors are invited to explore the cultural context and significance of the kawaii movement and step into the colorful world to feel the aesthetic for themselves, emphasizing its role in fostering a sense of joy, innocence, and community as a tool for self-expression and representation of a worldwide tribe to which we can all belong.
 
March 9, 2024 – September 8, 2024
Bowers Museum 
$ Admission
 
 Never-before-seen at a museum and making its American debut, Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form presents the largest ever selection of original artworks from Asian comics, displayed alongside their printed, mass-produced forms. This exhibition is a vivid journey through the art of comics and visual storytelling across Asia. From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese manga and beyond, highlighting key creators
 
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