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Discoveries in Art, Culture & Cuisine Around Los Angeles

Fabrik Insider Los Angeles is the new digital weekly newsletter that connects us to the city we love. Join us on a trek from the hills of Hollywood to the outskirts of downtown, the beaches and areas north and south, as we uncover a curated selection of outstanding art exhibitions, cultural events, where to eat and fun experiences in the City of Angels.

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Gallery & Museum Exhibitions

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USC Pacific Asia Museum | Pasadena
Imprinting in Time: Chinese Printmaking at the Beginning of A New Era
August 11—November 12, 2023
Curated by Danielle Shang, this survey of printmaking by Chinese artists from the 1980s to the present examines the unique narrative of the medium within the contexts of cultural, academic, sociopolitical and economic changes in recent Chinese history. Organized in three sections: (Modern Woodcut Movement, the Post Mao Era and Crisis and Hope Since the 1990s) the exhibition features 60 works from the museum’s permanent collection.

Shatto Gallery | MacArthur Park/Koreatown
Our River: city floodplain
August 12—September 16, 2023
Opening Reception: Saturday, August 12, 2023 | 3–6pm
Featuring work by 11 LA and New York based artists who have devoted their creative endeavors to illustrating the ethos of the iconic Los Angeles River. The exhibition aims to shed light on the LA River’s significance while inspiring its restoration and the revival of lost species.

Lauren Powell Projects | Thai Town, Hollywood
Ari Salka’s Semblance
August 10—20, 2023
Opening Reception: Thursday, August 10, 2023 | 5–8pm
Ari Salka’s paintings use abstraction, figuration and poetry to address the performance of experience.

Art Share LA | DTLA
Summer Salon
August 12—September 2, 2023
Opening Reception: Saturday, August 12, 2023 | 7–10:30pm
This group show features sculpture, paintings, photography and mixed-media collage by 60 artists selected to represent voices from the community. Beginning at 7:30pm during the opening reception, view Art Share Presents: Summer Salon Sets! —multidisciplinary performances including music, dance and poetry. Art Share is a non-profit venue that provides opportunities to emerging artists.

Film, Music, Theatre & Festivals

FILM: The Lady From Shanghai / Moonrise
Aero Theatre | Santa Monica
Saturday, August 12, 2023 | 7:30pm
Part of the Noir City: Hollywood 2023 series, this double bill includes a screening of the dizzying Orson Welles pulp classic, The Lady from Shanghai. Starring his then-wife Rita Hayworth as the beguiling femme fatale. Tickets: $10-15

FILM: Harvest
Hammer Museum | Westwood
Friday, August 11, 2023 | 7:30pm
The first in the series, Food & Film: Farming, co-presented with the UCLA Film & Television Archive, Marcel Pagnol's 1937 film, Harvest is set in agrarian France. A character from the director's 1938 film César inspired the name of Chez Panisse. Hence the pre-screening Q&A with chefs Alice Waters and David Tanis and farmer Alex Weiser, moderated by L.A. Times food editor Laurie Ochoa. Free admission on a first-come first-served basis.

MUSIC: Daedelus and The Breathing Effect
Permanent Records Roadhouse | Cypress Park
Thursday, August 10, 2023 | 7pm
A dual album release party celebrating new music from producer Daedelus and experimental duo The Breathing Effect. Featuring DJ sets by Selenta the Selecta and Lionmilk. Tickets: $17

MUSIC: Boiler Room: LA | Open Air
El Pueblo De Los Angeles Historical Monument | DTLA
Saturday, August 12, 2023 | 4pm
The Boiler Room World Tour continues this weekend in LA. This open-air show highlights DJ and electronic producers from the West Coast and beyond, including Bapari, Damar Davis, Mapamoto and more. Tickets: $48-76

MUSIC: Father John Misty + The Head and The Heart with special guest Miya Folick
Santa Barbara Bowl | Santa Barbara
Sunday, August 13, 2023 | 6pm
Heading North? The Santa Barbara Bowl is one of our editor's favorite summer concert venues! Take in the awesome setting while you're carried away by the orchestral pop sounds of Father John Misty, touring in support of his acclaimed, Chloë and The Next 20th Century. Tickets: $41.50 to $95.50

THEATRE: Once Upon A Canyon Night
S. Mark Taper Foundation Amphitheatre | Beverly Hills
Sunday, August 13, 2023 | 8pm
A night of comedy under the stars featuring comedian Paula Poundstone, the first performance in this year's season of Once Upon A Canyon Night presented by The Actors Conservatory Ensemble in partnership with Tree People at the S. Mark Taper Foundation Amphitheatre. Tickets: $55 to $125

Fine Foods, Quick Bites + Bars

For Part II of our selection of restaurants with standout patios for outdoor summer dining, we pop over to DTLA, Pasadena and Studio City. Last week, we highlighted a few outdoor dining spots on the Westside and in Hollywood. If you missed it, check here.

Cabra Los Angeles | DTLA
Rooftop dining at the Hoxton Hotel presented by Chicago chef Stephanie Izard. Peruvian-inspired sharable dishes—ceviche, empañada, skewers—along with cocktails on a heated patio with dramatic skyline views.

LA Cha Cha Chá | Arts District, DTLA
Picture yourself on a weekend getaway to Mexico City. This palm-adorned second floor terrace in the Arts District is modeled after its south of the border mothership. Tequila and seafood themed.

Damian | Arts District, DTLA
Part of the Casamata hospitality group, this enclosed outdoor dining space tucked in the Arts District is headed up by chef Enrique Olvera. Sophisticated contemporary Mexican cuisine backed by local ingredients.

Salazar | Frogtown
A courtyard with a view of the San Gabriel Mountains at this vibey Frogtown hang with an emphasis on tacos and cocktails. Driven by Chef Esdras Ochoa, formerly of Mexicali Taco & Co.

Castaway | Burbank
Staggering view of the Valley, Downtown and more at this Burbank landmark with an extensive menu. Think out-of-town guests or a reunion.

Entre Nous French Bistro | Pasadena
At this Old Town Pasadena French bistro, Jean-Christophe Febbrari and Mathias Wakrat channel the dishes of Provence, where both chefs have their roots.

Agnes | Pasadena
Covered patio with a brick side wall for ambience. Salads, chops, pastas and a theme of all things cheese for comfort.

Firefly | Studio City
Secluded and unexpected, this ivy-lined garden patio on Ventura Boulvard provides a romantic mood along with contemporary American dishes from chef Perry Pollaci.

Literary, Readings & Book Launches

LA Art Book Fair
Geffen Contemporary at MOCA | Little Tokyo
Thursday, August 10—Sunday, August 13, 2023
The LA Art Book Fair returns for the first time since 2019. Connect with artists, small presses, galleries and more at this four-day celebration of independent publishing practices. In addition to the fair, there will be book launches, performances, off-site programs, workshops and other programs. Tickets range between $5 and $25. On Sunday the fair will be free to the public.

Poetry Reading
North Figueroa Bookshop | Highland Park
Friday, August 11, 2023 | 7:30pm
Poets Will Alexander, Jared Daniel Fagen and Losarc Raal will read from their latest work.

Praxinscope presents: Writing Performance
Stories Books & Café | Echo Park
Friday, August 11, 2023 | 7–8:30pm
Presented by DA Denckla’s Praxinoscope, this event features contemporary LA artists with unique approaches to the written word.

Things To Do & Workshops

We’re Just Drawn That Way: A Burlesque Tribute to Animation
Federal Bar | North Hollywood
Thursday, August 10, 2023 | 8:30–10pm
Presented by the Hollywood Jane Revue, burlesque performers will bring their favorite animated characters to life for one night only. Tickets: $15-25

Queer Foraging Workshop
DTLA
Saturday, August 12, 2023 | 2–4pm
Led by Jessica Lin, this workshop introduces participants to the basics of foraging in LA. Learn how to find and identify edible flowers, herbs, fungi, veggies and fruit. Exact meeting location will be shared via email before the event. Tickets: $45

Carla + Charlie James Gallery Fall Issue Launch Party
Charlie James Gallery | Chinatown
Saturday, August 12, 2023 | 7–9:30pm
Come celebrate the launch of Carla’s fall issue! Charlie James Gallery, Tierra de la Sol Gallery, NOON Projects and Franchise will be open late. Plus there will be soju cocktails by Sool and music by Sonido del Valle.

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