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San Diego Museum of Art | Balboa Park, San Diego
O'Keefe and Moore
Through August 27, 2023
Going to San Diego? O’Keeffe and Moore compares the visions of two iconic modernists, American painter Georgia O’Keeffe and British sculptor Henry Moore, re-creating their studios with their original contents, tools and furnishings. View more than 120 works of art by the two artists on loan from nearly 30 museums, institutions and lenders.

Orange County Museum of Art | Costa Mesa
Alice Neel: Feels Like Home
Through October 22, 2023
A curated selection of 40 paintings by one of the foremost American figurative painters of the twentieth century. Through these honest, intimate paintings of her home, children, animals and expanded family, the exhibition examines the role of kinship, chosen family and the importance of community in the work of Alice Neel (1900–1984).

Hauser & Wirth | Arts District, DTLA
American Gurl presented by Womxn in Windows
Closes: August 20, 2023
Last weekend to see this group exhibition curated by Womxn In Windows. Featuring video art, film and performances by Savanah Leaf, Ja’Tovia Gary, Ayanna Dozier and others.

LA Artcore/Judge John Aiso Street | Little Tokyo, DTLA
Vanessa Holyoak & Antoine Chesnais: Souvenirs
August 17—September 17, 2023
Opening Reception: Friday, August 18, 2023 | 6–9pm
A series of photographs realized along the shores of Loch Long in the Scottish Highlands in winter, these assemblages were photographed with an iPhone on a black trash bag backdrop and printed on aluminum plaques. The images (souvenirs in both English and French), consist of found site-specific objects and items of the artists’ daily detritus. The LA-based, Franco-American-Canadian artist duo works across installation, photography, sculpture and video.

La Loma Projects | DTLA
Niki Ford & Jieun Reiner: Jeweled Earth
August 19—September 24, 2023
Opening Reception: Saturday, August 19, 2023 | 5–8pm
Reiner's lush mosaic mythical landscapes are paired with Ford's vibrant biomorphic ceramics – meeting in a place between dreams and reality, past and present.

LAST Projects | Lincoln Heights
Strip Down, Rise Up! An Art Show for Equity Strippers Noho
Closes: Friday, August 18, 2023
Hours: 7–11pm
This group exhibition, featuring works by Cynthia Herrera and Kayla Tange, benefits the newly unionized dancers at Star Garden Topless Dive Bar in Noho. The closing party will feature pole dancing performances by Equity Strippers Noho and Herrera.

Film, Music, Theatre & Festivals

FILM: Remnants of the Watts Festival, 1972-73
MOCA Grand Avenue | DTLA
Thursday, August 17, 2023 | 6pm
MOCA Artist Film Series presents a screening of the Ulysses Jenkins film, Remnants of the Watts Festival, 1972-73. Jenkins will be in conversation with artist Amitis Montevallis following the screening. Free with RSVP.

FILM: Videos from my Camera Roll
Whammy! Analog | Echo Park
Sunday, August 20, 2023 | 7:30pm
Curated by Dro Watson, this program is composed of short student work made during a “Personal Filmmaking” class at POT Studios LA in the summer of 2022. The films will be screened along with others by selected contemporary filmmakers. Tickets: $8

FILM: In the Mirror of Maya Deren
The Philosophical Research Society | Los Feliz
Thursday, August 17, 2023 | 7–9pm
This documentary by Martina Kudlã¡cek is a portrait of groundbreaking artist and filmmaker Maya Deren. Tickets: $15

FILM: Reflections From the Unseen World:
Films by the Women of Ummah
Lumiere Music Hall | Beverly Hills
Sunday, August 20, 2023 | 2:30–5pm
Presented by LACMA, this series highlights feature films by women who were born or live in Islamic societies. Tickets: $5-8

MUSIC: Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks
Hollywood Bowl | Hollywood
August 18 & August 19, 2023 | 6pm
A Hollywood Bowl tradition returns, with Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser leading selections from Swan Lake and Romeo and Juliet. Tickets: $29-229

THEATRE: Pageant of the Masters
Pageant Amphitheater | Laguna Beach
Through September 1, 2023
The 90th anniversary of this entertaining spectacle which recreates and brings to life classical and contemporary artworks. Featuring a professional orchestra, original score, live narration, set, costume, make-up design and cast of hundreds of volunteers. Part of the annual summer Laguna Beach Festival of the Arts. Tickets: $60 and up

Fine Foods, Quick Bites + Bars

For Part III of our round-up of restaurants with enticing patios for al fresco summer bites, we take a ride down the PCH from Long Beach to Malibu. Last week, we ventured to special patios in DTLA, Pasadena and Studio City. Revisit that list here. In our August 3 issue, we highlighted a few outdoor dining spots on the Westside and Hollywood. Check here if you missed it!

Taverna Tony | Malibu
A Malibu classic, this reliable family-friendly Greek standby is also a good choice post beach or for date night. A weekend scene with live music and belly dancers. Yummy dips and pretty much everything else.

Malibu Farm | Malibu
The original Malibu Farm. Two different restaurants – Malibu Farm Café (a little simpler, no reservations) and Malibu Farm Restaurant (more elaborate menu / dinner reservations) celebrate fresh farm-to-table Southern California cuisine. Delicious food with gorgeous ocean settings on the Malibu Pier. Other SoCal locations.

The Butcher’s Daughter | Venice & West Hollywood
Pretty patio with a beachy vibe at this Venice hang with yummy vegan dishes. One of our brunch or lunch faves!

Rock & Brews | Redondo Beach and Other Locations
Craft beer and elevated pub fare based on local ingredients at this Redondo Beach spot with a rock 'n' roll vibe. Outdoor picnic table seating makes this a fun beachy place in the summertime when the living is easy. Other locations.

Joey Restaurants | Manhattan Beach and Other Locations
Outdoor patio dining and whatever you're craving. The globally inspired menu includes it all… burgers, sushi, steaks or even a tofu bowl for the vegan in your party. Bollywood Butter Chicken perhaps? Toronto-based chain with several locations.

Ballast Point | Long Beach
It's about the beer—as well as expansive views of the boats passing by and the setting sun—at this airy contemporary style brewpub. Outdoor patios with fire pits, 60+ beers on tap plus tasty bites featured around daily themes.

Fuego | Long Beach
Latin-flavored indoor-outdoor restaurant and lounge with a dramatic seaside patio setting overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Long Beach skyline and the Queen Mary. Located in the Maya Hotel.

Literary, Readings & Book Launches

Maya Binyam presents Hangman
Skylight Books | Los Feliz
Thursday, August 17, 2023 | 7pm
Maya Binyam will read from her debut novel, Hangman, which explores exile, diaspora and the impossibility of Black refuge in America. She will be joined by writer and LARB editor Kate Wolf.

¿Que Me Cuentas? Live Storytelling
Avenue 50 Studio | Highland Park
Saturday, August 19, 2023 | 7:30–9:30pm
Six writers will share their personal and true stories at this reading/open mic night. Chato Santano will provide music before the event, and there will be some beverages and snacks.

Things To Do & Workshops

818 Day Celebration
Topanga Social | Canoga Park
August 18—20, 2023
A weekend-long festival celebrating the culture of the San Fernando Valley. There will be retro video games, neon displays from the Valley Relics Museum, caricature artists, music, food and more!

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