Streakin, Electric Sheep, Surrealist Vacations, Rollerdisco, More Sushi & Women’s World Cup...

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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Wönzimer | DTLA
Joshua Am Ross: Streakin
July 21—August 11, 2023
Opening Reception: Friday, July 21 | 5–10pm
These pencil works on paper by Joshua AM Ross examine the nature of transformation.

Carlye Packer | Silver Lake
You, Me, and the Electric Sheep Make Three | Artist Walkthrough
Saturday, June 22, 2023 | 4pm
Catch the artist talk on the last day of this three-person show featuring work by LA artists Frances Stark, Samala Meza and Kevin Bouton-Scott. The show reflects the conversations the three often have about a wide range of topics, like being in-love, being rejected, God, the absence of God, Sci-fi, how they are wet wired to technology and all their troubles.

The Landing | Los Angeles (South) / Culver City
Candace Thatcher: Scroll Interference
July 22—September 2, 2023
Opening Reception: Saturday, July 22, 2023 | 6–9pm
In her acrylic-on-wood panel paintings, the Nevada City-based artist creates undulating waves of fluorescent color with a sculptural intensity partly due to the hallucinatory quality of the moiré patterns that structure their compositions.

Tanya Leighton | Culver City
A Voice Answering A Voice
July 21—August 26, 2023
Opening Reception: Friday, July 21, 2023 | 5–8pm
A group exhibition across the gallery's Berlin and LA locations. featuring new paintings by artists Marcus Brutus, Clyde Conwell, Denzel Forrester, Stefanie Heinze, Matthew Krishanu, Joy Labinjo, Misheck Masamvu, Manuel Mathieu, Han Shen and Zhibo Wang.

Torrance Art Museum (TAM) | Torrance
TAM Summer Exhibition
Through September 9, 2023
Reception: Saturday, July 22 | 6–9pm
A celebration of the museum's four summer exhibitions: Body Politics, Art and Med, Surrealist Vacations in the Subconscious 2023 and If She Could Speak, She Would Sing.

Film, Music, Theatre & Festivals

FILM: LA Shorts International Film Festival
Regal LA Live
July 20—30, 2023
LA’s longest running short film festival returns this weekend! In addition to screenings, there will be industry sessions about directing, storytelling and more. Tickets: $17.50-$399

MUSIC: Pass the Aux: Silent Disco at the Petersen
Petersen Automotive Museum | Miracle Mile
Friday, July 21, 2023 | 7–10pm
Come out for an evening of cars and tunes. Explore the new Porsche exhibit then dance the night away. Tickets: $20-30

MUSIC: All Disco No English
The Silverlake Lounge | Silver Lake
Friday July 21, 2023 | 10pm-2am
Check out DJ sets from dublab’s Discoteca Imaginario, a series dedicated to celebrating sonic history.

FESTIVALS: Friends of the LA River’s River Fest
LA State Historic Park | Chinatown
Sunday, July 23, 2023 | 5–9pm
A free open-air arts, film and community festival. Celebrate the LA River with screenings, interactive art and more. VIP tickets available for $150

Fine Foods, Quick Bites + Bars

Sushi Part 2: This week we continue our round-up of selected LA sushi spots with a few suggestions from Hollywood to Santa Monica. Last week we covered Atwater Village, Silver Lake and DTLA. In case you missed it, take a look back here.

Yamashiro | Hollywood
With an extensive menu that goes way beyond sushi – including a range of dishes in categories like noodles and tempura – as well as steak and sides like truffle fries. This Hollywood classic has indoor and outdoor dining with a view that wows.

Sushi Ginza Onodera | West Hollywood
The real deal! Exec chef Yohei Matsuki presents traditional Edomae style sushi with fish imported from Toyosu Fish Market and Niigata prefecture rice tinted in red vinegars.

Koi Restaurant | West Hollywood
There's something here for everyone in your party – even those who don't feel like sushi. Lobster salad, crab cakes…. as well as chicken breast with mushroom ginger sauce, grilled lamb chops with Ichimi Glaze, Shishito Potato Mash… you get the idea. Comfy booths and cool bar.

Sushi Tama | West Hollywood
Chef Yoshimoto brings his experience from Tokyo’s Tsukiji Fish Market – the world's largest fish market – to LA. With an emphasis on the best and freshest ingredients.

Sugarfish | Various Locations
Reliably yummy, well-conceived and presented. Absolutely awesome for takeout!

Seabutter | Beverly Hills
Contemporary and fresh sushi and sashimi with a sense of adventure.

Hara Sushi | West LA
Accessible sushi, less about showcasing the impeccable purity of the fish, more about the fun of the sauce! Sake and pretty much everything else is 50 percent off during Happy Hour.

Hamasaku | Westwood
Boasting a Michelin feature, Hamasaku fuses Japanese cuisine and Californian warmth. Pay special attention to the rolls! Located in a Westwood strip mall. Executive chef Ei Hiroyoshi.

Sushi Roku | Santa Monica
Contemporary sushi, combining a range of diverse, untraditional ingredients from Latin America and Europe. Bold new ideas along with a nod to tradition.

Literary, Readings & Book Launches

Sarah Rose Etter Presents Ripe
Skylight Books | Los Feliz
Friday, July 21, 2023 | 7pm
Join Sarah Rose Etter for the launch of her surreal novel, Ripe. Following her reading, she will talk with poets Tommy Pico and Morgan Parker.

Things To Do & Workshops

FIFA Women's World Cup
USA vs Vietnam
Hammer Museum | Big Screen | Westwood
Friday, June 21, 2023 | 6pm
Watch key matches in the 2023 Women’s World Cup live from New Zealand and Australia on the big screen. In the first featured match, the USA Women's National team faces Vietnam in the Group Stage. Free tickets / admission first come first served.

Joan and Raft: Trans Points with Nori Reed
The Lyric Hyperion | Silver Lake
Friday, July 21, 2023 | 9:30–11pm
A sketch comedy show exploring gender, friendship and more! Tickets: $15-20

Root for Farm2Power
Junior High | Glendale
Friday, July 21, 2023 | 7pm
A music and comedy show fundraiser in support of South Central Farmers Co-Op, which provides free produce to Angelenos in need. Tickets: $10-15

Skate Oddity: Barbie vs Barb Wire
Ralph Foy Park | Burbank
Saturday, July 22, 2023 | 6–10pm
LA’s only Rock ‘n’ Rollerdisco returns with Barbie vs Barb Wire! Guests will be able to skate and picnic while DJs keep the tunes spinning. Tickets: $20-25

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