Earth Day is happening this weekend and we encourage everyone to appreciate the planet in a low impact way close to home — or by joining in an Earth Day event! We also list some intriguing art openings here and there about town, a scintillating line-up of film screenings, some fun baking classes and more! 

Gallery & Museum Exhibitions

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Skirball Cultural Center | Pacific Palisades
Wild Things Are Happening: The Art of Maurice Sendak 
April 18—September 1, 2024
Opening Day: Thursday, April 18, 2024
A retrospective of the work of American artist Maurice Sendak, creator of children’s books Where the Wild Things Are (1963), In the Night Kitchen (1970) and Outside Over There (1980). Organized by The Columbus Museum of Art (where It premiered in 2022), this is the first major Sendak survey since the artist’s death in 2012. General Admission $18 | Free to children under 2

Ochi Projects | West Adams
Adam Beris: Fantastic Best Wishes
April 20—June 8, 2024
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 20 | 4–7pm
Paintings featuring composite imagery rooted in pre-Wifi popular culture — freeze frames from old cartoon reruns, Superbowl commercials and radio jingles, logos from national conglomerates and magazine ads.

Lowell Ryan Projects | West Adams
Patti Oleon: Tomorrow Looks Like Yesterday
April 20—May 25, 2024
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 20 from 5 – 7pm
Eight recent oil paintings depicting windows and doorways in interior spaces, the works employ chiaroscuro techniques which create dreamlike images that shift reflections of light and perceptions of time and place.

Shatto Gallery | Mid-Wilshire
Form and Formless
April 20—May 18, 2024
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 20 | 4–6pm
A two-artist exhibition featuring works by Hyesook Park and Sung Il Kim, illustrating individual explorations of the human body, soul, spirituality and the interconnectedness of life.

Forest Lawn Museum | Glendale
Filipino California: Art and the Filipino Diaspora
April 20—September 8, 2024
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 20 | 5–7pm
A showcase of work by seven contemporary artists working across styles and media including painting, drawing, sculpture, installation and conceptual art. Featured artists — Eliseo Art Silva, Allison Hueman, Anthony Francisco, Maryrose Cobarrubias Mendoza, Christine Morla, Maria Villote and Junn Roca — address issues related to Filipino culture and the Filipino-American experience.

Film, Music, Theatre, Festivals & Dance

FILM: Greystone in the Movies
Greystone Mansion and Gardens | Beverly Hills
Thursday, April 25, 2024 | 6:30-9pm
This series showcases films that used the historic mansion as a shooting location. April features a screening of the Coen Brothers’ The Big Lebowski. Guests will also be treated to a tour of the areas seen in the film.
Tickets: $15-20

FILM: Parajanov: The Last Spring with The Color of Pomegranates
Academy Museum | Miracle Mile
Friday, April 19, 2024 | 7:30pm
On the occasion of Armenian filmmaker and poet Sergei Parajanov’s centennial, check out this screening of his beloved film, The Color of Pomegranates, alongside Mikhail Vartanov's documentary, Parajanov: The Last Spring. Standby tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

FILM: Sex/Death: An Erotic Thriller 16mm Movie Marathon
Braindead Studios | Fairfax District
Saturday, April 20, 2024
This 12-hour marathon screening features Hollywood erotic thrillers made during the apex of the genre (1984-1994). Tickets: $30

FILM: TCM Classic Film Festival
Various Locations | Hollywood
April 18—21, 2024
This year’s edition of the annual TCM Classic Film Festival explores the many meanings of crime and justice in film. There will also be meet and greets, panel discussions and more. Individual tickets: $20

THEATRE: A Morning at the Theater
Sierra Madre Playhouse | Sierra Madre
Saturday, April 20, 2024 | 11am
Bob Baker Marionette Theater invites families to this special performance that introduces young audiences to puppetry and theater. Tickets: $10

FESTIVAL: Coachella
Coachella Valley | Indio
April 19—21, 2024
Experience the second weekend of this year’s desert festival of music, art and community, with headliners Lana del Rey, Tyler the Creator, Doja Cat and No Doubt, along with many other artists. Tickets starting at $499

Fine Foods, Quick Bites, Bars & Experiences

If you're like us and you can't help watching cooking and baking shows, here is part 1 of our round-up of local classes to inspire you in the kitchen! This week, we look at classes on how to make and decorate your own special baked treats like croissants, macarons and more. Book ahead for listed class dates and times. Check links for future dates...

Mother's Day Cookie Decorating Workshop
The Cookie Studio LA | 436 Entrada Drive, Santa Monica
Saturday, May 5 | 10am–1pm
Saturday, May 11 | 10am–1pm
Grab your mom, or a friend with a sweet tooth and check out this hands-on morning class all about cookie decorating. Learn a variety of techniques to transform cookies into beautiful, delicious, edible works of art. Ages 12 and up. $120

Cookie Decorating Class
The Cookie Studio LA | 436 Entrada Drive, Santa Monica
Saturday, May 4 | 10am–1pm
Join the sugary fun at this 3-hour Hello Kitty cookie decorating class! Learn how to transform cookies into edible masterpieces featuring the iconic Kitty, with decorating techniques like icing consistency, piping and flooding. Ages 12 and up. $120

French Pastry Making Class
Waverly | 1010 1/2 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena
Saturday, May 11 | 5–7pm
Saturday, May 25 | 5–7pm
Learn the art of French Choux pastry in this hands-on class. You’ll be guided step-by-step on how to make the perfect choux dough, piping, baking and filling to create eclairs and cream puffs! Yum! $65

French Pastry Making Class: Macarons
Waverly | 1010 1/2 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena
Sunday, May 12 | 5–7pm
Sunday, May 19 | 5–7pm
Transport yourself to Paris! Chef Marina will teach the art of making the classic petite and beautiful dessert cookie. Learn to whip meringue and mix batter packed with cocoa flavor, vanilla buttercream and strawberry jam — and how to pipe decadent silky fillings. $65

Parisian Pastries | Woodland Hills
Wednesday, April 24 | 9am
Friday, May, 3 | 9am
Join Chef Gus for an introduction to the fundamentals of French pastries: the classic croissant and croissant donut. Learn techniques to achieve a perfect golden crust and airy interior. Walk away with more confidence in the kitchen and sweet treats for the road. Ages 14 and up. $99

Literary, Readings & Book Launches

Wayne Koestenbaun’s Stubble Archipelago
2220 Arts + Archives | Historic Filipinotown
Sunday, April 21, 2024 | 5:30pm
Semiotext(e) and the Poetic Research Bureau present the LA book launch of Wayne Koestenbaum's Stubble Archipelago. Following the reading, Wayne will be in conversation with art writer and curator Sarah Lehrer-Graiwer.

Things To Do & Workshops

Earth Day with Heal the Bay
Santa Monica Beach | Sant Monica
Saturday, April 20, 2024 | 10am–12pm
Join Heal the Bay for a day of sand, sun and environmental action at the Nothin’ But Sand Clean Up event, with games and a marine science exploration station. After, stop by Heal the Bay Aquarium under the Santa Monica Pier for crafts, chalk art and face painting. Family friendly. Free aquarium admission for beach clean-up participants.

Pot + Paint
POT Gardens | Mid-City
Saturday, April 20, 2024 | Various Times
Hosted by Salima and Tania, join POT's BYOB & 420-friendly pottery painting night. POT will supply everything you need, just bring whatever food, drink or 420 item you’d like! Tickets: $55

Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Easy Mornings
Gloria Molina Grand Park | DTLA
Saturday, April 20, 2024 | 10am–2pm
Kick off your weekend with activities designed to deepen connections with yourself, the community and the park. This weekend there will be family yoga, a jazz funk dance class and more. Free with RSVP.

The Front Yard Spring Block Party
The Garland | Studio City
Sunday, April 21, 2024 | 2–5pm
This block party will feature live music, pop-up shopping, gourmet samplings and beer and wine tastings. Tickets: $45-85

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