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Summer is winding down and you may notice the art scene is unusually quiet this week. We've highlighted a smattering of art happenings... but next week, expect an explosion of exciting openings when the fall art season takes off! In the meantime, make the most of Labor Day weekend at a selection of music fests, screenings and fun family activities like a paper-making workshop and a chili cook-off in Malibu! See you around town!

Gallery & Museum Exhibitions

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Shatto Gallery | Mid-Wilshire
Spatial Harmonies
Saturday, August 31, 2024
Artist Talk: 2–3pm | Closing Reception: 3–5pm
A four-person show featuring work by Edward C. Alfano, Magda Audifred, Lesley Krane and Magdy Rizk, who transcend materiality in their respective practices through analog and digital media. During the talk, the artists will share the story, inspiration and process behind their work.

Craft Contemporary | Mid-Wilshire
Open Clay Time: Craft Workshop
Friday, August 30, 2024 | 3 – 5pm
Grab a handful of clay at this family workshop offered Fridays through the summer! Take inspiration from shapes and forms on exhibit using simple sculpting and joining techniques. Air-dry clay. All ages, first-come-first-served, no RSVP required. Museum admission+ $7 materials fee. (The next session is Friday September 7, the last in this summer’s series).

California African American Museum | Exposition Park
Summer Nights
Friday, August 30 | 7–11pm
Head to CAAM for live sets from KCRW DJs Novena Carmel and Francesca Harding, with food trucks, a beer garden, an all-ages maker activity – as well as museum access, including solo exhibitions by Simone Leigh and Tatyana Fazlalizadeh.

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Film, Music, Theatre, Festivals & Dance

FILM: Mountains
Laemmle Noho | North Hollywood
August 30—September 5, 2024
Set in the Little Haiti neighborhood of Miami, Monica Sorelle’s film debut is a languid character study centered on a working-class Haitian family as they contend with gentrification and redevelopment. Tickets: $13

FILM: Jacques Rozier Retrospective
Los Feliz Theatre | Los Feliz
August 31—September 11, 2024
The American Cinematheque presents this tribute to French New Wave legend, Jacques Rozier, with a complete feature film retrospective featuring brand new restorations of his work across five decades. Tickets: $13

FILM: The Passion of Joan of Arc
The Art Theatre | Long Beach
Sunday, September 1, 2024 | 6:30pm
Catch Carl Theodor Dreyer’s 1928 masterpiece accompanied by a live original score performed by a nine-piece ensemble. Tickets: $20

MUSIC: Latin Sounds | Son Mayor
LACMA | Mid-Wilshire
Saturday, August 31 | 5–7pm
Enjoy the last weekend of this summer’s free Latin music series, Saturday evenings at LACMA! For 25+ years, Son Mayor has performed its salsa- infused blend of vintage and contemporary Cuban sound.

MUSIC: Sorbet featuring Alima Lee, Shane Thomas & Knox
Venue TBA | Echo Park
Thursday, September 6, 2024 | 1–5am
The fourth installment of Sorbert, LA’s new after party created by queers made for everyone. This month’s program will feature sets by Alima Lee, Knox and resident DJ, Shane Thomas. Tickets: $10+

MUSIC: Tonina
The Stowaway | DTLA
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 | 8pm
A live performance by bassist, vocalist and poet Tonina Saputo. Tickets: $13.50

MUSIC: 4 to the Floor
Venue: Emailed After Ticket Purchase | DTLA
Sunday, September 1, 2024 | 4pm–4am
Presented by TheyHouse and SUPERNATURAL, 4 to the Floor is a day-to-night party. This open air event will showcase the best of LA’s Black Queer underground scene. 

FESTIVAL: Leimert Park Jazz Festival
Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza (Rooftop Parking Deck) | Leimert Park
Saturday, August 31, 2024 | 11:30am–8:30pm
The 5th annual Leimert Park Jazz Festival will feature performances, visual art, marketplaces, a kids’ zone, food court and more! Free with RSVP

FESTIVAL: Global Pulse Labor Day Festival
1111 West Olympic Boulevard | West LA
Sunday, September 1, 2024 | 11am—11pm
A wide roster of talented musicians from all genres hit the stage with their own sound and cultural impact. Tickets: $25–$35 / Children: $10

Literary, Readings & Book Launches

Papermaking Workshop
Chevalier’s Books | Larchmont Village
Saturday, August 31, 2024 | 6–8pm
Led by Kent Bindery, learn the art of papermaking and practice some still-life drawing. Tickets: $20

Megg, Mogg & Owl | A Conversation
MOCA Grand Avenue | DTLA
Saturday, August 31, 2024 | 4–6pm
Presented by the MOCA Store, a discussion with acclaimed Australian cartoonist Simon Hanselmann to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of his book Megahex,which began as self-published zines and evolved into a New York Times bestselling comics series. Free with RSVP.

Things To Do & Workshops

Malibu Chili Cook-Off
23575 Civic Center Way, Malibu
August 30—September 2, 2024
Celebrate Labor Day with this weekend event featuring carnival rides, food, music and local artisans. Tickets: $40+

WORKSHOP: Beautiful Bountiful Bolex: A 16mm Workshop
Heavy Manners Library | Echo Park
Saturday, August 31, 2024 | 1–4pm
Participants will learn how to film with a classic Bolex camera and make their own organic developers with coffee and local plants. Tickets: $65.87

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