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Labor Day weekend is the official kick-off of the fall art season. Get ready for an avalanche of enthralling exhibitions. This week is only the beginning! See you at the galleries...

Skirball Cultural Center | Brentwood
Blacklist: The Hollywood Red Scare
Closing Sunday, September 3, 2023
Last weekend to see this exhibit, which focuses on the impact of the Hollywood Red Scare in the 50s. Tickets: $13-18

Hauser & Wirth | West Hollywood
Jenny Holzer: Ready for You When You Are
September 1—October 21, 2023
Opening Reception: Thursday, August 31, 2023 | 6–8pm
The American artist presents recent paintings and robotic LEDs in her first major exhibition in Los Angeles since 2012 and the first time she has employed AI technologies in her text-based practice. Through her timely reflections on the American experience — including the current shift into the latest phase of the Information Age — Holzer continues to push the frontiers of contemporary art and language.

AF Projects | West Hollywood
Ardeshir Tabriz: The Golden Hands of Time
September 3—October 28, 2023
Opening Reception: Sunday, September 3, 2023 | 1–3pm
In his multi-media works involving digital manipulation, painting and embroidery, the LA-based Persian artist investigates Persian history and cultural dialogues. Combining symbols and imagery to create new and expanded meanings for sacred images, Tabriz pulls from Indian miniatures, the Persian lion, Iran’s retired flag and family photographs.

Wilding Cran | DTLA
Miya Ando: Sky Atlas
September 2—October 21, 2023
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 2, 2023 | 4–6pm
A series of luminescent works on aluminum by the NY-based artist brings the viewer into a cloudscape reflecting ways we can relate to each other across the boundaries of language and geography. Growing up between two cultures, Ando grounds her practice in the ephemeral philosophies of the natural world, locating harmony in the gaps between East and West.

Patricia Sweetow Gallery | DTLA
Thomas Müller + Felicita Norris: The Space Between
September 2—October 21, 2023
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 2, 2023 | 4–6:30pm
A seemingly incongruous pairing of work by Norris, a Bay Area painter, and Müller, an LA based sculptor, invites the viewer to explore the connections between the work of the two artists.

Luis De Jesus Los Angeles | DTLA
Aaron Maier-Carretero: a hundred peonies
September 2—October 28, 2023
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 2 | 6-9pm
In these paintings, Aaron Maeier-Carretero uses flora and human subjects to explore inner and outer nature.

Vielmetter Los Angeles | DTLA
Rodney McMillian: Landscape in Red
September 2—October 21, 2023
Opening Reception: Saturday. September 2, 2023
A selection of the LA-based artist's newest landscape paintings—a body of work he has explored for more than two decades. Highlighting the color red and its multiple complex associations, these new paintings reference natural phenomena, the body (blood, viscera) and the political and social urgencies of the last few years.

Film, Music, Theatre & Festivals

FILM: Cinecon Classic Film Festival
Old Town Music Hall | El Segundo
Thursday, August 31—September 4, 2023
Cinecon is a five-day celebration of rare, unusual and forgotten movies from the silent and early sound era. In addition to screenings, there will be special guests, Q&As and more. Tickets: $65-$299

FILM: CoKane Commentary
Brain Dead Studios | Fairfax District
Thursday, August 31, 2023 | 7pm
A screening of the cult action film Predator, featuring live commentary from Freddie Gibbs and special guests Zack Fox, Brian Moses and Sushiboy Mexico. Tickets: $37.08

FILM: Boat Cinema: Scream
Castaic Lake | Castaic
Saturday, August 2, 2023 | 6:30pm
Experience LA’s first and only beach party and movie experience. Watch a screening of Scream, Wes Craven’s irreverent 90s horror satire, from the beach. Tickets: Starting at $15

MUSIC: Buddy Guy
Hollywood Bowl | Hollywood
Wednesday, September 6, 2023 | 8pm
Grab your picnic basket and catch the Blues legend who brought the sounds of Chicago to the world. An eight-time Grammy winner, Buddy Guy returns to the Hollywood Bowl on his Damn Right Farewell tour. Christone "Kingfish" Ingram kicks off the night.

THEATRE: Fabulation: Or the Re-Education of Undine
The Hudson Theatres | Hollywood
Closes Sunday, September 17, 2023
The west coast revival of this social satire by Pulitzer-Prize winner Lynn Nottage, Fabulation focuses on the riches-to-rags story of the ambitious and haughty Undine Barnes Calles. Tickets: $40 plus fees

Fine Foods, Quick Bites + Bars

Summer continues in Southern California, so join us for part 2 of our round-up of LA area restaurants that make a point of prepping picnics. If you missed part 1, check it out here.

Hollywood Bowl | Hollywood
One of the great things about the Hollywood Bowl is you can bring your own food and wine. When you don't BYOB and picnic, there are also lots of food choices on site, including the Hollywood Bowl's own tasty offerings, steered by James Beard Award-winning chef Suzanne Goin and restauranteur Caroline Styne (of Lucques, among others).

The Oaks Gourmet | Hollywood
Delicious picnic baskets with sandwiches, salads, cheese, charcuterie plate, wine etc., at this fave neighborhood spot between the Greek Theatre and the Hollywood Bowl. Friendly personal service. Order by 1 pm for same day picnic pleasure.

Milkfarm | Eagle Rock
This Eagle Rock artisan cheese shop offers picnic boxes for two with cheese, artisan salami, olives, cornichons, fresh fruit, Marcona almonds and a demi-baguette.(Cheesemonger’s choice – may be customized on request). Mini Picnic Boxes also available.

Sweet Butter | Sherman Oaks
Coming from the Valley? Pick up your picnic at this Sherman Oaks café / eatery / bakery en route. Special Hollywood Bowl themed picnic baskets like the Mezzo and Crescendo pack tasty ficelle sandwiches with salads and cookies. Or choose more elaborate entrees, like fried / baked / grilled chicken or the Asian panko-crusted wild salmon filet along with sides and dessert. Order 48-hours in advance / two-person minimum.

BLVD Kitchen | Sherman Oaks
Sherman Oaks catering / culinary spot with sandwiches like the Blvd Masala Veggie (smashed chickpea salad w celery & scallions, mango chutney and arugula on a brioche bun) as well as turkey and havarti, caprese, chicken salad, etc.) plus salads, artisan cheese, charcuterie. Large shareable platters for parties of 10 to 15 also available. Not to mention desserts!

Porta Via Italian Foods | Pasadena
This catering and event spot offers Italian dishes for a sumptuous picnic. Possibilities that pop off the menu for us… the grilled shrimp and vegetable skewer and the orecchiette pasta tossed with broccoli rabe pesto. Share some antipasti and add a side of rosemary spiced nuts! Order 48 hours in advance.

Literary, Readings & Book Launches

Anya Liftig in conversation with Marisa Matarazzo
Book Soup | West Hollywood
September 1, 2023 | 7pm
Author Anya Liftig discusses her memoir Holler Rat with fellow writer Marisa Matarazzo. The book blends Liftig's Appalachian upbringing, her performance art, family history, academic life at Yale and her artistic journey, capturing the essence of an unconventional life.

Tilly Bridges presents Begin Transmission: The Trans Allegories of The Matrix w/Barbra Dillon
Skylight Books | Los Feliz
Thursday, August 31, 2023 | 7pm
Tilly Bridges, trans woman and screenwriter, explores the trans allegories in the Matrix franchise with Barbra Dillon, co-founder / editor-in-chief of Fanbase Press. Bridges examines the transition journey depicted in the series, discussing character, color and various layers of allegory related to the transgender experience.

Susi Schaefer & The Glow Show
Vroman’s Bookstore | Pasadena
Saturday, September 2, 2023 | 11am
For kids! Author Susi Schaefer will read The Glow Show, the story of Glow the squid, who learns the importance of sharing the spotlight and friendship.

Things To Do & Workshops

Comedy Confessional
The Crow at Bergamot Station | Santa Monica
Friday, September 1, 2023 | 8pm
A monthly stand-up comedy show where comedians weave anonymous confessions from the audience into their acts. Tickets: $15

Village Well Board Game Night
Village Well Books & Coffee | Culver City
Friday, September 1, 2023 | 7-10pm
On the first Friday of every month, Village Well Books hosts a lively game night, featuring music, a special drinks menu and plenty of games to play!

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