It's the thick of Winter art season — not to mention rainy season — and we're most enthralled by the superb calibre of exhibitions being presented by a cluster of top notch recently opened galleries on and near Western Avenue in Hollywood. We've been highlighting these venues regularly for the last few months and two are mentioned below. Also check out some cool films, music events and the first in our round-up of late night LA eateries!

Gallery & Museum Exhibitions

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Marion Goodman Gallery | Hollywood
Tavares Strachan: Magnificent Darkness
Through April 13, 2024
A far-reaching immersive exhibition comprising several new bodies of work across six diverse and site-specific environments, featuring ceramic, bronze, marble, hair, neon, sound and painting, in a visual allegory toward the overarching exploration of light and darkness. 

Shrine Los Angeles | Hollywood
Rasmus Eckhardt: Manhattan Fall
February 24—April 6, 2024
Opening Reception: Saturday, February 24 | 6–8pm
In this new series of otherworldly paintings by the Danish artist, the figures are ghostly washed-out versions of the memories that inspired them.

Carlye Packer | Echo Park
Dorothy Hood: The Huntress
February 24—March 23, 2024
Opening Reception: Saturday, February 24 | 5–8pm
Exhibition walkthrough with Paul Schimmel | 5–6pm
An exhibition of drawings by Dorothy Hood (b. 1918 Bryan, TX; d. 2000, Houston, TX) organized by Paul Schimmel. In her spiritual, symbolic and regenerative work the artist addressed the themes of human pain and loneliness.

Track 16 | Bendix Building, DTLA
Simone Gad: Vertigo
Through April 6, 2024
The first exhibition of the artist's work since her death in 2021 consists of paintings and collage works from 2007 to 2021. Best known for her collaged drawings, Gad’s playful, brutal and sexual pieces oscillate between trauma and eroticism.

Simchowitz | Pasadena
Nicholas Bono Kennedy: Sunset Nursery
February 23—March 29, 2024
Opening Reception: Friday, February 23 | 5–7pm
Through an interplay of imagery, setting and the influence of light and shadow, the artist explores the inherent balance of creation and destruction in our environment, prompting viewers to reflect on the consequences of human intervention in nature. 

Film, Music, Theatre, Festivals & Dance

FILM: Claude Jutra’s Wow
The Philosophical Research Society | Los Feliz
Friday, February 23, 2024 | 7pm
Mixing docudrama and psychedelic flourishes, Claude Jutra’s Wow (1969) interviews nine Montreal teens about their lives alongside surreal scenes inspired by their dreams and fantasies. Tickets: $15

FILM: Nanny
Los Feliz Theatre | Los Feliz
Saturday, February 24, 2024 | 10pm
Nikyatu Jusu’s psychological horror fable follows a Senegalese woman who is hired to care for the daughter of an affluent couple in NYC. As she pines for the young son she left behind in Senegal, she is troubled by disturbing dreams and visions. Tickets: $13

FILM: IB Tech Fest
Vista Theatre | Los Feliz
February 23—28, 2024
Catch the last few days of the IB Tech Fest, the first IB Technicolor Festival in 35mm. Screenings include Blazing Saddles(1974), Cabaret (1972), Kiss the Girls (1966) and more! Tickets: $15

FILM: Drawing from Film with Catherine Goodman
Hauser & Wirth Los Angeles | DTLA
Friday, February 23, 2024 | 5:30–8:30pm
During this drawing and film screening session led by London-based artist Catherine Goodman, participants will create fast-paced drawings inspired by Wim Wenders 1984 film Paris, Texas. Tickets $15

MUSIC: Nabihah Iqbal and Naya Beat
Zebulon | Frogtown
Saturday, February 24, 2024 | 10pm
London-based singer, producer and DJ Nabihah Iqbal will spin a heavy dancy set with support from LA’s own South Asian re-issue and re-work label, Naya Beat. Admission free. Age 21+

MUSIC: Actress with Maral
The Echo | Echo Park
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 | 7pm
Actress, aka Darren Cunningham, presents a new live A/V tour featuring visuals from Oscar Monzon and a conceptual light show. Actress will play a set encompassing his wide-ranging catalog, including his latest album LXXXVIII. He will be joined by Maral. Tickets: $35 plus fees

MUSIC: Feist
Belasco Theatre | DTLA
Friday, February 23 & Saturday, February 24 | 7pm
The Canadian female indie pop singer-songwriter / guitarist performs as part of her Multitudes Finale Tour. Tickets $64.50

MUSIC: Synth Lab
Place LB | Long Beach
Sunday, February 25, 2024 | 1–4pm
An open synth jam and meet and greet presented by Echo Park Film Center and Long Beach Community Media Arts. Bring your gear and hang with some other friendly synth nerds!

FESTIVAL: 2024 Afro Latinx Festival
Museum of Latin American Art | Long Beach
Sunday, February 25, 2024 | 11am–3pm
This free festival highlights Afro-Latinx history through food, art workshops, live performances and more.

Fine Foods, Quick Bites + Bars

LA is not New York! Especially for transplants — but really anyone who lives here — it may seem strange that late night bites in the City of Angels are few and far between. Here we list a few eateries for after the theatre, film or other event is over and you have a case of the munchies!

Sanamluang Cafe | Hollywood
Thai Town eatery with noodles and more to satisfy your late night cravings. Nightly until 2am!

Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles | Hollywood
The OG Hollywood spot with the signature chicken and waffles dish that can be eaten almost any time of day – or night! Other tasty Soulfood dishes also on the menu. Until midnight on weekdays / 4am Friday and Saturday. (Check satellite locations for posted hours)

Dan Sung Sa | Macarthur Park / Los Angeles
Korean dive bar offering a varied menu of skewers, wings, savory pancakes and more to pair with your Korean lager. Nightly until 2am 

The Prince | Macarthur Park / Los Angeles
Often booked for location shoots (for TV shows like Mad Men) this Koreatown bar is a fave for its fried chicken, cocktails and distinctive décor. 

Cole's French Dip | DTLA
More of a cocktail bar, the main event is the classic sandwich – pork, roast beef, turkey, braised lamb or pastrami dip – at this 100+ year old DTLA establishment – open nightly until 2am

Things To Do & Workshops

River Session #2 / Mile 27-26: Frogtown
Lewis McAdams Statue | Frogtown
Saturday, February 24, 2024 | 11am–1pm
Organized by LA River Arts, join poets Nancy Lynée Woo and Mike the Poet for a stroll along the Los Angeles River/Paayme Paxaayt in the Glendale Narrows. Tickets: $14.50–$35

Let There Be Art: A Group Show
628 1/2 N Alvarado Street, Echo Park
Friday, February 23, 2024 | 6–10pm
A group show featuring work by local artists including Jacqueline Valenzuela, Calla Donofrio, Katbing and others. There be will live music by Gillian Frances and friends.

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