This week we're gearing up for Valentine's Day with some unique, fun, culturally inspired suggestions for date night. One of the most entertaining art-themed events this week is the LA Art Show, which kicks off the night of Valentine's Day with an opening night premiere party benefiting the American Heart Association. What's not to love? We also have ideas for getting together with your Galentines and more! Plus... our round-up of farmers' markets near you continues this week...

Gallery & Museum Exhibitions

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Hammer Museum | Westwood
Only The Young: Experimental Art in Korea,1960s–1970s
February 11—May 12, 2024
Opening Reception: Saturday, February 10 from 8–10:30pm
The West Coast premiere of an exhibition exploring the groundbreaking work of Korean artists who rebelled against artistic limits, embracing innovative and provocative practices in the vibrant post-Korean War period. Opening night performances by Korean hip hop group Dynamicduo (Gaeko & Choiza) and dance crew PROWDMON, featuring Monika, Lip J, Minz and Kayday. Cash bar. RSVP (Admission dependent on attendance)

KP Projects | West Hollywood
Camille Rose Garcia: The Polyphonic Fortress
February 10—March 9, 2024
Opening Reception: Saturday, February 10 | 6–9pm
A series of paintings with symbolic nuance, inspired by landscape and the loss of a forest the size of Philadelphia caused by a 2023 wildfire in the vicinity of the artist's Northern California studio.

ICA LA | DTLA
Scratching at the Moon
February 10—May 12, 2024
Opening Reception: Saturday, February 10 | 4–7pm
Organized by ICA LA guest curator Anna Sew Hoy and Good Works Executive Director Anne Ellegood, Scratching at the Moon celebrates the work of an intergenerational group of 13 leading artists in the Asian American community. Including Patty Chang, Simon Leung, Na Mira and Bruce Yonemoto.

Luis de Jesus | DTLA
Artist Talks / Walkthroughs: Hector Dionicio Mendoza: Buscando Futuro (Searching for a Future) & Griselda Rosas: Donde pasó antes (Where it happened before)
Saturday, February 10 | 2pm
Mendoza, a sculptor, and Rosas, a mixed media collage artist, lead walkthroughs of their current exhibitions. Refreshments will be served. RSVP
(Exhibitions run through February 17)

LA Artcore Union Center for the Arts | DTLA
Coffee Kang and Evelyn Hang Yin: How to Draw A House
February 10—March 15, 2024
Opening Reception: Saturday, February 10 | 4–8pm
Working across video, sound, photography and installation, the two artists engage with the narrative of Chinese diasporas in the U.S. by considering the act of drawing a house while exploring relationships between history and fiction, destiny and agency, socio-political landscapes and personal struggles around migration. Mahjong from 4 to 6pm / Refreshments 6–8pm.

Film, Music, Theatre & Festivals & Dance

FILM: All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt
NeueHouse Venice Beach | Venice
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 | 6:30pm
Presented by Acropolis Cinema, All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt is a lyrical exploration of a woman’s life in Mississippi directed by poet, photographer and director Raven Jackson. Following the screening, Jackson will be in conversation with critic and programmer Miriam Bale. Tickets: $30

FILM: How the West Was Worn: A Conversation with Costume Designers
Autry Museum | Griffith Park
Thursday, February 8, 2024 | 7pm
Award-winning movie and TV costume designers gather for a conversation about their work. Food truck and bar from 5:30-6:45pm. Tickets: $5-10

MUSIC: Black Pumas
The Wiltern | Mid-Wilshire
Friday, February 9, 2024 | 7pm
Psychedelic soul band Black Pumas earned a Best New Artist Grammy in 2019 for their debut album. Tickets: $150 and up

MUSIC: A Listening Sessions of Love Deluxe By Sade
The Social List | Long Beach
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 | 6:30pm
A special listening session of Sade’s luxurious 1992 album Love Deluxe. A vinyl DJ set will follow the listening session. Each RSVP includes a complimentary drink. Tickets: $19.06 and up

Fine Foods, Quick Bites + Bars

Here's part 4 of our survey of local farmers' markets because we simply love them. Buy some fresh local ingredients and whip up a special romantic dinner for your Valentine! If you missed the previous installments, check here: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3.

Westlake Village Farmers’ Market
2797 Agoura Road, Westlake Village
Sundays: 10am–2pm
Family-friendly gathering of regional vendors offering produce, food and flowers in an outdoor setting.

Calabasas Farmers’ Market
23504 Calabasas Rd, Calabasas
Saturdays: 8am-1pm
A selection of local produce, artisan-crafted goods and freshly prepared food products in the heart of Old Town Calabasas!

Encino Farmers’ Market
17400 Victory Boulevard between White Oak and Balboa
Sundays: 8am–1pm
Local fruits and vegetables, as well as flowers and artisanal cheeses.

Burbank Farmers’ Market
Olive & Glenoaks, Burbank
Saturdays: 8am–12pm
One of SoCal's oldest farmers' markets. All produce is certified California grown. 

La Cañada Farmers’ Market
1346 Foothill Blvd, La Cañada
Saturdays: 9am-1pm
This market offers many organic foods, from produce to baked goods.

Things To Do & Workshops

Intersect Palm Springs
Palm Springs Convention Center | Palm Springs
February 8—11, 2024
A celebration of contemporary art and design, Intersect Palm Springs is a four-day fine art fair for art lovers and collectors. There will be lectures, curated activations and more. Tickets: $25-100

LA Art Show
LA Convention Center West Hall | DTLA
February 14—18, 2024
This year's LA Art Show features more than 100 exhibiting galleries along with special exhibitions from around the world. The five-day event begins with a Valentine's Day Opening Night Premiere benefiting the American Heart Association. Opening Night Premiere Benefit $250 / General Admission tickets February 15–18 $35.

Lunar New Year UPAM
USC Pacific Asia Museum | Pasadena
Saturday, February 10, 2024 | 11am–5pm
Bring out the family to celebrate Year of the Dragon! Enjoy a traditional lion dance, calligraphy, crafts, food trucks and more.

Skate Date Oddity: A Skate Date for Valentines and Frankensteins
LA Kings Burbank Sports Center | Burbank
Saturday, February 10, 2024 | 4–8pm
Skate Oddity presents a thrilling night of roller skating and dark 80s beats. Tickets: $0-30

Notte Italiana: Valentine’s Edition
Eataly | Century City
Friday, February 9, 2024 | 9pm–12am
In honor of Valentine’s Day, Eately, the Italian market and restaurant haven, is featuring more than 20 all you can eat and sip Italian bites and drinks. There will also be a photobooth, tarot card reader and more. Tickets: $99

Galentine’s Day 2024
Common Space Brewery | Hawthorne
Saturday, February 10, 2024 | 12–5pm
Gather your girls and celebrate Galentine’s Day with seltzers, DIY floral arrangements, charcuterie boxes, music and more.

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