This week, join in Juneteenth celebrations and explore fun events for Pride Month – from films to cookouts. We also highlight some unique and compelling art exhibitions opening this week, an Afrobeats event, the annual Tarfest at Pan Pacific Park, part 2 of our food truck round-up and more...

Gallery & Museum Exhibitions

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Richard Heller Gallery | Santa Monica
Shawn Huckins: Zippers Short and Skinny
June 15—July 13, 2024
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 15 | 3–5pm
Paintings by the New Hampshire-based artist explore the communal expectations and stereotypes of masculinity in the landscape of contemporary society.

Galerie Lakaye | West Hollywood
Aziz Diagne
June 15—August 17, 2024
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 15 | 6–10pm
Solo exhibition of works by the LA-based Senegalese artist. Private gallery. RSVP to attend.

The Pit LA | Atwater Village
Roscoe Mitchell: Ra Shu
June 15—July 27, 2024
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 15 | 5–7pm
Artist Talk: Mitchell discusses his show with John Corbett of Corbett vs. Dempsey, Tuesday, June 18 @ 6pm
Recent paintings by the Wisconsin-based artist / musician in a visual vocabulary that includes both pattern-oriented abstraction and figurative-narrative scenarios drawn from his imagination.

Pop-up presented by UTA Artist Space
Sekrit Studios, Arts District, DTLA
Blitz Bazawule: Those Were the Days
June 13—July 20, 2024
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 15 | 6–8pm
Presented by UTA Artist Space, this pop-up exhibition of new paintings and a site specific installation was inspired by memories of the faded black-and-white photos that lined the walls of the artist’s childhood home in Accra, Ghana.

Fellowship of Contemporary Art (FOCA) | Chinatown
Hyperobject: Art in the Age of YOLO*
June 15—August 17, 2024
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 15 | 5–8pm
Seven contemporary artists born between 1991 and 2003 – the first generation to have consumed digital media their entire lives – explore where reality ends and virtual reality begins through the conscious and unconscious impact of digital forces in their artwork. Curated by Emma Diffley.

Film, Music, Theatre, Festivals & Dance

FILM: Full Pleasure: The Beginnings of New Queer Cinema
Academy Museum | Miracle Mile
June 15—July 11, 2024
New Queer Cinema was a term coined by scholar B. Ruby Rich in a 1992 piece for The Village Voice. This series offers a dynamic survey of the pioneering works that set off a liberating moment of radical self-expression for LGBTQIA+ artists which reverberates today. Including films by Rose Troche, Cheryl Dunye, Todd Haynes, Derek Jarman and more.

FILM: The Cremaster Cycle
Egyptian Theatre | Hollywood
3-part screening: June 16, June 30 and July 9
Screening of Cremaster 4 and Cremaster 1: Saturday, June 15 | 12pm
Presented by American Cinematheque and Regen Projects, this is the first in a three-part retrospective screening of Matthew Barney's five-film anthology. (Screenings continue June 30 at the Egyptian Theatre and July 9 at the Aero Theatre, Santa Monica). General Admission tickets $15

FILM: Naked Acts
Los Feliz Theatre | Los Feliz
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 | 7pm
Recently restored and remastered, this 1996 film by Bridgett M. Davis follows a twenty-something Black actress contending with the intersections of art, love and self-love. Tickets: $15

MUSIC: Tree People presents Nicole McCabe Quartet
Mark Taper Foundation Amphitheater | Beverly Hills
Friday, June 14 | Doors Open @ 7pm | Performance @ 8pm
Surround yourself in nature at Tree People’s Coldwater Canyon amphitheater and enjoy the sounds of alto saxophonist / composer Nicole McCabe. Tickets $28

MUSIC: Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival
Hollywood Bowl | Hollywood
Saturday, June 15 & Sunday, June 16, 2024
Gates Open @ 1:30pm | Concert @ 3:30pm
A two-day festival featuring artists including Jodeci, Andra Day, Christian McBride, Alex Isley, Kamasi Washington, Robert Glasper, The Soul Rebels featuring Seun Kuti, Baby Rose and more. Tickets: $46 – $220

MUSIC: VIM! Afrobeats Experience
The Melrose House | East Hollywood
Saturday, June 15, 2024 | 9pm
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Afrobeats, brought to you by Youth Service. Tickets: $11.33

MUSICAL: Rectangles
Los Angeles LGBT Center (Davidson / Valentini Theatre) | Hollywood
Monday, June 17, 2024 | 8pm
Maddie Mutations’s solo performance is an absurdist musical about a simple shape. 

FESTIVAL: Tarfest
Pan Pacific Park | Fairfax District
Saturday, June 15, 2024 | 2–8pm
Presented by Launch LA, the 21st annual free music and art festival will feature art installations, gourmet food trucks, an artisan marketplace, music and more. All ages.

Fine Foods, Quick Bites + Bars

We love good food that pops up all around town! Here's part 2 of our survey of LA food trucks. If you missed part 1 check here.

Tacos y Birria La Unica | Various Locations
Beef and goat birria (meat stew or soup) on handmade corn tortillas – prepared soft or fried (taco dorado).

El Chato Taco Truck | Mid City
Looking for a tasting menu? Sample a few small tacos – like the diced carne asada, al pastor or chorizo – topped with roasted salsa roja and other garnishes, or satisfy your belly and soul with a hearty quesadilla.

Mariscos El Faro | Highland Park
Daytime food truck specializing in Sinaloa-style seafood (east of the tip of Baja in Mazatlán) such as red aguachile, fresh shucked oysters and deep-fried shrimp empanadas with cheese.

Los Originales Tacos Árabes De Puebla | Boyle Heights
This East LA taco truck from the Villegas family offers a fusion taco of shawarma-like al pastor with Middle Eastern flavors inspired by the Lebanese immigrants who came to Puebla in the 1800s.

Asadero Chikali | East LA
Specializing in beef barbacoa and guisados – stewed meats and vegetables – served as fillings in their breakfast tacos.

Dulan’s Soul Food Kitchen | Inglewood and South LA
Craving fried chicken and the fixings? Soulfood classics on wheels served up here.

Things To Do & Workshops

Juneteenth Celebration
California African American Museum | Exposition Park
Saturday, June 15, 2024 | 10:30am–3pm
CAAM celebrates Juneteenth with a full day of wellness and family activities, including sound baths, yoga and more. Free with RSVP.

Queer Cookout
High Tide | DTLA
Saturday, June 15, 2024 | 12pm–5pm
Presented by Cuties LA, Queer Cookout is a gathering of local queer + trans food and drink vendors. There will be games, music and more!

Sofía Córdova and Raquel Gutiérrez
JOAN Los Angeles | DTLA
Saturday, June 15, 2024 | 3pm
In tandem with Sofía Córdova’s exhibition, The Wreck and Not the Story of the Wreck, the artist will discuss her research process and works in her show with poet and writer Raquel Gutiérrez.

DTLA Dog Days
Pershing Square | DTLA
June 14-15, 2024 | Friday: 10am–8pm; Saturday: 10am–2pm
The beloved free canine-friendly event returns this weekend with dog-friendly vendors, treats, activities, live DJs and more.

Beach Please, Pride Clean-Up
Dockweiler Beach Tower 5850 | Playa del Rey
Saturday, June 15, 2024 | 10am to 12pm
Celebrate diversity on the sand with Heal the Bay and special guests at the annual Pride beach clean-up. All ocean lovers welcome. Free with advance registration.

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