What a fun and eclectic round-up this week! Among the highlights are a look at Basquiat's LA legacy, nostalgic films from the '70s and '90s, suggestions for where to go on a lunch date, spoken word performance and forest bathing at the Huntington Gardens!

Gallery & Museum Exhibitions

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Gagosian | Beverly Hills
Jean-Michel Basquiat: Made on Market Street
March 7—June 1, 2024
Opening Reception: Thursday, March 7 | 6–8pm
The first exhibition focused exclusively on works Basquiat produced in Los Angeles. Curated by Fred Hoffman with Larry Gagosian.

Anat Ebgi | Mid-Wilshire
Hannah Brown: Hollow Pond 
March 8—April 20, 2023
Opening Reception: Friday, March 8 | 5–8pm
The London-based artist's depictions of Hollow Pond, which she describes as a “sliver of wilderness” near her home on the outskirts of the City, offer a interesting contemporary take on landscape painting. Opening concurrently at the gallery: Olive Diamond: To Be Sung and Remembered 

Kohn Gallery | Hollywood
Rosa Loy: Glade
March 9—April 20, 2024
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 9 | 5–7pm
New casein paintings and watercolors on paper by the German artist. A trained horticulturist, Loy brings a surrealist’s eye to renderings of lush flora and uncanny all-female worlds. 

Lowell Ryan Projects | West Adams
Marc Séguin: Icons
March 9—April 13, 2024
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 9 | 5–7pm
Recent work by the French-Canadian artist exploring the uncertainty of our time through symbolic archetypes – paintings of vultures, angels, wolves and human figures rendered in Séguin’s signature style.

Film, Music, Theatre, Festivals & Dance

FILM: The Prince of Tides (Part of Hello Gorgeous! A Barbra Streisand Film Series)
Skirball Cultural Center | Brentwood 
Sunday, March 10, 2024 | 1pm
Streisand's second directorial effort, The Prince of Tides, (1991) focuses on a troubled former football coach (Nick Nolte), who finds solace and healing through his connection with a therapist (Streisand) when confronting his family's secrets. Members: $10 / Public: $15

FILM: 5 Films From Chantal Akerman
Los Feliz 3 and Egyptian Theatre | Los Feliz and Hollywood
March 8—17, 2024
This series explores Chantal Akerman’s stylistic and formally inventive films from the 1970s. Including Je tu il elle (1975), News From Home (1976), and her masterpiece, Jeanne Dielman, 23, Quai Du Commerce, 1080 Bruselles (1975). Tickets: $13

FILM: Lightstruck: Cheryl Dunye – Shorts from the ‘90s
2220 Arts + Archives | Filipinotown
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Though most known for her 1996 feature The Watermelon Woman, Cheryl Dunye made a series of electric short films and videos, including Janine, She Don’t Fade and more. This program highlights these crucial works of 1990s queer cinema. Tickets: $15

FILM: My Own Private Idaho
Gardena Cinema | Gardena
Friday, March 8, 2024 | 4pm & 8pm
Directed by Gus Van Sant, My Own Private Idaho (1991) follows two best friends working as hustlers and their journey from Portland to Rome in search of themselves and old relationships. Starring Keanu Reeves and River Phoenix. Tickets: $12

MUSIC: Eyedress
The Glass House | Pomona
Friday, March 8, 2024 | 8pm
LA-based musician Eyedress blends a range of genres from lo-fi hip-hop and post-punk to ‘80s influenced goth and more. He will be supported by Enumclaw. Tickets: $48.57

Fine Foods, Quick Bites + Bars

Just met someone new... or rekindling an old flame? Forget about dinner! Here's part 1 of our round-up of special romantic places for a lunch date.

Za Za Zá | Frogtown
No time to cross the border? Get your delicious Mexican seafood lunch right here.

Bacari | Silver Lake
Casual Mediterranean themed dishes, set in a romantic space with tables that feel private and a tree strung with fairy lights in the center.

Petit Trois | Hollywood & Sherman Oaks
Every morsel is a French delight. One of our editor’s top LA picks.

Yamashiro | Hollywood
History plus romance! A setting featuring an authentic 14th century Japanese pagoda, exotic gardens and dramatic city views topped off with an extensive and varied Japanese fusion menu. 

Merois | West Hollywood
Stylish rooftop spot offering global flavors with California attitude, by Wolfgang Puck.

Literary, Readings & Book Launches

Children’s Storytime for Ramadan
Village Well Books and Coffee | Culver City
Saturday, March 9, 2024 | 11am–12pm
Community member Marya Ayloush will lead a children's storytime about Ramadan! Afterwards, everyone will make paper lanterns to celebrate the holiday.

Saffron Cowboy Coffee x Lola Goes by Tom Reading
North Figueroa Bookshop | Highland Park
Friday, March 8, 2024 | 7–9pm
Sarah Yanni and James Moon, co-editors of Lola Goes by Tom, a queer zine project, hosts this night of readings. They will be joined by Simone Rembert, Ruby Zuckerman and Kamala Puligandla. 

The Prose Bowl: A Night Of Spoken Word with Get Lit
The Crawford | Pasadena
Friday, March 8, 2024 | 7–8:15pm
Get Lit youth poets and local artists come together for a night of spoken word performance! There will be snacks, sips and DJ sets. Tickets: $0-15

Things To Do & Workshops

Venice Heritage Museum Grand Opening
Venice Heritage Museum | Venice
Saturday, March 9, 2024 | 6:30–9:30pm
Celebrate the grand opening of the Venice Heritage Museum at the inaugural exhibition, This is some place. Live entertainment, music, food, drinks and more!

14th Annual Celebration of Nowruz
UCLA’s Dickson Court | Westwood
Sunday, March 10, 2024 | 12–5pm
Hosted by the Farhang Foundation, enjoy music performances, children’s activities, arts and crafts, dancers and more. 

Restore + Explore: Forest Bathing with Debra Wilbur
The Huntington | Pasadena
2-Part Class on Saturday, March 9 & 16, 2024 from 8:30–10:30am
Class | Restore + Explore: Forest Bathing with Debra Wilbur
Join certified forest therapy guide Debra Wilbur for a two-day forest bathing class and discover pathways to restore emotional and physical well-being. Wilbur leads a guided nature immersion experience while exploring the beauty and tranquility of the Palm Garden at The Huntington. All ages. $60 / members / $80 public for the 2-part class (consecutive Saturdays). 

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