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Not heading down to Coachella? It may seem like everyone and their mother is bailing for Indio, but we promise you'll be in good company this weekend the others staying in town. In fact, there's plenty of action happening in L.A. over the next few days to keep you busy with your fellow No-chella comrades that it would be a shame to let your FOMO keep you from enjoying yourself in L.A. this weekend. From a Calvin Harris show and a "Localchella" performance by The Postal Service, to a masked Mexican wrestling match and an Iggy Pop-themed dance celebration, there's loads to do and see. So let that FOMO go and enjoy your weekend in L.A. with this guide to the best local happenings and events that don't require schlepping out to the desert.
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A mother and daughter duo at The Getty proves we are currently at the height of parasol season here in Los Angeles.
The summer of live music is still going strong and it's only May. Although it may feel like your only option if you get the mid-week going out itch is to hit up the club for a late night of drinking that probably wasn't worth the hangover, there is a happy medium between raging and staying in. And with local music events headlined by the likes of Light Asylum and Best Coast this week, there's no reason you shouldn't step out to catch some live jams. As we bring you each week, here are our recommendations for the best music happening in the area this week, so get off your arse and go see a show! More»
It's another Monday back to hitting the grind and maybe you need to be reminded to balance your weekly work hustle with some leisurely activities that have educational value. Visiting a museum and catching up on your art game is an awesome way to feel good about how you spend your downtime and perhaps sound smarter than your friends. Lots of exciting things in the world of art are happening right now in L.A. and we're here to break it down for you and tell you which local shows and attractions we think you should go see this week. Let's discuss... More»
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It's October? When did that happen? I swear I JUST paid September's rent, like, yesterday. Time flies when you're having fun/on a deadline, eh? Well this means that everyone is back in the swing of things, Pacific Standard Time is in full swing and our days are shorter and colder so you can't blow off art for the beach anymore. See you around this weekend, there is some GREAT stuff going on! More»
The Gift BagGofG L.A. is giving away a $50 Visa Gift Card furnished by the ongoing city-wide celebrations of L.A. art, Pacific Standard Time: Art In LA 1945-1980! Thanks to PST, we're giving it to one lucky GofG L.A. reader, so keep reading to find out how you can enter to win the $50 Visa Gift Card! More»
I know you guys probably assume I survive on only art and creativity, but alas, I need food, shelter and full time employment to support it. This week in said job, I have been super busy! It's great, but it has kept me from really being able to do a full awesome weekly update! So I'm doing something a little different. More»
As we get ever closer to the official October launch date of The Getty's sprawling Pacific Standard Time initiative, the preview exhibits and promotional materials continue to surprise, delight, and raise our already intense anticipation. In the newest, just released installment, HBO star and Wes Anderson muse Jason Schwartzman is taught a Chrismas Carol-style lesson about the value of art museums when he is visited by the ghostly apparition of renowned artist John Baldessari. And oh yeah, Jeff Garlin cameo! More»
The official debut of The Getty's Pacific Standard Time project, a comprehensive study of the rise of Los Angeles' art scene, is still weeks away. But with this video of Anthony Kiedis and Ed Ruscha cruising the city's familiar streets, we get a small taste of what to expect. More»
Another weekend of awesome weather—and by awesome I obviously mean terrifying because people are talking about snow. Luckily there is awesome art going on in town and the Oscars to watch on Sunday which distract me from thinking about Angelenos' inability to drive like rational human beings when it's raining. Very scary. On to the art! More»
What happened this week? A lot happened, and I swear there are other things to talk about in L.A. other than our enviable weather. What are they, you ask? Awesome art stuff; opening and ongoing, along with a smattering of important news that will have you impressing future conversation partners all through the weekend. Until next week that is, when I see you again. More»
Interview With Creative Time's Anne Pasternak Who Is Changing The Way We View Our Public Art
We sat down with Anne Pasternak for a few questions about Creative Time's past and future, as well as the importance of having an awareness about public art in the city.
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