Featured Events in Los Angeles in October, 2024 (May Updated)

This site-specific work explores the fragility of the Earth’s ecosystem, as well as the destruction of the forest and its potential for regeneration. The sculpture celebrates the beauty of wood in its natural state and emphasizes its potential as a reusable and renewable resource.

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explores the rise of Futurism in contemporary Indigenous art as a means of enduring colonial trauma, creating alternative futures, and advocating for Indigenous technologies in a more inclusive present and sustainable future. Over fifty artworks are on display, some interspersed throughout the museum, creating unexpected encounters and dialogues between contemporary Indigenous creations and historic Autry works. Artists such as Andy Everson, Ryan Singer, and Neil Ambrose Smith wittily upend pop-culture icons by Indigenizing sci-fi characters and storylines; Wendy Red Star places Indigenous people in surreal spacescapes wearing fantastical regalia; Virgil Ortiz brings his own space odyssey, to life in a new, site-specific installation. By intermingling science fiction, self-determination, and Indigenous technologies across a diverse array of Native cultures, envisions sovereign futures while countering historical myths and the ongoing impact of colonization, including environmental degradation and toxic stereotypes.

A Traveler’s Guide to Mettlach: Villeroy and Boch showcases everyday life in the 1800s Mettlach, Germany. Scenes of everyday life in Mettlach have been documented and celebrated by Villeroy and Boch, a ceramic production company founded in 1836 when Jean François Boch and Nicolas Villeroy merged their ceramic businesses into what is now known as Villeroy and Boch. The workers of the Mettlach factory came from diverse backgrounds, including art studios, archives, and museums. The varied backgrounds of the factory workers contributed to the artistic achievements of the Villeroy and Boch company. The Mettlach collection reflects German cultural experiences, societal interpretations, and mythology. This exhibition shows scenes of love and relationships as well as larger themes of fantasy, offering an all-encompassing snapshot of the myriad facets of human life within Mettlach. A Traveler’s Guide to Mettlach, on view in the Robert and Colette Wilson Gallery through June 2025, presents concepts of life, laughter, relationships, and the day-to-day existence of the German people.

Nov. 11, 2023–Nov. 30, 2027 | Renowned American artist Betye Saar’s large-scale work “Drifting Toward Twilight”—commissioned by The Huntington—is a site-specific installation that features a 17-foot-long vintage wooden canoe and found objects, including birdcages, antlers, and natural materials harvested by Saar from The Huntington’s grounds.

Egypt’s 26th Dynasty (664–526 BCE) was a period of revival and renewal. It marks the last great phase of native pharaonic rule in ancient Egypt and is notable for its exceptional artworks, particularly stone sculpture. The achievements of Egyptian artists of this period are vividly expressed in the sculpted portraits of officials associated with the court and priesthood, which were created to be displayed in tombs and temples. The works in this exhibition are on special loan from the British Museum, London.

The Natural History Museum’s historic diorama halls are the largest exhibitions at the museum, showcasing over 75 incredibly detailed habitats ranging from arctic tundra to tropical rainforest. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the dioramas, NHM is restoring and reopening a diorama hall that has been closed for decades. There, visitors will experience immersive new installations — by artists RFX1 (Jason Chang), Joel Fernando and Yesenia Prieto (working as a three-artist team), as well as Saul Becker and Lauren Schoth — that call attention to dioramas as a unique combination of art and science and explore biodiversity, ecology, conservation, colonialism, and changing museum display techniques. NHM maintains an active diorama program where staff continue to update and build dioramas, keeping this art form alive. Visitors can examine these illusions of wilderness through a series of displays, engaging programs, and a new book that sheds light on the previously untold history of NHM’s dioramas.

Mesoamerican artists held a cosmic responsibility: as they adorned the surfaces of buildings, clay vessels, textiles, bark-paper pages, and sculptures with color, they (quite literally) made the world. The power of color emerged from the materiality of its pigments, the skilled hands that crafted it, and the communities whose knowledge imbued it with meaning. Color mapped the very order of the cosmos, of time and space. By engineering and deploying color, artists wielded the power of cosmic creation in their hands. We Live in Painting: The Nature of Color in Mesoamerican Art explores the science, art, and cosmology of color in Mesoamerica. Histories of colonialism and industrialization in the “color-averse” West have minimized the deep significance of color in the Indigenous Americas. This exhibition follows two interconnected lines of inquiry—technical and material analyses, and Indigenous conceptions of art and image—to reach the full richness of color at the core of Mesoamerican worldviews.

For several decades, artist Cai Guo-Qiang has used gunpowder and pyrotechnics to create drawings, paintings, and explosion events. The exhibitionCai Guo-Qiang:A Material Odysseywill fill the first floor galleries at the USC Pacific Asia Museum. Based on years of research by the Getty Conservation Institute and the Getty Research Institute,A Material Odysseywill explore the nature and properties of gunpowder and chronicle its use by the artist. This explosive material, invented in China over 1,100 years ago, has come to define Cai’s work. Its unpredictable nature dictates his artistic process and determines the outcome. Through gunpowder, the artist invites uncontrollable forces to participate in the creation of his work. With an abundance of artworks and scientific displays, the exhibition will narrate the lifelong love story of Cai Guo-Qiang with gunpowder. Programs accompanyingA Material Odysseywill include videos illustrating the making of fireworks, the process of creating gunpowder paintings, interactive displays, and a variety of film screenings and conversations.

Since 2014, Ronan Donovan, a National Geographic Explorer and photographer, has examined the relationship between wild wolves and humans in order to better understand the animals, our shared history, and what drives the persistent human-wolf conflict. This moving exhibition features Ronan Donovan’s striking images and videos of wild wolves in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and Ellesmere Island in the high Canadian Arctic. “Wolves: Photography by Ronan Donovan”, created by National Geographic Society and the National Museum of Wildlife Art, highlights the contrast between wolves that live in perceived competition with humans, in the Yellowstone area, and wolves that live without human intervention, in the Canadian Arctic. As wolves in North America are increasingly under threat due to recent extreme wolf-control laws, and humans continue to impinge on the land and food sources that these animals need to survive, Donovan’s compelling photographs inspire a better understanding of these often misunderstood animals. This exhibition is presented in partnership with the National Geographic Society and the National Museum of Wildlife Art, and supported through the patronship of Jacques Marie Mage.

This site-specific work explores the fragility of the Earth’s ecosystem, as well as the destruction of the forest and its potential for regeneration. The sculpture celebrates the beauty of wood in its natural state and emphasizes its potential as a reusable and renewable resource. California-based Japanese American artist Mineo Mizuno’s site-specific sculpture, titled Homage to Nature, is crafted from fallen timber gathered in the forests of the Sierra Nevada, where the artist lives and works. Views of the San Gabriel Mountains in the background will frame the work. The sculpture explores the fragility of the Earth’s ecosystem, as well as the destruction of the forest and its potential for regeneration. Homage to Nature celebrates the beauty of wood in its natural state and emphasizes its potential as a reusable and renewable resource. Using yakisugi (shou sugi), a traditional Japanese method of wood preservation known in the West as burnt timber cladding, the charred surfaces of the reclaimed timber in the sculpture speak not only to fire’s destructive power but also to its ability to reinvigorate the land. As a companion and response to the sculpture, a “fire landscape” will be planted near the sculpture to mimic new growth that occurs naturally after a fire. This new sculpture marks the culmination of a series of installations by the artist designed to reflect on The Huntington’s collections and link the gardens and art galleries. Homage to Nature will be unveiled on May 25, 2024, and will remain on view for five years.

Spectrum 14 is a calibrated array of prisms that cast a dazzling display of luminous color across the Museum’s rotunda. Bands of spectral light traverse the space in relation to the sun, which follow a slightly different arc through the sky every day. Over time, Ross’s work changes in response to Earth’s rotational orbit, connecting us to the premodern experience of astronomical observation and calculation that defined cycles of days, seasons, and rituals. This project was commissioned for PST ART as part of the exhibition Lumen: The Art and Science of Light. This is the second “Rotunda Commission,” a series of art installations inspired by the Getty Museum’s collection, architecture, and site.

In September 2024, Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson (b. 1967, Copenhagen; lives and works in Berlin) presents a new site-specific installation made for The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA. In line with Eliasson’s career-long exploration of light and color, geometry, and environmental awareness, the installation playfully engages with material and immaterial qualities of the museum’s architecture. A series of large-scale optical devices designed specifically for MOCA Geffen will respond to the building itself, as well as to the everchanging atmosphere of Los Angeles. Visitors will encounter a dazzling range of sensory experiences that harness the laws of geometric optics to address feelings and concepts of embodiment, perception, and participation.

In the early decades of the 20th century, automobile ownership saw tremendous growth in the United States—with one motor vehicle per every five Americans by 1929—and a new motoring landscape evolved to accommodate the increase in car travel. For over a century, civil engineers, automotive designers, architects, and graphic artists have worked, often without credit, to create highway systems and the vehicles that traverse them, along with standardized signage and roadside amenities that have become so commonplace that they are largely taken for granted. Modern and contemporary artists, however, have long noticed and been inspired by the world in which the automobile operates and have responded to it in their work. Eyes on the Road brings the often-overlooked “art” of the highway together with artistic representations of this visual culture, highlighting the role of the car in shaping the country’s built environment and drawing new attention to the world around us.

Repticon Houston 2024 is set to be an unmissable event for reptile enthusiasts and curious minds alike. Taking place in Pasadena at the renowned Campbell Hall, Texas, USA, from October 19 to October 20, this event promises a captivating experience for all attendees. Repticon Houston 2024 will showcase a diverse array of reptiles, amphibians, and exotic animals, providing an educational and engaging platform for both seasoned herpetologists and newcomers to the world of reptiles. With expert-led seminars, interactive exhibits, and a variety of vendors offering unique merchandise and supplies, the event ensures a comprehensive exploration of the reptile kingdom. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the latest in reptile care, conservation efforts, and breeding techniques. Repticon Houston 2024 is more than just an event; it is a celebration of the fascinating world of reptiles, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for these incredible creatures.

Meghan Trainor will be performing live at the Kia Forum in Inglewood on October 19, 2024, as part of her Timeless Tour. The venue is located at 3900 W Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, CA, 90305. Fans can expect an unforgettable experience as the Grammy-winning artist showcases her chart-topping hits and powerful vocals. Don't miss this opportunity to see Meghan Trainor in person at this highly anticipated event.

ABOUT ANDREW THOMAS HUANG Filmmaker and artist Andrew Thomas Huang crafts hybrid fantasy worlds and mythical dreamscapes. A Grammy-nominated music video director, Huang's collaborators include Bjork, FKA Twigs and Thom Yorke among others. His films have been commissioned by and exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art, NY, The Sydney Opera House and the Museum of Contemporary Art, LA. Inspired by his Chinese heritage and queer Asian mythology and folklore, Huang continues his foray into narrative with his first feature film TIGER GIRL which has received support from Film Independent and the Sundance Institute. Huang graduated with a degree in Fine Art and Animation from the University of Southern California. ABOUT ROSKI TALKS The USC Roski School’s Roski Talks lecture series offers engaging weekly presentations from leading visual artists, design innovators, scholars, performance artists, architects, and other influential figures throughout the academic year. These events are a popular among the Roski community and frequently attract members of the public. Held in an intimate setting, Roski Talks encourage audience participation and open dialogue. Each session concludes with lively group discussions and Q&A opportunities. HOW TO ATTEND Please RSVP to the talk via the eventbrite link. Information Source: USC Roski School of Art and Design | eventbrite

Pinto Gallery is an LA-based contemporary art gallery, showcasing the most impressive and innovative Japanese artists.

This February ‘DRIVE’ will open with The Parking Space, featuring a Chevrolet Caprice and Impala, a Ferrari 328 GTS and a Ligier microcar, parked in the gallery alongside a video in which Rhoades fervidly discourses on his concept of the Car Projects. While driving around Los Angeles in 1998, Rhoades explains the relationship of cars to his art (parking is equated with sitting in a sculpture) and to daily practice (driving between the house, the studio and stores is time and space for the mind to race and wander). He expounds on cars as icons of art history (Marcel Duchamp and Francis Picabia speeded modern art forward with their mechanized abstractions), identifiers of class (you are what you drive) and environments of control. The radio is tuned to Power 106 FM and as the world streams by to the propulsive hip-hop beat, the romance of cars seems irresistible. In April, the installation will be reconfigured to accommodate a lounge and become The Pit. An influx of archival materials will be key to unpacking the various episodes of Rhoades’ Car Projects, starting with the Caprice and the 1996 exhibition ‘Traffic.’ Not only did the artist cut a deal with CAPC musée d’art contemporain de Bordeaux, France the organizers of the show, to go in on buying him the car as a transactional work of art, he later leveraged its symbolic value by trading the Caprice for a Ferrari. This summer the exhibition’s focus will swerve onto The Racetrack. A set of half-scale NASCAR-style cars, custom jackets and colorfully painted tire barriers are among what remains of ‘The Snowball.’ Staged in California as a daylong racing event at Willow Springs speedway, ‘The Snowball’ was ultimately destined for the 2000 Venice Biennale and Rhoades’ collaborative work for the Danish Pavilion. In September, The Garage will cover the final stretch of ‘DRIVE’ with a selection of framed works on paper and a major sculptural installation. Throughout the year, the line-up for ‘DRIVE’ will feature a range of public programs. A film series centered on cars and the city of Los Angeles will be curated by film historian and critic Elvis Mitchell. A theatrical staging of the playwright Charles Mee’s ‘Under Construction,’ which was inspired by Rhoades’ art in its collage depiction of America today, will be presented as part of Hauser & Wirth’s Performance Project. Organized as an investigation in real time, ‘DRIVE’ invites people to approach the exhibition like a garage of art and ideas, in which cars are coming and going and tinkering is a productive state of mind. As an artist, Rhoades was keenly attuned to sources of cultural power and weakness. When he put the internal combustion engine on art’s pedestal, was he presciently placing the car where it belongs for a greener tomorrow? The car as a subject in Rhoades’ art continues to drive and trouble the imagination today.

Nancy Baker Cahill’s multifaceted augmented reality (AR) public art project, Mushroom Cloud, is a project focused on accountability; one that values sharing and conserving resources, and strengthening networked systems through participation, communication, and advocacy. The work speaks to rising waters, to viewers raising their gaze to witness the sky-covering mycelial network, and to collectively rising to the opportunity to combat the climate crisis through distributed support, mutual accountability, and environmental stewardship. Mushroom Cloud acknowledges the imminence of this cataclysmic crisis while offering hope that through cooperative and constructive action, a vibrant and vital future is still possible.

KYDOIMOS: The Din of Battle is comprised of more than 50,000 aerial photographs of Dugway Proving Ground, a classified military installation set in a remote portion of Utah’s Great Salt Lake Desert. The flickering images in KYDOIMOS depict test grids inscribed into the desert floor, where chemical and biological weapons and their facsimiles are detonated, turning this isolated landscape into a measuring device against which dispersal rates, toxicity levels, and threats to the human body are measured. Gaining access to the site required patience, persistence, and a government handler who accompanied the artist at all times. Maisel was further challenged by posted signs declaring that “Photography, or making notes, drawings, maps, or graphic representations of this area, or its activities, is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Commander.” These limitations notwithstanding, Maisel was able to capture an abundance of images that collectively convey the scope and scale of the secretive activities at Dugway Proving Ground, while also acknowledging the ways in which they are abstracted and concealed.

Climate Changeis a visceral, charged work of 21st-century expanded cinema. In this vision, which could be called dystopian but in truth is terrifyingly near, a catastrophic sea-level rise has inundated the world’s coasts, unleashing a flood of hundreds of millions traumatized refugees. What happens in a world where the systems built to sustain and extend capitalist enterprise and global hegemony melt down their own foundations? Kline opens the door to such a future, inviting us to place ourselves within it and consider the rear view. Josh Kline: Climate Changeis organized by Rebecca Lowery, Associate Curator, with Emilia Nicholson-Fajardo, Curatorial Assistant, The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles. Lead support is provided by the MOCA Environmental Council, Cameron Winklevoss and Tyler Winklevoss, and Nora McNeely Hurley and Manitou Fund.

The spectacular French microscope from Getty’s collection is a unique testament to scientific advances and Rococo design in the Age of Enlightenment. It allowed science enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the recently discovered world of the microscopically small. New study and conservation present the cultural and historical context of this magnificent object and reveal its technical complexity in a display which includes its lavish tooled-leather case and specimen slides of natural curiosities.

Quick and Funny Musicals presents a tale as old as that time of the month: A period drama about periods! Cast: Chrissy Bruzek, Jenna Bryson, Shilpa Das, Matthew Patrick Davis, Randi DeMarco, DarylJim Diaz, Lindsey Ford, Isabella Gerasole, Dahlya Glick, Gabe Greenspan, Gwen Hollander, Henry Kaiser, Marie Lively, Vasthy Mompoint, Molly Moseley, Joseph Porter, Larry Saperstein, Marnina Schon, Andrew Young Writers: Chrissy Bruzek, Jenna Bryson, Shilpa Das, Matthew Patrick Davis, Lindsey Ford, Henry Kaiser, Marie Lively, Vasthy Mompoint, Molly Moseley, Micah O'Konis, Joseph Porter, Marnina Schon, Greg Smith, Rob Warner, Andrew Young --- Livestream ticket buyers will receive an email with the livestream link when the ticket is purchased and again one hour before the show. Livestream link will be available for 7 days after the show. All sales are final. The show starts at the time listed. If you are not at the theater more than 5 minutes before the start of the show, we may release your tickets to the waitlist. Lineup is subject to change. Ages 15+ Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA Information Source: Upright Citizens Brigade | eventbrite

Join us for a Book Release Discussion and Booksigning with Brit Barron. Connect with the author and get a copy signed. . General Admission Ticket only includes admission to event. General Admission and Book Ticket includes Admission and a signed book: Do You Still Talk to GrandMa . . Renowned motivational speaker, teacher, and storyteller Brit Barron offers a path to holding on to our deepest convictions without losing relationships with the people we love. Brit Barron gets it. Those people who hurt us with their bigotry and ignorance . . . they’re often the people we love: They’re our friends, our parents, our grandparents, and even our religious leaders. And what we want is for them to grow, not to be canceled by an online mob. So what can it look like to strive for justice without causing new harm or giving up on the people we love? Barron shows that the way forward is to create a gracious and risky space for people to learn and evolve. We need to form the sorts of relationships where we can tell difficult truths, set boundaries, forgive, and share stories of our own failings. And this starts with examining ourselves. Barron envisions a redemptive way of being that allows progressives to love people who say or believe problematic things without sacrificing themselves, their values, or their beliefs. Provocative, charming, and vulnerable, Do You Still Talk to Grandma? is an essential read for anyone struggling to live compassionately without giving up on conviction. Information Source: Malik Books | eventbrite

Don't miss the chance to witness Sum 41 live at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood on October 3, 2024, during their "Tour of the Setting Sun." The event promises to be a memorable experience for fans of the Canadian rock band, known for their high-energy performances and hit songs. Located at 1011 S. Stadium Dr, Inglewood, CA, 90301, the YouTube Theater provides a perfect setting for this much-anticipated concert. Make sure to mark your calendars and secure your tickets for a night filled with electrifying music and unforgettable moments.

This gathering for Japanese Americans is focused on understanding our community trauma and exploring healing practices now and in the future What is Kintsugi 2024?As a metaphor of the precious celadon bowl, fractured and repaired, and thus, more treasured than ever, this gathering for Japanese Americans is focused on understanding our community trauma and exploring healing practices now and for the future. The program will take place in historic Little Tokyo, Los Angeles and will feature speakers, workshops, and restorative practices. Participants will also have ample time in intentional discussion and reflection groups to process their experiences. Over the course of four days, participants will learn more about what intergenerational trauma is, and how Nikkei have understood and responded to intergenerational trauma. We will engage in practices of repair and see solidarity action as one of those practices. As a means of further strengthening our community we will also learn from other communities engaged in reparative work. Kintsugi 2024 is rooted in the work of scholars and educators as well as traditional healers and psychologists who have studied Japanese American intergenerational community trauma. The gathering is based on an understanding that repair is possible and advances through individual healing and community organizing to mend the connective tissue within communities. Through this collective healing process of community repair, cultural reclamation, and social justice practices, we can, as a community, interrupt the repetition of state violence. Participants will learn foundations of trauma and practices of intergenerational repair in the Japanese American community and other communities building reparative practices. Who should attend Kintsugi?We are asking that participants self-identify as Japanese American or Nikkei and must be at least 18 years old. Other than that, Kintsugi is for you. You DO NOT need to have any previous knowledge of trauma, intergenerational trauma, Japanese American culture or history. We hope Kintsugi can gather a diverse range of Nikkei and Japanese American people. Logistical Details:WhenOctober 3-6, 2024 Beginning at 1pm on October, 3rd; ending at 1pm on October 6th. WhereJapanese American National Museum and Double Tree by HIlton Los Angeles Downtown Information Source: Tsuru for Solidarity | eventbrite

AdmissionAdmission to this event is free. Help us continue to offer free events by making a tax-deductible donation at https://visionsandvoices.usc.edu/support. DescriptionJoin science-fiction authors Ryka Aoki, Micaiah Johnson, and Brent Lambertfor readings and a conversation that delve into the fascinating world of science fiction and its intersection with queer narratives. The authors will share their journeys of how they became interested in sci-fi and why this genre became a channel for their creative process, and explore how it sparks imagination, defies conventions, and inspires visions of tomorrow. The conversation will be moderated by Dr. Phoenix Alexander, a sci-fi writer and Jay Kay and Doris Klein Librarian for Science Fiction and Fantasy at the University of California, Riverside. Following the conversation, attendees are invited to enjoy book signings and the galleries of the USC Fisher Museum of Art. This event is presented in conjunction with the PST ART exhibition Sci-Fi, Magick, Queer L.A.: Sexual Science and the Imagi-Nation (August 22–November 23, 2024). Click here to learn more. Presented by USC Visions and Voices. Organized by the USC Fisher Museum of Art and ONE Archives at the USC Libraries. Art: Grace Talbert, Vomaiden, cover of Voice of the Imagi-Nation no. 19, November 1941. 14 x 8.5 in. (35.6 x 21.6 cm). ONE Archives at the USC Libraries. Information Source: USC Visions and Voices | eventbrite

LET'S DO THE TIME WARP AGAIN! Are you ready to give yourself over to absolute pleasure? Join us for the Rocky Horror Picture Show Drag Shadow Cast series! Get ready for a night of fabulous performances and interactive fun. Featuring some of LI's favorite theatre performers, drag queens, and drag kings, Halo Nightclub presents a show you won't soon forget. Our talented cast will bring this cult classic film to life with their own unique twist. Dress up, sing along, and immerse yourself in the magic of the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience! Kitchen open all night. Specialty themed cocktails and audience participation kits available for purchase at all shows. Themed attire encouragted. 8 performances to choose from. Performances: Friday October 4th | 9pm & Midnight Friday October 11th | 9pm & Midnight Friday October 18th | 9pm & Midnight Friday October 25th | 9pm & Midnight Starring: Balls McMan Freddy Flaav Kyle Savage Makon Mayhem Bella Noche Cassie O'Peia Dick Weilder Eden Darkstar Information Source: Halo Nightclub | eventbrite

Experience the ultimate R&B extravaganza at the R&B Forever Tour featuring Bell Biv DeVoe, Tyrese, Ginuwine, Tank, and Tevin Campbell at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. Get ready to groove to the soulful tunes on October 4, 2024, at 3930 West Century Blvd, Inglewood, CA, 90303. Don't miss this unforgettable night of legendary performances from some of the biggest names in R&B music.