Featured Events in Los Angeles in September, 2024 (April Updated)

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.

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.

Magdalena Suarez Frimkess: The Finest Disregard is the first museum exhibition of L.A.-based and Venezuelan-born artist Magdalena Suarez Frimkess (b. 1929). Trained in painting, print-making, and sculpture in Venezuela, Chile, and New York, Suarez Frimkess’s most recognized works are made in clay. Spanning over five decades, The Finest Disregard features ceramics, paintings, and drawings, including an important selection of works made collaboratively with her husband, Michael Frimkess. Although her work is usually considered to stand outside the California ceramic tradition, this exhibition demonstrates otherwise. With many works shown in public for the first time, The Finest Disregard offers insights into the artist's fascination with art history books, popular media, cartoons, animation, autobiography, and the humor found in the folds between the layers of everyday life.

Get ready to step into the world of elegance and sophistication at the Private Black-Tie Ballroom Experience with Christian Perry in Beverly Hills. This exclusive arts event, held at the prestigious venue in Beverly Hills, will take place from August 30 to September 1, 2024. Immerse yourself in a night of timeless beauty and grace as Christian Perry showcases his exceptional talent in ballroom dancing. With ticket prices ranging from $0 to $250, this is an opportunity not to be missed for those who appreciate the finer things in life. So mark your calendars and prepare to be swept off your feet by the enchanting atmosphere and exquisite performances at the Private Black-Tie Ballroom Experience with Christian Perry.

Earn the RARE Boardsailing Award with Dragonauts Crew & Troop this September! Boardsailing BSA has been developed to introduce basic boardsailing skills, equipment, and safety precautions; to encourage the development of skills that promote fitness and safe aquatic recreation; and to lay a foundation for more advanced and demanding boardsailing activities for Scouts, Sea Scouts, and Venturers. This is a relatively rare BSA Award to earn due to rare resources and instructors. Join Dragonauts Crew 333 and Dragonauts Troop 333 at their SEPTEMBER Aquatics Day. Minimum Age is 11 years old by AUGUST 30, 2024. Must be able to pass the BSA Swimmers Test in order to continue with the program. If you are not a registered member of Dragonauts Crew 333 and/or Dragonauts Troop 333 by AUGUST 11, 2024, you must bring a copy of all of the following documents to check in with Dragonauts Crew 333 on SEPTEMBER 1, 2024: (1) Activity Waiver: (2) Health Form AB: (3) BSA Youth Application ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FIRST AID MERIT BADGE: If you are planning to earn the First Aid merit badge, please bring your Blue Card and your personal first aid kit along with a photo of your Unit's First Aid Kit to discuss with Dragonauts Crew 333 First Aid Merit Badge Counselor. Please read your Scout Handbook and the First Aid Merit Badge booklet by AUGUST 28 so you are aware of what is required of you to show-tell-demonstrate to the Merit Badge Counselor. ===================================================================== BOARDSAILING BSA AWARD REQUIREMENTS: 1) Review the BSA guidelines for boardsailing and explain steps you have taken to follow each of the eleven guidelines found in Section V of Camp Program and Property Management, No. 20-920. 2) Explain precautions to be taken for boardsailing on each of the following. Lakes Rivers Ocean or bay areas 3) What is hypothermia? Describe to your counselor the symptoms of hypothermia. What special considerations in preventing hypothermia are necessary for boardsailing? 4) Properly rig and prepare the sailboard you are using. Point out and explain the function of each of the following: uphaul, outhaul, downhaul, cleat, leach, tack, clew, foot, skeg, centerboard, wishbone boom, universal, luff, and center of effort. Explain how to steer the sailboard. 5) Demonstrate your ability to uphaul the sail, find the neutral position to the wind (sail luffing), and control the board's position with foot movement. 6) With supervision from your instructor, sail a course that involves beating, reaching, and running. Change tack by coming about. =============================================================== WHY EARN THE BOARDSAILING BSA AWARD? This Award meets Requirement 25f of the Venturing Ranger Award. The Venturing Ranger Award exemplifies a challenging high-level outdoor/high adventure skills advancement program. Once earned, it will identify a Ranger as an elite outdoorsman who is skilled at a variety of outdoor sports and interest, trained in outdoor safety, and ready to lead or assist others in activities. Less than 0.5% of all Eagle Scouts will become a Ranger.Less than 15% of all Eagle Scouts will join a Venturing Crew.1 in 5000 Venturers will become a Ranger. ==================================================================NOTES - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: 1) There are NO REFUNDS - if you find yourself unable to attend, please find your own replacement to purchase your spot on the roster from you directly. 2) For those who sign up BETWEEN JULY 1-JULY 31, the cost is $95.00 per Boardsailing Participant. 3) For those who sign up BETWEEN AUGUST 1-20, the cost is $115.00 per Boardsailing Participant. 3) For those who REGISTER to join DRAGONAUTS CREW 333 at $468.00, the cost is $85.00 per Boardsailing Participnt. The Annual Activity Fee for Dragonauts Crew 333 is $383.00 for 12-months of membership including (a) up to 3 dragon boat racing competitions, (b) crew insignia, (c) crew swag. 4) For those who REGISTER to join DRAGONAUTS TROOP 333 at $468.00, the cost is $85.00 per Boardsailing participant. The Annual Activity Fee for Dragonauts Troop 333 is $383.00 for 12-months of membership including (a) up to 3 dragon boat racing competitions, (b) troop insignia, and (c) troop swag. 5) LUNCH IS NOT INCLUDED - PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN FOOD AND DRINK. 6) PARKING FEES ARE NOT INCLUDED - PLEASE CARPOOL IF YOU CAN. 7) MAXIMUM HEADCOUNT VIA THIS EVENTBRITE REGISTRATION IS TEN (10) AS WE HAVE CURRENTLY REGISTERED MEMBERS OF DRAGONAUTS CREW 333 AND DRAGONAUTS TROOP 333 ALREADY ON THE ROSTER. ================================================================== TROOP SWAG = ONE Long Sleeved Moisture-Wicking Sport-Tec Shirt + ONE double-insulated stainless steel 24 oz water bottle. CREW SWAG = ONE Long Sleeved Moisture-Wicking Sport Tec Shirt + ONE double-insulated stainless steel 24 oz water bottle. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DRAGONAUTS CREW 333 is for all youth at least 13 years old who enjoy STEM based Outdoor Adventures including Dragon Boat Racing on the Trail to Summit Rank and Ranger Award. Dragonauts CREW 333 usuallymeets on the FIRST SUNDAY of the MONTH except for MARCH, JUNE, AND OCTOBER when they meet on Dragon Boat Racing Competition Day. A detailed MEETING SCHEDULE will be shared with all Dragonauts VIA the Dragonaut INTRANET on the BAND app. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DRAGONAUTS TROOP 333 is for all youth at least 11 years old at the time of joining who enjoy STEM based Outdoor Adventures including Dragon Boat Racing on the Trail to Eagle Scout Rank. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information Source: Dragonauts Crew 333 | eventbrite

Get ready to groove with smooth jazz tunes, good vibes, and great company at the Harbor City Jazz Festival! Harbor City Jazz Festival Welcome to Harbor City Jazz Festival!Come celebrate the 1st Annual Harbor City Jazz Festival. Get ready to groove to smooth melodies and soulful tunes lakeside in beautiful Harbor City. Whether you're a jazz enthusiast or just looking for a fun time, this festival is perfect for everyone. Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience the magic of live jazz performances! Event Details:Date: Sunday, September 1, 2024Time: 12:00-6:00PMLocation: Ken Malloy Regional Park (Near the Ranger station)Grab your friends and family and come enjoy food trucks, kids zone, beer garden, and get ready for a day of fantastic music at Harbor City Jazz Festival. See you there! Information Source: Harbor City Association of Empowerment | eventbrite

Jungle House is taking over Los Angeles! Sunday, September 1st Labor Day Weekend! (no work or school the next day) 10pm-2am (Doors open at 10pm) 18+ to enter with Government photo I.D. Free Before 11pm with RSVP 21+ Free Before 10:30pm with RSVP 18+ Bottle service available, text Jungle House to 424-522-4090. 📍Los Globos:3040 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90026 What To Expect: Over 500+ people - Experience the hottest House Music with top DJs playing a mix of House, Techno, Tech House and more for an unforgettable time. Information Source: HOLLYWOOD NIGHTLIFE | eventbrite

Dating in LA sucks. Time to try something new. Come out to the inaugural More than Friends show at The Friend in Silverlake! Speed dating events can be awkward AF but loosen up with a drink or two and some really great laughs from the top comedians in Los Angeles. Lineup will be announced soon! Information Source: Bayt Moksha | eventbrite

預備迎接規模盛大的2024年中國家居美國展，這個展覽將於美麗的洛杉磯城市，於加利福尼亞州著名的洛杉磯會議中心隆重舉行。該活動定於2024年9月5日開幕，屆時將有來自世界各地的參展商和遊客齊聚一堂，共同鑒賞來自中國的精緻家居設計與產品。這將是一個絕佳的機會，讓行內人士和愛家之人相聚、交流和探索中國家居市場的最新動向和創新趨勢。尊貴的閣下不容錯過這個優越的平台，見證中國家居業的卓越成果，並尋找潛在的商業合作機會。詳情及票價資訊，敬請留意後續公告。

Clutch & Rival Sons - Two-headed Beast Tour is coming to Brooklyn Paramount on September 5, 2024. The event will take place at 385 Flatbush Ave. Extension, Brooklyn, NY, 11201. Fans can expect an unforgettable evening filled with the electrifying performances of these two legendary rock bands. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the raw energy and talent of Clutch and Rival Sons live on stage in Brooklyn.

Trash Pick (Me) Up: NYC Burlesque + Drag Come join us for an evening of iconic performances at The Cat’s Crawl! Party with LA's top cabaret + variety stars as we celebrate the city that never sleeps: NYC. A perfect night-on-the-town with your babe, buddies, or local bodega guy. So grab your tickets and let's get trashed together! Starring: Anna Shevitz Lola La Minx Ginger Lee Belle Pansy St Battie Mauro Cuchi Ignacio Daddy and more! *Masks required and free at the door =========== DOORS AT 7:30 PM =========== Front Row: We'll reserve the best seats in the house for you to make sure you get the best view and the best chance at getting some attention from the performers during their acts. General Admission: Super comfortable, stadium-style seating so everyone can enjoy the show no matter where they're seated! A beautiful, welcoming theatre in Hollywood with a bar, wonderful staff, and a kitschy theatre vibe that makes you feel like you found the next best-kept secret in Hollywood. Parking: It's luck of the draw! There is street parking, or the museum across the street has $20 parking spots available. Often you can find a spot within a couple of blocks, but we recommend carpooling and/or ride-sharing. Accessibility: Aside from parking, the venue is fully accessible. An ASL interpreter will be available, along with ear-plugs. Safety: In order to keep our performers and community safe, this is a MASK-REQUIRED event. We will be handing out free masks at the door - along with providing air purifiers lent to us by Airgasmic. If you have or potentially have any flu or sickness, please stay home. We're happy to credit your account to join us for a future show. Information Source: Ariana Seigel | eventbrite

My mom passed away at the beginning of this year. She was sick for the majority of last year. This show is about that time in my life, my relationship with my mom & family, shitting, jacking off, Donald Trump, January 6th, Uncut Gems, Minions, and the things I learned throughout all of this. I can't wait to see you there. Noah Marger Catches You Up to Speed (Again) September 5th. Doors at 7:30, Show at 8pm. Featuring his Friends Madison Bakich, Graham Byrne, Spencer Turrubiarte Information Source: BEST COMEDY CLUB NEAR ME | eventbrite

Passenger's highly anticipated "All The Little Lights Anniversary Tour" will be making a stop in Los Angeles at The Wiltern on September 6, 2024. Fans can expect an unforgettable evening filled with beautiful music at this iconic venue located at 3790 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90010. Join the talented artist as he celebrates the anniversary of his acclaimed album "All The Little Lights" in a night to remember. Don't miss out on this special performance that promises to captivate audiences and create lasting memories.

Pasadena Gun Show features a display of shotguns, rifles, handguns, scopes, knives, shooting supplies, ammunition, reloading equipment, gun cases, pistol & rifle magazines Pasadena Gun Show features a display of shotguns, rifles, handguns, scopes, knives, shooting supplies, ammunition, reloading equipment, gun cases, pistol & rifle magazines, military surplus, collector items, archery, fishing supplies, safes, custom handmade gun cabinets, wild game jerky, and much more. Information Source: Premier Gun Shows LLC | expotobi

Experience the electrifying music of Zedd in the Park at Los Angeles State Historic Park on September 7, 2024. Get ready to dance the night away at this iconic venue located at 1245 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012. Don't miss out on this unforgettable event in the city of Los Angeles.

Welcome to Hip Hop Bingo Los Angeles, CA! Get ready for a night of music, fun, and bingo with a hip hop/RnB twist. Join us on Sat Sept 07 2024 at 20:30 at Jungle Hollywood for an unforgettable experience. Dance to your favorite hip hop tunes while playing bingo for a chance to win some awesome prizes. Don't miss out on this unique event that combines the excitement of hip hop with the thrill of bingo. See you there! 21 + Food & Drinks available for purchase. Follow us @ instagram.com/UrbanGroupENT TikTok.com/UrbanGroupENT.com Information Source: UrbanGroupENT.com | eventbrite

Join us for the Cal vs Auburn Watch Party! Calling all Cal football fans! Come on down to 562 Pacific Grill to catch the game on the big screen with fellow Cal bears to cheer on golden bears and enjoy the electric atmosphere as we witness this epic showdown together. We will be gathered at the patio area. The event is free to all to attend. Donation is encouraged (optional) to support and help funds future club events. Don't miss out on the fun - mark your calendars and invite your friends for a memorable game day experience. Let's make some noise, wear gold and blue, and show our support for our teams! See you there! Information Source: Cal Alumni Club of Long Beach | eventbrite

This exhibition was curated by Stacie B. London in partnership with Art Share L.A. It was made possible with generous funding from CD14 and the Los Angeles County Department of Art and Culture.Art Share L.A. is pleased to present Plateaus: Art that Resonates a multidisciplinary and multisensory immersive art exhibition that explores dualities: art and craft, death and life, grief and love, and activity and stillness. These contrasts exist with an interdependent bond, reminding us that bonds are intrinsic and often intertwined partners. In multiple materials, processes, and scales, monument-like creations are revealed through thoughtful burnishing of passion. The exhibition curated by Stacie B. London features seven visual artists: Amanda Maciel Antunes, Kyong Boon Oh, Hadley Holiday, Soojung Park, Emily Sudd, Kate Turning, and Cheyann Washington, along with additional contributions of ikebana by members of Sogestu Los Angeles, music by Rocco DeLuca, perfume by Lesli Wood (La Curie Eau de Parfume), and seating by Hunter Knight. Through a shared refinement of intentional experimentation with their mediums – acrylic panels, clay, glass, ink, photography, scent, sound, stone, thread, tree stumps, and wire– these artistic achievements reveal work that is brave, meditative, resilient, and vulnerable. Our five senses inform our experiences and knowledge and assist us in ordering the world. In Plateaus: Art that Resonates the traditional forms of visual art of painting, photography, and sculpture are broadened to include aural art — via music and sound — and olfactory art. These multisensory and immersive pieces enhance the experience of viewing visual art and introduce additional dualities: sight with smell, smell with hearing, and hearing with sight. The expanded human experiences in an art gallery switch the expected experiences and invite the possibility of a familiar experience in a new way, or a breakthrough! Breakthroughs often occur after long periods of what often seems like stagnation, or a plateau. It’s instinctual to want growth to be a continual upward trend, but instead it’s usually a series of long, flat periods (plateaus) of work with few visible results. Seemingly out of nowhere the plateaumakes space for a breakthrough of creativity or growth—an intermittent moment when everything comes together. Instead of focusing on the result, it’s good to get comfortable in the plateau. The artists and artisans of Plateaus: Art that Resonates use a broad range of approaches and techniques towards creative creations that are examples of how to grapple dualities, navigate the plateaus of life, and share breakthroughs that transmute our awareness of mortality into loving engagements with life and it’s contradictions and opposing perspectives that inspire and infuse life with meaning, immediacy, awareness, and appreciation. Plateaus: Art that Resonates is on view September 7 through November 16, 2024. The artists will be present at the opening reception on Saturday, September 7 from 6 to 9pm. At the opening there are two exciting performances: Amanda Paciel Antunes will premier a new multi-media performance art piece that invites the audience to participate and activate the artwork, and musician, songwriter, and steel guitarist Rocco DeLuca known for his soulful compositions and captivating performances will perform in the gallery. Featuring collaborations with: Ikebana by members of Ikebana Sogetsu Los Angeles Furniture by Hunter Knight Olfactory from La Curie Eau de Parfume by Lesli Wood Music Compositions by Guy Blake and Rocco DeLuca About Art Share L.A.WHO WE ARE Art Share L.A. creates equitable access and inclusive opportunities for emerging artists by providing a creative environment for them to live, work, develop, perform, and exhibit in the Los Angeles community. We work to eliminate the complex systems of privilege and power embedded in the art world which limit many Black, Indigenous, People of Color, disabled, LGBTQ+, low-income, and other historically marginalized communities from finding success in the creative economy. HOUSING: Providing 30 affordable lofts relieves working artists of their fear of displacement as they develop their craft into a marketable enterprise. CREATIVE ECONOMY: Connecting artists to paid opportunities, from selling their visual artwork to public art commissions. ART SHARING: Providing our 30,000 sq. ft building as a platform for artists to share their work from visual art exhibitions to showcasing performances, we are here to help an artist’s voice be heard. Public Hours Sunday – Monday, closed Tuesday – Saturday, 1PM – 5PM Accessibility All public areas of Art Share L.A. are wheelchair-accessible. Art Share L.A. aims to be as accommodating as possible – if you or member(s) of your group require any special accommodations, please contact us in advance of your visit to discuss your requirements or ask at the front office. Getting Here We strongly encourage the use of ride-sharing services, public transit, or cycling. Art Share L.A. is accessible by the 5 and 101 freeways at Seventh Street. Street and lot parking near Art Share L.A. is limited. We recommend Best Auto Park in the Little Tokyo Galleria. Ride Share Drop-off and Pick-up location is 801 E 4th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90013. Website | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube Information Source: Art Share L.A. | eventbrite

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of comedy with Ronny Chieng on his "The Love To Hate It Tour" in Los Angeles. The event will take place at The Wiltern on September 7, 2024. Ronny Chieng, known for his sharp wit and unique humor, is sure to provide a night of laughter that you won't want to miss. The Wiltern, located at 3790 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90010, is the perfect venue to enjoy a night of stand-up comedy. Make sure to mark your calendars and secure your tickets for this must-see event.

Experience the ultimate family-friendly concert event at KIDZ BOP LIVE 2024 in Inglewood. The show will take place at the iconic YouTube Theater on September 8, 2024. Join the talented KIDZ BOP Kids as they perform the biggest hits live on stage, creating an unforgettable and entertaining experience for all ages. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to sing and dance along to your favorite songs in a fun and safe environment. Mark your calendars and get ready for a memorable evening filled with music and excitement at KIDZ BOP LIVE 2024.

Oh look! It’s “Visiting with Visiting with Huell Howser with Adam Papagan”. Join us for our monthly free screening of some of our favorite episodes from folksy public television staple Huell Howser, creator of California’s Gold, Visiting, and many other fine programs. Huell had a unique take on journalism and his shows showcased not only our state’s natural beauty, but the people who make it special as well. This month we’re talking about trees, with an exclusive update on the Velez Jungle House with owner Steve Velez in person. The programs will be introduced by California historian Adam Papagan who will provide background on the places Huell visited as well as updates that have occurred since the episodes first aired. Information Source: Adam Papagan | eventbrite

Experience the vibrant music scene of Los Angeles at the Los Angeles Folk Festival - Sunday Ticket. Taking place at The Bellwether on 333 S. Boylston St., Los Angeles, CA, 90017, this event promises a day filled with incredible performances by talented folk artists. Mark your calendars for September 8, 2024, and immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of folk music in the heart of the city. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy a memorable Sunday surrounded by great music and a welcoming community.

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This immersive exhibition tells the story of a unique mid-20th-century collaboration between artists and engineers. It explores the beginnings of the organization Experiments in Art and Technology, or E.A.T., as well as two of its most pivotal projects: 9 Evenings: Theatre and Engineering and the iconic Pepsi-Cola Pavilion at the 1970 World Exposition in Osaka, Japan, both of which pursued groundbreaking integrations of theater, dance, technology, and interactive, multimedia art.

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.

Experience the enchanting performance of Lindsey Stirling at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on September 10, 2024, as part of her highly anticipated Duality Tour. Known for her unique blend of classical music and modern electronic beats, Lindsey Stirling is sure to captivate the audience with her mesmerizing violin skills and dynamic stage presence. Don't miss this opportunity to witness a one-of-a-kind musical extravaganza at 2700 N. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90027.

A noted abstractionist, Morrison is known for work that conveys the aesthetic, spiritual, and geographic influences of his birthplace and the passionate beginnings of Abstract Expressionism in New York during the 1940s and 1950s. Born and raised on the north shore of Lake Superior, Minnesota, Morrison moved to New York in 1943 on a scholarship. In 1952, he traveled to France as a Fulbright Scholar; there, he continued to develop a signature abstract style that combined elements of Expressionism, Cubism, and Surrealism.

隆重引介即將在帕薩迪納舉行的2024年洛杉磯牙科會議，行業內的專家和學者將齊聚一堂，共同討論牙科領域內的最新發展和技術創新。此次盛會將在帕薩迪納希爾頓酒店舉辦，地點位於美麗的加利福尼亞州，環境優雅，設施完善。會議定於2024年9月13日盛大開幕，屆時業界精英將分享經驗，展示成果，志在推動牙科醫療的進步。各位對牙科有興趣的專業人士，不容錯過這個深造和交流的絕佳機會。詳細票價資訊，敬請關注會議官方網站更新。請預留時間，加入我們，共同見證牙科領域的未來發展。

New York-based artist Firelei Báez has achieved wide acclaim over the past decade for her rigorous paintings, drawings and immersive installations that explore the influences of the Afro-Caribbean diaspora. Conjuring forgotten narratives, Báez carefully fills history’s lacunae with joyful rebellion. In her first exhibition with Hauser & Wirth since joining the gallery in 2023, Báez presents new large-scale canvases, drawings and her first-ever bronze sculpture at the gallery’s Downtown Arts District center in Los Angeles. Complex and layered, Báez’s work depicts fantastical hybrid figures and reimagined worlds. Employing beauty to reprocess the enduring effects of violence and trauma, Báez challenges traditional representations of history, nationality, gender and race. United by common cause, the paintings incorporate a wide range of subjects including art history, science fiction, anthropology, pop culture, folklore and fantasy. ‘The fact that it amazes me does not mean I relinquish it’ is a reference to the work of Martinican writer and philosopher Édouard Glissant, a key figure in shaping theories informing the Caribbean’s influence on the global stage. Drawing inspiration from Glissant’s text, ‘Poetics of Relation’ (1990)—from which the title directly quotes—Báez navigates the tensions between identity and place, using Glissant’s concept of opacity to explore modes of resistance, namely the ability to navigate the world freely within a refusal of being fully understood—both to others and to oneself. Báez considers mythology an important tool, ‘a way of correcting the past and projecting a different future.’ Growing up in the Dominican Republic, the artist heard local folk stories about a mythic femme trickster called a ‘ciguapa’ who was known for her elusiveness. While such lore was shared to discourage unruly and wild behavior, Báez has embraced the ciguapa in her work as a figure of endless possibility. Ever-morphing and multiplying, her composite creatures are often depicted with human legs, a coat of delicate fur and backwards facing feet so that she remains traceless and ultimately unknowable. In the ciguapa, Báez explores the body as a living archive, a shape-shifting repository of meaning and history, whose continuous transformation is inherently defiant.

In her first solo exhibition in Los Angeles in over a decade, British artist Shirazeh Houshiary presents her latest and most recent works, exploring the origins of life and the mysteries of the universe, from the microscopic cellular level to the stratospheric phenomenon of the Northern Lights. The show’s title relates to the Zen Buddhist teaching that instructs students to listen to the sound of one hand clapping in order to open their hearts to the possibility and transcend the constraints of the body. Although not a Zen practitioner, Houshiary realises that her work revolves around the ongoing sound of one of her hands, leaving tiny, looping, scratched marks with pencil on large aluminium surfaces, constructing worlds through the silence of the words she inscribes.