Christine N. Ziemba

Screening of queer, experimental filmmakers at the Hammer tonight. (Still from: Michael Robinson's 'These Hammers Don’t Hurt Us,' 2010, courtesy of the Hammer) It's Valentine's Day, and we found a number of eclectic events going on around town tonight that you can do with or without a date. Love... continue reading on LAist

Political posters are on view in the WeHo Library (Images, l-r,: Artist Unknown, 1967, and 'War is Not Healthy for Children and Other Living Things' by Lorraine Schneider, 1967.) Why not avoid the crowds tomorrow and take your Valentine out tonight? Coolhaus hosts a party at its storefront with... continue reading on LAist

The antique manuscript from Paradise Lost is just one of the volumes found at the 45th California International Antiquarian Book Fair. It's Friday and we found a few ways to blow off some steam from the workweek. There's a Valentine's themed art show at Kana Manglapus gallery in Venice;... continue reading on LAist

Weegee's work, including 'The Gold Painted Stripper,' ca. 1950, is on view at MOCA. (Image: International Center of Photography, Bequest of Wilma Wilcox, 1993, ©Weegee/International Center of Photography/Getty Images) There's too much good stuff happening tonight in LA. First, there's a reading with Luke Davies at Atwater Crossing; a... continue reading on LAist

Here's a rundown of happenings around LA tonight: There's a screening of Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away; LA-based writer Daniel Pyne reads from his latest book at Skylight Books; NerdMelt relives shameful music crushes; and REDCAT presents an evening of video art as part of Pacific Standard Time. Read on for... continue reading on LAist