Street artists LEBA, Septerhed and Lydia Emily recently freed their heads of hair to free Tibet. Shaving in solidarity with the Free Tibet movement, the trio asked budding stylists to shave their heads. Their shearings were captured on video and presented in an artsy short film by Heather Hoxsey on YouTube today.
Video: Street Artists Get Their Heads Shaved To Free Tibet
Pencil This In: Valentine's Art, an Antique Book Fair, Music from Hugh Masekela and North Indian Beats
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; a variety show from the folks at Captured Aural Phantasy Theater; North Indian music and beats in Lincoln Heights; the high-energy sounds from South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela; and an antique book fair in Pasadena. Read on for all the details.
Pencil This In: 'Slake' After Dark, Weegee's Photography, Farming Panel and Art Walk Related Events
here's too much good stuff happening tonight in LA. First, there's a reading with Luke Davies at Atwater Crossing; a lecture on Weegee's photography at MOCA, a gardening panel at the Santa Monica Public Library; and there's always Downtown LA's art walk and related events. Read on for all the details.
Pencil This In: Taboo Tales, Art Meditation, Greg Barris Comedy & Film Independent Talks Sound
The sun has returned, leaving Angelenos with one less excuse to check out L.A.'s event offerings. It's a night of film, funnies, meditation and music, ranging from taboo storytelling to organic country tunes. The deets are below.
Pencil This In: 'Spirited Away' Screening, Video Art at REDCAT, Daniel Pyne Reading and Embarrassing Songs at NerdMelt
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 all the details.
Occupy L.A. Wants Their Murals Back. Will the City Oblige?
Members of Occupy Los Angeles don't want to see the City of L.A. give away the murals that once stood at the City Hall encampment, and have asked The Department of Cultural Affairs to return to murals to them.
Pencil This In: StoryCorps Founder at Skylight Books, Dirty Stories from 'Slake,' Opera Music in Santa Monica
It's Friday! Finally. Let's kick the weekend off right with an eclectic slate of events in LA tonight. We found out that StoryCorps founder Dave Isay reads at Skylight Books; Slake gets a little dirty (with audience participation!); La Luz de Jesus opens a new group show; and a little opera in Santa Monica. Read on for all the details.
Symphony of a Metropolis: Art Group Arranges 1,000-Car Horn Symphony
If you crack open your window during drive time on February 15, you might just hear the symphony of the city.
LAUSD Elementary Schools Could Soon Offer 100% Less Arts Education [UPDATED]
For many children, a chance to do some artwork, make some music, or get up on a stage is the highlight of their school day, and a opportunity to learn lessons in a creative way. But the Los Angeles Unified School District is looking to take that away from their elementary school students, with a proposal of "total elimination of its elementary school arts education program."
Art or Advertising? Proposed Mural Ordinance Tries to Sort It Out
The city has its work cut out for it as it tries to craft its Stumptown-inspired proposed mural ordinance: how can it tell the difference between an advertisement and a work of art?
Versace, Missoni And Others Take On Opera In 'Il Teatro Alla Moda' Exhibit
The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts and Curatorial Assistance have extended 'Il Teatro alla Moda', their stunning exhibit of Italian fashion designers' contributions to opera costumes.
DTLA is Getting Something Called a "Sparkle Factory"
It's time to get bent, lovers of shiny things and the revitalization of historic buildings: Downtown L.A. will soon be home to a "Sparkle Factory."
If you, like us, are wondering WTF is a "Sparkle Factory," (and if any My Little Pony products are involved) we can explain...
Pencil This In: Ruthie Foster at the Grammy Museum; Readings with Edmund White and Pico Iyer; and a 'Fat Bitch'
Great stuff going on around LA tonight: Pico Iyer discusses his latest work at the Library's ALOUD series; author Edmund White is in conversation at the Hammer Museum; Ruthie Foster leads "The Drop" at the Grammy Museum; and Erica Watson's "Fat Bitch" returns for one night only at the Hudson Theater.
Go Get Some Culture, Yo! 18 Area Museums Offering Free Admission For All This Weekend
If your New Year's resolutions happened to include "go to more museums," then this weekend your minimal budget is no excuse. It's a "Museums Free-For-All" weekend, sponsored by the Museum Marketing Roundtable, and 18 area venues will be free of charge Saturday and/or Sunday.
Pencil This In: Lou Reed Speaks in Long Beach, Pauline Kael Biographer at Book Soup and Another Cirque in Town
TGIF! We found a few events around town that piqued our interest, and might tempt you as well. There's an exhibition on Lou Reed's "Metal Machine Trio: The Creation of the Universe," and an event with Reed himself at CSULB; Pauline Kael's biographer speaks, and there's yet another Cirque in town. Read on for all the details.
Pencil This In: Literary Death Matches, Restaurant Comedy and Digital Storytelling
There are a number of great events happening around LA tonight. Here's what we got going on: Lit death matches, risky storytelling, a comedy that lampoons celeb chef culture, a digital storytelling panel discussion and more. Read on for all the details:
Pencil This In: Bitches, Burlesque, Butler & Birds
Tonight's happenings offer a variety of experiences, including going green, witnessing a light show, viewing a medley of art mediums, listening to tales of the biggest bitches in relationships and ogling a steamy "trip tease." Get out, get inspired and get back to your computer to tell us how it went.
Pencil This In: Art in Parking Spaces, Celebrating Beer Can Day and Rebuilding the American Dream
We found a number of events going on around town tonight, including Van Jones at the Hammer Museum; Shalom Auslander talks about his new book at the Skirball; Dog Haus Biergarten celebrates National Beer Can Day; and an installation of parking space art. Read on for all the details.
Beavis and Butt-Head Get Even Creepier... In Santa Monica
In addition to the revival of their 1990s MTV show, Beavis and Butt-head are making a rather disturbing appearance in Santa Monica this month and next as part of "Conjoined II," an exhibition at Copro Gallery.
Pencil This In: Site-specific Performance at the Getty, A New 'Cirque' Opens in Santa Monica
TGIF! We found a few art and theater events happening tonight, including fairy tales for grownups, a site-specific performance at the Getty, and a new Cirque comes to town, under a big top in Santa Monica. Read on for all the details.
5 Reasons Not to Miss Pacific Standard Time's 'Crosscurrents' Before It Closes
"Crosscurrents in L.A. Painting and Sculpture, 1950-1970" embodies only one of many manifestoes inherent in PST's panoply of visual and performance art projects. But it is the one that encapsulates an essential purpose of the whole venture in its declaration that "the history of modern art looks very different when viewed from the West Coast."
Art Los Angeles Contemporary Is Back, Kicks Off Tonight With Re-Staging of 1968 Performance Installation
At the peak of the January art fair agenda, Art Los Angeles Contemporary returns tonight for its third installment at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, with a promising roster of programming.
Pencil This In: Affordable and Contemporary Art Fairs, Chinese American Architects in LA 1945-1980 and Harlan Ellison
There's art, art and more art going on in LA tonight at LA Live, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica and at the Chinese American Museum. We also found Harlan Ellison talking about his writing career and an evening with MinshareLA. Read on for all the details.
Video: Angeleno Documents Her Entire Year In Under 8 Minutes
If you shot video of every day of your life in 2011, would you be able to find an entertaining second, a memorable clip, daily? L.A.-based artist and photographer Madeline Schichtel tackled said project, and her result, "2011," chronicles a local lady who gets out and seizes the countless opportunities L.A. presents as often as a working woman can.
Pencil This In: L.A. Art Show, The Bodacious Buggerrilla, Psychedelic Visions & Cheese
Tonight is bursting with event flavor, and we are itching to get out and check out at least one of the many local happenings. Art and happy hour combine in Culver City, the Los Angeles Fine Art Show and L.A. Art Show launch with an opening night gala, Sonia Leigh jams at the Whisky and Red Hen's Kate Gale reads poetry. But wait, there's more.
Pencil This In: An Adult Swim Art Show, Panel Discussion on the Creative Economy and the Nightshade Series
Here's what's on our radar tonight: An art show inspired by "Adult Swim"; a Zombie Joe's theater production; a panel on L.A.'s Emerging Alternative Creative Economy; and Andrea Cremer signs her final book in the "Nightshade" series. Read on for the details.
Pencil This In: Aimee Bender at ATX, Ry Cooder at Vroman's, Punk Films at MOCA, photo l.a. Gala Opening
It's one of those nights in LA where there are just too many events going on at the same time. Art openings and performance during the Downtown Art Walk, lit events with Aimee Bender and Ry Cooder, photo l.a. opens in Santa Monica and more. Read on for all the details.
Photographer Clyde Butcher To End Cross-Country Road Trip In L.A., Will Shoot Local Ballona Wetlands
Clyde Butcher's last stop is L.A.'s Ballona Wetlands, and he's also heading west to celebrate "Visions of America," his black-and-white photography exhibition which opened at The G2 Gallery today. Curated by Jolene Hanson, the collection boasts over 30 of Butcher's most beloved large-format photographs from America's national parks.
Pencil This In: Broomball Brawl with the Derby Dolls, Theater WinterFest 2012 and an Art Opening at Family
What's happening tonight in LA? We found a number of eclectic events including the Downtown on Ice Broomball Brawl with the LA Derby Dolls; a 'Salad Days' exhibition at Family bookstore; The Moth at Busby's East; and WinterFest 2012 staged readings at Atwater Village Theatre. Read on for all the details.

