Fred 62: Art in a 24-hour Diner
People sip cherry cokes 24 hours a day under the sherbet-orange awnings at Fred 62, whether Vermont Avenue’s passing traffic is at 9am rush hour intensity or 3am’s streetlights and occasional revving motorcycle. Inside this neighborhood institution, which has been serving Los Feliz as Fred62 since 1997 (before that it was George’s Coffee Shop), the…
Photos: Kenny Scharf Mural for Branded Arts
Kenny Scharf returns to Southern California–the New York-based artist was born in Hollywood–to paint a mural on Davis Tires 5931 W Washington Blvd. in Culver City for Branded Arts!
Contintenal Arts and 11:11 Celebrate BeBop Records and Reseda Art
The Valley is a foreign place; they do things differently there. The Valley has seems so exotic me because of its retro-suburbia flatlands vibes. And wow, the boys were so cute when I was teenaged girl! Thai food and sushi got their SoCal start in the Valley, where now you you can find mini-malls with…
It’s Second Thursday DTLA Art Walk Plus Angel City Brewery “Artists On Tap”
The second Thursday of the month brings the Downtown Art Walk –a great experience with people from all over the area, strolling, visiting galleries, shops, restaurants, and bars. Some things to check out: Una is performing at Machine Inspired Art and the Art Walk Lounge provides a place to chill, with Fiji Water, a…
Valley/NOHO/818: Big Sugar Bakeshop, A Sugar Rush for Street Art Enthusiasts
Big Sugar Bakeshop, just two doors away from Fabien Castanier Gallery, takes the cake for artful baked goods and really comfortable interior design. Vintage Formica tables and chairs invite you to enjoy your baked goods with complementary coffee; a selection of vintage aprons and cookware, as well cookbooks are as as tempting as sweets behind…
Culver City: Bar & Garden
Bar & Garden, located between Corey Helfond Gallery and the cluster of galleries around Thinkspace Gallery, and just two doors from Century Guild, celebrates the art of natural wine, beer, and spirits in a warm and welcoming environment. The cheerful liquor store stocks small batch, artisanal spirits and mixers (including bitters and sodas), along with…
Create: Fixate “Constellations” Shines in Downtown
Create:Fixate‘s spring multi-media event “Constellations” blended visual arts, live music, and DJs in a dynamic atmosphere for art appreciation that mirrored the diversity of Los Angeles itself. Held in Lot 63, a Downtown Los Angeles Arts District warehouse space just blocks from CARTWHEEL’s offices, Create: Fixate “Constellations” drew over 1,200 people who experienced some of…
Intellectual Property to Debut New Prints at Venice Art Walk!
Daniel Rolnik and Ryan McIntosh are dangerous enough on their own, but now that they are combining their tireless forces, we should all tremble. Art world domination is close at hand. Oh sure, they seem all cute, and nice, and friendly but think about it. How could anybody work as hard and fast as these…
May 9 Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk
Art! People! Classic architecture! Restaurants! Bars! Musicians! The Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk, held the second Thursday of every month is one of the liveliest events in Southern California, drawing every type: Hare Krishsnas and hairy chinned hipsters to neo-beatniks and Bentley-driving uptightniks shared the sidewalks and elbowed for room on the sidewalks and in…
Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk: 2nd Thursday of Every Month
The Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk happens on the second Thursday of every month, when galleries along Spring and Main from 4nd to 7th open their doors and the people from all over LA mingle. Park in a lot, or if you don’t feel like driving, take Metro (starting in May, you can pick up…
Welcome to Art Walks!
Art builds communities, and with that in mind: Welcome to our new section, designed as an exploration of neighborhoods and communities in Southern California that are home to artists, galleries, and museums. Some of these neighborhoods have actual Art Walks on a regular basis; some of them just have a lot of art, not only…