Mad Hatter Wine Dinner
When: Nov. 3
Where: Blvd. 16 at the Hotel Palomar
What: An Alice in Wonderland themed dinner that showcases the U.S. debut of the South Australian 2006 Mad Hatter Shiraz. Vineyard owner Dean Hewitson will be on-hand to speak about the vintage and other wines.
Devo
When: Nov. 3-4
Where: Henry Fonda Theater
What: Legends in the ‘80s, legends today.. Mark Mothersbaugh and his New Wave pioneering Devo-mates perform two days of live concerts at the Music Box.
Queen Collection Presents: Queen Latifah Pesona Tour
When: Nov. 4
Where: House of Blues Sunset Strip
What: As part of her November North American tour, R&B and rap artist Queen Latifah will make a stop at this Sunset Strip venue.
Create:Fixate Presents “Liberate the Arts”
When: Nov. 5
Where: WAL*ART
What: Another great event by this art and music education organization, “Liberate the Arts” is a fundraiser for its non-profit community programs featuring a lineup of visual artists, DJs and musicians, a hosted bar, hors d’oeuvres and a raffle.
AFI Fest
When: Through Nov. 7
Where: Mann Chinese 6 and Laemmle’s Monica 4-Plex
What: This key film festival by the American Film Institute will showcase an array of movies and includes tributes to actors Viggo Mortensen and Christopher Plummer.
Petrossian Pre-Holiday Tasting
When: Nov. 8
Where: Petrossian Boutique & Restaurant
What: The epicurean boutique and restaurant--located on famed shopping street Robertson Blvd.--hosts an afternoon-long pre-holiday tasting of its luxury products just in time for the launch of Winter and shopping season. Chocolate samples will be available as well as complimentary champagne and appetizers.
For Intended Use Only, a Group Sculpture Exhibit
When: Nov. 9-December 18
Where: Pacific Design Center
What: d.e.n. contemporary art contributes to the Design Center’s new art program “Design Loves Art” with this sculpture show.
Red Nation Film Festival
When: Nov. 12-18
Where: Various locations throughout Los Angeles
What: For the sixth year in a row, this film festival takes place, as part of North American Indian Heritage Month. It is purported to be the largest and most prestigious celebration of American Indian cinematic work in LA. It includes narrative screenings, documentaries, environmental films, world premieres, international features and film awards.
Sport: Iooss & Leifer, Sport Photography
When: Nov. 12-March 7, 2010
Where: The Annenberg Space for Photography
What: An exhibit of the work of two of the world’s most renown sports photographers. The show celebrates ‘the athlete.’
Los Angeles de Tango Festival
When: Nov. 12-15
Where: Radisson Hotel Los Angeles Westside
What: NBC and Fox tango stars Miriam Larici and Leonardo Barrionuevo host this three-day festival which includes workshops with tango supestars, daily milongas, exhibits and live music.
