Psychicinema Multiplex by Slanguage
When: Sep. 3
Where: MOCA Grand Avenue
What: Part of an ongoing film screening series, the Slanguage collective's event will debut videos made in response to the museum’s landmark 1992 exhibition 'Helter Skelter: LA Art in the 1990s.' The works will look at LA, the art world and the dark side of the psyche.
Broadway International Film Festival Los Angeles
When: Sep. 3-6
Where: Various locations
What: This festival acts as a fundraiser for the non-profit South County Renaissance Project (funding art and technology-based programs for children in LA). It features short and feature length films from the USA, Portugal, London, Mexico, Peru, Costa Rica and Greece, as well as a Bolivian Short Films showcase.
West Coast Jazz Party and Brunch Cruise
When: Sep. 3-6
Where: Irvine Marriott and Newport Harbor
What: A four-night, three-day jazz blowout extravaganza featuring 70 world class mainstream artists, three big bands, pool sessions, a champagne brunch jazz cruise and a Saturday night dance party. A perfect Labor Day staycation for jazz buffs.
Larry Johnson
When: Through Sep. 6
Where: Hammer Museum
What: The first full-scale survey exhibition in the US of the work of painter, photographer and graphic designer Larry Johnson, who emerged out of the Cal Arts scene in the ‘80s.
LOL-Apalooza: A Somewhat Rockin’ Evening of Music and Comedy
When: Sep. 11
Where: The Comedy Store
What: In the tradition of Andy Kaufman, Spike Jones and Flight of the Conchords, the legendary Comedy Store showcases talent at the nexus of standup comedy and music.
Los Angeles County Fair
When: Sep. 5-30
Where: Fairplex in Pomona
What: This rustic annual event offers fun for the whole family and a break from LA city life. Pet farm animals, listen to music and watch Clydesdale horses perform.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
When: Sep. 17
Where: The Greek Theatre
What: From dance floor anthems to synth pop hits, the New York based trio covers it all in concert. Special guests to be announced.
Pink
When: Sep. 18
Where: Staples Center
What: Some performers are red hot but she’s Pink hot. Come check out the brazen and edgy pop artist live in concert.
Your Bright Future: 12 Contemporary Artists From Korea
When: Through Sep. 20
Where: Los Angeles County Museum of Art
What: South Korean art is one of the hottest facets of the international art world today having spawned major shows worldwide in recent times. LACMA gets with the program as well with the first major major museum exhibition in the US focused solely on contemporary art from South Korea.
LA Kings Hockey Pre-Season Games
When: Sep. 15-26
Where: Staples Center
What: Before all the drama and thrills of regular hockey season begin on October 3rd, check out our local team’s pre-season home games.
