LA Insider | Week of October 12, 2023: Romanticism, DJ Dance Parties, Korean Fest, Sex Ed, Stoics & More Pie!
Fabrik's LA Insider
October 12, 2023
Discoveries in Art, Culture & Cuisine Around Los Angeles
This week, we highlight a few art openings in the Culver City Arts District and mid-Wilshire, which makes your Saturday easily navigable. Korean Fest is in mid-Wilshire too! Love beer? Oktoberfest comes just once a year (or in this case on two consecutive weekends). Plus... we continue our round-up of places to go when you're craving pie – and much more!
Gallery & Museum Exhibitions
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Corri-Lynn Tetz, Ecstasy is Necessary, 2023 @ Anat Ebgi, Culver City
Anat Ebgi | Culver City
Corri-Lynn Tetz: Quiet Time
October 14—November 18, 2023
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 14, 2023 | 5–7pm
Canadian painter Corri-Lynn Tetz pushes the boundaries of romanticism, distilling connections between the tradition of depicting the female nude and notions of feminist self-determination.
Billis Williams Gallery | Culver City
Ana Medina: Grand Gestures
October 15—November 11, 2023
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 14 | 4–7pm
These paintings by the LA-based artist are an homage to the contemporary moment, alluding to lives lived publicly on social media and the generation that has been made to feel they must make every moment iconic, sharing for all to see.
Lowell Ryan Projects | Culver City
Rachel Rickert: Wind and Rattlesnakes
October 14—November 11, 2023
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 14, 2023 | 5 –7pm
Oil-on-panel plein air paintings created last summer in Wyoming and Joshua Tree, California, offer vibrant and intimate portrayals of vast landscapes, revealing their imposing beauty.
Reisig and Taylor Contemporary | Culver City
Skins, Holes, and Hovels
October 14—November 11, 2023
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 14, 2023 | 5–10pm
This group exhibit explores figural and abstract work by three LA-based artists: Ari Salka, Erica Everage and Kento Saisho.
KP Projects | La Brea/Mid-City
Carolynda Macdonald and Alan Macdonald: When Two Worlds Collide
October 14—28, 2023
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 14, 2023 | 3–6pm
Mythological paintings with atmospheric, layered landscapes inspired by the Scottish terrain, these figurative works reference early romanticism while bringing fresh perspectives to the historical canon. RSVP: kpprojects.net (Separate reception for the artists: Saturday, October 21).
Avenue 50 Studio | Highland Park
Honoring Our Ancestors
October 14—November 11, 2023
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 14, 2023 | 3–6pm
Avenue 50 Studio presents its annual Day of the Dead group exhibition.
Film, Music, Theatre & Festivals
Elderbrook with Emmit Fenn, DJ sets by George Fitzgerald & Erez @ Shrine Expo Hall, DTLA
FILM: Joan Baez I Am A Noise
NuArt Theatre | West Los Angeles
October 13—14, 2023
This immersive documentary moves back and forth through time as it follows legendary folk musician and activist Joan Baez during her farewell tour. Baez will be on hand for Q&As after the screenings.
FILM: A String of Pearls: The Films of Camille Billops and James Hatch
Hammer Museum: Billy Wilder Theater | Westwood
October 12—13, 2023 | 7:30pm
This two-night program will screen films by partners and collaborators, Camille Billops and James Hatch. Their inventive and expansive works touch on race, gender, class and the human experience. Box office opens one hour before screening. Tickets are free. Admission first come, first served.
MUSIC: TheyHouse
Little Joy Cocktails | Echo Park
Sunday, October 15, 2023 | 3–8pm
Presented by Terrell Brooke, TheyHouse is a dance party featuring Black and Queer DJs who highlight house music past and present. Featuring Sevyn, Ashley Younniä and ColoredCraig. Advance free tickets
MUSIC: Elderbrook with Emmit Fenn, DJ sets by George Fitzgerald & Erez
Shrine Expo Hall | DTLA
Friday, October 13, 2023 | 9pm (Doors open: 8pm)
Multi-instrumentalist, producer, singer-songwriter, Elderbrook is known for emotive music that explores the sensitive and introspective themes of identity, mental wellbeing and parenthood. Tickets from $29.50 to $50
MUSIC: Azar Lawrence: Tribute to Pharaoh Sanders
The Miracle Theater | Inglewood
Friday, October 13, 2023 | 8pm
Legendary saxophonist Azar Lawrence will lead his band in celebration of the late jazz great, Pharaoh Sanders. Tickets: from $39.66
FESTIVAL: Los Angeles Korean Festival
Seoul International Park | Koreatown
October 12—15, 2023 | Thursday: 3–10pm;
Friday & Saturday: 10am–11pm; Sunday: 10am–10pm
The 50th annual Los Angeles Korean Festival returns for a weekend community event with vendors, live performances, food, shopping and more.
Fine Foods, Quick Bites + Bars
This week, we can't resist bringing you more pie... this time focusing on Hollywood, Eagle Rock and Pasadena. If you missed part I of our pie purveyors (Valley, DTLA, Silver Lake and Frogtown) take a look here.
Friends & Family | Thai Town/Hollywood
Pastry chef / baker Roxana Jullapat produces artisan breads and pastries – such as a hand pie – made with locally-sourced, heirloom grains at this seasonal café / bakery / marketplace.
Knowrealitypie | Eagle Rock
Exotic pies like the sour cherry zinfandel lattice, molten milk chocolate crackle, Idaho huckleberry marionberry merlot and others that weren't in granny's repertoire.
Gourmet Cobbler Factory | Pasadena
After indulging in some BBQ, sample a slice of one of the classic American cobblers and pies… like the Southern pecan pie or Momma's sweet potato pie.
Pie 'n Burger | Pasadena
A tempting array of fruit pies, as well as meringue pies, like banana, coconut, lemon, chocolate, peanut butter or butterscotch!
Dupar’s Bakery | 3rd & Fairfax Farmer’s Market / Pasadena
Classic bakery with seasonal fruit pies as well as fresh cream and speciality pies… egg custard or chocolate cream, perhaps?
Republic of Pie | North Hollywood
Grab a slice or take home a whole pie. Select from the expected fruit and custard pies… or be adventurous and try the espresso chocolate almond or Earl Grey cream pie.
Literary, Readings & Book Launches
Savannah Brown Book Release
Dynasty Typewriter | MacArthur Park
Thursday, October 12, 2023 | 7:30–9pm
Writer and poet Savannah Brown will celebrate the launch of her new poetry book, Closer Baby Closer. She will be joined by writers Gabi Abrão, Fariha Róisín and Rhiannon McGavin. Tickets: $33.95 (includes a copy of the book)
PEN Presents: Safiya Sinclair + Amanda Choo Quan
Reparations Club | Crenshaw
Friday, October 13, 2023 | 7–8pm
Poet and author Safiya Sinclair will read from and discuss her new memoir, How to Say Babylon. She will be in conversation with writer and literary organizer Amanda Choo Quan. Their conversation will be followed by a Q&A and book signing. Free with RSVP.
Things To Do & Workshops
Bust of Marcus Aurelius, AD 160-180, Roman. Gold. Site et Musée romains d’Avenches et Musée cantonal d'archéologie et d'histoire, Etat de Vaud. Courtesy: Getty Villa, Pacific Palisades
Drinking and Thinking—Marcus Aurelius and Stoicism
Getty Villa | Pacific Palisades
Saturday, October 14, 2023 | 5:15–8:30pm
Romans took wine and conversation seriously. Learn about the emperor Marcus Aurelius and Stoic thinking from philosopher Barry Smith, then sip wines and engage in conversation with roaming philosophers in the Villa’s Inner Peristyle garden. Advance tickets required (21 and over) Tickets: $90 Parking: $20 ($15 after 3pm)
Feminist Forum: Ask An Expert — The Sex Ed You Never Got!
Feminist Center for Creative Work | Glendale
Saturday, October 14, 2023 | 1:30–4pm
Join activist and educator, Jerri Allyn, along with sex educators, Safiya Darling and Miyana Evans, to have your sex questions addressed by an expert! Free with RSVP.
Oktoberfest
Trackside Apron (Santa Anita Park) | Arcadia
October 14, 15, 21 & 22, 2023 | 12–4:30pm
Celebrate Oktoberfest at this two–weekend event featuring Bavarian beer, eats, live music and more. Tickets: $38 to $70
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