

Wednesday, May 11th
The Venice Bistro (323 Ocean Front Walk 90291) features classic rock with The Venice Street Legends who play every Wednesday from 5:00 pm till 10:00 pm. Happy hour specials and dancing.
Now that the weather is getting a bit warmer, if you haven’t checked it out yet, this may be a good time to bring the whole family. Santa Monica Place Mall offers the “Movies on the Deck” series. Tonight’s movie is West Side Story and once again will be held on the rooftop at The Santa Monica Place Mall. Now this week’s movie is hoted by La Sandia and co-hosted by Beachy Cream…so you are in for some tasty treats.
This happens every Monday and Wednesday. Movies start at 7pm and yes it’s FREE, but come early if you want to grab a great seat. And bundle up, its outdoors, or bring your honey for warmth. There are heaters on the deck. You're welcome to bring blankets or your own chairs, but there will also be seating there. This free event and runs from 7:00 pm till 10:00 pm
Venice’s own Suzy Williams performs tonight at Dannys Venice Beach Bistro and Bar on tonight from 7:00 pm till 10:00 pm. (23 Windward Ave.). Admission is FREE ! http://www.dannysvenice.com/.

Thursday, May 12th

The Downtown Art Walk, which happens on the 2nd Thursday of every month, started on a grass roots level, only to evolve into a full blown art/night life extravaganza. You really gotta check it out, if you never have. Come on what are you waiting for?
The art walk is a self-guided-tour through Downtown’s Historic Core, Spring St and Main St between 2nd and 9th streets, where LA art lovers converge for gallery hopping, bar hopping, food truck eating and people watching. It starts as early as noon, and I have friends that get there, that early to hit the bars. However, it doesn’t truly get going till 7:00 …it runs till 9pm or 10:00pm. Most galleries are gong later now. Some stay open as late as midnight. Art galleries, retail stores, restaurants, bars and empty lots are filled with every type of art, such as paintings, sculptures, glasswork, body paintings and photography. Everyone wants a piece of the action; bands come down to show their talent, crafts people sell their jewelry and accessories; you can see live painting with DJs and hoop dancing too
Here are several openings that you should not miss….you will stumble upon more as new pop up galleries tend to appear each time.
The Art Park, will once again be at 340 S. Spring St. The Art Park has joined forces with the Food Truck association which is always a popular place. So come with an appetite eat some tasty food truck grub while you enjoy the live music, DJ’s, artists and vendors. The Art Park is open till midnight. http://bit.ly/LpyOI.


Right around the corner, The Hive Gallery presents Philippe Fernandez, Michael Nikolas, Japanda, Christopher Lyles, Tanya Maiboroda, Simon Estrada and many more incredible artists. Located at 729 South Spring St., this one always goes late and has a great groove going on. There is FREE admission on art walk Thursdays. http://hivegallery.com/.

Lola Klein Gallery is a unique fashion house located in the heart of Downtown’s Art Scene, filled with design treasures from around the world. From Haute Couture to Boho Chic, Lola Klein Gallery is has eclectic, edgy, and one of a kind pieces from known and Indie Designers.
The Mercantile Building 624 Main Street will also be taken over by Renegade artists.

A Vaudeville show, entitled “Ain’t we Got Fun” will also be running in the “Blankenship Ballet Salon” adjacent to the Ballroom. Performed by Hensley & Montiel, the show puts a clever spin on vaudeville classics. 7:00 pm till 10:00 pm. http://www.blankenshipballet.com/.
What I love about Downtown the most, it the majestic architecture of those historic buildings…such as the old Crocker Citizen’s National Bank Building which is now the very popular club, Stop in for a drink here. The Crocker Club located at 453 South Spring Street (5th St.) Los Angeles, CA 90013 (213) 239-9099. http://www.crockerclub.com/.
Norbertellen Gallery will be open from noon till 10:00 pm. Samuel Dana Pottish, will be on hand, so stop in to meet the artist and see his solo exhibition of over 50 works in painting, illustration and sculpture by a skilled master of visual storytelling. Norbertellen Gallery is located at 215 W. 6th St. #110. 818 662 5041; www.norbertellengallery.com
Crewest Gallery presents "No Biters Allowed", an exhibition featuring the work of artists who have been painting graffiti or active since the 1980's and from the West Coast.
Stop into Local Tourist at 450 S. Main street. Vendors, and artists, there is always some fun stuff going on. http://www.localtourist.biz/.

This month’s Art Walk Lounge is located at the Paragon Parking Lot at 434 S. SpringSt. There will be some samplings from Red Bull, Ben & Jerrys and Jarritos…If you are near enough to bike, you can valet it, while you pick up your official Art Walk Map, enjoy some complimentary refreshments and even buy an official Art Walk Tee.

This event runs from 6:00 pm till 10:00 pm. Crewest Gallery is located at 110 Winston St. off Main, between 4th and 5th St. (213) 627-8272. http://www.crewest.com/.


Cotrutza Gallery, is continuing Claudia "Cotrutza" French's Show "Woman Defined" dedicated and about a series of ink drawings on recycled paper, in a amazingly and very unique line work style. You will see also the paintings of her "tile or mosaic" style - trees, in acrylic and mixed media on canvas, with real dried leafs collage on a couple of them. Cotrutza Gallery is located at 446 South Main St. This opening runs from 6:00 till 10:00 pm. 213-622-0121; http://www.cotrutza.com/.

Located at 108 W. 2nd St at Main St, the reception will run from 6:00 pm till 9:00 pm.

Curator, Derek Tadashi Takeuchi hosts this incredible live Painting event at the Blackstone Building. This group art show features various artists, with different styles, mediums and ages ranging from 24 to 77 years old as well as a vast range of price points. All Artists in this event will start off with blank canvases and create works of Art on location. Also work previously created will be on display as well. The Blackstone Building is located at 901 S. Broadway L.A., CA 90015, 6pm – 10pm. http://takeuchigalleries.tumblr.com/
And the weekend is here, yet again.
Friday May13th



Cave Gallery (1108 Abbot Kinney Blvd.) celebrates their 3 year anniversary with a group show from 6:00 pm till 10:00 pm.

Saturday, May 14th


OR if you prefer Santa Monica, Bergamot Station at 2525 Michigan Ave in Santa Monica. Several galleries will be having some openings and as always they are pretty early.

http://www.craigkrullgallery.com.

Opening reception is from 6:00 pm till 9:00 pm. (310) 264-4678; http://track16.com/.


The East Gallery will feature the multi-channel video installation The Globe Shrinks, 2010. In the West Gallery, the artist will create a room “wrap” that visualizes and spacializes her idea around money, power and desire. On the exterior of the gallery, Kruger will also create a projection using two recent works, You Want it and In Violence. L&M Arts is located at 660 Venice Blvd. in Venice. Reception runs from 6:00 pm till 8:00 pm. 310-821-6400; http://www.lmgallery.com/
Lots going on in Culver City on Saturday too. Also events on Sunday. Check back for the Weekend Update on Friday to find out!
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