L.A.'s arts scene is one of the most vibrant in the nation, and if you've been trying to get out and soak up more of it, this weekend is a great time to make the leap. From a body-painting party to a play staged on a carousel, there's no end of fascinating events going down in the city this weekend. With the help of the ticketing gurus at Eventbrite, we've chosen five of the best.
Check out a live body-painting party
Local arts group BioRhythm "will be creating live art & music for you to enjoy in the theme of spring. Come get your face, limb, or body part of your choice painted and become a piece of art with us, courtesy of Sigmund Aberin, with the purchase of one of our VIP tickets. Enjoy live body painting by Nicolette Spear Body Painting, live painting with Norton Wisdom, and an eclectic mix of electronica/world/jazz music with Ireesh Lal on trumpet/DJ/synths and Aalok Mehta on sitar/vocals. The food at [host venue] Bareburger is delicious, and there's a full bar."
The date: Friday 3/30, 9pm-midnight
The location: Bareburger, 2732 Main St., Santa Monica
The price: $15 general admission, $25 VIP (includes body painting)
Attend an all-women's art show
In honor of Women's History Month, Herstory: A Womyn's Art Exhibition will showcase "dozens of amazing female artists of all different mediums. The exhibition will include live music, visual art, dance, vendors, fashion, and live painting." Admission is free, but donations to the East LA Women’s Center will be accepted.
The date: Saturday 3/31, 7-11pm
The location: 1612 Staunton Ave., Los Angeles
The price: Free with RSVP
See a play staged on a carousel
You've heard of theater in the round, but have you heard of theater in the merry-go-round? New play "An Illegal Start" is about "unlikely friendship borne between two young men who find refuge in a defunct rural amusement park after surviving a near-tragic accident. Their journey through subsequent years is an exploration of the bond between close friends and all of the joy, fear, jealousy, pain and profound meaning that comes with it." And yes, it's all staged in the carousel on the Santa Monica Pier.
The date: Friday 3/30-Saturday 3/31, 8-10pm
The location: Santa Monica Pier Merry Go-Round Building, 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica
The price: $30 for general admission, $24 for students and seniors
Hear a lecture on a legendary Romanian artist
Hauser & Wirth's new exhibition 'Geta Brătescu: The Leaps of Aesop' is "the first Los Angeles solo presentation devoted to the 92-year-old forerunner in the field of Romanian Conceptualism. Her diverse oeuvre—comprising drawing, collage, engraving, textiles, and photography, as well as experimental film, video, and performance—mines themes of identity, gender, and dematerialization, often drawing from the stories of literary figures and addressing the symbiotic relationship between art making and working environments." UCSB professor Sven Spieker will lead a lecture about Brătescu's work and legacy, alongside a showing of her art.
The date: Saturday 3/31, 2-3pm
The location: Hauser & Wirth, 901 East 3rd St., Los Angeles
The price: Free with RSVP
Get down at a 'collaborative after-hours art experience'
Creative types can join LAGom Like Minds for "a full night of house party vibes, live performances, comedy, spoken word, short films, visual art, and dancing to hip-hop, '90s, and soul music. Mix and mingle among like minds, enjoy craft cocktails and a photo booth as you connect with others who are eager to appreciate your unique talents and creativity, all while enjoying gorgeous city views from the third floor of downtown Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo Arts Complex."
The date: Friday 3/30, 8:30pm-midnight
The location: 262 S. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles
The price: $5 in advance, $10 at the door
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