Los Angeles/ Arts & Culture
Published on April 11, 2019
4 performing and visual arts events to look forward to in Los Angeles this weekendStart Los Angeles. | Photo: Frankie T./Yelp

If you're a fan of the arts, mark your calendars: there's plenty to do when it comes to artsy events in Los Angeles this weekend, from live illustration to long-form improv.

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Secret Walls x LA Series 1

Enjoy the spectacle as creativity is unleashed at Secret Walls x LA on Friday night. In the live illustration battle hosted by Greg Mishka, artists have 90 minutes to create an awe-inspiring art piece. This event features Live Rad vs. The Obanoth and Woes vs. Sebastien Walker. There will also be Bootleg Pizza and a bar on site. This event is for ages 21 and over.

When: Friday, April 12, 6-10:30 p.m.
Where: Start Los Angeles, 2272 Venice Blvd.
Admission: $10 - $60
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'Hearing Is Believing' with Rachel Flowers and Young Musicians Foundation Debut Orchestra

Enjoy a screening of Lorenzo DeStefano's powerful documentary, "Hearing is Believing," which tells the story of composer and multi-instrumentalist Rachel Flowers and how she overcame losing her sight at the age of three. Flowers will then perform with the Young Musicians Foundation Debut Orchestra for the world premiere of her newest pieces, "Other Voices" and "Organ Concerto #1." 

When: Friday, April 12, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Wilshire Ebell Theatre, 4401 W. Eighth St.
Admission: $10 - $20
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The Street Art House Residency Show: Sara Sandoval

Check out opening night of muralist and studio artist Sara Sandoval's pop-up show, titled "Please Stand By," on Saturday. Sandoval, the first artist-in-residence for Street Art House Residency, will give an artist talk, which will be followed by refreshments and the first showing of her work. The showcase will feature murals, original art, clothing and more.

When: Saturday, April 13, 7:30-10 p.m.
Where: Street Art House at Runway Playa Vista, 12746 W. Jefferson Blvd., Unit 115.
Admission: $20
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Wild Horses with Special Guest Angela Trimbur

Find yourself laughing at Wild Horses' comedy show this Saturday night. The long form improv team (Stephanie Allynne, Mary Holland, Erin Whitehead and Lauren Lapkus) welcome Angela Trimbur as their guest. The group will swap stories over wine and then perform an improv set that calls back to the conversation. This show is for ages 18 and over.

When: Saturday, April 13, 9-10:30 p.m.
Where: Dynasty Typewriter at The Hayworth, 2511 Wilshire Blvd.
Admission: $20
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