Featured Events in Los Angeles in January 2024 (May Updated)

Welcome to the world of Improvised Movie With Brian! If you find yourself in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on the 23rd of January, 2024, make sure to mark your calendar for this extraordinary arts event. Located at the Lancaster Improv Players on 16 South Prince Street, this one-of-a-kind experience promises to leave you in awe. Prepare to be captivated by Brian's unparalleled talent as he takes center stage, weaving a tale that will transport you to another dimension. The ticket price for this unforgettable event is $115, and believe us when we say it's worth every penny. Brian's ability to think on his feet, combined with the improvisational skills of the Lancaster Improv Players, guarantees a night filled with laughter, suspense, and perhaps even a touch of drama. So don't miss out on this opportunity to witness the magic unfold before your eyes. Remember, Improvised Movie With Brian! is a once-in-a-lifetime event that will leave you longing for an encore. Get your tickets now and prepare to be amazed!

Join the Monthly Hike, held on the 4th Thursday of every month in Rancho Palos Verdes. This event is all about promoting health and happiness in 2024. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from various experts, including life coaches, health coaches, and financial advisors. Please note that the organizer, Ashley, will be taking a break from the hiking gatherings for three months as she is currently eight months pregnant. However, she highly recommends everyone to continue hiking and exercising for a healthy mind and body. The hike will take place at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center, located at 31501 Palos Verdes Dr W, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275. It offers a breathtaking view from the Point Vicente Lighthouse, with convenient access to nearby bathrooms. The timing of the hike varies depending on the season. In winter, it starts at 4:00 PM, while in summer, it begins at 5:30 PM. This event provides a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature and fellow hikers. Don't miss out on the chance to be a part of this monthly hike series. Mark your calendars for the next event on January 25th, 2024. For more information and to get inspired, check out this resource: [link to AllTrails trail page].

Youth Fitness Classes are tailored for children between the ages of 6 and 12. These classes are highly sought after and have been successfully offered at various summer camps, such as Horizons at Lancaster Country Day School, Lancaster Country Day School, and Roses YMCA. We are excited to announce that these classes are now part of the weekly lineup at Embodyment Wellness in Lancaster. Starting from January 26, 2024, our first 4-week session will commence. Each week, our youth will participate in a range of classes designed to enhance their physical fitness and overall well-being. These classes include FitKids: Obstacle HIIT, which focuses on improving coordination, strength, balance, and teamwork through engaging obstacle courses. FitKids: Zumba is a high-energy dance party where children can enjoy kid-friendly routines and incorporate games, activities, and cultural exploration. FitKids: Mindful Movement is an interactive mindfulness class that teaches children guided mindfulness practices, mindful books, and breathing exercises to promote calmness, focus, and emotional regulation. Lastly, FitKids: HipHop Fitness is a fun and energetic hip-hop dance class where children can express themselves and develop their personal style. The cost for the 4-week session is $60, with a 10% discount available for siblings. To secure a spot for your child, please book online at our website. Join us at Embodyment Wellness on Columbia Avenue in Lancaster for an enriching and enjoyable youth fitness experience. Get ready to witness your child's growth and development in a supportive and nurturing environment. Don't miss out on this opportunity to invest in your child's physical and mental well-being.

The assembly of these images represents the entirety of Cennetoglu’s visual archive amassed between June 10, 2006—in the year before her daughter was born—and March 21, 2018, when the work was first exhibited. The 2006 date also marks the initiation of the artist’s ongoing work with The List, a collaboration with the Dutch organization UNITED for Intercultural Action, which records the names of refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants who have died attempting to enter Europe since 1993. In their totality, the images record the social history of the recent past through the lens of the artist’s experience of the world.

"Jeffrey Conley: An Ode to Nature” is a retrospective showcase of Jeffrey Conley’s exceptional career up to the present. Currently residing in the Willamette Valley, Oregon, Conley’s ability to capture the essence of nature is unparalleled. Conley is also a master printer, with each photographic print a testament to his meticulous craftsmanship and exacting standards. He works in multiple processes which include traditional gelatin silver darkroom processes, platinum palladium prints and archival pigment prints on Japanese Kozo paper. The exhibition will feature a carefully curated selection of Conley’s most recognizable works, as well as some new images, never exhibited before. "Jeffrey Conley: An Ode to Nature" promises to be a must-see event for nature lovers and photography enthusiasts. The exhibition at Peter Fetterman Gallery will be on view between January 27th to April 27th, 2024 at Peter Fetterman Gallery, located in Santa Monica, CA.

Blood has both fascinated and repelled generations of artists and viewers. Medieval manuscripts testify to a rich visual culture surrounding blood: devotional, medical, genealogical, and as evidence of violence. In examining the meanings of medieval blood, this exhibition extends to intersecting contemporary conversations—artists have used the potent visual connotations of blood to explore issues of feminism, HIV/AIDs, and the science of DNA. Medieval and modern approaches to the representation of blood offer instances of both connection and rupture across time.

Steve McCurry is universally recognized as one of today's finest image-makers and has won many of photography's top awards. Best known for his evocative color photography, McCurry captures the essence of human struggle and joy. As a member of Magnum Photos since 1986, he has sought and found the unforgettable; many of his images have become modern icons, his most popular photograph of the unidentified Afghan refugee girl with the striking green eyes. Born in Philadelphia, McCurry graduated cum laude from the College of Arts and Architecture at the Pennsylvania State University. After working at a newspaper for two years, he left for India to freelance. It was in India that McCurry learned to watch and wait on life. "If you wait," he realized, "people will forget your camera and the soul will drift up into view." His career was launched when he disguised in native garb and crossed the Pakistan border into rebel-controlled Afghanistan just before the Russian invasion. When he emerged, he had rolls of film sewn into his clothes and images that would be published around the world which were among the first to show the conflict there. His coverage won the Robert Capa Gold Medal for Best Photographic Reporting from Abroad, an award dedicated to photographers exhibiting exceptional courage and enterprise. Steve McCurry has covered many areas of international and civil conflict, including Burma, Sri Lanka, Beirut, Cambodia, the Philippines, the Gulf War, the former Yugoslavia, and continuing coverage of Afghanistan and Tibet. He focuses on the human consequences of war, not only showing what war impresses on the landscape, but rather, on the human face.

Art lovers are invited to join acclaimed artists Ken Lum and Jennifer Ling Datchuk for an engaging and thought-provoking artist talk at USC Pacific Asia Museum in Pasadena. Titled "Artists Talks@PAM: Ken Lum and Jennifer Ling-Datchuk," this event offers a unique opportunity to delve into the artistic minds of Lum and Datchuk as they discuss their remarkable work. The exhibition, Another Beautiful Country, explores the intricate interplay between Chinese American identities and representations, challenging conventional notions of nationhood. Through their art, Lum and Datchuk aim to resist stereotypes and shed light on the dehumanizing aspects of globalization. By showcasing the nuanced perspectives of Chinese American artists, this exhibition serves as a powerful platform for cross-cultural sharing. Jennifer Ling Datchuk, a renowned artist known for her exploration of identity, combines ceramics, textiles, and hair in her work to raise important questions about femininity, beauty, and personal history. Ken Lum, an internationally recognized artist, has exhibited his work at prestigious events such as the Venice Biennale and the Whitney Biennial. As a prolific writer and influential figure in the art world, Lum brings a wealth of knowledge and insights to his artistic practice. Don't miss this enlightening artist talk on January 27, 2024, at USC Pacific Asia Museum. Admission is free, but RSVP is recommended. For further assistance, please contact Cristina Hernandez-Guerrero at ch45852@usc.edu. Our dedicated team is here to ensure a seamless experience for all attendees.

NJaM Live at the Aurora Theater, featuring the incredible Sweet Evergreen, promises an unforgettable evening of music and entertainment. Mark your calendars for January 27, 2024, when the Aurora Theater in Long Beach, CA opens its doors at 7pm sharp. The show will commence at 7:15pm, so be sure to arrive early to secure your spot as parking is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If the theater lot fills up, don't worry - there is additional street parking nearby. This highly anticipated event is not to be missed, and with tickets priced at just $15, it's an opportunity that won't break the bank. Join us at the Aurora Theater for NJaM Live and prepare to be wowed by the incredible talent of Sweet Evergreen. Get ready for an evening of music that will leave you inspired and wanting more. Experience the magic of live performance and immerse yourself in an unforgettable night of entertainment. We can't wait to see you there!

Minga’s work draws attention to environmental degradation caused by textile waste, while Maria’s aims to highlight awareness of multicultural identities to empower those who step out of so-called societal norms. Both artists recycle fabrics, transforming them into unique forms of expression—their destination rerouted from the landfill to museums, galleries, or collector’s homes.

A hybrid array of material approaches reflect personal and gendered perspectives on the history of the community and its visual expressions. The works on view inform a Sikh understanding of “home,” as told through the eyes of Sikh and non-Sikh artists. Their narratives find inspiration in holy scriptures, legacies of persecution and protest, and the entwined forces of home and longing at play throughout the Sikh community’s struggle for existence.

Through the use of Persian script in painting, geometric patterning, and installation, the artists maintain a solid relationship to the Persian language as a visual and symbolic component to longing for a homeland and unity beyond borders. Throughout, political upheavals affect the diaspora and notions of identity. Despite their efforts, assimilation is never complete; all these artists remain foreigners worldwide. However, what they bring into this new state of alienation might ultimately describe a different kind of cosmopolitanism—precisely because it belongs nowhere, it is at home everywhere. The text in these works is not necessarily there to be read. It is instead there to be seen. In many ways, the audience’s inability to read these letters captures the in-between state that is the artists’ daily reality. In Persian culture’s relationship to the written language, written words are often conflated with the senses and are not purely a matter of intellect.

To secure your seat at COMEDY NIGHT IN STUDIO CITY on JAN 30, visitors are advised to utilize the Seating Map provided. This interactive feature allows guests to conveniently select their preferred table at the esteemed venue, The Write-Off Room, located at 11502 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604. Mark your calendars for this highly anticipated event, taking place on 2024-01-30. Ensure your attendance by reserving your spot through the Seating Map. Don't miss out on this unforgettable comedy experience in Studio City.