This month, L.A. is alive with exclusive festivals, incredible artistry and galas galore.
Commemorate the 10th anniversary of 12 Years A Slave at the Academy Museum; PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MARGARET HERRICK LIBRARY
AMFAR GALA
The can’t-miss amfAR gala raises funds for global HIV/AIDS innovation and research. This year, the celeb-studded evening welcomes amfAR chairpersons from Scarlett Johansson to Smokey Robinson to walk the red carpet before honoring the legendary Dionne Warick, all while supporting a worthy cause. Milk Studios, Hollywood, amfar.org
LA PHIL: A CENTURY OF FILM
If you have ever been emotionally sparked by the beautiful scoring of Star Wars or Harry Potter, then you’ll want to attend the LA Phil’s event spotlighting John Williams, the genius behind the compositions. The renowned Hollywood scores will be executed by the Los Angeles Philharmonic and conducted by David Newman. Walt Disney Concert Hall, DTLA, laphil.com
LUNAR NEW YEAR AT CRUSTACEAN
Ring in the Lunar New Year with an evening of food, festivities and good fortune. Crustacean Beverly Hills is pleased to offer a six or eight-course dining menu encapsulating dishes from the sky, earth and sea—following in the holiday’s traditions, all while set to the backdrop of a live contortionist, Asian musical instruments and art installations. Crustacean Beverly Hills, crustaceanbh.com
ONLY THE YOUNG: EXPERIMENTAL ART IN KOREA, 1960S-1970S
Head to the Hammer Museum to experience Only the Young: Experimental Art in South Korea, an exhibition featuring multiple works following the Korean War, a time when artists took a stance for experimentation, breaking away from the past and honing in on self-reflection with each work discussing an overshadowed period of Korea’s cultural history. Hammer Museum, Westwood, hammer.ucla.edu
Sung Neungkyung “Apple” (1976, 17 gelatin silver prints, marker, pen) on display at the Hammer Museum; “APPLE” COURTESY OF SUNG NEUNGKYUNG AND THE DAEJON MUSEUM OF ART
LA ART SHOW
Produced by Kassandra Voyagis, L.A.’s largest art fair returns for another four-day occasion with Marisa Caicholo’s all-new educational platform, DIVERSEartLA—in partnership with eight international art museums. This unique programming examines the intersections of memory, humanity and artificial intelligence, featuring works from artists Guillermo Bert and Carlos Castro Arias. LA Convention Center, DTLA, laartshow.com
THE GENESIS INVITATIONAL
Hosted by Tiger Woods, The PGA Tour is taking over the greens at Riviera Country Club. Experience some of the most incredible players—think Rory McIlroy—competing on the manicured course in support of educational programs through the TGR Foundation. Riviera Country Club, Pacific Palisades, genesisinvitational.com
12 YEARS A SLAVE 10TH ANNIVERSARY SCREENING
Re-examine the award-winning film 12 Years a Slave during its 10th-anniversary screening at the David Geffen Theater. Steven McQueen’s film made history at the Oscars, having both Black leads, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Lupita Nyong’o, break glass ceilings; Ejiofor being the first Black British man to be nominated for Best Actor and Nyong’o being the first Black African to win in any category. Join McQueen in person to reflect 10 years after his win. 7:30 p.m., David Geffen Theater at The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Miracle Mile, academymuseum.org
LA PAULÉE BURGUNDY FESTIVAL
La Paulée, the exclusive wine festival paying tribute to the end of the grape harvest, is making its way to the West Coast, celebrating the season in an exploratory atmosphere. This four-day viticulture experience features tastings, seminars, lunches and the acclaimed Gala Dinner, which unveils prestigious wine and cuisine pairings by leading chefs and sommeliers—with Daniel Boulud as last year’s chef d’honneur. Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, Santa Monica, lapaulee.com
FRIEZE LOS ANGELES
In its fifth edition of artistic excellence, Frieze Los Angeles is taking over the Santa Monica Airport featuring more than 95 exhibitors from 21 countries, with half the exhibitions dedicated to local galleries. This year, Essence Harden, Visual Arts Curator at the Californian African American Museum, will oversee the Focus section—showcasing 12 years of unique gallery operations. Santa Monica Airport, Santa Monica, frieze.com
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