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A rundown of the best events in our fair city this week.
PAIGE JIYOUNG MOON, D.W. MARINO & MORE AT LA LUZ DE JESUS
WHEN: Friday, January 3rd, 8-11pm (Opening Reception); Showing through Feb. 2nd
WHERE: 4633 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027
WHAT: La Luz de Jesus hosts an exhibition from a diverse group of artists exploring themes that run the gamut from environmentalism to folklore. While you’re there, browse the famous gallery slash store’s multitude of kooky and eclectic goods that often mirror the broad post-pop and counter-culture themes of the gallery’s exhibitions. | more info
REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE
WHEN: Friday, January 3rd, 7:30pm
WHERE: 1328 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90403
WHAT: Head to Santa Monica’s Aero Theatre to catch director Nicholas Ray’s iconic film portraying suburban teen rebellion, alienation, and moral decay. The 1955 film made co-stars James Dean and Natalie Wood instant cultural icons. Tickets are $7 for American Cinematheque members or $11 for non-members. | more info
CONVERSE RUBBER TRACKS LIVE X URBAN OUTFITTERS
WHEN: Saturday, January 4, 8pm
WHERE: Tower Theater | 802 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014
WHAT: DTLA’s brand new Urban Outfitters hosts Chromatics, Glass Candy, and Doe Eyes as part of Converse’s ‘Rubber Tracks’ concert series. Portland-based headliner, Chromatics originally caught ears with their “no wave” sound but have since evolved with a modern take on italo-disco that is dreamy, dark, and hypnotically slow-grooving. | more info
SCRATCH|BAR ‘OPEN MIC’ DINNER W/ GUEST CHEF JAMES TREES
WHEN: Sunday, January 5, Call for reservations
WHERE: Scratch|Bar | 111 N La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA, 90021
WHAT: In the spirit of culinary ingenuity, Scratch Bar’s Chef Phillip Franklin Lee hosts an ‘Open Mic’ series, inviting guest chefs each Sunday to serve up a unique menu of dishes. This Sunday boasts James Trees, who plans to serve up everything from Kabocha with Black Garlic Marshmallow and Grilled Pork Belly, to Baked Apple soup with Creme Fraiche, Caramelized Onion, and Crab. $70 gets you a seven course meal and a taste of culinary genius. | more info
TINY HEARTS, NEW BEAT FUND & MORE AT BARDOT
WHEN: Monday, January 6th, 8:00pm
WHERE: Bardot | 1737 Vine St, Hollywood, CA 90028
WHAT: After you’ve bounced back to life from that ghastly NYE hangover, do it all over again and get your 2014 started off right. Monday nights are back for It’s a School Night, and they’re not skipping a beat. Beat-gifted trio Tiny Hearts headlines with accompanying acts by New Beat Fund, Monogem, Cristina Black, and resident DJ and homegrown fave Chris Douridas of KCRW. | more info
JEFF MICHAUD DINNER AT ANIMAL
WHEN: Tuesday, January 7, Call for reservations
WHERE: Animal | 435 North Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036
WHAT: Head to your favorite carnivore haunt for a one-night only dinner with Jeff Michaud. The James Beard Award-winner visits as part of Animal founders Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo’s “Cooking with Friends” series. For $75, feast on a four course meal including dishes like Pork Shank Osso Bucco and Fettucini with Braised Rabbit and Porcini, and for dessert, delight in an Heirloom Apple upside-down cake with polenta gelato. | more info
EPROM, POIRIER, GRENIER, DJ MOPPY AT LOW END THEORY
WHEN: Wednesday, January 8, 9:30pm-1:00am
WHERE: 2419 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90031
WHAT: Producer Eprom’s beats are hard to categorize–even with a hip-hop skeleton, Eprom’s music is reflective of the “post-millennial,” soundcloud-bandcamp-internet megaverse and its convergence of genres. His mastery of texture results in beats that transform the everyday sounds we know into distinctive tracks incorporating the churning and distortion of dubstep and grime. The result are psychedelic-friendly tracks anyone with an inkling for experimental and dark can enjoy. | more info
