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Musica. Tequila. Arte. Few other things go together so well in life. Experience all of these at the Museum of Latin American Art this weekend as it hosts “En La Noche,” a special event centering around Argentinean artist Marta Chilindron’s show Integral Geometries. Head to the museum Thursday, April 18 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. for this 18-plus event (sorry, no primitos) to check out the current shows, taste tequila free of charge and buy quality bites from food trucks. Los Pinguos will be on deck along with DJ Cornerjo para que tambien muevas la colita. Tickets are fifteen bucks and you can buy them online or call the museum.
MOLAA 628 Alamitos Ave. Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 437-1689
HELLO WORLD – The Service Station at Riverside
What’s a good place to house some of the best urban talent in Los Angeles? How about a remodeled 1960s gas station? That’s the location of HELLO WORLD, a show organized by urban art curator Luna George at a location called The Service Station at Riverside. Gathering more than 40 artists, the opening night will feature live painting by Dave MacDowell, Van Saro and Jon Park – and not just any painting, we’re talking a 8 foot by 50 foot mural. Head to the opening reception Saturday, April 20 from 6 to 10 p.m. with activities taking place earlier in the day starting at 2 p.m. Expect intriguing work from photographers, street artists and more including the likes of Raul Gonzalez, Armando Soria and Sergio “Doc 43” Rueda. Resident artist Meex One will also create an installation inspired by Keith Haring. Puro party.
The Service Station at Riverside 3160 Riverside Drive Los Feliz, CA 90027 www.riversideservicestation.com
It’s exactly what it sounds like. Tacos, tacos and more tacos. Hosted by website L.A. Taco, this free event pits together the best of the best in the taco-crafting world and lets you sample their fine work this Saturday, April 20 from noon to sunset. Voting is still open (see here) to see who will showcase their creations at the event and the contenders include MexiKosher, Taco Punta Cabras and more. Tunes will flow out onto the grounds of Grand Park thanks to DJs like Aaron Byrd and Sloepoke. Feast your eyes after you down some tacos with the art of Defer, Miguel Felipe, Ricardo Estrada, Germs and UGLARworks. Prepare your eyes – and your tripas.
Grand Park 200 North Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012 lataco.com