Events

Are you ready to get your art on while also celebrating Los Angeles’s history? Today marks the official launch of the Pacific Standard Time Public and Performance Art Festival presented by The Getty and LAXArt. The festival, which is part of the larger collaboration of Southern California galleries celebrating the birth of the L.A. art scene, specifically the years 1945-80, is an 11-day festival featuring special performances, ourdoor visual spectacles, art exhibits and events each day.

The Andaz West Hollywood hotel, formerly known as the “Riot Hyatt” for its infamous rock and roll parties and guests, has partnered with The Roxy Theatre and the Playlist Generation to unveil two new unique music programs that celebrate its music history.

1966 was a turbulent year in American history and an active time on The Sunset Strip. The youth counterculture movement was protesting the war in Vietnam, fighting for civil rights and influencing U.S. politics, fashion and music. As a direct result of the opposition to the Vietnam war, a group of artists in Los Angeles worked with sculptor Mark di Suvero to create "The Artists’ Tower of Protest" as a symbol of their collective dissent.
Originally built on an empty lot at the corner of Sunset Boulevard and La Cienega (now where Pink Dot is located), the tower was surrounded by hunderds of panels designed by artists from around the world. Messages of love, peace and political dissent were created and placed on public display.

Get into the holiday spirit on Saturday, Dec. 3 by giving back to your community during West Hollywood’s charity and volunteer drive.
The City of West Hollywood’s  "WeHo Drive!" is a rolling event that provides information about volunteer opportunities for the 2012 Martin Luther Day of Service. Saturday’s event will also give individuals the chance to donate important items that will help underserved members of the community. Toys, children’s books and non-perishable food items will be collected to help feed the hungry and help support local families during the holiday season.
Stations will also be set up so guests can write letters and send thank you cards to members of the military and veterans. The WeHo Drive! will be open from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the new West Hollywood Library (624 N. San Vicente Blvd.) One hour free parking is available onsite. For more information about WeHo Drive, pleae call 323-848-6823 or email wehovcorps@gmail.com.