Best Things to Do in SoCal and LA: November 10-16, 2025
Classical Kathak meets cosmic rhythm
Experience the artistry of Rukhmani Mehta in Sandhi, a mesmerizing Kathak solo dance accompanied by virtuosos Jayanta Banerjee on sitar and Salar Nader on tabla. Rooted in the Sanskrit idea of sandhi, Mehta’s performance bridges tradition and the present, individuality and divinity. Through the intricate rhythms and gestures of Kathak, she guides audiences into a journey where dualities dissolve and transformation unfolds.
10808 Culver Boulevard
Color, jazz, and cosmic energy
Join Jeffrey Deitch for the opening of Walk on the Moon, a new exhibition by Alteronce Gumby. Structured around 4 movements blending painting, sculpture, installation, and sound, Gumby transforms the space into a multisensory orbit of color and rhythm, inviting viewers to reconsider how light and hue shape our sense of reality. The reception features a live performance by acclaimed saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins.
7000 Santa Monica Blvd
Crafting female empowerment
Celebrate creativity and community at Craft Fair 2025, the 7th annual fundraiser hosted by Soroptimist International of Capistrano Bay. This fair brings together local artisans, makers, and shoppers in support of the Soroptimist mission, improving the lives of women and girls through education, mentorship, and economic empowerment. Discover one-of-a-kind handmade treasures while knowing every purchase helps fund programs that uplift young women in your community.
34052 Del Obispo St
Creative rebellion and resistance
The Vincent Price Art Museum invites you to opening night of Erasure: Black Arts LA, an immersive evening exploring Black erasure and creative resilience. Enjoy a light reception before diving into a participatory poetry workshop led by artist Rebecca Gonzales, transforming pages from exhibition catalogs into “erasure poems” that will become part of VPAM’s living community archive. The night culminates with a multimedia lecture by cultural critic Ernest Hardy, who unpacks the layered histories of Black erasure through film, literature, and social media while drawing connections between the Black Arts West movement and today’s creative resistance. To learn more about the history of Black artists creating in Los Angeles, watch the Artbound episode, Black Art: A Brockman Gallery Legacy.
1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez
Golden threads and cosmic knots
Lisson Gallery Los Angeles welcomes back Colombian artist Olga de Amaral for her first solo exhibition in the city in nearly a decade. Spanning six decades of practice, this survey reveals how Amaral transforms traditional weaving by interlacing linen, horsehair, Japanese paper, and precious metals into sculptural forms. Her artworks evoke both ritual and innovation, offering a rare opportunity to experience Amaral’s visual and material language as one of Latin America’s most influential contemporary artists.
1037 N. Sycamore Ave