LAWineFest June 3-4, 2023 | Long Beach, California lawinefest.com THE 18TH ANNUAL LAWineFest returns in June to the Harry Bridges Memorial Park in Long Beach, with the Queen Mary as a picturesque backdrop for the two-day event considered by locals as a summertime institution. Billed as a casual experience for oenophiles and those interested in learning more about vino, the popular “all things wine” festival is considered a trailblazer in L.A. as an inviting and informative gathering for anyone who wants to explore wine
Extending over Labor Day in Black Rock City, Nevada, Burning Man started in 1986 in San Francisco as a bonfire ritual on the beach before it was moved to the Nevada desert in 1991. The temporary community has thousands of tents and RVs with no phone service or electricity. Bartering and donations, rather than cash, are the only acceptable forms of exchange at the eclectic event, where attendees provide the entertainment through random artistic installations, theater performances, concerts, yoga classes, exhibitions, music and DJ sets. Burning Man culminates in an enormous bonfire where a large, stuffed puppet is burned.
Frieze Los Angeles 2024 frieze.com/fairs/frieze-los-angeles
FRIEZE IS THE LEADING global platform for modern and contemporary art, dedicated to artists, galleries, collectors and art lovers alike. As part of its public events, Frieze launched the Los Angeles location of its international art fair at Paramount Studios in 2019, largely focusing on contemporary art and celebrating the exceptionally dynamic culture of Los Angeles and its global contributions to the visual arts. In its fourth year, Frieze Los Angeles 2023 was held in February at the Santa Monica Airport, taking place across multiple sites including the Barker Hanger. The fair hosted more than 120 of the world’s leading galleries and featured “Focus L.A.,” alongside a dedicated edition of Frieze Viewing Room. In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Frieze director Christine Messineo, said, “Frieze has been credited with strengthening relationships and collaboration among artists, galleries and the local art scene, as well as capturing the imagination of the city’s wider creative community.”
in an accessible, laid-back setting. Featuring artisanal wines from around the world the event includes wine tastings and educational opportunities. WineFest attendees can also sample craft brews, ciders and kombucha, savor great food, shop lifestyle exhibitors and listen to live music at the seaside event.
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Burning Man: Animalia Aug. 27 to Sept. 4, 2023 | Black Rock City, Nevada burningman.org WHILE IT’S NO LONGER held in California, the Golden State helped cultivate one of the quirkiest festivals to escape reality: Burning Man. The nine-day self- expression experience celebrates art and creativity with a different theme each year and attracts free spirits from all socio-economic classes.
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