What’s up for Jan. 26-28: Weekend Events for Southern Californians
French films or tattoos? Art shows or creative artists who go beyond disabilities? Or celebrating the Year of the Dog? Lots of choices are out there for next weekend.
Indio
Besides seeing fine-art paintings, abstract art, photography, glass art, metalworks, pottery, textiles and jewelry, visitors to the 32nd Southwest Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club can participate in interactive artworks and tap their toes to live music. More than 260 artists are expected to display their works.
When: Jan. 25-28.
Cost, info: Four-day pass: adults $15, seniors (55 and older) $13, children younger than 5 free. Only service animals permitted. (760) 347-0676, SWArtfest.com.
Los Angeles
A Night of French Short Films at the Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz at Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles is scheduled to show some of the best new French short films. English subtitles; some films contain violence.
When: 7:30 p.m., Jan. 26.
Cost, info: Adults $16, students (with ID) $12. Not recommended for children younger than 12. No dogs. (310) 286-0553
Pasadena
Intrigued by tattoos? The Golden State Tattoo Festival at the Pasadena Convention Center should answer visitors’ questions by offering live tattooing demonstrations, “tattoo celebrities,” vendors and seminars on tattoo art and painting. Performers include Freakshow Deluxe, Plomo the Magician and burlesque (but not nude) artists LouLou D’vil and Frankie Fictitious.
When: Jan. 26-28.
Cost, info: Adults from $30, children younger than 12 free. Only service dogs permitted. (646) 595-8321
Arcadia
Celebrate the Year of the Dog at the Lunar New Year Festival at the Arcadia Performing Arts Center, where China’s Golden Dragon Acrobats fuse Eastern and Western styles. Singers will serenade with traditional songs during a fashion show of Chinese imperial costumes.
When: 8 p.m. Jan. 26,
Cost, info: From $8.88. Only service dogs permitted. (626) 821-1781
Los Angeles
Most of the 22 artists exhibiting in “Melting Point: Movements in Contemporary Clay” are expected to attend the opening reception at the Craft & Folk Art Museum. Their experiments with clay include installations, sculptures and performances.
When: 6 p.m., Jan. 27.
Cost, info: Adults $12, children younger than 10 free. No dogs. (323) 937-4230
Long Beach
Music, dance and wheelchair performances are among the inspiring entertainment at the 15th Festival of Human Abilities at the Aquarium of the Pacific. This celebration of diversity focuses on the creative abilities of those with disabilities. The Rollettes, Auti Angel and Infinite Flow will perform wheelchair dances, and music will include classical guitar, the ARC Handbell Choir, mariachi songs, a sign-language choir and more.
When: Jan. 27 and 28.
Cost, info: Adults $29.95, seniors (62 and older) $26.95, children (3-11) $17.95, children younger than 3 free. Only service animals permitted. (562) 590-3100, Ext.0
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