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"New Yorker" cartoonist Roz Chast illustrates life’s absurdities with humor and heart

Performances

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    "An Evening with Roz Chast" , article

    WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 7:30 PM: "New Yorker" cartoonist Roz Chast is one of the greatest chroniclers of life's anxieties and surreal imaginings.

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    La Santa Cecilia , article

    THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 7:30 PM: The L.A.-based, Grammy-winning La Santa Cecilia is a modern-day creative hybrid of Latin culture, rock, and world music.

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    Hotel Modern and Arthur Sauer , article

    THURS., NOV. 6-FRI., NOV. 7, 7:30 PM: Hotel Modern and Arthur Sauer create fascinating performances that fuse drama, visual art, object theatre, puppetry, music, and film.

Exhibitions

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    Clare Grill and Margaux Ogden , article

    THURS., SEPT. 4-SAT., NOV. 22: In "Things I Had No Words For," Clare Grill’s layered paintings draw from antique embroidery, while Margaux Ogden's compositions evoke imagery from both the natural and built world.

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    Dana Frankfort and Josephine Halvorson , article

    THURS., SEPT. 4-SAT., NOV. 22: In "Seeing and Reading," Dana Frankfort’s energetic works feature words painted in gestural washes of color, while Josephine Halvorson paints at the scale of encounter, with subjects are observed on-site.

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    Turner Street Mural: Clare Grill and Margaux Ogden , article

    THROUGH July 2026: Works by fall 2025 exhibiting artists Clare Grill and Margaux Ogden grace the center's exterior wall on Turner Street — perfect for selfies!

Experiences

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    "Beyond the Frame" , article

    SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH, 12 PM: Director of Visual Arts Brian Holcombe provides insight, offers behind-the-scenes glimpses, and answers your questions during these free tours.

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    School Matinee | La Santa Cecilia , article

    THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 10-11 AM: L.A.-based La Santa Cecilia performs a free matinee for students in public, private, and homeschools in grades 6-12. Registration required.

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    Center for the Barks Howl-o-ween Parade , article

    THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 5:30-6:30 PM: Join us on the lawn for a free dog Halloween costume parade. Friendly, leashed dogs and all ages welcome.