Off to the Big Apple

The Heathers are jetting to NYC for a little while, to see and do as much as possible. One of the things they're most anticipating is checking out the newly recreated Keith Haring mural on Houston and Bowery. It was originally created by Haring in 1982, but remained on the wall for only a few months before being painted over. In honor of what would have been Haring's 50th birthday (5/4/08), the mural has been repainted and will remain until 12/21/08.

Sat 6/14: The Board Gallery

The Board Gallery presents the artistic works of Dog Town and Z-Boy's Chris Cahill and Dog Town seed, and longtime friend of the Heathers, Justin Valentine. Opening reception is this Sat 6/14 from 8-10pm, and promises to be a good time. Address is 3333 Newport Blvd. in Newport Beach. Free parking across the street at City Hall.

Sat 6/14: Graffiti LA @ GCS Clothing

GCS Clothing in Pomona is hosting a book signing for Graffiti LA: Street Styles and Art on Sat 6/14 at 7pm. Come to get a copy of the book, get it signed by author Steve Grody and select featured artists, and check out the store. Nylon says that it's the "Bible for spray can art in Los Angeles..." Location: 168 W. 3rd Street in Pomona.

Sat 6/14: LOL @ J Flynn Gallery

LOL: This Ain't Grandma's China, featuring works by Mindy Cherri and Charles Krafft, opens this Sat 6/14 at J Flynn Gallery. The reception is from 7-10pm. J Flynn is located at 2950 A Randolph Ave. in Costa Mesa. Can you imagine gifting one of these pieces to your Granny? I think mine would laugh upon opening it.

Thurs 6/12: Sister Spit @ the Hammer

Sister Spit: The Next Generation will be bringing their "legendary all-girl spoken word roadshow" to the Hammer Museum Thurs 6/12 at 8pm. The Next Generation, an incarnation of the Sister Spit Ramblin' Roadshow of the '90s, is a dynamic group of ‘zine writers, fashion plates, novelists, performance artists, slam poets and fancy scribblers from across the US, whose show promises to be a raucous literary adventure. Tickets are free.

Thurs 6/12: Against the Grain @ LACE

Against the Grain opens at Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions this Thurs 6/12, 7-9pm. The show is curated by LA-based artist Christopher Russell and features works by Brian Bress (partial view of Plains Fight above)- whose collages are like wondrous fantasy worlds, Wendell Gladstone, Julian Hoeber, Brian Kennon, Amy Sarkisian, and Ami Tallman, among others. In honor of LACE's 30th anniversary, this show is a nod to their 1988 show Against Nature: A Group Show of Work by Homosexual Men, which exposed the margins of the already marginalized world of gay men. Against the Grain will be on view through 8/10.

6/6-6/7: RVCA sample sale

.....RVCA sample sale happening too. Fri 6/6: 9am-5pm and Sat 6/7: 9am-5pm. Their warehouse is at 919 Sunset Drive in Costa Mesa. And check out this Kelsey Brooks print that they're selling in the online shop. A tiger with 4 eyes? Rad.

6/6-6/7: Paul Frank Summer Sale

Another sample sale happening, this one at Paul Frank's warehouse in Costa Mesa. Hours are Fri 6/6: 9am-7pm and Sat 6/7: 9am-4pm. Location: 960 West 16th Street, Costa Mesa. Maybe Julius will be there?

Sat 6/7: CINÉMOCA

The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA is hosting the first of six Saturdays of outdoor screenings, music, and gallery tours tomorrow Sat 6/7, 7-11pm. Check out the current shows: Lawrence Weiner: AS FAR AS THE EYE CAN SEE and Allan Kaprow—Art as Life, hear a set by Henry Rollins, and bring your blanket to enjoy the evening on the grass. Beer, wine, and snacks will be available for purchase. The Screening of Underground Forces, featuring rare footage of west coast punk and New Wave bands and a healthy sampling of the artists, musicians, and fans that populated California’s underground scene in the late-1970s and early ‘80s, starts at 9pm. The screening is free with museum admission ($10). Unfortunately, outside food and drink are not permitted.

6/6-6/8: Ink-N-Iron Festival

The 5th annual Ink-N-Iron Tattoo & Kustom Culture Festival is taking place today 6/6 through Sun 6/8. The festival will feature 280 of the best tattoo artists in the world and a series of additional events, including an art exhibit, burlesque showgirls, live bands (incl. the Swingin' Utters), a pin-up pageant, carnival rides, and a car show. The best part: it's all taking place aboard and around Long Beach's Queen Mary. Tickets are $35/day or $70/all 3 days. And you get $10 off your admission if you get a tattoo at the festival.

Sat 6/7: Frieda's Open-air Market

Frieda's Fresh Marketplace is hosting its inaugural produce and gourmet food open-air market this Sat 6/7 from 8am to 1pm. The market will take place every Sat in June and July, and will showcase more than 150 varieties of fresh produce, from tropical and exotic fruits (starfruit, tamarillos, longan, mangosteen, rambutan, sapote, fresh pre-peeled whole coconuts, etc.), to gourmet veggies (fresh chiles, treviso, endive, eggplant varieties, cipolline onions, etc.), to dried and jarred pantry items (specialty mushrooms, dried tomatoes, peppers, etc.). The market will also feature fresh seafood, bread and pasta, and fresh flowers. Address: 4465 Corporate Center Drive, Los Alamitos 90720. Another reason to support the market: Frieda's is committed to products that support sustainability in farming.