5 Cool Things Happening at Art Detour That Have A Little Brown in Them
Art Detour is Downtown La Phoenikera’s largest art event and this year they celebrate 29 years. They are also expanding from two to four days and close to 90 galleries, studios, pop-up spaces, stores and eateries will open their doors during this massive showcase.
The event organizers put together a handy dandy map that has the extension of Art Detour and all the participating shows, galleries and retail spots. However, every year, things also happen on the fringes…unofficially if you will. Here’s our pick of 5 cool happenings of Art Detour. Some of them are on their map, some of them aren’t but they’re all worth checking out. You’ll notice there’s a little more brown to our choices.
The Cirque Underground
1. The Cirque Underground, Art Detour Grand Finale
WHAT: This is on the more daring side, not apt for kids or those prone to hyperventilation. There will be acrobatics, stilts, giants, fights and nasty women.
WHEN: Saturday, March 18 at 8 p.m.
WHERE: Alwun House 1204 E. Roosevelt Street
HOW MUCH: $12 in advance / $15 at the door (get tickets here)
NOTE: This event is 21 and over
Tres Cabrones
2. Reception for “Tres Cabrones” & Montreal’s Jojo Flores
WHAT: If you want to rub elbows with La Phoenikera’s older school of artists, this event is for you. It’s an ongoing three-man show that started in 2013 and features Joe Ray, Frank Ybarra and Gennaro García. This year, they are bringing some of La Phoenikera’s best DJs as music guests as well as international DJs.
WHEN: Friday, March 17 from 6-8 p.m.
WHERE: FOUND:RE Phoenix, 1100 N Central Avenue
HOW MUCH: Free 99
One n Ten Pop-Up Gallery
3. One n Ten Pop-Up Gallery
WHAT: This is an art exhibit to showcase the talent of LGBT youth from the bad ass organization One n Ten. You’ll see their work on the walls of a shipping container.
WHEN: Saturday, March 18 from 12-4 p.m.
WHERE: 1st Avenue, just south of Fillmore Street.
HOW MUCH: Free 99 but we encourage you to bring your check book and make a contribution to the work of One n Ten.
The Sagrado Galleria
4. The Sagrado Galleria – Photography Exhibit
WHAT: For Art Detour, The Sagrado Galleria of South Central La Phoenikera is expanding their photography exhibit to the Warehouse District. The show features photography works by Zee Peralta, Neeba Delcastillo and Caleb Alvarado.
WHEN: Friday, March 17 from 6-10 p.m. / Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m
WHERE: Gould Evans + Canary, 521 S. 3rd Street
HOW MUCH: Free 99
Palabras Librería/Bookstore
5. Palabras Librería/Bookstore
WHAT: If you’re looking for something to do with your whole family this weekend, Palabras is the place to go. They have an awesome collection of books in English and Spanish, a crafts area and they’ve prepared a pretty varied program for Art Detour that includes film, photography and fashion to mention a few.
WHEN: Friday, March 17 they are showing the film Mosquita y Mari at 6 p.m. / Saturday and Sunday from 12-6 p.m.
WHERE: Palabras Librería/Bookstore, 1023 Grand Avenue Studio B
