Art and Culture

Walk into any supermarket and you can generally buy a banana for less than $1. But a banana duct-taped to a wall? That might sell for more than $1 million at an upcoming auction at Sotheby’s in New York.

The strike-a-pose spectacular will celebrate artworks from museums across the Golden State.

Alex Heveri’s “Glass in Flight,” a traveling exhibit, will be on vivacious view during the 2025 season.

Step into a world o’ Googie, the snazzy midcentury style, at the Valley Relics Museum.

Five Norman Rockwell works of art go up for auction Friday with the proceeds going to compensate thousands of survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

The creative immersive event finds its illuminated inspiration in the classic toy.

Head to the La Brea Tar Pits for three days of art, music, and science.

Meet at Exposition Park for this get-to-know-LA event, a free Thanksgiving Week tradition.

The huge expo will feature panels, shopping, and a pair of cosplay contests.

California Live correspondent Angela Sun visits Los Angeles’ Re/Creation Café, a new hub for connection, creativity and culinary indulgence. The Mid City space encourages the spirit of play for adults through art, dance, yoga, music classes and more.

California Live’s Jobeth Devera meets bonsai expert Jonas Dupuich to get a beginner’s guide to the wonders of the age-old art that brings the grandeur of nature into the palm of your hand. Jonas’ bonsai trees have been selected for display in local and regional exhibits, including the US National Bonsai Exhibition.

California Live’s Jobeth Devera tours SOMA Pilipinas, San Francisco’s Filipino Cultural Heritage District, first recognized by the city in 2016. SOMA Pilipinas embraces the spirit of bayanihan: the collective determination to honor and make history, build community and progress forward.

“Above all, you are the masters of your craft that have made us a better America with all of you have done,” Biden said at the White House ceremony.

Philanthropist Wallis Annenberg is among those who are receiving the National Humanities Medal at the White House Monday.

From his small studio in Point Loma, local artist and graphic designer Humberto Cruz has collaborated with some of the most important musicians and major fashion brands in the world today.

Foley artists will add to the ethereal aura found at that Spanish Gothic gem, the United Theater on Broadway.

Clowning, feats of daring, and amazing acrobatics festoon “KOOZA,” a whimsical journey under the big top.

Galleries don’t always display prices, making the art world mysterious, or possibly even “shady,” according to some insiders.

The twice-a-year cultural celebration has free shuttles, too, plus food trucks and tunes.

The eerie experiential event explores the unusual powers of the mind.