Welcome to the Wednesday feature here at the ReadyMade blog. Each week, I will provide a list of upcoming events, releases and happenings for the following Thursday through Wednesday. If you have (or know of) an event that you would like to be included, please shoot me an email, and I will do my best to make it happen.
Go East Group Exhibition
Thursday, November 5 through Saturday, November 7
New York City, New York
L.A.-based LeBasse Projects heads east this week, setting up shop in NYC and showcasing contemporary west coast artists that embrace unique techniques. For three days, you can check out international artists with a left coast flair on Rivington Street. Also, be on the lookout for future pop-up exhibits from the gallery…
Sculpture Objects & Functional Art Fair
Friday, November 6 through Sunday, November 8
Chicago, Illinois
In its 16th year, SOFA Chicago takes over Navy Pier for three days of art, sculpture, lecture, and innovation. Some of the exhibits even forgo the traditional tradeshow booth and are taking over a space showcasing installations exactly how the artists envision. Five special exhibits explore the work of Sam Maloof, Israeli jewelers, wood turning, global glass, and ceramicists. Get tickets here.
Muertos Opening Reception
Friday, November 6th
Portland, Oregon
Exploring mortality and death doesn’t seem like the most festive of exhibits, but considering we are one week past Dia de los Muertos, this is actually a celebration of the macabre. Join Redux for the opening reception of Muertos, including local crafts and jewelry, and peruse the art of 21 very talented artists..
The 23rd Annual Christmas Festival
Friday, November 6 through Sunday, November 8
Boston, Massachusetts
We know Thanksgiving hasn’t even happened yet, but Christmas decorations were up before we could even finish our Halloween candy. And as Boston is not one to be shown up, it rolls out its annual Christmas Festival this weekend. So if you’re feeling full of holiday cheer, head to Beantown and soak it up. Get tickets here.
Richmond Zine Fest
Friday, November 6 through Saturday, November 7
Richmond, Virginia
The Zine Fest opens with a First Friday gallery show including live music, performances, and—of course—zine makers. Day 2 of the festival centers on the many dozens of zine makers and distros from Richmond and beyond at Gallery 5 downtown, where you can chat about logistics, how to distribute or even take part in a hands-on workshop.
Metro Arts Expo
Saturday, November 7 through Sunday, November 8
Des Moines, Iowa
Our very own Amy Palanjian is speaking this weekend at the Metro Arts Expo. If you’re in the area, you should stop by for the free event. Not only will Amy share her thoughts on purchasing affordable art, navigating online markets like Etsy, and her own quest to purchase one print every month from independent artists, you get to make something! Also, I believe this includes glitter…
New Orleans Bookfair
Saturday, November 7
New Orleans, Louisiana
The 500-600 block of Frenchman Street will be overrun with tables of indie books, publishers, presses, artists, and zine makers this Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm. The NOLA Bookfair features readings, food, music, and general good times pre- and post-event. Make sure to check out the tenth annual Babylon Lexicon, which uses books and zines as an avant-artist medium—and this may or may not include a bowl of bite-sized comic books.
The Men Who Stare at Goats
Omar Rodriguez Lopez
XENOPHANES
This guy keeps busy. Omar’s on his eleventh solo album, Xenophanes, and is also a guitarist for The Mars Volta, a producer, and a film director. He’ll take you on a journey from birth through death to re-birth in his latest record, and its good enough you’ll want to go through the cycle again and again. Listen here.
