Category: Events

Art on the Vine presents Steve Clay in March

“Art on the Vine” continues on Saturday, March 3rd with the art of Steve Clay. In 1995, when he was at the peak of what had become a very successful career as an artist, Steve suffered a debilitating stroke which brought him to Downey at the Rancho Los Amigos Rehabilitation Center.  After several years of… Continue reading Art on the Vine presents Steve Clay in March

Panorama Traditional Arts Show March 10th

The Paramount Traditional Artists Guild is holding their annual arts show on Saturday, March 10th at Progress Park.  Deadline for artists to reserve space to show at the event is Saturday February 25th.  Contact John at for an application.

Urban Theatre Movement “Short Eyes” final weekend

The Urban Theatre Movement started in south-east LA County, with residents from the gateway cities that met in college with a passion for theatre.  Paul Tully, a Downey resident and co-founder of the theatre company, loves our city and sees the need to help bring more of the arts here locally.  They’ve moved quickly into… Continue reading Urban Theatre Movement “Short Eyes” final weekend

Wine+Words Poetry with Bruce Williams Feb 17

Our third-Thursdays poetry series continues at Mari’s Wine Bar with Bruce Williams as the featured poet.  The open mic sign-ups begin at 7:30 PM for the first 10 poets, which begins at 8PM.  Mr. Williams will read at 8:30PM.  Mari’s is at 8222 Firestone Blvd, Downey, CA across from Porto’s.  Wheelchair accessible, but 21 and… Continue reading Wine+Words Poetry with Bruce Williams Feb 17

Art on the Vine with Alina Wilson & Maritza Molina

Saturday night, February 4th, opens the next “Art on the Vine” at Mari’s Wine Bar, 8222 Firestone Blvd, Downey, CA.  The opening reception begins at 7PM and continues until midnight, and the art work will be up all month for the public to view. Art on the Vine is proud to present the work of… Continue reading Art on the Vine with Alina Wilson & Maritza Molina

Contraptions Funk-Junk Art Show February 5th

In the spirit of bringing you, the Downey audience, unique and interesting art shows, our own Roy Anthony Shabla has conceived and is curating an event February 5th called “Contraptions,” with the subtitle “electrified, mechanized, digitized, funk-junk art show.”  With as much technology in the world today, it’s long overdue that these feats of engineering… Continue reading Contraptions Funk-Junk Art Show February 5th

Downey Arts Coalition Meeting January 28th

The next Downey Arts Coalition meeting will be Satuday, January 28th at 12:00PM at the Downey Civic Theatre green room. The DAC was formed with the goal of bringing together artists, arts advocates, and our local arts organizations for the purpose of discussion, collaboration, and encouragement.  Downey has a rich history with the arts, but… Continue reading Downey Arts Coalition Meeting January 28th

Poetry Night, Wine+Words with Judith Pacht, January 19th

The Downey Arts Coalitions “Wine+Words” poetry series moves to Third-Thursdays in January. A good group made it out to hear Rick Smith in November.  The featured poet this month will be Judith Pacht, reading on Thursday January 19.  DAC member Lorine Parks curates the evening. Pacht is a seasoned poet and teaches poetry workshops on… Continue reading Poetry Night, Wine+Words with Judith Pacht, January 19th