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DRINKIN’ SMOKIN’ & WEST COASTIN’ ~ A LOVE/HATE LETTER TO L.A.

10:48 AM PDT on August 18, 2017

Think Tank Gallery returns to DTLA in spectacular fashion for a massively ambitious new show and event series celebrating the best and worst stereotypes about Los Angeles. The opening reception will feature live entertainment, with Roscoe's Chicken and Lagunitas beer, live "guitar paintings" by Ash Santos, performance pieces by Alex LeGolvan and others, limited edition product launches by Vans and Valley Cruise Press, and a first look at some over the top creative installations.

There's also a 420 Lounge, a "DMV DIVE BAR" and many surprises and events that will take place over the next month. The whole thing opens this Saturday night... You can get more info here.

Opening Reception: August 19th | 7 PM - 1AM
The exhibition runs through September 23rd.
939 Studio | 939 Maple Ave, Los Angeles CA 90015

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