Thursday, July 10

Hammer Museum to host reading of author, editor Glenn O’Brien’s collected works

Glenn O’Brien’s “The Style Guy” column in GQ magazine pertained not only to fashion but also to how people carried and represented themselves. The writer, editor and poet will be acknowledged for his influence on the arts at the Hammer Museum on Jan. Read more...

Photo: Writer, editor and poet Glenn O’Brien covered everything from fashion to politics in his work. On Jan. 14, the Hammer Museum will host a reading of “Intelligence for Dummies: Essays and Other Collected Writings,” which compiles many of his works. (Courtesy of Inez Van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin)


Graduate student’s short film ‘Clara’ explores intimacy and infertility in marriage

Intimacy remains a pillar of marriage dynamics in graduate student Khiam’e Fields’ “Clara.” Written and directed by Fields, “Clara” focuses on intimacy’s place in a relationship, highlighting the ensuing turmoil when a 19th century African American couple deals with infertility. Read more...

Photo: Graduate student Khiam’e Fields’ film “Clara” explores the intersection between intimacy and infertility in traditional marriage dynamics. Maureen Germain and Niki J Crawford star as Mary and Shaman, respectively, who grapple with the infertility that drives a wedge between Mary and her husband. (Keaton Larson/Daily Bruin)


Concert review: Rex Orange County gives emotion-filled performance for ‘The Pony Tour’

Rex Orange County treated everyone as his best friend as he took to the sunflower-filled stage of his Los Angeles show. The English singer played at the Shrine Auditorium on Friday night as a part of his “The Pony Tour” for his latest album “Pony.” The stage was set with bushes and flowers on a playful green pasture as a sky covered by cartoon clouds floated still on a backdrop. Read more...

Photo: English singer Alexander O’Conner, also known as Rex Orange County, took the stage at the Shrine Auditorium on Friday night. As he drifted between high energy and more personal songs, the elaborate lighting and audience interaction made the show feel intimate. (Aaron Untiveros/Daily Bruin)



Restaurant review: New Westwood boba shop shares its tea with great flavors and study spaces

Sorry Westwood, it’s not boba time anymore. The city’s newest boba hotspot, Sharetea, is a promising new establishment that caters to first-time boba drinkers and boba addicts alike. Read more...

Photo: Sharetea, Westwood’s newest boba establishment, just around the block from Whole Foods, features a cozy atmosphere with plenty of bar seating, surrounding wood and brick accents alongside its classic drink: the pearl milk tea. (Joy Hong/Daily Bruin senior staff)


AweChords a cappella will perform at exhibit honoring activists living with AIDS

The Fowler Museum aims to share human stories by highlighting the HIV-positive community – now, it will be showcasing music as well. The a cappella group AweChords will perform as part of the “Through Positive Eyes” exhibit. Read more...

Photo: The Fowler Museum is showcasing music as AweChords will perform as a part of the exhibit, “Through Positive Eyes.” Running through Feb. 16, the program features various art installations created by activists who are living with AIDS. AweChords’ performance can be seen Sunday. (Courtesy of Andrew Nguyen)