A variety of artists, including Shepard Fairey, Barry McGee, Ron English and Eric Otto, have all lent their talents to support Manifest Equality. The art exhibit opens to the public today and runs through March 7th. Organizers describe the collection as a visual call-to-action whose aim is to encourage support for equal rights for all at the local, state and federal level, regardless of sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion and all other similar aspects used to segment groups of people. Exhibit is open from 11 AM to 6 PM daily, with extended hours on Friday. more ›

Opening October 23, Three Apples An Exhibition celebrating 35 years of Hello Kitty will turn Royal/T into a oasis of all things super cute. Three Apples will feature art, design displays, a one-of-a-kind shop, unique products, a Hello Kitty apartment, and events for fans of all ages. The show is open to the public and free of charge. more ›

As part of the opening weekend festivities for the Robert Berman Gallery’s Rock, Paper, Scissor exhibit, Bergamot Station hosted a benefit for the Santa Monica Museum of Art on Sunday, March 1. Where the exhibit focused on visual art by famous musicians (Daniel Johnston, the Butthole Surfers’ Gibby Haynes and most of Sonic Youth are among the contributors), the benefit turned the tables, featuring musical performances by some famous artists: Ron English and Raymond Pettibon, along with Pettibon’s pal and collaborator Mike Watt with his all-Pedro trio the Secondmen. more ›