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Pick of the Day: Heavy Manners New Chair Fundraiser (in LA) 4/18

April 11, 2024

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Truly one of LA’s hidden gems, Heavy Manners Library, has gotten themselves a mighty fine upgrade in space taking over what used to be the Echo Park Film Center. They’ll be able to put on more grand events like Comics O’Clock with an extra 1000 square feet of room to do so.

It would sure be nice if they had some snazzy new chairs to go with the new expansion and, as you might know, especially if you run your own venue, show, or small business, that ain’t cheap.

Thus, Heavy Manners Library is doing a very special benefit to get fancy new chairs for the rows and rows of audiences that will be coming through their doors on Thurs. Apr. 18th. The benefit show will feature many LA comedy faves including Mitra Jouhari, Jamie Loftus, Rachel Pegram, Kyle Mizono, Rachel Kaly, and Kel Cripe. Tickets are only $15 and you can (and should) go get them here.

Pick of the Day: Sandy Honig’s SandyFest (in LA) 8/3

July 26, 2023

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Whether it’s through Three Busy Debras, her very own comedy, her works as a filmmaker, or her stunning photography portfolio, you really ought to know the name Sandy Honig if you don’t already. Honig is an endlessly innovative, creative voice and force that LA comedy is lucky to have these days.

Another reason to know her name just popped up with the introduction of her own evening of short films, SandyFest at Echo Park’s magical art and design book resource, Heavy Manners Library. It’ll be a very special, exclusive night of the absurd, the out-there, and the hysterical and captivating of short films, handpicked by Sandy, from many other original visionaries whose names you should know. That’ll include Phoebe Parsons, Philip Steiger, Graham Mason & Ike Ufomadu, Joe Pelling, Eytan Boclin & Liam Klinkenberg, Sarah Squirm, and, of course, Sandy Honig.

SandyFest is set for Thurs. Aug. 3rd with doors at 7PM. Pay what you can for admission and get more details here.

Pick of the Day: Heavy Manners Comics Fair (in LA) 10/1

September 19, 2022

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If you somehow have not found your way to the ultra cool arts and design focused library/book store Heavy Manners Library in Echo Park in LA, there’s a really great reason to go (on top of just going to check out a hidden Eastside gem) come Sat. Oct. 1st.

Heavy Manners will be hosting the Heavy Manners Comics Fair, which will be showcasing 14 different local to LA cartoonists and all their wares.

A day long book fair featuring 14 local cartoonists at Heavy Manners Library in Echo Park, many featured in their lovely monthly show, Comics O’Clock where cartoonists read their comic strips aloud, live in person.

To be featured at this edition of the Heavy Manners Comics Fair will be:

Alison Zai @alisonzai
Josh Pettinger @josh_pettinger
Sam Grinberg @samgrinberg
Seo Kim @instantdoodles
Alec Robbins @alecsrobbins
Alabaster Pizzo @alabasterpizzo
Mikey Heller @yoyorobot
Connor Brown @cnr_b
Richie Pope @richiepope
Nicole Ham @thenicoleham
Lili Todd @lilitoddart
Keiji Ishida @im_keiji
Kris Mukai @krismukai_
Arlin Ortiz @arlinsmiles

The fair will run from 12 noon all the way to 7PM at night and, best of all, will be free to attend. Do note that masks will be required while inside Heavy Manners Library.

Flyer by Alabaster Pizzo