The city of West Hollywood continues to celebrate the Getty Foundation initiative Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA with special thematic programming, “WeHo Artes.”

It encompasses events related to official PST: LA/LA projects funded by The Getty, and additional original projects that West Hollywood is presenting. All programs are supported by the city of West Hollywood’s WeHo Arts program.

Red Cortez by Manuel Rodrigues will be among the featured works. (photo courtesy of Laura Grover)

A diverse slate of events is scheduled for November, beginning with the opening of the group exhibition “Queer Califas: LA Latinx Art” on Nov. 4, with a reception from 7-10 p.m. at Long Hall in Plummer Park, located at 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. The multi-disciplinary show was curated by artist and West Hollywood resident Rubén Esparza, and features multi-generational LGBTQ artists – from communities across the U.S. and beyond – who call California home, including: Laura Aguilar, Marcel Alcala, Maritza Amezcua, Enrique Castrejon, Rick Castro, Ben Cuevas, Gregorio Davila, Diego Eduardo, Cleonette Harris, Carolina Hicks aka SBTL CLNG, Rigo Maldonado, Roy Martinez aka Lambe Culo, Miguel Angel Reyes, Angelo Alessandro Rodarte, Manuel Rodrigues aka Sad Boy, Daniel “Chino” Rodriguez, Joey Terrill, Rommy Torrico, performance by El Sancha y Las Sirenas, and more.

“There is a thread that connects Latinx people,” Esparza said. “It is a strong soulful link, which is indelible. A lineage that carries the rhythm of varied cultures. Many Queer Latinx artists respond to the current pointed political moments or continue in their varied art practices moving beyond identity, place, or zeitgeist. A shared history connected through common language(s) – all taking a part in a queer cultural awakening with a surging desire to tell their stories.”

For information, visit weho.org/wehoartes.