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THE LATEST INCARNATION of Made in L.A. borrowed its title from a sentence once uttered by the legendary local assemblage artist Noah Purifoy: “Creativity can be an act of living, a way of life, and a formula for doing the right thing.”

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A new exhibition at the Yale University Art Gallery places small-scale portraits of Black Americans from the pre-Emancipation era alongside contemporary works.

The 39 artists and collectives in the sixth edition of the Hammer Museum’s show call LA home but make visible legacies of migration that have built and shaped the city.

The Hammer Museum's sixth biennial survey, offering hugely diverse work made by the show’s 39 artists, is marked by the pandemic catastrophe and materiality.

The Hammer Museum opens the sixth edition of its biennial, "Made in L.A. 2023: Acts of Living," on October 1 in Los Angeles.

Party at The Autry's 35th anniversary. Screen films at the Hola Mexico Film Festival. Celebrate music, dance and culture at Watts Towers. View the art of Made in L.A.

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Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are a few recommendations from Globe writers and critics, covering music, theater, comedy, museums, family events, and more.

Mickalene Thomas and Keely Orgeman’s unique historical-contemporary exhibit opened last week.