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Plot 田

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a pond for thinkers + doers 🫧
in chinatown los angeles
✍️ mailto: [email protected]

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Come get spooky with us 👻🎃🍂

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Plot 田(@plooooooot) is a community space and bookshop in Los Angeles’ Chinatown founded by artist Alice Yuan Zhang. Alice has also described it variously as a “rec room,” “living room,” and a “pond” for thinking and making. It is a physical storefront as well as an app, both of which are run locally by Alice, and directed by the community they serve.

At Are.na, we’re fans of projects that can’t be described succinctly, and with this interview series I’ve been particularly interested in physical and community spaces that are defined by who uses them and what happens inside of them. This usually involves a person or group of people who generously do the work of setting up an environment that is structured enough to be inviting, while also open enough for things to unfold somewhat organically within them. I think Plot is exemplary of this type of space. Admittedly, I’ve viewed it mostly from across the country (the app has made it easier to do this), but there’s a collectivity and flexibility to Plot and its programming that make it feel genuinely warm, focused on knowledge-sharing, and built by many hands.

— Meg Miller(@meggmillerr) in our latest interview with Alice Yuan Zhang(@aliceyuanzhang @plooooooot), on Building Things into Being

Read more on are.na/editorial (link in bio)

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This Week in Los Angeles

Backgammon and Stories - Tuesday, October 6, 7PM @beit_wisal. Baladi Crafts provides the Egyptian food and tea, while backgammon boards set the tone for an evening of games and togetherness in a space inspired by homes of another time.

Gorp Girls VEJA 5k Run - Thursday, October 8, 6PM @gorpgirls. The group covers a 3.1 mile route together at an easy, all-paces-welcome pace. Runners can test out VEJA’s new Condor Advanced 3 performance running shoe during a demo, with limited sizes available first-come, first-served. Afterward, hang out with light bites and refreshments.

Stellagroove at Florence: Falling for Fall - Thursday, October 8, 7PM @stellagrooveproductions. A live DJ sets the mood for a cozy fall night at Florence Osteria, with wine pours curated for the occasion. Stella Groove Productions brings its signature mix of music, culture, and hospitality to the evening.

Patagonia: Out the Back - Friday, October 9, 12AM @patagoniasm. Surf legend Gerry Lopez joins a screening of Stab x Patagonia’s new film “The Inflation Point,” followed by a live Q&A. A happy hour rounds out the night with Patagonia Provisions, non-alcoholic beer, tacos, and live music from Par Avion, plus chances to win an FCD surfboard and a redesigned Regulator Wetsuit.

Moonlight Market with Plot - Saturday, October 10, 12PM @moonlight_market.co. The market brings together over 20 emerging brands and designers offering clothing, jewelry, scents, accessories, tea, and more.

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Hello holiday markets!!! Join us at @plooooooot for our Nov 7th popup, featuring 20+ emerging artists and brands ⭐️⭐️

Interested in selling?? Applications can be found via the link in our bio!

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This Week in Los Angeles

Osamu San DJ Set - Thursday, September 10, 6PM @only_the_wild_ones. Osamu San spins disco and dance music through Only The Wild Ones’ audiophile-grade sound system, featuring Klipsch Ojas loudspeakers, an Accuphase E-500 amplifier, and a Technics SL-1200GR2 setup. Natural wines and cocktails round out the listening bar experience. @abbotkinneyblvd

Babe’s Pancake Tour at Cookbook - Friday, September 11, 12AM @babesagharbor. Babe’s Sag Harbor, a finer diner known for classic breakfast, lunch, and dinner fare made with locally sourced ingredients, sets up its rotating pop-up at Cookbook Market @cookbookmarket. This stop serves the OG Classic pancake flavor alongside the Cookbook Market team.

Interactive Sound and Chess Installation - Friday, September 11, 1PM @plooooooot. Foad Dizadji-Bahmani, in collaboration with Saun Santipreecha and Luc Trahand, presents “circa ten to the ninety,” a chess board specially designed to generate a relationally-modular audial composition. Each piece and side corresponds to a distinct musical layer mapped to specific squares, so every move shapes the piece in real time. Drop-ins are welcome for open play.

DJ Set Sponsored by ‘Rallie’ - Friday, September 11, 8PM @dadaechopark. Rallie, LA and Dada Echo Park launch the debut Rallie event with a special guest DJ set and late night dancing. Dada Echo Park’s built-in sonic space sets the backdrop for the celebration.

Cyanotype Workshop - Saturday, September 12, 12PM @stevesbackhouse. Wrinkle Studio guides a cyanotype workshop where paper matchboxes become sunlight-exposed works of art. Bring pressed flowers, old negatives, or small flat objects to personalize your designs, or opt to use your own photos. Leave with four finished cyanotype matchboxes and the skills to keep experimenting at home.

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Thank you to all our talented sellers and cutest shoppers for another fun popup at @plooooooot !! We had so much fun hanging out with you all ⭐️⭐️

Another coming to you next month! Check out moonlightmarket.co to learn about our upcoming events :)

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⭐️PREVIEW⭐️

Some of our personal faves that are ready to shop TODAY @moonlight_market.co until 5! See you soooooon 🫶🫶🫶🫶

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This Saturday ♡ a pop up with @oummi___shop hosted by @moonlight_market.co at @plooooooot

All four colors of Babycat bikini sets will be available for purchase, limited quantities only.

Where: 937 Sun Mun Way (Chinatown Plaza), LA
When: Saturday, Sep 5th 12-5 PM

See you there .☘︎ ݁˖

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OPEN STUDIO_01 📸 :

Thanks for coming by and sharing the space with us. More programming & collaborations to come!

Huge thanks to @estellarcoffee for blessing us.
And @lahbco for the science behind the baked goods.

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LA! See you this weekend @plooooooot with @moonlight_market.co 💫

Saturday, 9/5, 12-5pm
937 Sun Mun Way, Los Angeles

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We have so many new goodies to share! Swing by @plooooooot this Saturday and say hi! Popping up with other amazing vintage vendors in Chinatown. See you there!

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⭐️POP UP⭐️

We’re going to be in LA this Saturday (September 5) @moonlight_market.co @plooooooot !! We’re so excited to be trying something new w/ lots of other cool vendors & to grow the SS community even more…see you there 🫶🫶🫶🫶

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