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19:00–21:30 Uhr

Exhibition Opening: Tequila Mockingbirds Punk Museum

Exhibition|Multimedia Installation

  • Goethe-Institut LA Project Space, Los Angeles, CA

  • Sprache English
  • Preis Free admission

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Join us, Tequila Mockingbird, punks, Artists, partners, and friends on Thursday, August 27th 2026 from 7:00-9:30 PM for the opening reception & Artist Talk for the multimedia exhibition TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRD'S PUNK MUSEUM. 
  
Drawn from the extensive archive of artist, curator, and long-time punk historian Tequila Mockingbird, this immersive exhibition showcases an extraordinary collection of punk art, memorabilia, photographs, flyers, zines, posters, records, and rare ephemera that trace the evolution of one of the city’s most influential cultural movements, even drawing connections to the punk scenes in Europe and Germany.
Accompanied by a series of events including film screenings, discussions, and more, Tequila Mockingbird’s Punk Museum serves as a space for artists, musicians, fans, and community to gather and celebrate the creativity, DIY ethos, and enduring legacy of the LA punk scene—from its underground beginnings to its continued impact on art, music, fashion, and activism today. Whether you are an old-school punk or simply punk-curious, this exhibition offers a rare opportunity to experience the energy, irreverence, creative energy, and cultural history of punk up close.

Admission is free w/ RSVP.
All ages are welcome.
Light refreshments provided


PROGRAM:
6:30 PM Doors open.
7:00 PM Welcoming + Introduction + Punk Karaoke
8:15 PM Artist Talk
9:30 PM End of Event


TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRD'S PUNK MUSEUM 
is on view at the Goethe-Institut from August 27th - OCt 7th, 2026

During Office Hours: August 27th - OCt 7th, 2026
                                  Tuesday–Thursdays: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
                                  Fridays: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Secure, free Parking is available at Metro/Retail parking structure with rear entrance to the Goethe-Institut located at
674 S. Westlake Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90057

Public transport is possible with the red line to MacArthur Park/Westlake stop. Using carpool or ride-share options are appreciated.

TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRD'S PUNK MUSEUM is part of Alle gegen Alles. Punk@50, a project of the Goethe-Institutes in the United States and Mexico that marks the 50th anniversary of punk through exhibitions, concerts, film screenings, and discussions that focus on punk as a subculture, protest movement, and catalyst for self-determination.
 

Tequila Mockingbird

Tequila Mockingbird is a real person and a seminal figure in the Los Angeles punk scene—an artist, journalist, producer, and cultural archivist whose work has documented and preserved L.A.’s underground music and art for decades. She is widely known for her punk scene coverage, her pioneering television work, and for founding the LA Punk Museum, a pop-up, immersive art experience dedicated to punk history. She co-hosts The Punkast alongside UCLA musicologist Jessica Schwartz, exploring deep-dive conversations on the global and localized meanings of subcultural art. Her dedication to public pedagogy and historical preservation is further supported by her educational platform at punkschool.org, solidifying her role as an essential bridge between the historic L.A. scene and contemporary artistic scholarship.