A little about the future first…. This Friday April 29th through May 8th, we are part of OK Store x Tortoise Pop Up Shop in Venice. They have curated a great mix of their favorite brands, all to benefit Japan Relief. We have tons of stationery, plates and bags for the shop… 100% of the shop goes to non profit, Kesen’numa Aid Project. The shop is located at Tortoise, 1342 1/2 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA.

A little bit of the present… this is what I’m dreaming of now… flying into the ocean and listening to Madi Diaz. Flying above and into the waves is a bit of what her music sounds like to me.

And from the past and into the future…. Did you pick up the Neko Case Record Store Day tee this year? Did you notice it was on your favorite Poketo tee? We are honored to have made that shirt happen for our biggest fan.

Still on exhibit, a huge art show and shop, To Japan From LA With Love… at Space15Twenty. Art from artists like Geoff McFetridge, Steven Harrington, Chris Johansen, Chris Bettig, Saelee Oh, and hundreds more. We have tons of Poketo good there, 100% of everything to benefit Japan.

A very warm, sunny LA weekend, even my records were starting to melt! That didn’t stop us though. Thank you for sharing the LA sun, drinks, ping pong and tunes over the weekend for the farewell gathering of “Los Angeles, I’m Yours”. It took nearly a week to install the show and a back breaking few hours to deinstall. All the art, wooden crates, and tents miraculously fit in a truck! It was hard to believe, but, we somehow layered everything in there. As always, thank you for coming out to the show…. from the incredible opening reception to the epic night with Portugal. The Man, the show was a huge success and LA really shined. More goodness from us to come, stay tuned!

Artists Leah Chun and Scott Barry catch up.

Artists/graphic novelists, John Pham and Derek Kirk Kim have a little ping pong fun.

Danny was the first to arrive and the last to leave. Clearly, he dominated.

Eric Trine, trying to figure out this puzzle.

We are getting super excited for a lot of fun this Saturday. For our upcoming and last event for Los Angeles, I’m Yours… get ready for Ping Pong action. Get your sweat gear on, bring your custom paddles (if you have one), and get ready to have some fun in the LA sun. You can SIGN UP TO PLAY here or you can sign up in person at noon on May 22nd.

I’m expecting action to be like this! Watch until the end, you’ll see.

Poketo & Kitsune Noir present
Closing Party and Ping Pong Tournament, “Los Angeles, I’m Yours”
When: Saturday, May 22, noon to 4pm
Where: Space15Twenty, 1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

We’ll be having a fun filled closing party on Saturday May 22nd, from noon to 4pm. Everything must go! In market fashion, get ready to put your haggle face on and come and get some great vintage art pieces for the home and select Poketo stuff at a special 15% on this day only! If you have not seen the show yet, May 22nd is your last opportunity.

Not only that, but, we’ll be putting on the first ever “Los Angeles, I’m Yours” Ping Pong Tournament. That’s right, come out and enjoy the sun and play some PING PONG in the Space15Twenty courtyard with us. Sign up to compete and be prepared to earn ultimate bragging rights of being The Los Angeles, I’m Yours Ping Pong Champion! Winner will not only be the envy of friends, but, great prizes and a very special trophy will be awarded. SIGN UP TO PLAY HERE!

Here are some pics of just a few things you’ll find. Come and don’t miss the closing, this Saturday, May 22nd!

Tent by Steven Harrington. There were 9 to begin with, quite a few have sold, so get them before they are gone!

Welded rail stakes by Eric Trine

Neil LaBute’s Golden Rabbit Candle and hand written story, courtesy of Significant Objects.

A treasure chest of “Los Angeles, I’m Yours” tee shirts!

Leah Chun’s painted hat boxes.

Chris Bettig‘s hand painted vases.

Crates full of art. Saelee Oh, Jared Andrew Schorr, David Brown of Driftwood, and Tom Vadakan, Marco Zamora, and Linda Hsiao’s succulent sculptures.

Take home vintage wood crates!

Random vintage thermoses

Framed art… pictured here, Hannah K. Lee, Ashkahn, Cole Gerst, and Mark Todd, and Austin Sellers + Portugal. The Man.

Art here by Erin Burrell, Los Cremators, Ye Rin Mok.

DVD and limited edition white vinyl and tote bag by Coconut Records.

Skateboard travel kit by Scott Barry.

Gary Baseman and his ceramic hand.

You can bring this life size astronaut made by Brian Wade Scott home with you!!

See this sign that Joshua Porter is painting… you could make it yours.

Come say Hello and Goodbye!

Poketo & Kitsune Noir present
Closing Party and Ping Pong Tournament, “Los Angeles, I’m Yours”
When: Saturday, May 22, noon to 4pm
Where: Space15Twenty, 1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028