Pehrspace was an Indie music venue and art gallery situated in

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. It was founded in 2006 by Adam Hervey and Darren King, and was later owned and operated by Pauline Lay.

History

Founded in 2006 by Adam Hervey and Darren King, and later owned and operated by Pauline Lay, Pehrspace was an all-ages, not-for-profit art space. Pehrspace was run by volunteers, inspired and influenced by venues Jabberjaw and Timbrespace. Pehrspace was run under Pehr Arts Ltd. a 501(c)3 organization. Pehrspace hosted experimental cinema nights, free clothes swaps, craft fairs, and exhibits. The building itself performed multiple functions, acting as a rehearsal space and recording studio during the weekday and a venue at night. A variety of professionals, from masseuses to voice teachers, rented out the adjoining office spaces and contributed to Pehrspace during their occupancy.

Notable performers

Future-Islands performing at Pehrspace 2011

Bands like

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performed here. From 2007-2014,

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promoted his Monday-night shows at Pehrspace. Sean Carnage Monday Nights became a Los Angeles staple, showing and promoting new bands every week.

In popular culture

Pehrspace was recognized as “Best Small Venue in L.A. 2014” by

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. In 2020, a documentary movie about Pehrspace called “Sean Carnage Parking Lot” was released starring

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and more. The movie was recorded on September 5, 2011, at Pehrspace in Echo Park, Los Angeles.

Closure and relocation

On June 6, 2016, the all-ages space posted a photo to Facebook of a 60-day tenancy termination notice left on its door. The venue posted in an update to their Facebook page, which has been inundated with messages of support and dismay from its fans. Following lease termination, Pehrspace began crowdfunding to relocate.

References

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