Globetrotting Gary Baseman marks his return to L.A. with his grandest exhibition yet. Opening tonight at Corey Helford Gallery in Culver City, La Noche de la Fusión showcases more than 50 works, including a four-foot sculpture of his entirely new character, the Enlightened Chou, as well as a carnival-like atmosphere replete with costumes created just for the evening by five-time Emmy nominated designer Wendy Daku.

It's going to be bananas.
I'll be the one with the flashing camera.

La Noche de la Fusión, Corey Helford Gallery, 8522 Washington Blvd Culver City. Begins at 6:30 p.m., with a "ritual" at 9:15. Festival, runs 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.