Its a holiday weekend, therefore Saturday August 31, 2024 art parties and events include mostly music, theatre and comedy events. Be sure to check Labor Day events – some take place today as well. Sorry kids, but the art portion is a bit slim. But not to worry, the amount of art parties taking place on the first and second Saturdays of September will blow your mind. We have featured a few art openings below.
Remember to check our Labor Day Weekend events, as a few run through the entire weekend. Another fun thing to do is enjoy a day trip to Long Beach, and visit the Aquarium of the Pacific or go for a harbor cruise. This runs the entire holiday weekend, as well as on Monday – Labor Day!
August 31, 2024 Art Parties and Events
In Inglewood…The inaugural Fool in Love Festival at Hollywood Park at SoFi Stadium. The event brings legendary performances from pop, soul, R&B greats including Lionel Richie, Diana Ross, Santana, Al Green, Nile Rodgers and Chic, Gladys Knight and many more.
Each General Admission ticket includes admittance to Hollywood Park Grounds at SoFi Stadium for Fool in Love on August 31, 2024, plus the following:
•Performances all day on multiple stages at Hollywood Park Grounds
•Food choices from regional and local vendors
•Bars, concessions, official band merch, festival merch, free water stations, and more
All tiers are the same type of ticket. Please select the lowest tier for the best available price. Tickets first come, first served, not guaranteed. Event: 11am-11pm; Admission starts at $200; Hollywood Park 1001 S. Stadium Drive Inglewood, CA 90301 (on the grounds next to Sofi Stadium); https://www.foolinlove.com/
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Beverly Hills
The premier art-book publisher TASCHEN, renowned for its striking and bold coffee table books, is holding its biannual sale this summer from Wednesday, August 28 through Sunday, September 1. Art enthusiasts and book lovers alike can access the world’s greatest art books at up to 75% off at its TASCHEN flagship stores worldwide. Iconic tomes such as Ice Cold,The History of Hip-Hop Jewelry, the ‘Marvel Comics Library’ series, Helmut Newton. SUMO. 20th Anniversary Edition, Virgil Abloh. Nike ICONS, Annie Leibovitz, Frida Kahlo, as well as lots more. Event: 10am-6pm; TASCHEN, 354 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; https://www.taschen.com/
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Venice
Yiwei Gallery debuts Guardians of the Desert, a duo exhibition featuring recent works by Norwegian artist Nina K Ekman and also Palm Desert-based artist Catherine Ruane. The exhibition focuses on the complexities of our relationship with nature. In addition, it explores sustainability within the work. Art Party: 2-5pm; Yiwei Gallery, 1350 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 90291; https://yiweigallery.com/
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Westlake/MacArthur Park area…Shatto Gallery hosts an art talk and closing reception for Spatial Harmonies.
The four person show features the art of Edward Alfano, Magda Audifred, Lesley Krane, and Magdy Rizk. The group exhibition opened on August 3, 2024, and features painting, photography as well as mixed media. Art Talk: 2-3pm; Art Party: 3-5pm; Shatto Gallery, 3130 Wilshire Blvd, #104, LA 90010; https://www.shattogallery.com
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Downtown
Hawthorne Heights presents California is for Lovers. This touring festival called Is for Lovers visits a variety of cities. For today’s LA incarnation, bands include: Saosin, Finch, Anberlin, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus and lots more. Event: 12-10pm; Admission ranges from $70-$176; The Torch at LA Coliseum, 3911 S Figueroa St, LA, 90037; https://www.isforloversfestival.com/california-2024 https://www.thetorch.la/ https://www.lacoliseum.com/
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Also Downtown…Hive Gallery throws a free closing art party for Cryptid Encounters, Oh My. Cryptid guide and curator Brenda La Tremenda will show you the latest developments in Cryptid research, including secret files, as well as specimens . Dj’s will be spun by the one and only SuperBee. Art Party: 4-6pm; HIVE Gallery, 729 S. Spring St., LA CA 90014; https://hivegallery.com
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Westwood
Geffen Playhouse presents The Brothers Size running through Sunday September 8, 2024.
The Brothers Size: Sheaun McKinney (Ogun Size) & Alani iLongwe (Oshooshi Size); Photo courtesy of the Geffen Playhouse
The show is written by Tarell Alvin McCraney, and directed by Bijan Sheibani. It is a co-production with The Shed featuring Alani iLongwe, Malcolm Mays and Sheaun McKinney. Performances: 3pm, and 8pm; Admission ranges from $57 – $129; Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater, Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024; https://www.geffenplayhouse.org/
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Mid City
The Mint celebrates blues and soul tonight. The lineup includes Fatherdaddy opening the show at 8:15pm, then Ladies Sing The Blues performs at 9:25pm, and finally Sugaray Rayford takes the stage at 10:30pm. Doors open at 7:30pm; 8:15pm; Performances start: *Admission runs: $20 or BUY now for $24.72; Tables are available for $63; The Mint, 6010 W Pico Blvd, LA, 90035; https://themintla.com
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East Hollywood
Lastly, if you love comedy, stop by Third Wheel Comedy Club. Featuring Headliner Moses Storm from HBO and Conan in addition to some of the best Comics in LA! Event: 10pm; Admission is $10 + service fee; Visit the website for more info, and to purchase tickets; Third Wheel Hollywood, 5176 Santa Monica Boulevard #Suite 102 LA, 90029; https://thirdwheelcomedy.com
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For additional art exhibitions, and performances as well as culinary events, see LAArtParty’s Upcoming Events Page.
Let’s not forget all the free music happenings in LA. View our FREE summer concert list. Also be sure to check out our many screenings listed by venue
