Sunday, May 25, 2025 Art & Entertainment unite with entertainment as well as a foodie event. Also the Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome series kicks off.
May 25, 2025 Art & Entertainment
Smorgasburg Los Angeles is a popular weekly culinary adventure at Row DTLA every Sunday.
Additionally this lively open-air market features an array of local food vendors as well as a family-friendly beer garden. Be aware no dogs are permitted. Event: 10am to 4pm; Row DTLA, 777 S. Alameda St. LA, 90021; https://la.smorgasburg.com/
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West Hollywood
This is the last day to enjoy the City of West Hollywood’s WeHo Pride Arts Festival. The annual event celebrates LGBTQ+ creativity, featuring performances, film, literary arts, art-making workshops and more. Be sure to stop by the free event at the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Village at Ed Gould Plaza. Event: 1-5pm; Ed Gould Plaza, 1125 N McCadden Pl, LA 90038; https://www.wehopride.com
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The Leimert Park Artwork takes place today. Enjoy DJs, mask making and lots of art and music. More info on the FB Page. Event 1-6pm; People’s Plaza, 4343 Leimert Blvd, LA, 90008; https://www.facebook.com/leimertparkartwalk/
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In the same area…Sole Folks hosts a launch party to celebrate new merch after the above artwalk. The event kicks off with a panel featuring LA Commons founder Karen Mack and Sole Folks founder Akil West as they dive into the dynamic intersection of art, entrepreneurship, and community building in South LA. Explore the newly remodeled Sole Folks shop and head upstairs for a hands-on fiber & embroidery workshop led by the Blk Craftsroom (@theblkcraftsroom); Event: 4-9pm; Sole Folks, 4317 Degnan Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90008; https://sole-folks.myshopify.com/
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Concerts at the Dome
In Mount Washington…Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome are back. The series curated by Artistic Director and co-founder Cécilia Tsan kicks off with Peter Erskine & The Lounge Art Ensemble, led by Weather Report drummer extraordinaire Peter Erskine, with saxophonist Bob Sheppard and bassist Darek Oles. Two concerts will take place – see below.
Past Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome (2018). Photo credit: Irina Logra.
Dome seating is limited. Access to the dome performances is via a 53-step staircase. Be aware that since Mount Wilson Observatory sits at a mile-high elevation, so the air is noticeably thinner. Also, there is no ADA-compliant access.
Tickets run $60 each and are available for purchase online in advance (highly recommended) or at the door, given availability.Performances: 3:00pm OR 5:00pm with artist reception at 4:00pm (in between concerts)Mount Wilson Observatory, 100 Mt Wilson Circle Rd, Mount Wilson, CA; https://www.mtwilson.edu/concerts
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LA Theatre
The Ahmanson Theatre presents Life of Pi a winner of three Tony Awards® as well as the Olivier Award for Best Play. It is a stirring fantasy style tale of wonder and adventure. Lolita Chakrabarti has an adapted dazzling stage adaptation of Yann Martel’s best-selling novel (over 15 million copies sold). The show opened to critical acclaim on Broadway and the West End. It is attracting audiences from around the world. The plot features a shipwrecked sixteen-year-old boy named Pi. He survives on a lifeboat with four other companions—a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan, and a 450-pound Royal Bengal tiger. The magical story is unpredictable and the performance includes extraordinary puppetry and also stunning visuals.
This is an exceptional production – read my Review of Life of Pi, as well as the LAArtParty Life of Pi Feature.
Life of Pi – Anna Leigh Gortner, Shiloh Goodin, Toussaint Jeanlouis and Taha Mandviwala in the national tour cast
Two Performances: 1pm and 6:3pm; Admission starts at $40.25; The Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., LA 90012; https://www.centertheatregroup.org
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Jazz Sundays
Mid City…The Mint presents Jazz Sundays. The rotating selection offers the best in LA’s Jazz Music scene. But be sure to check the Mint’s calendar for up-to-date info as well as guest performers/musicians. Furthermore, Musicians who want to jam will get in free with an instrument after 9pm (one drink minimum). For table reservations, please email themintdinnerreservations@gmail.com Doors open: 7pm; Enjoy the jam with special guests; Sam Hirsh Trio: 9:30pm; Ticket prices vary depending on entry time; Visit the website for the full schedule. The Mint, 6010 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035; https://themintla.com
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For additional art exhibitions, and performances as well as culinary events, see LAArtParty’s Upcoming Events Page.
Read more about Arts and Entertainment throughout the world on our sister site EatTravelGo.com, an art inspired travel site.
Or enjoy artist / gallerist interviews on our Art Talk Page also on ETG.
