Sunday, August 31, 2025 Art Parties & Events brings us a diverse selections. Cinecon 61 Classic Film Festival continues through Monday, or dance away the night with a late night dance party at the Avalon Hollywood. I want to encourage people to take some time off this weekend. Visit LACMA, or the Aquarium of the Pacific or get together with friends since we can all sleep in tomorrow. Take advantage of the holiday. Believe me I have to force myself to stop working sometimes.
August 31, 2025 Art Parties & Events
In Mid City…The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is open all weekend AND on Labor Day (Mon., Sept. 1). It features a variety of exhibitions. First pop into LACMA’s BCAM building Level 1. Here you can find another stunning installation by Richard Serra. Band (2006) may qualify as Richard Serra’s magnum opus, representing the fullest expression of the formal vocabulary proffered by his monumental steel arcs and torqued ellipses of the 1980s and 1990s.
Band, Richard Serra, 2006, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, purchased with funds provided by Eli and Edythe L. Broad, © Richard Serra/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Artist Selects: Frances Stark, Periodic Love and Perpetual War (BCAM, Level 3) is quite impressive as well. Also in the same building, you will find Barbara Kruger’s Untitled (Shafted). The three-story, 94-foot-tall installation is situated in the elevator shaft of the building (the Broad Contemporary Art Museum).
Or Head to the Resnick Pavilion to see Youssef Nabil’s I Saved My Belly Dancer just opened. While you are there stop in to see Realms of the Dharma: Buddhist Art Across Asia as well as Line, Form, Qi: Calligraphic Art from the Fondation INK Collection. Of course these are just a few of the exhibitions currently on view at LACMA. Visit the LAArtParty LACMA Feature for more info.Hours: 10am-7pm; LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd, LA, 90036; https://www.lacma.org
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Downtown
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. Today is the FINAL DAY of Ice cream Alley.
Smorgasburg LA
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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Beverly Hills
Cinecon 61 Classic Film Festival continues today and runs through Labor day. Join us at the Writers Guild of America Theater in Beverly Hills for a weekend filled with timeless movie magic! For more than half a century, Cinephiles have gathered over Labor Day Weekend to celebrate the movies at the annual Cinecon Classic Film Festival. Cinecon is where archivists, authors, collectors, and film fans come together for four days of classic film & TV screenings, celebrity guests, and special programs. Now celebrating its 61st year, this year’s festival will be filled with some of the rarest and unusual material we’ve ever presented. Event: 10am-10pm (or so); Admission: $92.55 or $374.w5 for the entire weekend; Writers Guild Theater at 135 South Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; https://cinecon.org/
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Long Beach
Visit the Aquarium of the Pacific this holiday weekend. Yes it is OPEN tomorrow on Labor Day. My husband and I love the Aquarium. Read the ETG Aquarium of the Pacific Know Before you Go Feature on our sister site EatTravel.Go.com; If you are interested in an article featuring a more personal experience, read my husband, Richard Bilow’s article Pacific Visions Makes Waves at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Richard is an aquatic artist, and has a different take on the subject than most.
Auarium of the Pacific; Photo by Richard Bilow
Timed tickets or advanced reservations are required for weekends and holidays. They are strongly recommended for weekday and holiday visits. Visit the website to purchase tickets: Hours: 9am-6pm (some extended hours until 8pm; Admission runs $44.95 for adults, $29.95 for children, and $41.95 for seniors; $8 parking; Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802; https://www.aquariumofpacific.org
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While you are in Long Beach….take a cruise with Harbor Breeze Cruises. Packages are available through the Aquarium for both. So make a day of it. Visit their website at – https://2seewhales.com/
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LA Theatre
Also Downtown…Run, don’t walk to see & Juliet at the Ahmanson Theatre. This witty, high-energy musical turns the world’s most famous romance upside down. & Juliet dares to ask: what if Juliet’s story didn’t end with Romeo? Instead, she seizes control, rewriting her fate for a second shot at life and love—on her own terms.
Rachel-Simone (from the North American Tour) & Juliet; Photo by Matthew Murphy
Find out more about it on the & Juliet at the Ahmanson Feature. Or Read the ETG & Juliet Review on our art inspired travel site – EatTravelGo.com; Performances: 1pm & 7pm; Ahmanson Theatre, 135 North Grand Avenue, LA, 90012; CenterTheatreGroup.org
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West LA
The Motherf**cker with the Hat continues at the Odyssey Theatre. The revival of Stephen Adly Guirgis’ popular play brings five powerhouse performers in one show. The compelling story features love, commitment, as well as redemption. This is the final day of The Motherf**ker with the Hat. Performance: 2pm; General Admission: $45; Seniors: $35; Students $30 (with student ID); The Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd, LA, 90025. Reservations: https://www.tmfwth.com https://odysseytheatre.com/whats-on
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Arcadia
If you like Asian food, the 626 Night Market runs all weekend at the Santa Anita Racetrack. The event features over 250 food, merchandise, and craft vendors. Hours: 4-11pm; Admission: $6.93; Parking is Free; Santa Anita Park, 285 W Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007; https://www.626nightmarket.com
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Hollywood
The Hollywood Improv presents comedian, actor and writer Aida Rodriguez. She currently has a standup special now streaming and her own TV series in development, both at HBOMax. Doors open: 6:30pm; Show: 7:00pm; Tickets: 24.19 (with fee); 21+; Hollywood Improv (The Main Room) 8162 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90046; https://improv.com/
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Sundays at the Mint
In 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 at 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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Hollywood
Avalon Hollywood hosts a Labor Day Weekend Party tonight. Enjoy music throughout the venue. While the Main Room (“The Pulse”) features house music, the Lobby (“The Underground”) will feature techno. Then if you love bass music, head to Bardot. (“The Bass Chamber”), or check out the Silent Disco for a multi-genre experience. Doors open at 9 p.m., while the music continues until 3am; Admission starts at $12.51; Visit the venue’s website for additional information, or to purchase tickets; The Avalon Hollywood, 1735 N Vine Street, LA, 90028; https://avalonhollywood.com/
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If you are watching both LAArtParty & EatTravelGo instagrams, you know we are getting out and seeing a lot of music. We also recently took off an entire day to enjoy a little beach town right here in LA, and to enjoy a closing art party. I recommend everyone taking a staycation right here in Los Angeles. Especially with all the free summer music – don’t miss it. Read my Playing Hooky in Hermosa article on EatTravelGo.com
Don’t forget Free Summer Music Events are NOW happening, see our sister site for more info – EatTravelGo.com
For additional art exhibitions, and performances as well as culinary events, see LAArtParty’s Upcoming Events Page.
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