WOW, Sunday, October 19, 2025 Art Parties & Events are poppin’ today. We have the final day of the Beverly Hills Art Show, as well as the last day for the B-52s & Devo: Cosmic De-Evolution Tour at the Hollywood Bowl. Plus we have listed art events, a foodie fest and also several theatrical shows.
Sunday October 19 2025 Art Parties & Events
In Beverly Hills…It’s the second and final day of the 2025 Fall Beverly Hills Art Show. Held in the Beverly Gardens Park, it runs along four blocks of Santa Monica Boulevard, from Rodeo Drive to Rexford Drive. The event features over 200 artists present all media – paintings, photography, sculpture, ceramics, and more. Be sure to pop into the wine garden. Plus there will be several food trucks.
LAArtParty.com is a proud sponsor once again this year. Find out more on the 2025 Fall BH Art Show Feature. Event: 10am-5pm; Beverly Gardens, 9455 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, 90210; https://beverlyhills.org
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Downtown…Today’s Smorgasburg Los Angeles features all types of cuisine. It 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
Leica Gallery hosts an art talk and book signing with Mona Kuhn and Karen Ballard. Get ready to dive into the minds of these talented artists as they discuss their work and share insights. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet them in person and get your books signed! Moreover, it’s going to be a day full of inspiration and creativity. Please RSVP on website; Event: 1-3pm; LEICA, 8783 Beverly Blvd. West Hollywood, 90048; https://leicagalleryla.com/
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Chinatown
NOON Projects and Del Vaz Projects present an intimate screening of Steven Arnold’s 1968 short film Messages, Messages—created in collaboration with Michael Wiese when the artist was a student at the San Francisco Art Institute. Based on the Tibetan Book of the Dead, the film is a surreal, psyche-driven work that premiered at the Palace Theater in San Francisco, afterwhich Arnold was invited to host a recurring avant-garde film series there, which he called the “Nocturnal Dream Shows.” Event: 4-6pm; NOON-Projects, 951 Chung King Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90012; https://noon-projects.com/
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Downtown
Jaja’s African Hair Braiding continues its run at the Mark Taper Forum. Written by Tony-nominated playwright Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Whitney White, the Tony-nominated and Obie-winning director, the show is set in a bustling Harlem salon.
Jaja’s African Hair Braiding; Photo by Charles Erickson
Amongst the many laughs, secrets are revealed and soon a poignant immigrant story unfolds. Find out more on the Jaja’s African Hair Braiding Feature. Performance: 1pm & 7pm; Mark Taper Forum, 135 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90012; CenterTheatreGroup.org
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Hollywood
The Inkwell Theater at Broadwater Main Stage presents Emmy Award winner Elliot Shoenman’s WORLD PREMIERE play – Paper Walls. It just opened yesterday, and will run through November 9, 2025. The play portrays a poignant story very similar to what is happening today. A family who is profoundly affected by Hitler’s rise to power, finds themselves desperately fleeing persecution while awaiting entry into the United States. Restrictive U.S. immigration policies and antisemitism intensified their struggle.
Director: Darin Anthony; Cast includes Casey J. Adler, Warren Davis, Derek Manson, Dana Schwartz; Creative Team: Justin Hearn (Set Design), Nita Mendoza (Lighting Design), Marc Antonio Pritchett (Sound Design), Sarah Curran Ice (Costume Design), Ben Rock (Projection Design). Tickets are $35, with PWYC tickets available. Performance: 3pm; Broadwater Main Stage, 1076 Lillian Way, LA, 90038; https://inkwelltheater.com/
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Also in Hollywood…It’s the second and final chance for you to enjoy The B-52s & Devo: Cosmic De-Evolution Tour at the Hollywood Bowl. The opening act is Lene Lovich. These two new wave bands are fantastic. I’ve seen the B52s before, and they are incredible live, though I have not seen Devo live, I have heard the band also puts on a great show.
Born in Athens Georgia in 1976, the songs of the B52s soon topped the charts. Most well known for their hits “Rock Lobster” as well as “Love Shack,” they kept relevant well into the 90s. Devo came out of the music scene at Kent State University in Ohio in the early 70s.
I can’t wait to see both bands, but specifically the B52s. So many of us grew up with this retro band and their outrageous hair styles and costumes. Gates open at 5:30; performance: 6:30pm; The Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Ave, LA, 90068; https://www.hollywoodbowl.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). I love that!! 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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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.
