Sunday, November 2, 2025 Art Parties & Events include a large spectrum of happenings. Let’s not forget, it’s the final day of the Day of the Dead Holiday. Be sure to see the LAAP 2025 Dia de los Muertos Post HERE. Several events are happening across LA. Of course we also have some great entertainment for you too.
November 2, 2025 Art Parties & Events
In Glendale…Join Forest Lawn for its park-wide Día De Los Muertos Celebration today.
Event: 12-3pm; Admission and parking are free. Forest Lawn Museum is located at the top of the hill within Forest Lawn-Glendale at 1712 S. Glendale Ave, Glendale, CA 91205. Enter through the main gate and proceed up the hill. Please follow museum and event signage. https://forestlawn.com/all-events/
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Sundays
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. 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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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, thus it incluldes that New York attitude.
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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dnj Gallery hosts an art talk today at 2pm. The Artist Patient/Medical Professional Conversation includes artist Vida Mercer as well as Mary Grisey and also Aimee Brecht-Doscher, M.D. It will be moderated by Kimber MacGibbon, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the HER Foundation. Furthermore, the event takes place in conjunction with the gallery’s currently exhibition The Curse of the Blessing. Thus the group exhibition features work by artists affected by Hyperemesis Gravidarum. Find out more on the dnj Gallery Feature.
Event: 2pm; dnj Gallery, 3015 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405; https://www.dnjgallery.net
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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 is profoundly affected by Hitler’s rise to power. They find themselves desperately fleeing persecution while awaiting entry into the United States. Restrictive U.S. immigration policies as well as 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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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.
