November 9, 2025 Art Parties & Events offer a broad selection of things to do in the LA area. Between food and wine events, as well as art openings, live music and theatre too, there lots of choices for you. Plus I want to remind you that both plays are set to close tonight. It also happens to be my birthday, so I will be celebrating all day long, and into the evening. Whoo-hoo!!
November 9, 2025 Art Parties & Events
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.
Smorgasburg LA
Be aware no dogs are permitted. Event: 10am to 4pm; Row DTLA, 777 S. Alameda St. LA, 90021; https://la.smorgasburg.com/
————————————————————————
In Santa Monica…The Los Angeles Wine & Food Festival hosted by Tastemade takes place again today at theBarker Hangar in Santa Monica. Discover new restaurants, and meet local chefs. Sample food, as well as wine, beer and spirits. VIP: 12pm; GA: 1pm; Tickets start at $175; Barker Hangar, 3021 Airport Ave Suite 203, Santa Monica, CA 90405; https://www.lawineandfood.com/
————————————————————————
Orange County Wine Fest hosts its final event today. Enjoy wine, music, delicious bites, and the best lineup yet of wineries, makers, and food vendors from across California, New Zealand, France, Portugal, Mexico, Switzerland (and beyond!). Hours: 12-3pm; Tickets start at $64.29; Visit the website for more info and to purchase tickets; Orange County Wine Fest, 88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626; https://www.orangecountywinefest.com/
————————————————————————
Downtown
There are only two more shows to catchJaja’s African Hair Braiding as it closes out 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
————————————————————————
West Hollywood
7811 Gallery hosts an art talk in conjunction with Steven Terrell Cogle: Pop Culture Junkie: A Journey into Black Television, Cinema, and Experiences 1975-1995. Art talk 2-4pm; 7811 Gallery, 7811 Melrose Ave, LA, 90046; https://www.7811gallery.com
————————————————————————
Flesh & Stone a solo exhibition by Assata Mason at Sabbatikal in Santa Monica. In her newest boy of work, the artist imagines herself as Medusa. Therefore embodying transformation, myth, and the tension between beauty and monstrosity.
Artwork by Assata Mason
Flesh & Stone features a series of new intimate-scale paintings, where otherworldly self-portraiture merges with classical symbolism. Art Party: 5-8pm; Address will be sent once RSVP via the website – https://sabbatikal.com/pages/rsvp
————————————————————————
Hollywood
This is the final performance of Emmy Award winner Elliot Shoenman’s play – Paper Walls at the Inkwell Theater at Broadwater Main Stage. 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. Tickets are $35, with PWYC tickets available. Performance: 3pm; Broadwater Main Stage, 1076 Lillian Way, LA, 90038; https://inkwelltheater.com/
————————————————————————
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
————————————————————————
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.
