Thursday, Friday, January 22-23 2026 Art Parties & Events bring us a broad assortment of possibilities. Thursday features art openings, art walk throughs and also theatre. Then Friday enjoy a record release art party, some more theatre, a sidewalk sale in Hermosa, as well as stand up comedy too.
January 22-23 2026 Art Parties & Events
Thursday January 22
In Chinatown…NOON Projects hosts a a special one-week installation by Ben Borden. Blue Thin Horizon was originally presented in Helsinki. However this limited engagement in LA will be accompanied by live music. Additionally, the performance takes place in collaboration with Departure from Music Venue(s) (DMV). The experimental music series organized by artist and musician Dakota Higgins. The exhibition runs through January 22–25, 2026; Art Party: 7-11pm; NOON-Projects, 951 Chung King Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90012; https://noon-projects.com/
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Westwood
Join the Fowler Museum for an exhibition walk-through of Fire Kinship. The exhibition focuses on the important kinship ties that connect Indigenous communities to the land. Therefore it also spotlights the inextricable connection between ecological knowledge, spirituality, and creative expression.
Read more about the exhibition on the LAArtParty Fowler Museum, Fire Kinship Feature. The show runs through April 12, 2026; Walk-thru: 1-2pm; The Fowler Museum at UCLA, 308 E Young Dr N, LA, 90024; https://fowler.ucla.edu
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Theatre
Santa Monica…An Octopus Theatricals Production presents Patrick Page in a one man show. All The Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented The Villain will run from January 15-25, 2026 at the main theatre at BroadStage. Tony Award® Nominee and Grammy Award® Winner Patrick Page knows how to sink his teeth into the true meaning of being a villain.
There will be a 15-20 minute talkback with Patrick to explore the world of Shakespeare’s villains and his relationship to them morehttps://broadstage.org intimately. Performance: 7:30pm; The Broad Stage, 1310 11th St. Santa Monica CA 90401; Parking is free; https://broadstage.org
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Park La Brea Area
Steve Schapiro: Being Everywhere opens at Fahey/Klein Gallery. The landmark photography exhibition honors an American photojournalist of the twentieth century. In addition it celebrates Schapiro’s six-decade commitment to documenting lived history. While catching imagery of tense civil rights protests, Schapiro also photographed behind the scenes Hollywood productions making for an eclectic and versatile exhibition
Steve Schapiro, The Worst Is Yet To Come, New York, c. 1968, © Steve Schapiro; courtesy of Fahey/Klein Gallery, Los Angeles
Read much more on the Fahey/Klein Gallery, Steve Schapiro Feature; The solo show runs through March 21, 2026; Art Party: 7-9pm; The Fahey/Klein Gallery, 148 North La Brea Ave., LA 90036; http://www.faheykleingallery.com
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Friday, January 23, 2026
Downtown Hermosa Beach hosts its Winter Sidewalk Sale, kicking off today and running through Sunday. Shop and stroll through this quaint beach community all weekend. The HB Winter Sidewalk Sale features 30+ local shops, eateries, live music at Java Man, and lots more.
My husband and I often enjoy Staycations right here in LA. Read my Playing Hooky in Hermosa Beach article! Read about more staycations on our sister platform, an art inspired travel site – EatTravelGo.com
Or see get all sorts of ideas on the ETG We Love LA Page. Event: 10am-4pm; Downtown Hermosa Beach; For more info about the schedule of events, parking, local deals, and more, visit hbchamber.net/winter
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Record Release Party
Chinatown…California Locos, East of Lincoln Productions & Blind Owl Records throws a record release art party for Pigus Drunkus Maxiumus by Top Jimmy and the Rhythm Pigs. Band members will be in attendance. These include: Steve Berlin (also producer), Dig The Pig (Richard Aeilts), Gil T (R. Gilbert Isais) & Joey Morales. DJ spinning Top Jimmy and the Rhythm Pigs reissue, roots music & more. Additionally expect some surprise guests too. Beer, wine and non-alcohol drinks plus tacos served (in honor of Top Jimmy’s other job at Top Taco). This is a free event and it will be held at Eastern Projects Gallery. Record Release Art Party: 6-11pm; Eastern Projects gallery, 900 N Broadway #1090, LA, 90012; https://www.instagram.com/californialocos/
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Santa Monica
You have another chance to catch Patrick Page at the Broadstage – see Thursday’s listing for more info. Performance: 7:30pm; The Broad Stage, 1310 11th St. Santa Monica CA 90401; Parking is free; https://broadstage.org
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West Hollywood
Jetpack Comedy is LA’s best Friday stand-up comedy showcase. Comics from HBO, Netflix, and also SNL cast members, all drop-in for a night of laughter. Headliners and surprise drop-ins have included: Sarah Silverman, Kevin Nealon, Fred Armisen, Bob Odenkirk, Pete Holmes, Hannibal Buress, Kumail Nanjiani, Maria Bamford, Hasan Minhaj, Jeff Garlin, Ali Wong, Demetri Martin, as well as many more.
Event begins: 8:30pm; Admission starts at $20; Visit the website to RSVP for events (multiple dates); FB Page; Bar Lubitsch, 7702 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, 90046; https://jetpackcomedy.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.
