Sunday, February 8, 2026 Art Parties & Events offers a nice selection of community driven happenings. In addition to crafting at the Pit LA for Valentine’s day, the Fowler Museum invites us all to a public gathering. Plus we also have featured some theatre, a foodie event, and live music too.
February 8, 2026 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/
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In Atwater Village…The Pit hosts a “Rediscover Center Open House.” The free family-friendly Valentine open house features hands-on crafting and also a preview of larger projects planned for the summer. Visit the website for more info. Event: 11am-4pm; RSVP HERE to attend FREE event; The Pit, 3015 Dolores St, Los Angeles, CA 90065; http://www.the-pit.la
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Westwood
The Fowler invites the public to a gathering center on connection, learning, as well as shared care. The event is hosted in collaboration with the UCLA American Indian Studies Center. The afternoon will bring together community members, artists, educators, and advocates to reflect on the work of the American Indian Studies Center’s BRAID Program (Books & Resources for American Indians in Detention).
Courtesy of Fowler Museum
BRAID Community Gathering: 1-4pm; RSVP HERE to attend the FREE event; The Fowler Museum at UCLA, 308 Charles E Young Drive North, LA 90024; https://fowler.ucla.edu
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Santa Monica
West Coast Jewish Theatre presents the world premiere of Three Coconuts at the Miles Memorial Playhouse. Written and directed by Howard Teichman and Steven G. Simon, it is produced by Howard Teichman. For additional info, see the Three Coconuts feature. Performance: 2pm Tickets: $40; Seniors and Santa Monica residents, $35; Reservations: 323-821-2449 or visit the website; Miles Memorial Playhouse, 1130 Lincoln Ave., Santa Monica, 90403; http://wcjt.org
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Downtown
In conjunction with What A Wonderful World: An Audiovisual Poem, presented by The Julia Stoschek Foundation, Doug Aitken brings us HOWL. This is the North American premiere of the film as well as its artwork HOWL. It will be accompanied by a collaboration between Doug Aitken and renowned musician Mike D, who will create an original musical composition performed live for the occasion. The event will conclude with a special screening of Miley Cyrus’s End of the World (Live from Chateau Marmont) (2024) in the main theatre.
Marina Abramović,The Hero, 2001, video, 14′21′′, b/w, sound. Video still
Event: 8pm; RSVP HERE to attend HOWL Screening & Performance; Variety Arts Theater, 940 S Figueroa St, LA 90015; jsf.la
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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.
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