Happy Valentine’s Day…just in case you are living under a rock, it’s Love day. Needless to say if you have yet to book a reservation, well that ain’t gonna happen. However, the day after, Sunday is another fabulous time. Or cook something special. Have a picnic at the beach. Visit our sister site EatTravelGo.com for restaurant options or some ideas for a romantic staycation, see our We Love LA Page. See below for a V-Day event (just in case you forgot to plan something – just say this was your plan all along).
Valentine Day Art
In terms of art parties, and events we have a nice bunch. There are two large events that I would like to point out. Attune LA is an art based event happening in various parts of LA. Then Gloria Molina Grand Park celebrates valentine’s day with DJs, art, shopping (buy her something!!) and also a classic car show.
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Glendale
Forest Lawn Museum hosts its closing art party for In Bloom: Flowers in Contemporary Art. The early event beginning at 11am will offer tours by the exhibition curator, live music, as well as light refreshments. The free event will also include a free raffle (entries must be received by 1pm). Multiple artists from the exhibition will be in attendance. Musicians from OSO (One Sound Object) will be performing live in the Gothic Corridor next to the museum. This performance is part of Kim Schoen’s work Oracles, which is on view in the exhibition. Event: 11am-1pm; Parking is free. Enter the main gate and proceed up the hill. Follow signs to the museum, which is located at the top of the hill. Forest Lawn Museum, 1712 S. Glendale Ave, Glendale, 91205; https://forestlawn.com/
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Downtown
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) hosts its February Monthly Film Festival and annual InFocus: Black Cinema program, spotlighting Black stories and emerging Black talent in front of and behind the camera in two shorts programs, along with a selection of short film highlights from NFMLA’s ongoing monthly program. All day event starting at noon; Event: 12-7:30pm; Admission: $30 (all access pass); Visit the website for more info; The South Park Center, 1139 S Hill St, LA, 90015; https://www.newfilmmakersla.com/
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Hannah Sloan Curatorial & Advisory throws an opening art party as well as an art talk for there is little left at all. Curated by Henry Littleworth and Bella Marinos, the group show features six artists. They include: Littleworth, Marinos, Arianna Patterson, Ika Pearl, Lev Sibilla, and Helena Westra. The exhibition will remain on view through March 28, 2026. Art Party: 2-5pm; Art Talk: 2:30pm; RSVP to attend the free event to hannah@hannahsloan.com; Hannah Sloan Curatorial & Advisory, 5613 San Vicente Blvd, LA 90019; https://www.hannahsloan.com/
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Head to Gloria Molina Grand Park to enjoy a celebration of Valentine’s day with Love Notes. “Oldies but goodies” will be spun by Dedicated to You’s DJs Lee Set and Devil One. The music of the 4-hour love event is inspired by the legacy of radio host Art Laboe. In addition to great music, the event will feature a drone show that will light up the night sky, as well as a classic car show courtesy of Viejitos SGV.
Plus attendees can dive in and participate in art activities. Partake in LA2050’s VaLAntine’s Day Cards art activity; assemble floral bouquets with instruction by Agustina’s Flower Bar; enjoy tote bags specially designed and screen-printed onsite by L.A. artist Las Chicas Peligrosas. Event: 3-7pm; Gloria Molina Grand Park – Block One’s “Splashpad Plaza,” 200 N. Grand Ave., LA, 90012; https://grandparkla.org/lovenotes
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Downtown
Vielmetter Los Angeles offers an opening art party for Outsides. This solo presentation features new works by Los Angeles-based artist Zoe Walsh. An art talk will also be held with Zoe Walsh and artist Linda Besemer just prior to the opening celebration. The show runs through March 28th, 2026. Art Talk: 3-4pm; Art Party: 4-6pm; Vielmetter Los Angeles, 1700 S Santa Fe Ave #101, Los Angeles, CA 90021; https://vielmetter.com
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Mid City
Takashi Murakami: Hark Back to Ukiyo-e: Tracing Superflat to Japonisme’s Genesis opens at Perrotin. The artist’s latest works advance his theory of how ukiyo-e transformed the global art scene in the late 1800s. However, in recent years, Murakami has reflected on how landscape prints from Japan spurred Impressionists to adopt more subjective and abstract approaches to composition and painting. Runs through March 14, 2026; Art Party: 4-7pm; Perrotin, 5036 W Pico Blvd, LA, 90019; https://www.perrotin.com/
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Various Parts of LA
Attune is a free, one‑night exhibitions featuring multiple simultaneous sound and light art events. Presented by NXT Art Foundation and Arup, it was created to unite communities across LA County.
The immersive sound experience happens at dusk from 4:30-7:30pm. The events take place in different parks/venues, including Barnsdall Park, Exposition Park, Tongva Park (Santa Monica), and Leimert Park, showcasing unique soundscapes by local artists. Check the website for a full listing, one may be held in your neighborhood. Event: 4:30-7:30pm; https://nowartpublic.com/attune/
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Highland Park
Avenue 50 Studio on Fig unveils OMEYOCAN: El Lugar De Dualidad. The new exhibition features the work of art duo Adriana Carranza and Alfonso Aceves. The married couple of thirty two years founded a growing arts collective named Kalli Arted twenty one years ago. Come celebrate with Adriana Carranza and Alfonso Aceves of Kalli Arte Collective. Runs through March 14, 2026; Art Party: 5pm; Avenue 50 Studio, 3714 N. Figueroa St.,Highland Park, 90065; https://avenue50studio.org/
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Downtown
In the Bendix Building…Track 16 throws an opening art party for And it Keeps Coming ‘Til the Day it Stops by Cole Case. The solo exhibition features new oil paintings on linen and canvas. The LA-based artist includes historic and also current political events in his work spotlighting the tragic ice abductions.
The solo show runs through April 18, 2026; Art Party: 6-9pm; Track 16, 1206 Maple Ave, #100, LA, 90015; https://www.track16.com/
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Also in the Bendix Building…Persons Unknown debuts Mathilda LaZelle and Kayla Tange: Play Me. The two person show references arcade logic, while framing desire as something to be navigated, earned, dispensed. Play Me will remain on view through March 7, 2026; Art Party: 7-10pm; Persons Unknown, 1206 Maple Ave, LA, 90015; https://www.personsunknowngallery.com/
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Also Downtown…Alex Emmons: Dregmancy opens at THESE DAYS. The solo show is inspired by childhood memories. THESE DAYS is a gallery, bookshop, and publisher located in downtown Los Angeles. Dregmancy will run through March 21, 2026; Art Party: 7-9pm; THESE DAYS, 118 Winston St 2nd Fl, LA 90013; https://www.thesedaysla.com/
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LACE hosts its Valentine’s Day fundraiser once again. CRUSH ON LACE will be held at the Philosophical Research Society. Guests can enjoy djs, dancing, libations, and giveaways! Also Performance artist San Cha is set to perform. Event 7-10pm; For more info and to purchase tickets via a sliding scale, visit the website; Philosophical Research Society, 3910 Los Feliz Blvd, LA, 90027; https://welcometolace.org/
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Mid City
Brassroots District celebrates its self titled album with Brassroots District: LA ’74. The immersive theater-concert takes place at Jewel’s Catch One and takes audiences back to the year 1974. Meanwhile, the band released a new single, “Takin’ Back Day Dreamin’,” featuring Robert Randolph. The release follows growing buzz around fan favorite “You Caught Me Baby.”
For more info, see the Brassroots District Feature. Or call 323-596-1973. Standing general admission $65 plus $5.40 fee; VIP seating $125 plus $10.55 fee; Executive vip booth for 4 people $1,250 plus $105.50 fee; Executive vip booth for 6 people $1,550 plus $130.82 fee; Two Performances: 7pm and 9:30pm; Jewel’s Catch One, 4067 W. Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019; http://BrassrootsDistrict.com
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Santa Monica
Three Coconuts continues at the Miles Memorial Playhouse. The West Coast Jewish Theatre presents the comedy and it’s written and also directed by Howard Teichman and Steven G. Simon and produced by Howard Teichman. For additional info, see the Three Coconuts feature. Performance: 8pm 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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The New Ruskin Group Theatre Arts Center opens its inaugural production titled Honour. Written by Joanna Murray-Smith & directed by Max Mayer, it features Marcia Cross and Matthew Letscher. Synopsis: A sharp and authentic examination of love, betrayal, and the fragile agreements that hold marriages together. When a celebrated writer can’t seem to “do the right thing,” decades of loyalty, intimacy, and compromise unravel in a single evening. With wit and emotional precision, the play explores the personal cost of truth and the reverberations of a single, life-altering choice – asking whether honesty is always an act of courage, or sometimes one of cruelty.
Performance: 8pm; Honour runs through March 22, 2026; March 22, 2026. General Admission: $45; Seniors/Student/Guild: $40; Thursday Nights: $20 – keeps professional theatre accessible; Discounts for groups of 10 or more; See website or call call (310) 397-3244; Ruskin Group Theatre, 3000 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90405 (ample free parking); http://www.ruskingrouptheatre.com
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