Saturday, March 21, 2026 Art Parties and Events are hoppin’ – expect openings, closings, walk-thrus, art talks, communities events, in addition to performances, theatre, and opera too.
March 21, 2026 Art Parties & Events
“Alaskan Roadside” by John Stern; Silver Gelatin, 16 x 20
In Santa Monica…dnj Gallery presents a walk-thru of Conquer Your Own Rhythm: A Group Show by Artists with Epilepsy with artist Alan Powell. dnj Gallery has collaborated with the Los Angeles chapter of The Epilepsy Foundation with the exhibition. Find out more about the exhibition on the dnj Gallery Conquer Your Own Rhythm Feature. Walk thru: 2pm; dnj Gallery, 3015 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405; https://www.dnjgallery.net
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Glendale
Brand Library & Art Center welcomes the Los Angeles community to an Artist Open House and opening of Neighborhood Ecology. Meet curator Stephanie Sherwood, and also many of the artists. The group show explores the neighborhood’s history, its landmarks, fauna, etc. Moreover young artists from all five high schools in Glendale Unified School District (GUSD) are participating in the exhibition.
Also attendees can watch a behind-the-scenes documentary ENTRE LUZ about Jazmin Garcia’s Trokas Duras in the Recital Hall. Filmmaker Pablo Simental will also be in attendance. Then in Brand Park, the Los Angeles Lowrider Alliance members will exhibit their one-of-a-kind lowriders. They are proud to share the rich cultural meaning behind Southern California’s vibrant car culture. Event 1-4pm; Brand Library & Art Center, 1601 W Mountain St, Glendale, 91201; https://www.brandlibrary.org/
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Santa Monica Place pays tribute to March Madness with a high-energy, basketball-inspired game experience for fans of all ages. Shoot your shot and test your skills with four interactive, carnival style challenges including Rim Shot, Hard drive, Alley Oop, and also Bee Ball. Plus enjoy concession-style snacks to keep you fueled. Event: 2-5pm; Santa Monica Place, Center Plaza, Level 1, 395 Santa Monica Pl, Santa Monica, CA 90401; https://www.santamonicaplace.com/events
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Santa Monica
At Bergamot Station…Craig Krull Gallery debuts a new exhibition titled 50 Years of Art: lost and found. The duo show features the work of the performance art team Bob & Bob.
Bob & Bob Times Square Bobs, 2025 digital print on paper 32 x 44″
Blending humorous and irreverent mix of pop culture, and the political climate of the late 20th century, the exhibition spotlights the duo’s collaborative works on paper. Furthermore, it includes a media room with a large monitor running vintage reels of their performance work, in addition to a plethora of related ephemera. Their work is in the permanent collections of LACMA, MOCA, The Getty and also MOMA. The archives of Bob & Bob reside at the Smithsonian.
Save the date: April 18, 2026 at 2pm for a gallery talk with Bob & Bob moderated by Craig Krull. Runs through May 9, 2026; Art Party: 4-6pm; Craig Krull Gallery, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave., B-3, Santa Monica, 90404; https://www.craigkrullgallery.com
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Culver City
Walter Maciel Gallery celebrates 20 years with its anniversary exhibition. And the Beat Goes On… 20 Years / 26 Artists is a group show that pays tribute to two decades of art exhibited at the gallery. The title continues the gallery’s tradition of marking milestone anniversaries therefore referencing achievements in creative endeavors. Runs through May 15, 2026; Art Party: 4-7pm; Walter Maciel Gallery, 2642 S. La Cienega Blvd., LA, 90034; http://waltermacielgallery.com
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Glendale
Forest Lawn Museum hosts an opening art party for Convergence: Contemporary Artists of Armenian Descent. The group show features the work of over twenty artists. I have always been moved by the work of Armenian artist Sophia Gasparian who consistently pays tribute to her heritage. Gasparian’s art as well as work from many more talented artists is included in the exhibition.
The FREE event features complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres, and also a DJ set by Bei Ru (beirumusic.com). Bei Ru is an LA-based producer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and vocalist. He was born in Los Angeles to Armenian parents who immigrated from Lebanon. The free, family-friendly event includes free parking, and is open to the public, ADA compliant, and wheelchair accessible. Guests are invited to RSVP at museum@forestlawn.com, 323-340-4782, or the exhibition webpage:
Runs through August 9, 2026; Art Party: 5-7:30pm; Forest Lawn Museum is located at the top of the hill within Forest Lawn-Glendale; Free admission and parking; Enter through the main gate and proceed up the hill. Please follow museum and event signage; Forest Lawn Museum, 1712 S. Glendale Ave, Glendale, CA 91205; https://forestlawn.com/all-events/
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Westwood
Fowler Museum holds the closing art party for Fire Kinship: Southern California Native Ecology and Art. The gathering will open with song and music by Lazaro Arvizu Jr. Next, it will be followed by wise words shared by California Indian community members. The exhibition originally was scheduled to open the weekend of the devastating Los Angeles Fires. Needless to say it was postponed. However the timing was eerily appropriate for all of us to take notice and listen to what our earth is telling us. Come experience the teachings Fire Kinship. Art Party: 6-9pm; The Fowler Museum at UCLA, 308 E Young Dr N, LA, 90024; https://fowler.ucla.edu
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West Hollywood
Tierra del Sol Gallery brings us two new exhibitions and throws an opening art party. DRU is the second solo exhibition and first survey of long-time program artist Dru McKenzie. The artist has been creating for over two decades, and the exhibition reflects her 25 year journey.
Born in Van Nuys, Chloe Isiah has been with Tierra since 2019. You can find forty-seven acrylic works on paper by the artist in Tierra’s Annex Gallery. This is Isiah’s first solo exhibition. Both exhibitions run through April 25, 2026; Art Party: 6-8pm; Tierra del Sol Gallery, 7414 Santa Monica Blvd.,West Hollywood, 90046; https://tierradelsolgallery.org
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Also in West Hollywood…ICONS IN BLOOM opens at Mash Gallery tonight. The solo exhibition spotlights the art of Burton Morris and continues his signature iconography through three central motifs. Furthermore, this is the artist’s first solo exhibition in Los Angeles in over 15 years. Art Party: 7-10pm; Mash, Gallery, 803 N La Cienega Blvd, LA, 90069; https://www.mashgallery.com/
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Echo Park
The vintage home goods store, Wares Wares Wares holds its second art party. Not to worry, If you missed Thursday’s opening, you have another chance to check out the store. Enjoy a dj set by @will.portman as well as wine from @friendlynoise. Art Party: 7pm; Wares Wares Wares, 1515 Sunset Blvd. 90026; https://wareswareswares.com
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Downtown
In the Bendix Building…Persons Unknown offers an opening reception for Nonstop Gaze Research Unit. The three person exhibition includes artists Samia Bzioui, Anna Reed, and Agustin Rosa. Nonstop Gaze Research Unit will remain on view through April 19, 2026; Art Party: 7-10pm; Persons Unknown Gallery, 1206 Maple Ave., #620 LA, 90015; https://www.personsunknowngallery.com
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Also downtown…LA Opera hosts its second performance of Akhnaten by Philip Glass. This revival is the 40th Anniversary Season. Director Phelim McDermott returns and Dalia Stasevska will conduct. Countertenor John Holiday stars in the title. Performances run through March 22, 2026. Read the LA Opera Akhnaten Feature and the LAAP Review by writer Michael Baroff.
A scene from LA Opera’s 2026 production of Akhnaten. Photo credit: Cory Weaver
Performance: 7:30pm; Admission $33.50; Visit the website additional info about the show and how to purchase tickets; Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012: https://www.laopera.org
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Westwood
UCLA Film & Television Archive present a free screening of The Dream & The Lie at the Hammer Museum. The film is a 2025 experimental, feature-length film by Albanian American artist Elena Dorfman.
From 1944 through 1991, Albania was under the rule of Enver Hoxha, (a Marxist-Leninist regime). The people were subjected to propaganda, strict regulations as well as being under totalitarian surveillance. Albanian American artist and photographer Elena Dorfman was granted access to Albanian National Film Archive in 1993. This was just two years after the end of the regime to create this documentary. Screening: 7:30pm; The Hammer Museum, Billy Wilder Theater, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., LA, 90024; See the Public Programs Page of the website; https://hammer.ucla.edu/exhibitions/on-view
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LA Theatre
The New Ruskin Group Theatre Arts Center continues 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, and intimacy, as well as 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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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: 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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