Saturday, March 28, 2026 Art Parties and Events keep us super busy today. We truly have an eclectic bunch of arts and entertainment here in LA. While we have many openings, closings and art talks too, we also have a vegan foodie fest, a theatre festival and more.
March 28, 2026 Art Parties and Events
In Westwood…The World’s Largest Vegan Festival returns and will be held in Westwood Village today and tomorrow. The Vegan Street Fair is now in its eleventh year and has something for everyone. Yes even meat eaters will be surprised how good the food is. The event is FREE so you can purchase as much or as little food as you choose. In fact, each vendor will have at least one for item on sale for $5 or less. With over one hundred vegan vendors, the foodie fest is also family and dog friendly. Enjoy host John Lewis AKA Bad Ass Vegan as well as live entertainment too. Event: 11am-7pm; FREE; Westwood Village, 1036 Broxton Ave., LA, 90024; https://www.veganstreetfair.com/losangeles
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North Hollywood
It’s time to pay tribute to talented women in the theatre with the 2026 Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival. The yearly weekend event hosted a gala on Thursday, and it had its first day of the festival on Friday. So technically today is the third day of the festival. Today and tomorrow’s events take place at the Theatre 68 Arts Complex;
THE STRENGTH WE CARRY is the 2026 Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival theme. See website for times of workshops and events; Theatre 68 Arts Complex, 5112 Lankershim Boulevard, North Hollywood, CA 91601; https://lawtf.org/
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Mid City
Chris Sharp Gallery hosts an art talk with Matt Paweski, Ricky Swallow, as well as Naoki Sutter-Shudo. The conversation with be moderated by gallerist Chris Sharp. The talk takes place in conjunction with its current exhibition Tracery by Richard Rezac. The solo show will run through April 4, 2026; Art Talk: 2pm; Chris Sharp, 4650 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016; http://chrissharpgallery.com
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Culver City
Billis/Williams Gallery presents Kenny Harris: Venice, Stephanie Serpick: New Paintings, as well as Featuring: Patricia (see below). An LA-based artist Kenny Harris, brings a personal look at his beloved neighborhood and home of twenty-five years with his Venice Series. While Serpick’s paintings explore themes of contemplation as well as isolation, they also rejoice in renewal.
Last but not least the third artist Patricia Chidlaw is known for her Los Angeles urban landscape paintings. I happen to love the work of this artist. She continues her use of light and shadows and the effect they have on LA’s urban jungle. Art Party: 3-6pm; Billis/Williams Gallery, 2716 S. La Cienega Blvd., LA, 90034; www.BillisWilliams.com
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Highland Park
Avenue 50 Studio on Fig throws an opening art party for The Sierras of California: 1962–2025. The two person show by Katsu Yokoyama and Raoul De la Sota features over 60 works. The tranquil follows their consistent journey hiking the John Muir Trail. Moreover they have captured the trail’s winding offshoots. While shifting light is utilized, the images capture the essence and beauty of the surrounding mountains of the Sierras. Runs through May 2, 2026; Art Party: 3-6pm; Avenue 50 Studio on Fig, 3714 N. Figueroa St., Highland Park, 90065; https://avenue50studio.org/
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Downtown
Aabee Bleue Project celebrates the work of Ardeshir Tabrizi with an opening art party. This is the artist’s first exhibition with the gallery. Tabrizi’s new artworks include seven paintings from the “Rise” series. The exhibition focuses on something we all have to deal with – life and death. At the moment his father is dealing with a lung cancer diagnosis. Runs through April 25, 2026; Art Party: 4-7pm; Aabee Bleue Project, 1700 S Santa Fe Ave., Unit 1626, LA, 90021; https://www.aabeebleue-project.com/
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Also downtown, in the same building…Nicodim Gallery debuts a new exhibition – June Canedo de Souza: All top teeth knocked out at once.
The solo show will run through May 9, 2026; Art Party: 5-8pm; Nicodim Gallery, 1700 S Santa Fe Avenue #160, LA, 90021; https://www.nicodimgallery.com/
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West Hollywood
Louis Stern Fine Arts debuts Mimi Chen Ting: Ties Unbound. This exhibition traces the stylistic evolution of Chinese American artist Mimi Chen Ting (1946-2022) from semi-autobiographical figuration to fluently expressive abstract painting. Mimi Chen Ting: Ties Unbound runs through May 2, 2026; Art Party: 5-7pm; Louis Stern Fine Arts, 9002 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood, CA 90069; https://www.louissternfinearts.com/
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Santa Monica
Gallery 169 hosts a screening of the film Outsider. Immediately following the movie, enjoy opening art party exhibiting the work of Maury Ornest, who is also the subject of the Outsider. The 40-minute award-winning documentary features the life and work of the late Maury Ornest. Additionally it deals with mental illness, family, and the power of art to sustain a life. A professional baseball player, Ornest’s life took a diversion after his first psychotic break. Painting became a saving grace in his life. Art Party: 5-8pm; Gallery 169, Canyon Square, 169 West Channel Road, Santa Monica, 90402; http://gallery169.com/
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Beverly Hills
Marc Selwyn Fine Art offers a new exhibition featuring two major installations by Barry Le Va. This marks the gallery’s inaugural presentation at its new shared space on the second floor of 427 N Camden Drive.
Runs through May 9, 2026; Art Party: 5-7pm; Marc Selwyn Fine Art, Camden Annex, 427 N Camden Dr, Beverly Hills, 90210; https://www.marcselwynfineart.com
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Also in Beverly Hills…M+B debuts The Apple Fell, and the Dream Ended, an exhibition of new paintings by Chinese artist Liu Xin. This is the gallery’s first solo show with the artist. In this exhibition, Xin creates a dream world while utilizing both symbolism and a surrealistic landscape. The solo show includes references to both literature and mythology. Runs through April 18, 2026; Art Party: 6-8pm; M+B, 612 N Almont Drive, LA, 90069; https://www.mbart.com
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Downtown
Dama Gallery hosts an opening art party for a group show titled Speed of a Dream. Artists include: Amy Darrah, Edet, Jennifer Evans, Michelle Johnston, Julie Kumar, Adam Mcauley, Gillian Moore, Drew Shields, Tara Yellen, and Victoria Yuan. Speed of a Dream runs through May 17, 2026; Art Party: 6-8pm; Dama Gallery, 334 S Main St., LA; 90013; https://damagallery.com
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Long Beach
Mirajh Mullins is set to be featured in her first solo exhibition. Titled The 29th Lap, her debut show portrays her journey as a self-taught artist. Mullins combines paintings with poetry and also live art. Art Party: 6-10pm; Play Nice, 1029 E Fourth St., Long Beach, CA 90802; https://www.playnicelbc.com; https://www.instagram.com/moremirajh/
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LA Theatre
In 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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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 brings 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.” One of our staff attended this experience and absolutely loved it, moreover, he is going back with his wife.
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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