Saturday, May 2, 2026 Art Parties & Events keep the party going all weekend. With openings, book launches, theatre, it appears that the Bendix Building is THE place to be tonight. Several galleries will be participating in the Bendix Exhibition Night.
May 2, 2026 Art Parties & Events
Downtown…Hauser & Wirth Los Angeles invites attendees to the Learning Exchange: Artists Matter. The annual series encourages discourse, along with artist mentorship while also stressing community engagement.
This year’s program explores artist Mark Bradford’s socially engaged practice. Furthermore, it reflects on the gallery’s current exhibition, Destiny Is a Rose: The Eileen Harris Norton Collection. Thus it offers more educational support for both artists and educators. Email LAlearn@hauserwirth.com to find out more on about the Learning department. Event: 11am-2pm; Hauser & Wirth Los Angeles, 901 East 3rd St., LA, 90013; https://www.hauserwirth.com/
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Westwood
Master Harold…and the Boys, opens at the Gil Cates Theatre at the Geffen Playhouse. Written by Athol Fugard, the play is directed by Emily Mann & Tarell Alvin McCraney.
Master Harold…and the Boyst akes us back to a 1950s South African tea shop. On a rainy afternoon, Hally, a white teenager, passes the time with Sam and Willie, two Black waiters who have helped raise him by filling the gaps of a broken home with warmth, wisdom, and laughter. But as the day unfolds, playful memories give way to painful truths, and a single moment threatens to shatter the fragile bond between them forever. The cast includes: Ben Beatty, Nyasha Hatendi & John Kani. Performance: 3pm and 8pm; Tickets start at $45.00; Fees may apply. Gil Cates Theater at Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., LA, 90024; https://www.geffenplayhouse.org/
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Culver City
Arcana Books hosts an art party o pay tribute to Andrew MacPherson and his new book Synchronicity. The photograph captures his love of flowers & fauna across the Southwest. He will be signing copies of Synchronicity at the event; Pre-orders will begin shipping Tuesday, May 5th. Event: 4-6pm; Arcana: Books on the Arts, 8675 Washington Blvd., Culver City, 90232; https://www.arcanabooks.com/
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Mid City
DMST Atelier welcomes the public to attend an opening art party for the group show Blue Collar Crime. Organized by Lauren Kim, the exhibition included twenty five artists. Blue Collar Crime will run through June 6, 2026; Art party: 4-6pm; DMST Atelier, 4614 W Washington Blvd, LA, 90016; https://www.dmstatelier.com/
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Chinatown
Eastern Projects Gallery unveils WISH LIST by Gómez Bueno. This is the artist’s third exhibition with the gallery. The new solo show spotlights three distinct bodies of work created with oil paint. The artist asks attendee to rethink their relationships with icons. It further delves into cultural symbolism via pop art. WISH LIST will continues its run through June 6, 2026; Art Party: 5-8pm; Eastern Projects Gallery 900 N Broadway Suite 1090, Los Angeles, CA 90012; www.easternprojectsgallery.com/
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Melrose Hill
James Fuentes debuts a solo show titled Epic Abstraction by Al Held (1928–2005). This is the artist’s first solo exhibition in fifty years. While the NY artist gained more notoriety on the East Coast during his lifetime, after his passing, he achieved prominence internationally. Epic Abstraction runs through June 27, 2026; Art Party: 6-8pm; James Fuentes, 5015 Melrose Ave, LA 90038; https://jamesfuentes.com
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Downtown
Head to the Bendix Building…Here we have several art parties happening tonight at Bendix Exhibition Night.
Track 16 celebrates the opening of This Was the Landscape of Our Innocence by Lane Barden. The photographer has been capturing the American landscape throughout his career. This new series spotlights Yosemite and the Blue Ridge Mountains. The solo show will remain on view through
View through June 28, 2026; Art Party: 6-9pm; Track 16, 1206 Maple Ave, Suite 100, LA, 90015; www.track16.com
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Galleries on the 5th floor of Bendix Building
515 Gallery celebrate the debut of Ways and Means: Three Sculptors. The group show spotlights the work of sculptors Scott Reeds, Gerald Giamportone, and also David DiMichele. The gallery is open by appointment, so visit the website for more info. Ways and Means will run through May 23, 2026 and the gallery will host a closing art party from 7-9pm; Art Party: 7-9pm; 515 Gallery, # 515; https://www.515bendix.com/
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Monte Vista Projects hosts an opening art party for Willed to be. The two person show features the art of Sara Mehrinfar as well as Stacey Calle. Willed to be will remain on view through May 24, 2026; Event: 7-10pm; Monte Vista Projects, # 523; https://www.montevistaprojects.com/
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Tiger Strikes Asteroid Los Angeles presents Eral Requiem: NOTHING STOPS THIS TRAIN curated by JAUS Director, Ichiro Irie. The group show highlights the work of five creatives. Artists include: Brian Cooper, Salomon Huerta, Megan Koth, Macha Suzuki, and Nicola Vruwink. The exhibition remains on view through May 24, 2026; Art Party: 7-10pm; Tiger Strikes Asteroid Los Angeles, 1206 Maple Ave, 5th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90015; https://www.tigerstrikesasteroid.com
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Finally, head to the 6th floor of the Bendix Building
Persons Unknown Gallery offers an opening reception for (I’m Sorry) I’m Dirty. The two person show features Megan Macuen and Inga Hendrickson. (I’m Sorry) I’m Dirty runs through May 23, 2026; Art Party: 7-10pm; The Persons Unknown Gallery, #620, 1206 Maple Ave, LA, 90015; https://www.personsunknowngallery.com
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Then on the 8th floor of the Bendix Building
Unstable Tongues: The Instability of Language opening opens at Durden & Ray Gallery. The group show features artists Nick Aguayo, Jenny Hager, Agnes Hong, David Lloyd, Dena Novak, Valerie Wilcox as well as many more. Durden & Ray Gallery, # 823; https://www.durdenandray.com/
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One More Downtown
The Robey Theatre Company continues its run of Colored People’s Time: A History Play by Leslie Lee. The play, directed by Ben Guillory, is an examination of the lives of Black Americans from 1865-1958. This is a wonderful theatre founded by Danny Glover and Ben Guillory.
Danny Glover and Ben Guillory. Photo courtesy of The Robey Theatre Company
The theatre is located on the third floor of the building, with nearby parking often listed at the Los Angeles Garage Associate Parking Structure. Performance: 8pm Admission starts at $34; The Robey Theatre Company is located at the Los Angeles Theatre Center (LATC) in Downtown Los Angeles at 514 S. Spring St, LA, 90013; https://www.therobeytheatrecompany.org
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West Hollywood
MASH Gallery celebrates the opening of Mystic Seduction by LA-based artist Haleh Mashian. This is the fifth solo exhibition at the gallery. Full disclosure, the artist is also the owner of the gallery. Mystic Seduction runs through June 27, 2026; Art Party: 7-10pm; Mash Gallery, 812 N. La Cienega Blvd. LA; https://www.mashgallery.com/
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Venice
Beyond Baroque hosts Poet Film Stage for one-night only. This year’s theme, Outlaws & Angels, unfolds as a 75-minute program with a live score. Performers include: Amy Raasch, Annie Wood, Aruni Wijesinghe, Brendan Constantine, Dig Wayne, Jeremy Ra, jimmy vega, Joseph Paulson, Kathleen Florence, Michelle Bitting, Nicelle Davis, Phil Abrams, Rich Ferguson, S.A. Griffin, Mylo Lam, Sandy Rogers, Sean Hill, and Susan Hayden. Performance: 7:30pm; Doors open 7pm; Admission: $10; Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice, CA 90291; http://beyondbaroque.org
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