May 10, 2026 Happy Mother's Day

Sunday May 10, 2026 Happy Mother’s Day. The Art Parties & Events and the holiday bring a grand finale to a fantastic weekend. It’s time to celebrate Mom. Take her to brunch, dinner or the Butterfly Pavillion. Also a popular option is MOMentum Place at the Will Greer Theatricum Botanicum. Other options are the Mother’s Day Wine & Art at Mizel Estate Vineyard or the Venice Art Walk + Auction.

May 10, 2026 Happy Mother’s Day

In Venice…Buy your Mom something special at the Venice Street Fair today. It takes place on 3rd Street, near Gjusta Bakery. The event hosts artists creating all types of one-of-a-kind items in various mediums. Event: 9:30am-5pm; Venice Street Fair, 3rd Street, between Rose Ave and Sunset Ave. LA, 90291; https://www.instagram.com/p/DXbUn0XAH4U/

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Also in Venice…The annual Venice Family Clinic Art Exhibition + Auction continues through May 17, 20226. This year’s Signature Artist is the talented Alison Saar. The event will spotlight the work of emerging artists as well as well known creatives such as Ed Ruscha, Helen Pashgian, Kenny Scharf, Ed Moses, Frances Stark, as well as many more. As always the proceeds from the auction support Venice Family Clinic’s innovative programs and services, providing high-quality health care to more than 45,000 people in need across the Westside of Los Angeles, Inglewood, and the South Bay. Visit the website for additional info. Gallery Hours: 11am-6pm; Venice Art Walk Gallery, 910 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, CA 90291; http://venicefamilyclinic.org/artexhibition

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Downtown…Smorgasburg Los Angeles will be open for Mother’s Day. It 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.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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Pasadena

Printed Matter presents its final day of the LA Art Book Fair (LAABF) at ArtCenter College of Design.

It’s been running all weekend. So it’s your last chance to explore works from over 300 international as well as local publishers. Event: 11am-6pm; Admission: FREE with registration; The Fair will be held at ArtCenter’s South Campus at 950 S. Raymond Ave., LA, 91105; https://www.printedmatter.org/

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Culver City

Arth Bar & Kitchen offers a spectacular Mother’s Day Brunch or Dinner! Mom’s enjoy a free glass of sparking wine or non alcoholic drink with their meal. Order from the menu any of their delicious signature dishes: Tandoor, Salad, Handcrafted Tandoor Breads, Rice, On the Side, and Desserts, Arth Bar & Kitchen is also known for its cocktail menu. I reviewed this restaurant on our sister site – EatTravelGo.com; Read the ETG Arth Bar + Kitchen Review now. Mother’s Day Mimosa Brunch from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm, and for Mother’s Day Dinner from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm; 9531 Culver Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232; 424.503.4155; www.ArthLA.com

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Exposition Park area

Take Mom to the Butterfly Pavilion at the Natural History Museum. It is so much fun. They literally come and sit on you – it’s quite a unique experience. My husband wrote a touching article about his experience on our sister site – EatTravelGo.com Read his Natural History Museum Butterfly Pavilion article.

Zebra Longwing butterfly at the Butterfly Pavillion at the Natural History Museum; photo by Richard Bilow;

The Butterfly Pavilion will be open through August 23, 2026: Admission: $10 per person to the pavilion, however general admission is also required. So come and spend the day, and enjoy the other exhibitions. Free for Members. Reservation required. *Please note that tickets are for 30 minute time slots. NHM Butterfly Pavilion, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007; http://nhm.org/

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Topanga

MOMentum Place is back at the Will Greer Theatricum Botanicum for its 26th annual event for Mother’s day. Guests can also partake in a delicious brunch or tea in Theatricum’s rustic gardens prior to the show. Performers include: quick change artist Elena Brocade, singer-songwriter Inara George, ventriloquist Karl Herlinger, contortionist and hand-balancer Tyler Jacobson, aerialist and contortionist Alita Kneeland, aerialist/hoop artist Marissa Maiorana, roller skater Kim Manning, comedian and juggler Scot Nery, stilt walker Lexi Pearl, aerialists Lily Smith, Heather Valles and Dreya Weber, and also more. Brunch: 12pm ($45); Performance: 2pm ($50 GA); There are discounted tickets available for seniors, students and children; Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd.,Topanga CA 90290 (midway between Pacific Coast Highway and the Ventura Freeway); https://theatricum.com/momentum-place/

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Westwood

The Geffen Playhouse hosts its two final performance of Master Harold…and the Boys at the Gil Cates Theatre. Written by Athol Fugard, the play is directed by Emily Mann & Tarell Alvin McCraney. Master Harold…and the Boys takes 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: 2pm and 7pm; 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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Thousand Oaks

Join Bobbie Rich for Mother’s Day Wine & Art at Mizel Estate Vineyard. Bring your artistic expression to life under the gentle guidance of artist Bobbie Rich. Stay with Bobbie step-by-step or explore your own unique vision! Mizel creates a feeling of wondrous possibility – anything can happen! No experience needed.

Limited tickets are still available. Call Mizel directly to RSVP 805/795-2506 and to purchase a ticket; Event: 3-5pm; Mizel Estate Vineyard,1050 W Potrero Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361; https://mizelestate.com/

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