Saturday, May 9, 2026 Art Parties & Events brings us tons of openings, art talks, and walkthroughs. Our gallery Picks are: Aabee Bleue Project, the Pit Los Angeles, and Billis Williams. Moreover Venice Arts hosts a community day, and the LA Art Book Fair as well as the Santa Monica International Jazz Festival both continue. Matinees on the Mountain also kicks off today on Mount Washington. Take a day trip – it is gorgeous up there.
In West Hollywood…Head to Gallery 825, the Los Angeles Art Association (LAAA) presents four solo shows. The gallery will host an all day opening to pay tribute to all the talented artists. These include: Hiro Alexander, Mar Yebra, Elizabeth Gorcey and Phyllis Martinez. Event: 10-am-5pm; Gallery 825 , 825 N. La Cienega Blvd., LA 90069; https://www.laaa.org/
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In Venice…The Venice Family Clinic Art Exhibition + Auction continues through May 17, 2026. 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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Pasadena
Printed Matter’s LA Art Book Fair (LAABF) continues at ArtCenter College of Design. It runs through tomorrow, May 10, 2026. Furthermore over 300 international and local publishers will have work at the fair. Event: 11am-7pm; Admission $8; 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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Beverly Hills
Marc Selwyn Fine Art hosts an art talk in conjunction with its current exhibition – Hannah Wilke: Drawings and Performalist Self-Portraits. Additionally, the event will feature special guests Dr Andrea Gyrody, Independent Curator, and Marsie Scharlatt, sister of Hannah Wilke and Director, Hannah Wilke Collection & Archive, Los Angeles. Her memoir of Hannah Wilke and also their family will be published this winter by Spring Publications. A light brunch will be served at 11:00 AM. The conversation will begin promptly at 11:30 AM. Space is limited and RSVP is required. rsvp@marcselwynfineart.com; Marc Selwyn Fine Art, 9953 S Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90212; https://www.marcselwynfineart.com/
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Santa Monica
The big finish of the Santa Monica International Jazz Festival takes place at Tongva Park today. Presented by BroadStage, SM Festivals and the City of Santa Monica, the final A Day in the Park event will feature headliner Kamasi Washington. Additional acts performing prior to Washington include: Sam Smylie, Knower, Miles Electric Band, and Stanley Clarke and friends (feat. Stewart Copeland, Kiefer, and Keyon); Event: 1pm; Admission starts at $86 and runs through $232; Tongva Park, 1615 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica; https://www.smjazzfest.com/schedule
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Venice
Venice Arts hosts a community day exhibition. Enjoy an afternoon of creativity with student artwork, as well as live music.
Bring a dish and share in the potluck and artistic experience. Visit the website for more info. Event: 1-3pm; Venice Arts, 13445 Beach Ave., 90292; https://www.venicearts.org/
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Culver City
Billis Williams celebrates artists Christine Rasmussen, Sharon Feder as well as Matt Condron. In How the Light Gets In, the light color palette of Christine Rasmussen’s paintings spotlight her brilliant line work. Then Sharon Feder asks the viewers of Entwined to embrace the interconnectedness of humans and the natural world. Finally the work of Matt Condron reveals snapshots of a moment in time. All shows will run through June 6, 2026; Event: 3-6pm; Billis Williams Gallery LA, 2716 S La Cienega Blvd., LA, 90034: http://www.billiswilliams.com
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Mount Wilson
The 2026 season of the Mount Wilson Observatory (MWO) kicks off today. Enjoy the first screening of its Matinees on the Mountain series. Disney’s WALL•E (2008) is the opening film. It has a sweet story of a lonely trash-compacting robot who discovers love and helps spark humanity’s return to Earth.
Movies to be screened as part of Matinees on the Mountain will be held in the 256-seat auditorium. Expect science fiction, silent films, as well as family-friendly favorites. Plus you can come for lunch at the Cosmic Cafe or bring a picnic. But be sure to arrive a bit early to take in the natural surroundings of the observatory. Screening: 3pm; Admission: $20 for adults and $15 for kids under 12. For more information and tickets, visit the website – mtwilson.edu/events/movie050926.
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Westwood
Master Harold…and the Boys at the Gil Cates Theatre at the Geffen Playhouse will be closing tomorrow. 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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Atwater Village
Two artists are set to be celebrated at the Pit Los Angeles – Anna Kunz and Maryam Yousif. There will be a walkthrough of both exhibitions at 2pm in addition to an opening reception to follow. Tuning the Void, by Anna Kunz continues the artist focus on color, and Maryam Yousif’s Above Earth, Under The Rays of the Sun spotlights new ceramic sculptures. While this is the first solo exhibition for Kunz who is based out of Chicago, this is the third solo show for Yousif (based out of San Francisco, CA). Artist Walkthrough: 2pm; Art Party: 3-5pm; The Pit, 3015 Dolores St, LA 90065; http://www.the-pit.la
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Downtown
Vielmetter Los Angeles offers an opening art party for a solo exhibition titled We Are Gods. This is artist Edgar Arceneaux’s twelfth solo exhibition with the gallery. We Are Gods runs through June 27th, 2026. Art Party: 4-7pm; Vielmetter Los Angeles, 1700 S Santa Fe Ave #101, LA 90021; https://vielmetter.com/
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Also Downtown…Aabee Bleue Project hosts an art talk at 3:30pm in conjunction with a current show on view at the gallery. Inside the Studio with Makan Negahban and Alex K. Scull is presented as a studio conversation. The art talk will occur as if in the artist’s studio and will spotlight Makan Negahban’s “Vitamin D” series. Moreover the artist will discuss the process, decision-making, and also how the creation of the work came about.
In addition to the talk, an opening reception will be held for a new exhibition titled Belonging at 4pm. See image from the new show. Artists include: Yousha Bashir, Sina Ghadaksaz, Ghasemi Brothers, Mahsa Merci, Milad Mousavi (image below), and Mamali Shafahi
Milad Mousavi, Bewitched, 40 x 62 Inches, Oil on Canvas, 2023, Courtesy of Zaal Art Gallery
Furthermore the group show includes six artists who work in various mediums such as painting, installation, as well as mixed media. All the artworks are on view courtesy of Zaal Art Gallery. Parking is available; Runs through June 6, 2026; Art Talk: 3:30-4pm; Art Party: 4-7pm; Aabee Bleue Project, 1700 S Santa Fe Ave, Unit 1626 (Green House), LA 90021; https://www.aabeebleue-project.com
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Lincoln Heights
Keystone Art Space Open Studios is here. The public is invited in to meet the artists, see how they create and then purchase artworks directly from the artists. Keystone Art Space has over 50 artist studios. Mediums include: painting, illustration, printmaking, jewelry, photography, sculpture as well as lots more. Art Party: 4-9pm; Keystone Art Space, 338 S. Ave 16, Los Angeles, CA 90031; https://www.keystoneartspace.com
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Mid City
Matter Studio Gallery hosts an art talk with Maria Greenshields-Ziman today in conjunction with Illuminating Matter currently on view at the gallery.
Artist Talk: 4-6 pm; Matter Studio Gallery, 5080 W. Pico Blvd., LA, 90019; https://matterstudiogallery.com/
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Melrose Hill
Yield To Color: Creative Growth Artists in L.A opens at DON’T LOOK Projects with an opening art party. The two person exhibition features the work of Julian Ou as well as Rosa Giron. Yield To Color will remain on view until June 27, 2026; Art Party: 5-7pm; DON’T LOOK Projects, 461 N Western Ave, LA, 90004; https://www.dontlookprojects.com/
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West Adams
Good Mother Gallery hosts an opening for a new exhibition titled Ornamental Anger by Gabe Bartalos. The Los Angeles-based artist is a well known special effects pioneer. Ornamental Anger runs through June 27, 2026; Art Party: 5-7pm; Good Mother Gallery, 5103 W. Adams Blvd, LA, 90016; https://goodmothergallery.com
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West Hollywood
Tierra del Sol Gallery unveils a group show titled Vessels. Artists include: Leul Asfaw, Catherine Benita, Abraham Khan, Kyle Johnson, Eric Lue, Bill Marshall, John Maull, Daniel Padilla, Ericka Lopez, Angel Rodriguez, Samantha Roman, Lex Sherbin, and Vicente Siso. Nikki Kesterson: Prints is also opening in the Annex room. Both shows run through July 2, 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 Mid City…Brassroots District performances have now been extended through June, 2026, so the party continues. The shows take place in conjunction with its self titled album Brassroots District: LA ’74. The immersive theater-concert takes place at Jewel’s Catch One and brings audiences back to the year 1974. Moreover 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. Therefore he is going back with his wife.
For more info, see the Brassroots District Feature. Or call 323-596-1973; Tickets begin at $49, fees may apply; Performance: 6:30pm; Jewel’s Catch One, 4067 W. Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019; http://BrassrootsDistrict.com
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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 also Ben Guillory. The theatre is located on the third floor of the building, with nearby parking 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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