Saturday, June 20 2026 is all about LACMA. Not to worry, we do have a large listing of art parties and events , but TODAY is a one-of-a-kind day of art with LACMA’s celebration for the opening of the David Geffen Galleries. LACMA will kick off the event with a BLOCK PARTY, then an ART PARADE. Read more about it below. However, there are tons of other art parties and events with theatre too.
June 20 2026 LACMA
LACMA’s David Geffen Galleries
Mid Wilshire…LACMA’s David Geffen Galleries have finally opened. Today is the official celebration to welcome this long awaited project. Some grand opening events have already begun on Thursday and will continue through Sunday. While An Evening with Annie Leibovitz scheduled on Thursday has already sold out check tomorrow’s listing for the Genesis Talks. However today is the BIG Day. LACMA will be hosting a FREE Block Party featuring live music, tons of food vendors, as well as family-friendly art workshops. In addition to the festivities, the museum is allowing free access to the galleries – BUT you have to RSVP for a ticket, which many are already sold out by now. But come back another day and take your time to experience the new building. If you are attending the Block Party just make sure that you stay for the massive art parade to follow from 6-7pm. The art parade is curated by Jeffrey Deitch in collaboration with LACM. Deitch is known for creating New York’s SoHo Art Party which ran from 2005 to 2008. That parade was originally conceived by Deitch in partnership with Paper Magazine and Creative Time. I can’t wait to see it, it is going to be amazing. There are so many galleries and individual artists involved. It should be spectacular. FYI, since parking will be an issue, LACMA is encouraging attendees to take the D Line directly to the Wilshire/Fairfax Metro Station, which drops you off right at the museum campus; LACMA Block Party: 10am-7pm; LACMA Art Parade: 6-7pm; Both the Block Party and the Art Parade will be held on Wilshire Boulevard, and runs from Curson Avenue to Fairfax Avenue; https://www.lacma.org/
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Downtown
DATA-LAND the world’s first Museum of AI officially opens with its inaugural exhibition titled Machine Dreams: Rainforest brought to us by Refik Anadol Studio. This first presentation is an exploration of the inherent intelligence of nature. It is powered by the Large Nature Model, a foundational AI trained on one of the most extensive permission-based datasets of the natural world. It features five immersive galleries with massive generative art, spatial audio, and personalized scent augmentation. Moreover this exhibition opens a dialogue between human presence and the memories of Earth. There is no reception, but an all day opening from 10am-6pm; Admission start at $49. DATA-LAND is located at the Grand LA, 100 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012; https://dataland.art
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In West Hollywood…Los Angeles Art Association (LAAA) will host an all day opening for a group show titled BEDROCK at Gallery 825. The exhibition is juried by Teresa Eggers of David Kordansky Gallery. In addition solo shows by Emily Goff, Flora Kao and Ted Rigoni will also be opening.
All shows run July 24, 2026. Opening 10am-5pm; Gallery 825, 825 N. La Cienega Blvd., LA 90069; https://www.laaa.org
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Santa Monica
The Main Street Summer Soulstice Festival is back. As always the annual event features live music with multiple stages, djs, a beer garden, classic VW displays, family activities, and local merchant booths. They actually shut down the streets so pedestrians can rule Main Street. The event runs from 12-7pm; It takes over Main Street (rom Strand Street to Pier Avenue); https://www.instagram.com/mainstreetsummersoulstice/
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Melrose Hill
Wilding Cran hosts an art talk with Seffa Klein and Summer Bowie, managing editor of Autre magazine. The conversation takes place in conjunction with Sleeves, currently on view at the gallery. The artist’s work is rooted in a sustained engagement with origin sites, foundational units, as well as Klein’s vision of the world. Sleeves runs through July 3, 2026; RSVP to rsvp@wildingcran.com if you would like to attend; Art Talk: 3pm; Wilding Cran Gallery, 607 N. Western Ave LA 90004; https://wildingcran.com
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Culver City
The Pasifika Artists Exchange (PAE) Culmination is a devised theatre work created by the PAE ensemble showcasing Pasifika artistry and talents. Pasifika Artists Exchange is a program focused on enhancing, and advancing Pasifika Arts & Performance. This culmination features devised ensemble theatre work created during a week-long residency with Pasifika artists exchanging stories and creative expressions. Ensemble members are trained under lead artists Misa Tupou, Kathy Martin, and Kiki Rivera. Event: 3:30-7pm; The Wende Museum, 10808 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230; https://wendemuseum.org/
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Santa Monica
At Bergamot Station…Nüart Gallery debuts a solo show by Claire B. Cotts tilted Unfolding. This body of new paintings recurring motifs and vertical passages therefore creating spatial tensions in abstraction. Unfolding continues through July 11, 2026; Art Party: 3-5pm; Nüart Gallery 2525 Michigan Ave, Santa Monica, 90404; https://www.nuartgallery.com/
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Also at Bergamot Station…Richard Heller Gallery unveils A Friendship Story by Nieves González. The solo show celebrate the sacred friendship between women. The bond began in ancient times and continues to this day. A Friendship Story will remain on view through July 25,2026; Art Party: 4-6pm; Richard Heller Gallery, 2525 Michigan Avenue B-5A,Santa Monica, 90404; https://www.richardhellergallery.com
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Another in Santa Monica…Gallery 169 presents Pat Darrin; The Beach In My Backyard (State Beach in the Sixties). The lifelong photographer and award-winning cinematographer, has shot countless documentaries, and iconic music videos and seminal skateboard + surfing films. He has shot Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Britney Spears, OutKast, Soundgarden, and many more. There will be complimentary valet parking available for the evening of the opening; Art Party: 5-8pm; Gallery 169, 169 West Channel Road Santa Monica, 90402; http://gallery169.com/
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Lincoln Heights
Julie Green: Where the Field Begins to Sing opens at Keystone Gallery. Green brings music with her new exhibition. Playable musical strings activate selected works thus creating an interactive exhibition. Gallery Hours Tuesday-Saturday 12-5pm or by appointment; The solo show runs through June 29, 2026; Art Party: 5-9pm; Keystone Gallery, 338 South Avenue 16, Los Angeles, CA 90031; http://www.keystoneartspace.com
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Mid Wilshire
The Artists Gallery (TAG) celebrates six new exhibitions. The solo shows feature Katy Bishop, Sharon Cannon in collaboration with Don Saban, Barbara Danzi, Pedrin Garcia, SFVACC, and also Mel Smothers (alongside his faculty friends). In addition, TAG Artists bring us a group show titled JOY/ CELEBRATION. All exhibitions run through July 10, 2026. Art Party: 6-8pm; TAG Gallery, 5458 Wilshire Blvd, LA, 90036; https://www.taggallery.net/
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LA Theatre
Primary Trust continues its run through June 28, 2026 at the Mark Taper Forum. Written by Eboni Booth and directed by Knud Adams, it is the winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Primary Trust tells the story of a small town book store worker who is suddenly fired. While having to start over, he finds his life is completely changed by the kindness of others. Performance: 7:30pm; Admission starts at $40.25; Visit the website for additional info, and to purchase tickets; Mark Taper Forum, 135 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90012; http://CenterTheatreGroup.org
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Studio City
Act Your Age! continues its runs at Two Roads Theatre in the valley. Written by Art Shulman, and directed by Stan Mazin, the world premier comedy/dramais presented by Borough Park Productions, the plot deals with aging. The main character Jake is in denial since he was once the star player of the neighborhood basketball game each weekend. He is once again reminded of his age when attempts to keep up with younger players. Plus he is about to become a grandfather. Performance 7:30pm; Admission $30 with discounts for seniors, students and groups. Purchase tickets HERE; Two Roads Theatre, 4348 Tujunga Ave., Studio City, 91604; https://www.lifebookacting.com/tworoadstheater/
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Art Bug Gallery presents EROTIX. The meaning of the title is the act of alchemizing pain into something greater than yourself.
Thanos Valentine performs the ultimate act of self devotion in the form of a romantic ritual. Through extensive erotic archives and performance, Valentine utilizes erotic practices to comment on love, labor, excess, and emotion. Performance: 9pm; Gallery opens: 8pm; DJ set 10-12pm; Art Bug Gallery, 2441 Hunter Street, Unit B, LA, 90023; https://artbug.net/
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