Saturday, June 27, 2026: Art Parties & Events brings us another fun yet very busy day. If you like to dance, drag your butt out of bed for an early morning sober hip-hop dance party. Or just start your day off with lots of art happenings. Many begin early 12pm, 1:pm, and there are several beginning at 2pm and then of course well into the night. In addition enjoy some theatre too.
June 27 2026 Art Parties & Events
In Inglewood…FIFA World Cup is officially here in LA and so are some really fun events. While one thinks of dance parties as happening during the night, Daybreaker has organized a sober morning hip-hop dance party. Grammy Award-winning producer, songwriter, and hip-hop icon Jermaine Dupri will headline Daybreaker’s latest stop on its global Let’s Be Friends tour, bringing a morning of music, movement, and community to CineVita, the world’s largest spiegeltent, located adjacent to SoFi Stadium in the heart of the World Cup festivities.
The morning begins with a movement experience led byAngela Parretta, founder of Drenched LA, before Dupri takes over the decks for a two-hour DJ set celebrating hip-hop’s enduring power to bring people together across generations, backgrounds, and cultures. Event: 9am-12pm; CineVita, 1248 District Dr, Inglewood, CA 90303; There are various additional events in conjunction to this event so be sure to visit the website for more info – https://www.daybreaker.com
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Downtown
Hospital of Emotions recently opened inside a former wing of St. Vincent Medical Center. Presented by House of Art and Dreams, ROYVA Group, and also St. Vincent Behavioral Health Campus, it transformed one of Los Angeles’ most historic hospital sites into a fully immersive, large-scale art experience. Read more about it on the Hospital of Emotions Feature. Admission starts at $55 with discounts available for children, students, seniors and veterans; Hours: 10am-8pm; Hospital of Emotions, 2131 W 3rd St, LA, 90057; www.hospitalofemotions.com
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Hyde Park
The Southern California Women’s Caucus for Art (SCWCA) holds a closing art party for Bigger Picture – Your Large Scale Perspective. Juried by Linda Jo Russell, the exhibition was part of the organization’s 50th anniversary. It is currently on view at Range Projects Gallery. Artists include: Lori Markman, Ronald Markman (posthumou), Rhiannon Isabella Valenti as well as many more.
Ronald Markman Falls into His 90th Birthday, Oil on Canvas, 48 x 48 inches by Lori Markman
Art Party:12pm; Range Project Gallery, 3718 W. Slausen Ave., LA, https://www.rangeprojects.art/
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Santa Monica
If you have yet to stop by Peter Fetterman Gallery to see the group exhibition – Marilyn Monroe: A Silent Life. The show is simply breathtaking. Marilyn Monroe was one of the most photographed women of the century. This epic photography exhibition features works by Eve Arnold, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Cornell Capa, Andre de Dienes, Elliott Erwitt, Allan Grant, Philippe Halsman, Douglas Kirkland and more. Gallery Hours: 12-5pm; Peter Fetterman, 2525 Michigan Ave A-1, Bergamot Station Arts Center, Santa Monica, 90404; https://www.peterfetterman.com/https://www.peterfetterman.com/
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Also at Bergamot Station…Spectrum Gestalt 2026 continues at bG Gallery with a second art party. The exhibition explores the use of color as well as form. The art of this fantastic group show just fills the gallery with artworks from floor to ceiling. For the twelfth edition, it features all media such as painting, sculpture, embroidery, photography, and digital art. Runs through July 11, 2026; Art Party: 2-5pm; bG Gallery, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave #A2, Santa Monica, CA 90405; https://santamonica.bgartdealings.com
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Mount Wilson
MWO (Mount Wilson Observatory) debuts its first exhibition from its Arts @ The Observatory series. Nocturnal Landscapes From the Arid West, by Russell Crotty is curated by Stephen Nowlin (MWO artist-in-residence). The solo show will be held in the vaulted dome of the historic 100-inch telescope. Guests will enjoy an opening reception as well as a walkthrough with the artist.
The exhibition will remain on view Saturdays from July 4 through October 17, 2026, from 1:00pm–5:00pm. Starting in July, admission is $10 (children under 12 admitted free). Purchase Nocturnal Landscapes Tickets (July) HERE; Be sure to confirm all info for future visits after opening on the website. Today’s opening reception is FREE; Walkthrough and Art Party: 1:30pm–5:00pm; For more information about the exhibit, and to RSVP for the opening reception visit: http://mtwilson.edu/events/arts-crotty2026; Mount Wilson Observatory, 100 Mt. Wilson Circle Rd, Mount Wilson, CA 91023; https://www.mtwilson.edu/
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Silver Lake
FOYER-LA hosts a discussion in conjunction with its current exhibition – Ellie Krakow- Comfort Corners. The talk moderated by Ted Meyer will feature Ellie Krakow’s health story and experience with Crohn’s disease. Furthermore she will reveal how her illness has inspired her artwork. Today also marks the closing of the exhibition. Talk: 2pm; FOYER-LA, 3920 Fountain Ave., LA, 90029; https://www.foyer-la.com
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Koreatown
Shatto Gallery unveils Walking Through Utopia by the Korean artist Wang Yeul. Refreshments will be provided. Parking is available for opening reception visitors. Walking Through Utopia will run through July 10, 2026; Art Party: 2-5pm; Shatto Gallery, 3130 Wilshire Blvd., Unit 104, LA, 90010; https://www.shattogallery.com/
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Mid Wilshire
The Artists Gallery (TAG) hosts an art talk for its current solo exhibitions. The event will feature Katy Bishop, Sharon Cannon, Don Saban, Barbara Danzi, Pedrin Garcia, and also Mel Smothers. Art Talk: 2-4pm; TAG Gallery, 5458 Wilshire Blvd, LA, 90036; https://www.taggallery.net/
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Downtown
Vielmetter Los Angeles invites you to join artist Edgar Arceneaux for a two part closing event. There will be a walkthrough of exhibition We Are Gods, as well as a film screening of I Told Jesus, Change My Name. Then the gallery will host a talk to conclude the evening. The artist will discuss how his late mother’s battle with dementia influenced the creation of his first Skinning the Mirror series. Light refreshments will be provided;
Walkthrough: 1:30-2:30pm; Coffee and Pastries: 2:30-3pm; Film Screening & Conversation: 3-4pm; Vielmetter Los Angeles, 1700 S Santa Fe Ave #101, LA, 90021; https://vielmetter.com
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Also Downtown…Patricia Sweetow Gallery hosts an art talk in conjunction with its current exhibition. Dr. Allison Shultz, Ornithology researcher and curator (NHM) will lead the conversation with artist David Tomb. The intersection of science, art, and environmental impact will be the focus of the talk. The exhibition runs through July 11, 2026; Art Talk: 2pm; Patricia Sweetow Gallery, 1700 S Santa Fe Ave, Suite 351, LA, 90021; https://www.patriciasweetowgallery.com/
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Another Downtown
In the same downtown building…Band of Vices and Helms Design District debut dear artists… Los Angeles – Streets, Structures & Stories, a collaborative exhibition bringing together 100+ artists to explore the layered narratives that shape Los Angeles.
Presented across town in two exhibition spaces, Band of Vices (located in the Downtown LA Arts District) and the Helms Design Center (on the campus of Culver City’s Helms Bakery), the exhibition creates a dialogue between art, architecture, design, and community. Band of Vices will host the first reception. Art Party: 2-5pm; Band of Vices, 1700 S. Santa Fe Avenue, Suite 371, LA, 90021; https://www.bandofvices.com
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Mid City
Pace Gallery holds an art talk with Mika Tajima & Nora N. Khan (art writer and educator). The conversation takes place in conjunction with the opening of Tajima’s 37 Dimensions. The exhibition takes its title, 37 Dimensions, from a development in Quantum Physics showing that light can exist across as many as 37 dimensions—far beyond the three-dimensional framework that shapes everyday perception. The solo show will remain on view through August 15, 2026; Art Talk: 4 – 5pm; Art Party: 5-7pm; RSVP HERE to attend the free PACE event; Pace Gallery, 1201 S La Brea Ave, LA, 90019; https://www.pacegallery.com
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West Hollywood
Megan Mulrooney offers an opening art party to celebrate new exhibitions. These include: Love to Hate, a group show curated by Brittany Fanning, Josh Cloud: Sunken Bust Shimmering Stone as well as Kevin Yaun: Slow Burn. All exhibitions will remain on view through Aug. 15, 2026; Art Party: 5-8pm; Megan Mulrooney, 7313 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046; https://www.meganmulrooney.com
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Chinatown
Eastern Projects Gallery presents a group show titled Lo Cotidiano. The exhibition features six artists creating art in various media such as painting, drawing, photography and also installation. Guests will have the chance to speak with the artists while enjoying complimentary drinks at today’s opening. The exhibition runs through July 18, 2026; Art Party: 5-8pm; Eastern Projects Gallery, 900 N Broadway Suite 1090, LA, 90012; http://easternprojectsgallery.com
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Fairfax District
LAUNCH LA once again presents the 23rd Annual TARFEST/Beacon 250. The free annual event celebrates LA culture, art and music in partnership with, Pan Pacific Park. While paying tribute to the 250th birthday of the United States, the event will also highlight LA’s rich cultural heritage. In addition to original work from local artists, guests can participate in activities with Museums and Cultural Partners such as the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, the Petersen Automotive Museum, the Korean Cultural Center, and the Skirball Cultural Center.
On the audio portion, attendees will enjoy live music on the 89.9 KCRW Stage. The lineup includes an eclectic range of styles from the School of Rock Fairfax District-LA House Band as well as performers from LA Opera from 6-8pm; then starting at 8pm the Beacon 250 Dance Party begins at 8pm with DJ’s KG Superstar. Next Headliner Silva of 89.9 KCRW commands the stage from 9-10pm. Gourmet Food Trucks and a full bar presented by Hello Stranger in the LAUNCH Biergarten will also be on site. Moreover Local Artisan booths are curated LA’s Runway Boutique. Event: 6-10pm; Pan Pacific Park, 7600 Beverly Blvd, LA; https://www.tarfest.com/
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Hollywood
Austin Hayman: Looking For A Friend and Gus Monday and Julian Lombardi: Orders of Emergence open at Make Room Gallery. The artist was born in Los Angeles and raised in Sonoma County. Hayman tends to capture everyday moments in his works. Therefore allowing ordinary moments to become extraordinary in their own right.
Orders of Emergence features paintings and drawings by Gus Monday and Julian Lombardi. The two person show explores psychic architecture, governance, as well as desire. Both exhibitions will run through August 1, 2026; Art Party: 6-8pm; Make Room, 6361 Waring Ave, LA, 90038; https://www.makeroom.la/
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LA Theatre
Primary Trust continues its run through tomorrow June 28, 2026 at the Mark Taper Forum. So hop to it kids! 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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