Sunday, June 28, 2026: Art Parties & Events closes out yet another busy art weekend in Los Angeles. Whew, Mama’s tired! Seriously, get out there and enjoy all that the city of Angels has to offer. We have visual art, community events with food, live music, and theatre too.
June 28, 2026 Art Parties & Events
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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Downtown
Another all day event…Smorgasburg Los Angeles 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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Leimert Park
LA Commons invites the LA community to attend its annual event Day of the Ancestors: Festival of Masks. Since 2010 this beloved tradition has been held during the Leimert Park Art Walk. This annual celebration pays tribute South LA ancestors, ancestral traditions and customs, African and Diaspora artistic expressions, as well as shared community memories. Founded by artists Najite Agindotan and Ben Caldwell in collaboration with LA Commons, the Festival of Masks is a multicultural, multigenerational and multimedia arts event grounded in the vast identities of Africa and the African diaspora. The 2026 honorees include: S. Pearl Sharp, Horace Tapscott, Aiysha Sinclair, Meri Ka Ra (Reverend Richard Byrd), and Kimberly Bolanile Paggett. The festival features a libation ceremony, procession and and also dance and musical performances. Event: 12-5:30pm; Leimert Park Village Plaza, People St., 4337 Degnan Blvd., LA, 90007; https://www.lacommons.org/
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Mid Wilshire
The Artists Gallery (TAG) holds a Fiber Art talk with award-winning textile artist and quilter Barbara Danzi. Her discussion is titled What’s My Line? It explores the personality of lines through improvisational fabric and stitching. Art Talk: 2-3pm; TAG Gallery, 5458 Wilshire Blvd, LA, 90036; https://www.taggallery.net/
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Pasadena
The Elliott Caine Duo with guitarist, Riner Scivally perform at Criterion Coffee.
Elliott Caine; courtesy of Elliott Caine
The venue s a super jazz-friendly hangout! No cover charge! Performance: 2-4pm; Criterion Coffee, 39 N. Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena 91103; https://criterioncoffee.us
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Culver City
Today’s portion of the two part exhibition presented Band of Vices and Helms Design District takes place at the latter venue. Yesterday dear artists…Los Angeles – Streets, Structures & Stories opened at Band of Vices, and today’s event will be held at Helms Design District. The collaborative exhibition bringing together 100+ artists to explore the layered narratives that shape Los Angeles. The exhibition highlights the union of art, architecture, design, as well as community. Art Party: 2-5pm; Helms Design District, 8745 Washington Blvd., Culver City, 90232; https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/events/
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LA Theatre
Also downtown…Mark Taper Forum presents the final performance of Primary Trust . 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. Performances: 1pm and 7pm; 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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Sundays at the Mint
In Mid City…The Mint presents Jazz Sundays. The rotating selection offers the best in LA’s Jazz Music scene.
But be sure to check the Mint’s calendar for up-to-date info as well as guest performers/musicians. Furthermore, Musicians who want to jam will get in free with an instrument after 9pm (one drink minimum). I love that!! For table reservations, please email themintdinnerreservations@gmail.com Doors open: 7pm; Enjoy the jam with special guests at 9:30pm; Ticket prices vary depending on entry time; Visit the website for the full schedule. The Mint, 6010 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035; https://themintla.com
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For additional art exhibitions, and performances as well as culinary events, see LAArtParty’s Upcoming Events Page.
Read more about Arts and Entertainment throughout the world on our sister site EatTravelGo.com, an art inspired travel site.
Or enjoy artist / gallerist interviews on our Art Talk Page also on ETG.
