Saturday, July 11, 2026: Art Parties & Events bring us a multitude of experiences. Art openings, closings, art talks, and theatre too all take over Los Angeles. Plus I want to point out that Concern Foundation is hosts its annual Block Party tonight. This organization has been raising funds for cancer research for five decades. The foodie event is simply “The Best” – featuring 70 LA restaurants and the cause is so important. See my review from last year on our sister site – EatTravelGo.com
July 11, 2026 Art Parties & Events
In the Pico-Union area…as-is Gallery holds an art talk with Vincent Ramos and Victor Estrada. The conversation takes place in conjunction with the gallery’s current exhibition – Vincent Ramos: Notice of Demolition or The Horror Vacui Heavy Haunts House Band for the Haunted House. The exhibition runs through July 18, 2026; Seating is limited; no RSVP required; Limited parking is available behind the gallery entrance on Constance Street; Art Talk: 12pm; As Is, 1133 Venice Blvd., LA, 90015; https://www.as-is.la
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Palms area
Human Geography: Map of Becoming by Elizabeth Yochim opens at YA! The solo show unites film, photography as well as performance. The gallery will host a special performance titled Living Archive at the opening. Then it will host a second performance on July 18, 2026. The exhibition runs through July 31, 2026; Art Party: 2-5pm; YA!, 3379 Robertson Pl, LA, 90034; https://yaproject.space/
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Santa Monica
At Bergamot Station..;bG Gallery hosts the closing art party for Spectrum Gestalt 2026. This was the twelfth edition of the annual show. If you have yet to visit the gallery, this is your chance. Spectrum Gestalt transforms the gallery into an endless assortment of color representing a chorus of voices, mediums, and creative perspective. Closing Art Party: 2-5pm; bG Gallery, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave #A2, Santa Monica, CA 90405; https://santamonica.bgartdealings.com
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Also at Bergamot in SM…William Turner Gallery presents Moses @ 100, an exhibition of works by Ed Moses. The solo show marks the centennial of the artist’s birth and celebration over six decades of the artist’s life. Ed was a trip, if you knew him you know exactly what I mean. Read more about the exhibition and the artist on the William Turner Gallery Ed Moses Feature. Runs through September 5, 2026; Art Party: 5-8pm; William Turner Gallery, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave., E1, Santa Monica, 90404; https://www.williamturnergallery.com/
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Mid City
CMAY Gallery hosts a closing art party for Figuratively Speaking by Jody Zellen as well as Immaculate Tensions; We’re All Going Up! by Alex Parrasch. This was Zellen’s first solo exhibition with the gallery. The Los Angeles–based artist practice includes everything from animation, interactive installation, to app art, net art, drawing, painting, photography, public art, and artists’ books.
PRJCTLA @ CMAY Gallery
This was CMAY Gallery’s first exhibition with artist Alex Parrasch who recently graduated from Claremont Graduate University. Here he received his MFA and was awarded the President’s Art Award for the 2026 graduating class. A book signing will also be held with Parrasch; Art Party: 3-5pm; CMAY Gallery, 5828 Wilshire Blvd., LA 90036; https://cmaygallery.com
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Another in Mid City…DMST Atelier hosts a community feed and a closing reception for its Juneteenth group exhibition. Is It True? examines the distance between liberation promised and liberation lived. The gallery invites everyone to partake in homemade pizza. BYO toppings for a more enticing slice. Come be part of the community – share different perspectives, experiences and interests. Closing Art Party: 4-7pm; DMST Atelier, 4614 W Washington Blvd, LA, 90016; https://www.dmstatelier.com
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Mid Wilshire
Anat Ebgi celebrates Mucki Botkay: Imaginary Windows with an opening art party. The solo show will spotlight the artist’s unique abstract tapestries. Imaginary Window runs through August 22, 2026; Art Party: 4-6pm; Anat Ebgi, 6150 Wilshire Blvd #5, LA, 90048; https://anatebgi.com/
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Downtown
Vielmetter Los Angeles offers two new exhibitions. Gallery 1 will feature Celestial Road Trip, Esther by Pearl Watson, and Ketchup & Mustard by Evan Trine. While this is the fourth solo exhibition with the gallery for Watson, this is a spotlight exhibition for Trine.
Celestial Road Trip unveils new paintings and works on paper inspired by Watson’s recent move to Joshua Tree, CA. The artist relocated in 2025 after the LA Fires. Images include: coyotes, tortoises, as well as local fauna intertwined with fantasy. The spotlight exhibition of new works by Long Beach-based artist Evan Trine focuses on still life, while utilizing experimental printing methods, collage, and painterly interventions. Trine plays will color as well as composition pushing the boundaries of the photographic image. Both shows will be on view from August 29, 2026. Art Party: 4-7pm; Vielmetter Los Angeles, 1700 S Santa Fe Ave, LA, 90021; http://vielmetter.com
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Also Downtown…Cirrus Gallery and Cirrus Editions throw an opening art party to welcome a new works by Matthew Sweesy. Stretto features selected paintings as well as monoprints. Moreover additional lithographs by Mary Weatherford and Daniel Gibson will also be included at the opening. The show will remain on view through August 30, 2026; Art Party: 4-7pm; Cirrus Gallery & Cirrus Editions Ltd., 2011 S Santa Fe Ave, LA, 90021; https://www.cirrusgallery.com/
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Hollywood
Regen Projects premieres a new exhibition by Alex Hubbard titled Abstract or Regular? The solo show features animations projected onto wooden constructions that are cut to the shape of their subjects. The animated subjects include cartoon characters and even an electrocuted pickle. Abstract or Regular? runs through August 15, 2026; Art Party: 5 – 7pm; Regen Projects, 6750 Santa Monica Blvd, LA, 90038; https://www.regenprojects.com
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One more in Hollywood…Sebastian Gladstone celebrates the opening of Nick Angelo: Edifice II. The Los Angeles based artist received a BA in Urban Studies from The Eugene Lang College for Liberal Arts at the New School in New York City. He also earned an MFA in Photography and Media from the California Institute of the Arts. runs through August 15, 2026; Art Party: 6-8pm; Sebastian Gladstone, 6916 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90038; https://sebastiangladstone.com/
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Close by on the Southern edge of Hollywood…Concern Foundation’s 51st Annual Block Party is back bigger than ever.
Photo by Richard Bilow
The annual event has successfully been raising much needed funds to fight cancer for over fifty years. Come enjoy one of the best LA food festivals and help this important cause. Seriously if you love food, wine and spirits, you do not want to miss this. I have attended this event for several years, and you can read my 2025 Concern Foundation Review on our sister site at EatTravelGo.com. Find out more on the July 11, 2026 Concern Foundation Event Feature. Event: 6-11pm; Admission: $500 per person; Concern Foundation 51st Annual Block Party, Paramount Studios Hollywood, 5555 Melrose Ave., LA, 90038; www.ConcernFoundation.org
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East Hollywood
Wilding Cran Gallery presents a new exhibition titled NOTHING by Michael John Kelly. The Los Angeles based artist offers a body of work created by both physical and digital processes. The artworks in NOTHING are oil, acrylic and pigment print collage on canvas. Hence, the digital process is folded back into a physical painting. You can catch the solo show through August 1, 2026; Art Party: 6-8pm; Wilding Cran Gallery, 607 N. Western Ave LA 90004; https://wildingcran.com
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West Adams
Thinkspace Projects throws an opening art party to celebrate new exhibitions. These include: NEW BAG, SAME OLD TRICKS The Good Life: The Search for New Land. Enjoy New Monster Drawings by KEVIN LYONS; SR. PAPÁ CHANGO: Mi Mundo Azul; ANGEL LESNIKOWSKI: Mourning Vessels; Also opening tonight is ‘FRESH’ – Spotlight on Local Creatives curated by Cannibal Flower and new works by Carlos Canon, Wayne Chang, and Marisa Sayler. All shows will continue through August 1, 2026; Thinkspace Projects, 4207 W. Jefferson Blvd. & 4217 W. Jefferson Blvd., LA 90016; https://thinkspaceprojects.com
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Santa Monica
Grangeville continues its run at the Ruskin Group Theatre. Written by Samuel D. Hunter and directed by John Perrin Flynn, Tim Cummings and Jeff LeBeau step into the lead characters in Grangeville. They play estranged half-brothers who are forced to reconnect due to their aging mother. While one lives in Grangeville, the other lives in Amsterdam,Grangeville deals with love, suffering, and the not so easy road to forgiveness.
Performance: 8pm; Grangeville runs through July 26, 2026; General Admission: $45; Seniors/Student/Guild: $40; Monday Nights: $25 – keeps professional theatre accessible; See website or call call (310) 397-3244; Ruskin Group Theatre, 3000 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90405 (ample free parking); http://www.ruskingrouptheatre.com
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