Sunday September 13, 2026 Art Parties & Event close out another busy art weekend in Los Angles. Start your day off early at the ALIVE Festival at the Santa Monica Pier, or indulge in a foodie smorgasburg, and enjoy the Hospital of Emotions Art Installation. Of course you can also create some art with Bobbie Rich while partaking in some Mizel Wine. Then there is always live music. Moreover, Rosh Hashanah 2026 ends tonight at sundown. Hope you and your loved ones enjoyed the holiday.
September 13, 2026 Art Parties & Events
In Santa Monica…Daybreaker is hosting its first-ever ALIVE Festival at the Santa Monica Pier today. A sober sunrise-to-sunset dance and wellness festival. The event will spotlight live musicians, DJs, as well as local artists. Be aware, the festival is 100% sober (no alcohol), no VIP areas, and free coffee too. There will be lots of dance in addition to community connection. Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica; https://www.daybreaker.com/
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Downtown…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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Downtown…Hospital of Emotions is an unusual installation located inside a former wing of St. Vincent Medical Center. Visit our ETG Instagram for extensive coverage. 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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Santa Monica
Enjoy an all day music festival – Americana In the Park at Gandara Park Santa Monica.
Photo courtesy of SantaMonica.gov
Santa Monica Cultural Affairs,McCabe’s Guitar Shop and KCRW present the free event. However, unlike previous years, Americana In the Park is NOT a series of events but one all day event. Music will include jazz, blues, and folk artists such as Albert Lee, Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca, Abby Posner & the Big Fall, and more. Additionally food trucks will be on-site and the Bob Baker Marionette Theater along with other kid friendly events will be taking place. Americana In the Park at Gandara Park Santa Monica runs from 1:30-6:30pm; Gandara Park, 1819 Stewart St., Santa Monica 90404; https://www.santamonica.gov/events
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Thousand Oaks
It’s time to mix, mingle, and paint in Mizel’s breathtaking rose garden. Fill your palette with color and escape into relaxation, creating a mandala inspired wine bottle. A variety of ideas and stamping tools will be provided for inspiration. No experience needed. Bring your artistic expression to life under the gentle guidance of artist Bobbie Rich. Stay with Bobbie step-by-step or explore your own unique vision!
Event: 3-5pm; Mizel Devoted Wine Club Member: $35; Mizel Flirt Wine Club Member: $45; General Admission: $55; 5-20 Years Old: $40; Event: 3-5pm; Mizel Estate Vineyard,1050 W Potrero Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361; https://mizelestate.com/
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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.
