Well Sunday November 1 2026 Art Parties & Events kick off a busy month. I can’t believe it’s November already – so get ready kids, Thanksgiving is coming, and then Christmas will be here before you know it. Today you can enjoy a foodie event, several openings as well as a Dia de Los Muertos event and live music too.
November 1 2026 Art Parties & Events
Smorgasburg LA
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
Dama Gallery hosts an all day opening for a new exhibitions titled La Obra (The Work). The group show features painting, sculpture, textile, as well as mixed media. Runs through January 9, 2027; Opening: 12-5pm; Dama Gallery, 334 S Main Street, No. 5001, LA, 90013; https://damagallery.com
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Pasadena
Jack Rutberg Fine Arts debuts Jerome Witkin – Epic. This is a rare exhibition of one of America’s most highly regarded figurative painters. It includes the artist’s works across decades of his career, some which have been held in private collections since the 60s. Audience will for the first time be able to view the in this exhibition.
Jerome Witkin, Her Dream, 1987, Oil on Canvas, 77 x 69″
While Witkin’s technique is similar of that of an abstract expressionist, his nuanced narratives allow his work to stand out amongst other contemporary artists. Runs through December 24, 2026; Art Party: 3-6pm; Jack Rutberg Fine Arts, 600 S Lake Ave #102, Pasadena, 91106; https://jackrutbergfinearts.com
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Melrose Arts District
7811 Gallery throws an opening art party for Jonah Greenstein: Celluloid Sensors as well as Jill Freeman New Works: Mandalas and More. The first show curated by Deborah Blum, will be accompanied by a film titled Coming Attractions. Furthermore Unreleased Film Stills has been incorporated into abstract art. The second show featuring the art of Jill Freeman highlights both mandalas and abstract paintings. This is the artist’s third exhibition with the gallery. Both shows run through November 29, 2026; Art Party: 4-7pm; 7811 Gallery, 7811 Melrose Ave, LA, 90046; https://www.7811gallery.com
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Mid City
Matter Studio Gallery celebrates the opening of two concurrent exhibitions.
How it Matters When the Lights Go Out features the work of Cuban-born, Los Angeles-based artist/activist Lili Bernard will debut. The second show opening is Generational Matter by Lili Bernard’s three sons: Uriel, Elias, and Isaiah Bernard Ferguson. Both exhibitions will run through November 22, 2026; Art Party: 4-8pm; Matter Studio Gallery, 5080 W. Pico Blvd., LA, 90019; https://matterstudiogallery.com/
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Venice
SPARC throws an art party to celebrate its 24th annual Día de los Muertos celebration and ritual. will feature traditional altars, art, performances, and special Oaxacan goodies. The evening will begin with a traditional invocation ritual at sunset, conducted in Nahuatl, Spanish, and English, honoring the rich cultural heritage of this sacred day.
Find out more about the event on on Dia de Los Muertos Feature. Event: 5:30 PM – 8:30pm; Social and Public Art Resource Center, 685 N. Venice Blvd., Venice, 90291; https://sparcinla.org/
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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.
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