Saturday, October 31, 2026: Art Parties & Events offers a few openings, but hey, don’t sweat it, cause it’s Halloween, we have tons of fun Halloween events, so take advantage of the holiday. But we do have an early art talk at Lisson Los Angeles, as well as openings at Vielmetter and a Halloween inspired exhibition at a poco art. Also let’s not forget that Westedge hosts its final day of its Design Fair.
October 31 2026 Art Parties & Events
Santa Monica…WestEdge Design Fair continues today with regular fair hours. New this year, Rising Design features six emerging Southern California interior designers. Led by designer and educator Julee Ireland, participants will transform individual spaces using products from leading brands. Their creative process will appear in a 10-part video series before a live reveal determines the winners. Additionally the main stage will feature designers, architects and industry experts. They will discuss emerging trends and challenges. Fair Hours: 10am-6pm; Tickets begin at $25 each day through Saturday; WestEdge Design Fair 2026, The Barker Hangar, 3021 Airport Ave., Santa Monica, 90405; https://westedgedesignfair.com/
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Lisson Los Angeles holds an early art talk with artist Oliver Lee Jackson and curator Hamza Walker. The conversation coincides with the Oakland-based artist’s book launch. Art Talk: 11am; Light refreshments will be served. RSVP via rsvp@lisson.com; Lisson Gallery, 1037 N Sycamore Ave, LA, 90038; https://lisson.com
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Downtown
April Bey: All the Reasons We Never Tell Someone We Love Them, They’re Worthless opens at Vielmetter Los Angeles.
This is the gallery’s second solo exhibition with Bahamian-American artist. Inspired by Bey’s dating life, its adds a twist to her Atlantica project which imagines the artist as an alien reporting from Earth back to her home planet. Thus making for an interesting exhibition. Runs through December 19, 2026; Art Party: 4-6pm; Vielmetter Los Angeles, 1700 S Santa Fe Ave, LA 90021; https://vielmetter.com/
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Culver City
A poco art Los Angeles presents a group show titled small gods: Desire, Devotion and the Making of Power. Curated by Ann Shi, the exhibition highlights the work of ten artists who blur the lines between humans, ghosts, gods and also demons. Artists include: Trevor Coopersmith, Debra Disman, Nancy Evans, Lenny Gerard, Heng Yi, Tom Knechtel, Jenn Lima, Sandeep Mukherjee, Renee Pepion, and Julie Yeo. Runs through December 13, 2026; Art Party: 4-8pm; a poco art, 4505 S Slauson Ave, Unit 317, Culver City; https://apoco.art
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Hollywood Hills/Cahuenga Pass
Theatre West debuts the World Premiere of The Feel Good Story America Needs Right Now. Written by Mark Wilding and directed by Charlie Mount, it is produced by Garry Kluger for Theatre West and Little Jack Productions. A network newsmagazine wants to do a big story about a group of former American hostages who escaped the brutal terrorist group The Hand of God. However, not everything is as it seems. Needless to say havoc ensues. Shows run through November 8, 2026; Performance: 8pm; Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. West, in LA, 90068; https://theatrewest.org
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Halloween Events
FYI – If you are looking for a scary fright house, we have an entire list of them. See the LAArtParty 2026 LA Halloween Events List HERE.
Head to West Hollywood…The Troubadour hosts a Halloween Party featuring DJ Brown Mamba. Costumes are encouraged, so get out there kids. The event is FREE; Doors open at 7pm; The Troubadour, 9081 N Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, 90069; https://troubadour.com
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West Hollywood’s Halloween Carnaval is happening today – October 31, 2025. The City of West Hollywood once again hosts the most exciting event of the year – the Halloween Carnaval 2024! The City’s incomparable Halloween Carnaval is one of the most unique Halloween gatherings in the world.
The free event takes place from 6-11pm; It runs along a one-mile stretch of Santa Monica Boulevard between N. Doheny Drive and N. La Cienega Boulevard. Staged on Santa Monica Boulevard/Historic Route 66, Halloween Carnaval will feature various stages featuring live music, DJs, food trucks and thousands of wildly dressed Halloween revelers for a one-of-a-kind experience.
Visit the City Of West Hollywood website for more info – https://www.visitwesthollywood.com/halloween-carnaval
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Downtown
Halloween takes over the South Patio of Los Angeles Union Station. This is the seventh year for the free annual Boo-nion Station. Metro Art presents a Monster Poetry Booth so you can make your own monster. Furthermore enjoy face painting, stilt walkers and more. Also Kids under 12 can enter a costume contest. Plus DJ Keyon in the Mix spinning tunes all day. Bring your metro card for extra treats. Event: 11:30am-3:30pm; LA Union Station, 800 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 90012; https://www.unionstationla.com/happenings/
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Hollywood
The band My Chemical Romance performs for its final night of its 5-night residency at the Hollywood Bowl. Moreover, it is celebrating the 20th anniversary of The Black Parade. Gates Open: 5pm; Performance: 7pm; Visit the website to purchase tickets; The Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Ave, LA, 90068; https://www.hollywoodbowl.com
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Halloween Inspired Movies
It’s the final screening at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. A halloween inspired film the Thing directed by John Carpenter, is the perfect scary movie for the holiday. The evening will also feature a dance party and a costume contest with prizes too. In addition enjoy a free photobooth, candy crawl, and themed cocktails. Event: 7:15-10pm; Gates open 5:30pm; Cinespia at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd.,LA, 90038; https://cinespia.org/
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Hollywood
The Ford, Street Food Cinema and One Institute’s Circa: Queer Histories Festival 2026 screen The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The evening pays tribute of the late Tim Curry.Prop kits will be onsite available for purchase on-site prior to the screening, So you can participate with props during the film. Gate Time: 6:30pm; Screening: 8pm; Tickets range from $35-$41; The Ford, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, LA, 90068; https://www.theford.com; https://www.oneinstitute.org/circa/
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Keep the spirit of Halloween going with scary movies with all of these LA venues on Halloween night. New this year…The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema DTLA offers a month some fun movies – on halloween night, enjoy Rocky Horror and Trick or Treat. Visit the website for more info and tickets. See the calendar for a full list of movies. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema DTLA, 700 W 7th St, Ste. U240, LA, 90017; https://drafthouse.com/los-angeles
Street Food Cinema and Rooftop Movies. also hosts some spooky flicks. Moreover Hollywood Forever hosts scary movies such as Jennifer’s Body (Oct 30), The Thing (Oct 31); Visit the website for times and ticket prices; Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90038; https://hollywoodforever.com/events-calendar/
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