April 2025 LA Art Parties are here, kicking off yet another fantastic week of arts and entertainment events. Although it is a holiday weekend…but we have plenty of events to keep you busy.
April 2025 LA Art Parties
Thursday, April 17, 2025
In Culver City…Taylor Fine Art hosts a book signing for Sugar Weasel Exposed by fiction writer Barbara Barett. Published April 25, 2024, the novel is based on the real-life clown who goes by “Sugar Weasel” and is paid handsomely by gorgeous women for sex and entertainment. Greasepaint and red nose are included in the price; expenses are extra. Book Signing and Release Party: 6-9pm; Taylor Fine Art, 6039 Washington Blvd., Culver City, 90232; https://taylorfineart.art
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Wönzimer Gallery hosts its closing art party for a group exhibition titled Windswept. The group exhibition spotlights Susan Ossman, and features over 15 painted works from international artist. Moreover the work of additional artists are showcased in the group exhibition. All types of media are included such as sculptural, photographic, collage, video, as well as installation works. Artists include: Dani Dodge, Angelica Sotiriou, Beth Elliott, Linda Sue Price, Snezana Saraswati Petrovic, Diane Cockerill, Bruce Cockerill, Scott Meskill, Eileen Oda, Jason Jenn, Nancy Kay Turner, and Nancy Voegeli-Curan. Closing Art Party: 5-8pm; Wönzimer Gallery, 341-B S Avenue 17, LA, 90031; https://www.wonzimer.com
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Beverly Hills
Marc Selwyn Fine Art celebrates the art of Akinsanya Kambon. This is the gallery’s first exhibition of work by the artist.
Akinsanya Kambon, born Mark Teemer in Sacramento, California, is a former Marine, Black Panther, and art professor who lives and works in Long Beach. Art Party: 6-8pm; Marc Selwyn Fine Art, 9953 S Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; http://marcselwynfineart.com
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In Hollywood…Diane Rosenstein presents Five Painters, an exhibition of recent paintings. Artists include: John Brooks, Canyon Castator, Kenwyn Crichlow, Pam Posey, and Vanessa Prager. Art Party: 6-8pm; Diane Rosenstein, 831 Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038; http://dianerosenstein.com
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Friday, April 18, 2025
Graffiti artist GREY (Jonas Melvin) enjoys an LA debut with Pink Cloud at BEYOND THE STREETS. The artist is known as a trailblazer of San Francisco’s golden graffiti era. After rising to fame in the late ’90s, GREY disappeared into a world of addiction and turmoil, resurfacing years later with a renewed purpose. The show also features works by Alexis Ross, Alicia McCarthy, Angel Castro, Barry McGee, Cheryl Dunn, Dan Murphy, Dave Schubert, Elberto Muller, GKAE, Mark Cross, MERCH, Stephen Powers, Timothy Curtis, Todd James, and more. A portion of proceeds supports Feed The Streets LA, aiding communities in need. Art Party: 6-9pm; BEYOND THE STREETS, 434 N La Brea Ave, LA, 90036; https://beyondthestreets.com
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Head to the Skylight Theatre Company for a preview performance of Tracy Young’s modern verse translation of William Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale. Tracy Young and Lisa Wolpe have adapted the legendary play in an accessible, 90-minute modern English translation. Young directs as she retells her version of the iconic story about love, loss, as well as rebirth.
The show officially opens on April 24, 2025. Performance: 8:30pm; The producers have priced preview tickets at $15+. There are a limited number of Pay-What-You-Can tickets to any performance, using code ACCESS (advance sale only). Visit the website for more info. Skylight Theatre, 1816 ½ N. Vermont Ave, LA 90027; https://www.skylighttheatre.org
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West Hollywood
Jetpack Comedy is LA’s best Friday stand-up comedy showcase. Comics from HBO, Netflix, and also SNL cast members, all drop-in for a night of laughter. Headliners and surprise drop-ins have included: Sarah Silverman, Kevin Nealon, Fred Armisen, Bob Odenkirk, Pete Holmes, Hannibal Buress, Kumail Nanjiani, Maria Bamford, Hasan Minhaj, Jeff Garlin, Ali Wong, Demetri Martin, as well as many more. Event begins: 8:30pm; Admission starts at $20; CLICK HERE to RSVP for events (multiple dates); FB Page; Bar Lubitsch, 7702 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, 90046; https://jetpackcomedy.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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