Now Sundays can sometimes offer slim pickins’…but this weekend, Sunday, April 28, 2024 Art Parties & Events in LA are abundant. So keep the party going all weekend. Plus we have some fun food events.
April 28, 2024 Art Parties & Events
Smorgasburg LA
Downtown
Smorgasburg Los Angeles is a 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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Also Downtown…A Free art fair called Parallax opens in Los Angeles at MG Studio. This is the second edition here in the U.S. for this European fair. CLICK HERE to RSVP for Free tickets; Event runs: 12pm – 6pm; MG Studio, 1319 W. 11th St., Los Angeles, CA 90015. It is a short walk from LA Live, Convention Center as well as the Metro; https://www.parallaxaf.com/
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Westwood
If you love pie…KCRW is partnering with The Fowler Museum for a pie contest and festival. Attendees can enjoy Food, music, books, fashion, and live demos. invited to taste the competition pies. But this year you’ll need to purchase a tasting ticket to ensure there are enough slices to go around. The purchase of a ticket includes a year of KCRW membership, an exclusive tote bag, and two glorious slices of the competition pies.
Admission runs $25 KCRW members; $40 Non-members; CLICK HERE to buy tickets; Proceeds will help power KCRW. Tickets go on sale in mid-April, so RSVP for early access. Event runs 12pm – 5pm; Royce Quad at UCLA, 10745 Dickson Ct, LA, 90095; https://www.kcrw.com
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Brentwood
The Getty’s Sounds of LA, annual concert series features a second free performance of Sharde Thomas and Dom Flemons for the weekend. Sharde Thomas is the granddaughter of the late master fife player Otha Turner. She is joined by Grammy-winner Dom Flemons. Together they will bring to life traditional as well as forgotten folk songs. Parking is $25 per vehicle; Event begins: 3pm; CLICK HERE to RSVP for this FREE music event; Harold M. Williams Auditorium, The Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049; https://www.getty.edu/museum/programs/performances/sounds_la.html
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Just South of Mid Wilshire, in Wilshire Vista
Matter Studio Gallery debuts a new exhibition titled Shadow Matter by Aydin Hamami. The solo show celebrates the blurring of lines while focusing on reality as well as reflection.
Art Party: 4-8pm; Matter Studio Gallery, 5080 W. Pico Blvd., LA, 90019; https://matterstudiogallery.com
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Close by in Mid City… The Mint presents Jazz Sundays. The rotating selection offers the best in LA’s Jazz Music scene, and stay late for its Sunday residency with The Sam Hirsh Trio. But be sure to check the Mint’s calendar for up-to-date info and guest performers/musicians. Furthermore, Musicians who want to jam will get in free with an instrument after 9pm (one drink minimum). For table reservations, please email themintdinnerreservations@gmail.com Doors open: 7pm; Enjoy the jam with special guests; Sam Hirsh Trio: 9:30pm; Ticket prices vary depending on entry time; CLICK HERE for the full schedule. The Mint, 6010 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035; https://themintla.com
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CLICK HERE for additional upcoming art openings, as well as performances, and culinary events.
