Sunday April 6, 2025 LA art events are abundant. Today, enjoy some art parties, dance performances and live music, as well as a foodie event
April 6, 2025 LA Art, Theatre, Music, and more
Zebra Longwing butterfly at the Butterfly Pavillion at the Natural History Museum; photo by Richard Bilow;
If you are looking for something different to do on a Sunday, head to the Natural History Museum Butterfly Pavilion. My husband and I love this installation. I spent some time at the the NHM Butterfly Pavilion, and it was so delightful. If you stand still these beautiful creatures will land right on you. My husband wrote a touching article about his experience on our sister site – EatTravelGo.com Read his Natural History Museum Butterfly Pavilion article.
In addition to friendly butterflies, attendees can also enjoy native plants, and caterpillars. Tickets to the Pavilion are an additional $10 plus museum admission which is $18; Free for Members; Reservation required. *Please note that tickets are for 30 minute time slots. Open: 10am-4:30pm; NHM Butterfly Pavilion, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007; https://nhm.org/
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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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Dance LA
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is back at the Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion as part of an exclusive. The appearance is part of a Southern California multi-year residency. The performance will include contemporary premieres and classics as well as Mr. Ailey’s signature work Revelations. The one features two different programs, so be sure to check the website for the performances that you would like to see.
Performance: 2pm and 7:30pm; The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Avenue, LA, 90012; https://www.musiccenter.org
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In Westwood…Join Fowler for a special afternoon celebrating the exhibition Taming the Desert. Enjoy a performance by Afro-Peruvian musician Nadia Calmet. An accomplished artivist, Nadia Calmet has more than 25 years of experience in teaching, choreographing, and also composing traditional Afro-Peruvian music. The performance will be followed by a tour of the exhibition led by Peruvian archaeologist Solsire Cusicanqui. The archaeologist will discuss the fantastic creatures, powerful ancestors, and mythological beings found in this exhibition, which illustrates how ancient Andean societies looked for spiritual meaning and numinous help in an unpredictable and challenging world. Performance: 3pm; Walkthrough: 4pm; RSVP on the website to attend the free event; The Fowler Museum at UCLA, 308 E Young Dr N, LA, 90024; https://fowler.ucla.edu
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Gallery Luisotti invites the public to attend an opening for Minding Time, artist CJ Heyliger’s third solo exhibition with the gallery. The exhibition is timed at ten years since his first at Gallery Luisotti exhibition. The solo show features just how artist has used photography to interpret the concept of time over the last decade.
CJ Heyliger, Horizon Study (Continuity), 2025 Archival pigment print 20 x 16 in. Unique Edition
Art Party: 4-6pm; Gallery Luisotti, 818 S Broadway #1001, LA, 90014; https://galleryluisotti.com
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Jazz Sundays
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). 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; 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 also on ETG.
