April 9-10, 2026 Art Parties & Events
Thursday, Friday, April 9-10, 2026 Art Parties & Events lead us onto a new journey this weekend. With a pop-up exhibition, film screenings, and of course art openings plus theatre on Thursday, and Friday. Wow there are certainly lots of choices for the coming weekend . Be aware, I am traveling, and I’ll be adding more events over the course of the next days…especially on Saturday.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Bruce Weber, Sir Ian McKellan and Peter Johnson, Old Brompton Cemetery, London, England, 1999, Silver Gelatin, Photograph, Signed, titled, dated, numbered verso
Fahey/Klein Gallery hosts an art talk in conjunction with its current exhibition Bruce Weber: Try a Little Tenderness. Find out more about the exhibition on the Fahey/Klein Gallery Bruce Weber Feature. Try a Little Tenderness runs through June 6, 2026; Event: 2-4pm; The Fahey/Klein Gallery, 148 North La Brea Ave., LA 90036; http://www.faheykleingallery.com
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Melrose Hill
David Zwirner unvels an exhibition of paintings and works on paper by Josef Albers (1888–1976). The solo show is a collaboration with the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation. Moreover, it is an iteration of Josef Albers: Duets, recently on view at David Zwirner Paris. It will run through May 22, 2026; Art Party: 5-7pm; 606 N Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90004; https://www.davidzwirner.com
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Century City
A pop-up group show titled Evolving Matter opens in the Pavillion. The exhibition is presented by Matter Studio Gallery, but will NOT be held at its current gallery, Instead it will be held at the former space of the Annenberg Space for Photography – the Pavillion. LC/el.cizzle will be spinning the vinyl. Artists include: Joan Scheibel, Jora Nelstein, Deena Capparelli, Bibi Davidson, Hung Viet Nguyen, Liberty Worth, and Karla Funderburk. Evolving Matter runs through April 15, 2026; Art Party: 5-9pm; THE PAVILION, in the Former Annenberg Space for Photography, 2049 Century Park East Blvd, LA, 90067; https://www.instagram.com/matterstudiogallery/
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Sprüth Magers Los Angeles screens Nancy Holt’s influential 1978 film Sun Tunnels, in addition to the 1971 film Swamp, co-authored by Robert Smithson. Following the screening, Lisa Le Feuvre, Executive Director of the Holt/Smithson Foundation, will offer reflections on Holt’s enduring relevance as a filmmaker.
Presented in partnership with the MAK Center for Art and Architecture, Holt/Smithson Foundation, and Sprüth Magers, this screening is part of a series of public programs accompanying the exhibition Nancy Holt: Light and Shadow Poetics at the MAK Center. Screening: 6 – 8pm; RSVP: makcenter.as.me; Sprüth Magers, 5900 Wilshire Blvd, LA 90036; https://spruethmagers.com
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Downtown
Baert Gallery hosts an opening art party to celebrate the opening of a two-person exhibition. The Space Between Skins features new works by Wen Liu as well as Yesiyu Zhao. The exhibition will run through May 16, 2026; Art Party: 6-9pm; Baert Gallery, 1923 S Santa Fe Ave, LA, 90021; http://baertgallery.com
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Beverly Hills
The Unexpected Guest recently opened at Theatre Forty. Written by Agatha Christie, and directed by Warren Davis, it is a classic “whodunit?” The wealthy Richard Warwick has been murdered, needless to say, there is no shortage of suspects. Inspector Thomas is on the case – find out how the story ends.
The Unexpected Guest runs through April 19, 2026; Performance: 7:30pm; Theatre Forty, 241 S. Moreno Dr., Beverly Hills 90212; https://theatre40.org
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Venice
At the Electric Lodge, take in The Best Boarding House in Delaware written and directed by Marja-Lewis Ryan. The play is inspired by the chilling true crimes of Dorothea Puette. Furthermore, it tells the horrid story of Puette running a social security scam out of her boarding house for seniors. Performance: 8pm; The Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Ave., Venice, CA 90291; https://www.electriclodge.org
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Friday, April 10, 2026
Santa Monica…Head to Bergamot Station for the official kickoff of Santa Monica’s Arts, Culture & Creativity Month. The event celebrates the opening of the new Santa Monica City Gallery at the arts center. Additionally, it will also pay tribute to Senator Ben Allen and his support of the arts. Additionally attendees can enjoy an opening art party for the inaugural exhibition at the Santa Monica City Gallery. The group show is titled Case Study: Adapt Design Release. Featuring architectural models created by USC students in collaboration with ten architecture firms. The work takes place in response to the rebuilding needs of families impacted by the Pacific Palisades as well as Altadena wildfires. It is on loan from USC Architecture.
Event: 10am-12pm; Santa Monica City Gallery at Bergamot Arts Center, 2525 Michigan Ave, Suite F2, Santa Monica, CA 90404; https://www.santamonica.gov/places/cultural-venue/santa-monica-city-gallery; https://www.casestudyadapt.org/
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Beverly Hills
You have another chance to catch the Unexpected Guest at Theatre Forty. See above listing for more info. Performance: 7:30pm; Theatre Forty, 241 S. Moreno Dr., Beverly Hills 90212; https://theatre40.org
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Venice
Once again The Best Boarding House in Delaware plays at the Electric Lodge tonight. See above for additional info. Performance: 8pm; The Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Ave., Venice, CA 90291; www.electriclodge.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; Visit the website 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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Or enjoy artist / gallerist interviews on our Art Talk Page also on ETG.
