Sunday August 16, 2026 Art Parties & Events complete a fun weekend of art and entertainment in LA La Land. The day includes art walk-throughs, and talks, as well as film screenings, art shows, live music, theatre and a foodie event too.
August 16, 2026 Art Parties & Events
Smorgasburg LA
Downtown…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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Venice
Arcane Space hosts an art talk as well as a walkthrough with artist Stevie Choi. The artist will discuss his exhibition Limit’s Supposed to Be the Sky currently on view at the gallery. Also this is the last chance for you to view the show, since it is the final day of the solo show. Art Talk/Walkthrough: 2pm; ARCANE SPACE, 324 Sunset Ave. Unit G, Venice, CA 90291 (Next to Gjusta Bakery), Venice CA 90291; https://www.arcanespacela.com
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Mid City
Matter Studio Gallery presents Hibiscus TV with Kaye Freeman, and Amy Kaps performing Water. I happen to love the work of Amy Kaps. I have known her for quite some time, and she is a true original.
Hibiscus Tv, Kaye Freeman, Amy Kaps
Here is a quote from the owner of the gallery, Karla Funderburk – “In this exhibition, Origins of Matter invites us to consider not only the physical world we have created, but the invisible beliefs from which it emerged. HIBISCUS TV doesn’t expose secrets; they make the familiar impossible to ignore. The collaborative practice of Amy Kaps and Kaye Freeman, known as HIBISCUS TV, unfolds at the intersection of performance, painting, sculpture, film, photography, and installation. Their work occupies a place where humor becomes philosophy and absurdity becomes revelation. Here, laughter is never an escape from reality—it is the doorway through which reality becomes visible.”
It runs through September 13, 2026; Art Party: 4-8pm; Matter Studio Gallery, 5080 West Pico Blvd. LA, 90019; https://matterstudiogallery.com/
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Beverly Hills
Theatre 40 brings us the U.S. Premiere of the comedy Lakefront. Written by Norm Foster and drected by Larry Eisenberg, two mature singles rent a lakefront cabin for a tryst. What could go wrong?
Lakefront runs through August 23, 2026; Performance: 2pm; Theatre 40, in the Reuben Cordova Theatre, 241 S. Moreno Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; https://theatre40.org
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West Hollywood Council Chambers presents a free screening of Lives Beyond Motion. Filmmaker, choreographer, and educator Keith Glassman created the award-winning documentary. It highlights over thirty American contemporary dancers in addition to choreographers. Therefore demonstrating their passion and how their lives are centered around their love of dance.
A Q&A will follow the screening featuring the filmmaker as well as selected cast members. Additionally Dr. David Gere, UCLA professor and author of How to Make Dances in an Epidemic: Tracking Choreography in the Age of AIDS will participate. Admission is free, however an RSVP is encouraged. Email livesbeyondmotion@gmail.com to reserve your spot; Doors open 1:45; Screening: 2pm; West Hollywood Council Chambers, 625 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood, 90069; https://whymendance.wixsite.com/lbmscroll
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The City of West Hollywood presents 2026 Summer Sounds Free Outdoor Concert Series featuring The Soul Space F/ Tamara Jade & Orlando Dixon, Mark Evich, DJ Rosegawd at Summer Sounds.
Event: 4-6:30pm; Plummer Park 7377 Santa Monica Blvd., at Martel Ave., W. Hollywood, 90047; https://www.weho.org/community/arts-and-culture/music/summer-sounds-concert-series
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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). I love that!! For table reservations, please email themintdinnerreservations@gmail.com Doors open: 7pm; Enjoy the jam with special guests at 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.
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