Thursday and Friday, August 21-22 2025 Art Parties & Events offer all sorts of delightful happenings all over LA. From Venice to Silver Lake and Dowtown too. We have art receptions, an artfest, an art crawl, live music, plays, as well as musicals too.
August 21-22 2025 Art Parties & Events
In Baldwin Hills…PAFF Artfest is back again this year. The four-day celebration of Black art, culture, and creativity kicks off tonight and runs through the weekend. Shop one-of-a-kind fine art, fashion, jewelry & home goods. Meet local, national and international Black artists, Family-friendly vibes including an exciting children’s program, Public Forums, Town Halls and Book Signings. This year’s featured artist is Bakari Santos.
Zebi creates her art
I also wanted to mention one of my favorite artists is exhibiting. Zebi, a painter and ceramicist creates the most beautiful as well as functional artwork. Event: 10am-8pm; Free Admission; Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, 3650 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., LA, 90008; https://www.paff.org
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West LA
The Hammer hosts another live jazz performance in the courtyard as part of the JazzPOP at The Hammer. Tonight’s show features Naomi Moon Siegel. Based in Missoula, Montana but long a part of Seattle’s jazz community, Siegel propels her ensemble through soaring melodies, rich harmonies and lean grooves with a warm, clarion tone and keen musical instincts. The band includes: Trombonist, composer, and bandleader Naomi Moon Siegel, as well as Marina Albero, piano, Kelsey Mines, bass, and Christopher Icasiano, drums; Performance 8pm; Free Admission; The Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd, LA, 90024; https://hammer.ucla.edu
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Venice Canals
The Venice Art Crawl returns to the Canals for its 4th Annual August Celebration. This special edition of the Venice Art Crawl transforms the picturesque Venice Canals into a glowing outdoor gallery featuring local art, live performances, installations, and interactive experiences.
Whether you’re a visual artist, musician, installation wizard, or community group—this is your chance to be part of something unforgettable. Event: 6-10pm; check the website for more details – https://www.veniceartcrawl.com
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Downtown
Los Angeles Center of Photography (LACP) presents a juried show titled FEARLESS: LACP’s Annual Members’ Exhibition, 2025. It celebrates photography and how it captures the struggles and victories we share in our communities to our collective strength. Art Party: 6-8pm; RSVP HERE to attend the LACP Exhibition; LACP, 252 S. Los Angeles St., LA, 90012; https://lacphoto.org
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The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (KCCLA, Director Lee Haedon), in collaboration with Seoul Museum of Craft Art (Director Kim Soo Jung), debuts The Drawings of Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Artisans. This exhibition is part of the Touring K-Arts program, jointly planned by the two institutions with support from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE). It pays tribute to Najeonchilgi or mother-of-pearl inlay. The art practice is Korea’s signature traditional craft, preserved and passed down for over a thousand years since the Goryeo Dynasty.
Opening Ceremony: 6pm; Director Kim Soo-jung attending in person and Exhibition Curator Jung Eun-ju from the Seoul Museum of Craft Art will be providing an exhibition tour; The Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles, 5505 Wilshire Blvd, LA 90036; https://www.kccla.org/
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Friday, August 22, 2025
In Silver Lake…The 3110 Gallery throws an opening art party to celebrate artists Fil and Kevinn Quest in a one day collaborative exhibit titled CUT UP + FLOW. The two met in spring while exhibiting at an art show, drawn by the uplifting sense of motion in each other’s work. The exhibition is curated by ByKey. Art Party: 6-9pm; The 3110 Gallery, 3110 W Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90026; https://www.the3100block.com/the-3110-gallery
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Hollywood
Americana duo Shane Henry and Maggie McClure aka the Imaginaries perform at the Hotel Cafe. This special show coincides with the release of their new album Fever, out today August 22nd. The record features collaborations with Vince Gill, Joe Bonamassa, and Ariel Posen.
Maggie McClure and Shane Henry of the Imaginaries
Find out more about the husband and wife duo on LAArtParty’s the Imaginaries Feature. Performance: 7pm; Hotel Cafe, 1623 N Cahuenga Blvd, LA, 90028; https://www.hotelcafe.com
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Lincoln Heights
Wönzimer hosts a poetry-and-performance event in conjunction with its current exhibition Mother Memory. The group art exhibit is organized by contributing artist Toti O’Brien. Sound Shadows includes performances by artists Cindy Rinne and Katia Hage. In addition the gallery will presents a video performance by artist Anita Getzler, as well as a combination of live and remote readings by seven poets. Performers include: Cynthia Anderson, Katerina Canyon, Shahé Mankerian, Toti O’Brien, Alexis Rhone Fancher, Miriam Sagan, and Kathabela Wilson. Performance: 7-9pm; Wönzimer Gallery, 341 s avenue 17, LA, 90031; https://www.wonzimer.com
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Westwood
Azzi Art Gallery LA throws an opening art party to celebrate four years of creativity, beauty, and community. The gallery will also unveil a new exhibition title United by Art curated by Aziza Azizova. Enjoy a fun evening of art, music, and connection featuring talented artists from around the globe. Art Party: 7-10pm; Azzi Art Gallery LA, 2370 Westwood Blvd., #E, LA 90064; https://www.instagram.com/azziart.gallery_la/
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Santa Monica
The Fantasticks continues at Ruskin Group Theatre for a limited run. This enchanting multi-award-winning musical, is still to this day the longest running off Broadway play. This is a wonderful show. I saw it when it when I lived in NYC (a very long time ago). The original off-Broadway production opened in 1960 and ran for 42 years. Although I didn’t catch the original cast (Hey, I’m not that old), I did thoroughly enjoy it.
Director Elina de Santos takes the story into the 21st century, keeping the same wit, sensitivity and beauty of the original story. Furthermore, her staging brings fresh insight with an imaginative flair to a cherished classic. Actors include: Michael D. Cohen, Danny Bernardo, Rhett Hemingway, Kiel Kennedy, Sophie Pollono, Michael Redfield, Raven Scott, John Wuchte, and Silas Shultz. Run time is approximately 120 minutes (including one 10-minute intermission). The show runs through August 24, 2025; Performance: 8pm; Tickets are $45 (student/senior discounts $30 and also groups 10+ $33) and can be purchased in advance at www.ruskingrouptheatre.com or by calling (310) 397-3244. Free parking available on-site. Ruskin Group Theatre, 3000 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90405; https://www.ruskingrouptheatre.com/
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West LA
The Motherf**cker with the Hat continues at Odyssey Theatre. The revival of Stephen Adly Guirgis’ popular play brings five powerhouse performers in one show. The compelling story features love, commitment, as well as redemption. Performance: 8pm; General Admission: $45; Seniors: $35; Students $30 (with student ID); The Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd, LA, 90025. Reservations: https://www.tmfwth.com/ https://odysseytheatre.com/whats-on/
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