Sunday, August 23, 2026 Art Parties & Events brings an end to a fun weekend of art, food, live music and theatre too. It’s the second day of PVAC Art Fair and VinylCon! It is also the final day of the Butterfly Pavilion at the Natural History Museum. Plus ICA LA hosts a performance as well.It’s your last chance for the weekend – so get out there.
August 23 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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Palos Verdes
It’s the second and final day of the PVAC Art Fair. in conjunction with Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026 currently on view at Craft in America. California Rising: Beauty By Hand features a variety of crafts such as jewelry, fiber, sculpture, ceramics, metal, glass, wood, as well as furniture. Event: 10am-6pm; Palos Verdes Art Center, 5504 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, 90275; https://pvartcenter.org
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Downtown
It’s the final day of VinylCon! The two-day began yesterday and brings out music fans throughout the U.S. Attendees can expect DJs, vendors, giveaways, sponsor activations, and also a full bar.
Visit the website for additional information and to purchase tickets; Admission starts at $12:45 with other options available for more money; Event: 10am-7pm; The Loft at California Market Center (CMC), 110 E 9th St, LA 90079; https://www.thevinylcon.com
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Exposition Park
It’s the last day of the Butterfly Pavilion at the Natural History Museum. My husband and I really enjoyed it when we visited. They literally come and sit on you – it’s quite a unique experience. In fact, Rich wrote a touching article about his experience at the Butterfly Pavilion on our sister site – EatTravelGo.com Read his Natural History Museum Butterfly Pavilion article.
The Butterfly Pavilion will be open through August 23, 2026: Times: 10am-4pm; Admission: $10 per person to the pavilion, however general admission is also required. So arrive early to view the other exhibitions. Free for Members. Reservation required. *Please note that tickets are for 30 minute time slots. NHM Butterfly Pavilion, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007; http://nhm.org/
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Also Downtown….In conjunction action with the closing day of Speaking in Tongues, musician Andrew Tholl will activate Raven Chacon’s Compass, a score for solo electric guitar painted as a mural on ICA LA’s 7th Street façade. Intended to be performed outdoors, the drawing-as-composition references the four cardinal directions and their significance within Diné cosmology.
Closing & Performance: 4pm; Visit the website to RSVP; ICA LA, 1717 E.7th St, LA, 90021; https://www.theicala.org
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Beverly Hills
Catch the final performance of the comedy Lakefront at Theatre 40. 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: 7:30pm; Theatre 40, in the Reuben Cordova Theatre, 241 S. Moreno Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; https://theatre40.org
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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.
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.
