Sunday, August 9, 2026 Art Parties & Events brings a brilliant close to an exciting weekend of arts and entertainment in LA. I have good news – the eccentric installation Hospital of Emotions has been extended through September 2026. So plan to visit soon, as you won’t want to miss it. Don’t forget, it’s the last day of TRYST art fair, plus we have featured both openings, and closings, live music, a foodie fest and theatre too.
August 9, 2026 Art Parties & Events
Downtown…Hospital of Emotions is an unusual installation located inside a former wing of St. Vincent Medical Center. Presented by House of Art and Dreams, ROYVA Group, and also St. Vincent Behavioral Health Campus, it transformed one of Los Angeles’ most historic hospital sites into a fully immersive, large-scale art experience.Read more about it on the Hospital of Emotions Feature.
Admission starts at $55 with discounts available for children, students, seniors and veterans; Hours: 10am-8pm; Hospital of Emotions, 2131 W 3rd St, LA, 90057; www.hospitalofemotions.com
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Also 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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Torrance
It’s the final day of a three day runs for TRYST Art Fair. Presented by the Torrance Art Museum in partnership with the City of Torrance, it is held at Del Amo Crossing. The annual art fair spotlights artist-run spaces, collectives, and also independent organizations. This is the fourth iteration of TRYST and it features over 65 national and international artist run spaces. Hours: 12-6pm; Admission is FREE; Del Amo Crossing, 21535 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance CA 90503; https://www.torranceartmuseum.com/tryst-2026
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Mount Wilson
Head to Mount Wilson Observatory to enjoy an afternoon of live music. Today’s event is part of the Sunday Afternoon Concert in the Dome series.
Past Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome (2018). Photo credit: Irina Logra.
The piano-guitar-bass trio includes: Tom Ranier (piano), Larry Koonse (guitar), and Darek Oles (bass). They will be playing American Songbook standards, jazz, as well as classical works. It is a stunning venue with a vaulted dome of Mount Wilson Observatory’s historic 100-inch Telescope. There are two concerts 3pm & 5pm; The venue will hold a reception with light refreshments atA 4pm outside the dome. Admission is $65; Purchase tickets on the website; Mount Wilson Observatory, 100 Mt Wilson Circle Rd, Mount Wilson, CA, https://www.mtwilson.edu/arts-the-observatory
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Mid City
Matter Studio Gallery host a closing art party for its latest exhibitions. These include: Marking Matter by artist Katie Stubblefield and also A Matter of Perspective by Venus Bernardo. Closing Art Party: 4-6pm; Matter Studio Gallery, 5080 West Pico Blvd. LA, 90019; https://matterstudiogallery.com/
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West Hollywood
7811 Gallery presents a solo show titled Pretty on the Inside by GHOST GIRL The exhibition features paintings and mixed media works based on memory and mental health. Additionally, the artist also uses words from her diary in her work. Born in 2002, Koutsouri grew up in Greece in the midst of nature flanked by the sea and the mountains. Thus she finds inspiration for her paintings from her natural surroundings. Pretty on the Inside runs through October 9, 2026; Art Party: 6-9pm; Visit the website to RSVP; 7811 Gallery, 7811 Melrose Ave, LA, 90046; https://www.7811gallery.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: 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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