It’s the first Saturday of the month. and December 6 2025 Art Parties & Events include lots of holiday markets. These happen at Murmurs LA, the Natural History Museum, and also Avenue 50 Studio. However, I want to point out a couple of excellent exhibitions opening tonight. These include: TWISTED TALES at CMay Gallery, as well as Old Flames In The Bowers at Track 16. Also the Montana Avenue Holiday Walk takes place today. As part of the Montana Avenue event, artist Bobby Rich will be opening her art studio – so be sure to RSVP so you can receive the address. There is also one more holiday market that happens to be a fundraiser for HARK (Healing Arts Reaching Kids) – tickets are required. HARK brings arts to the children’s cancer ward at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. So please support this important organization.
Moreover, you may want to visit several of our featured exhibitions through the end of the year. I have mentioned a few below – but there are lots more, so please be sure to check the Spotlights Page for all the Featured Exhibitions in local Los Angeles galleries.
December 6 2025 Art Parties & Events
One of the featured exhibitions that I am recommending is currently on view at Musichead Gallery open today from 10am-6pm;Jersey Poets is a group exhibition celebrating two music icons – Bruce Springsteen and Patti Smith. Springsteen’s narratives echo small-town rhythms while Smith’s avant-garde voice challenges artistic boundaries. It opened on November 14, 2025 and will continue into the first week of January 2026. Take some time this holiday season to view this fantastic exhibition. Any of these photographs would make an exceptional holiday present. The gallery is open Mondays-Saturdays (closed Sundays), 10am-6pm; Runs through January 10, 2026; Musichead Gallery, 7420 W Sunset Blvd, LA 90046: https://musichead.com
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East Hollywood
The work of British artist Ian Kiaer is also currently on view at the Chris Sharp Gallery. The artist investigates Western painting, early utopian architecture, modern literature, as well as modernism’s ideological legacies. The gallery is open Wed – Fri from 11am-5pm and then Saturdays from 10am-5pm; Runs through January 17, 2026; Chris Sharp, 5538 Santa Monica Blvd, LA, 90038; https://www.chrissharpgallery.com/
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Downtown
Murmurs LA brings back its annual Holiday Bazaar! The market will showcase over 22 vendors, a curated selection of independent designers, artists, and vintage collectors. The event is free and open to the public. The event will be held inside the main gallery and the garden, with food by Noon Tran and music by DJ Max Cool, plus its annual Clay CA ceramic shop will be open in the front space! Vendors include: 199X Fragrances, Al’s Records, Bailey Hikawa, Emma Pryde, Greta Garmel, Hardeman, Jesse Clark, Liz Lee, Marley White, The Wax Apple, Toledo as well as many more. Event: 11am-5pm; 1411 Newton St. LA, 90021; https://www.murmurs.la/
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Santa Monica
The Montana Avenue Holiday Walk rings in the holiday. This year the event producers will be closing down Montana to all cars, which will make it even more fun. Enjoy shopping, nibbling on goodies and enjoying some eggnog.
There will be live music on the street as well as all sorts of specials in the stores. Also be on the look-out for Santa. Or pop by Framebridge (16th & Montana), to take a free photo with Santa from 12-4pm; The Montana Avenue Holiday Walk Event is FREE but you can purchase an All-Aboard! Train Pass for $20 plus fee – find out more on the website: Event 12-8pm; On Montana from 10th to 20th; https://www.montanaave.com/events
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Also in Santa Monica…Before you head out to the Montana Avenue Holiday Walk, be sure to RSVP to attend artist Bobbie Rich’s open studio event. It is a perfect place to catch your breath and take in all of Bobbie’s beautiful art. It is also the final day of this open studio event.
Enjoy Mizel Wine, light bites, while you shop in her Santa Monica studio. It is the perfect place to find one-of-a-kind gifts for Hanukkah and Christmas! In addition to paintings, there will be an eclectic array of work to choose from. Media includes: glass art, holiday cards, hummingbird calendars, soaps, and apparently homemade chocolate too! Event: 5-7pm; You must RSVP to receive the address. Find out more about Bobbie Rich, visit her website – http://www.bobbierich.com
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In the Park La Brea area
LAUNCH LA hosts an artist’s walk-through with Melly Trochez and Amy Smith from 12pm-2pm. The walk-through takes place in conjunction with the current group show Matriarchs. The exhibition includes six female artists: Sophia Gasparian, Adrienne Kinsella, Rosalyn Myles, Constanza Roldán, Amy Smith, and Melly Trochez, The exhibition curated by Steve Galindo.explores the creative and philosophical power of the matriarchal lens as a means of renewal and resistance. Artist Walk-through: 12-2pm; 170 S La Brea Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90036; https://launchla.org/
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DTLA
Today is a perfect day to go ice skating! Head DTLA to the Holiday Ice Rink at Pershing Square. The open air 7,200-square-foot rink is surrounded by LA’s bustling city. It’s super cool. General admission with skate rental is $22. And Locker rentals cost $5, and skate helpers cost $6. Visit The Holiday Ice Rink at Pershing Square Feature for additional information.
Open daily from 12-10pm through January 11, 2025; The Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square, 532 South Olive Street, LA 90013; https://holidayicerinkdowntownla.com/
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LA Commons partners with the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles to present the Cultural Treasures Marketplace at NHM. Browse original artworks and specialty gifts and buy direct from the local artists. Support artisans, vendors, and small businesses of South Los Angeles and Altadena. Enjoy live music on the plaza, while nibbling on delicious bites from food vendors The event will also offer kids activities as you check off your holiday shopping list. Event 12-5pm; Natural History Museum Commons, 900 Exposition Blvd , Los Angeles California 90007; https://nhm.org
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Highland Park
Artful Glow: A Winter Market continues at Avenue 50 Studio at Fig for the second day. The event is presented by Arroyo Arts Collective (AAC) and Avenue 50 Studio at Fig. The exhibition and holiday market will help you find the perfect gift while shopping direct from the artist. Media includes fine art, prints, crafts, small works, and one-of-kind gifts.
Visit Sunday December 7, 2025: Art Parties & Events Page for a full list of artists. Event: 1-5pm; Avenue 50 Studio on Fig, 3714 N. Figueroa St., LA, 90065; https://avenue50studio.org
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Beverly Hills
An Inspector Calls, written by J.B. Priestley classic mystery continues its run at Theatre 40. The classic mystery directed by Cate Caplin is produced for Theatre 40 by David Hunt Stafford. A young woman meets with an untimely demise and a respectable family is subject to a routine inquiry in connection with the death. The theatre is located on the campus of Beverly Hills High School. There is also ample free underground parking is available via a driveway at the intersection of Durant and Moreno Drives. Performance: 2pm; Tickets: $35; Call (310) 364-0535 or visit the website; Theatre Forty, in the Mary Levin Cutler Theatre, 241 S. Moreno Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; http://theatre40.org
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Mid Wilshire
CMAY Gallery unveils a group show titles TWISTED TALES. The exhibition features five contemporary artists from MFA programs. They include: Jenn Berger (University of California, Irvine), Erin Dunn (Rhode Island School of Design), Tanya Haden (California Institute of the Arts), Audrey Jackson (Claremont Graduate University), and also Jessika Wood (ArtCenter College of Design).
Curated by Carl Berg as well as Virginia Anton, TWISTED TALES spotlights various mediums with illustrative qualities. While each artist’s approach is quite different, each work tells its own unique tale. The figurative works share both a sense of imagination and psychological intrigue. Art Party: 4-6pm; CMAY Gallery, 5828 Wilshire Blvd., LA 90036; https://cmaygallery.com
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Beverly Crest area (Hollywood Hills)
HARK (Healing Arts Reaching Kids) presents an evening of creativity, community, and giving back. The nonprofit holds a benefit Art Show & Holiday Bazaar at the Hummingbird Temple tonight. This is a very special organization that brings arts to the children’s cancer ward at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. I wrote an article about HARK years ago, and included touching stories told by some of the volunteers. I was deeply affected by how the kids responded to creating art.
In addition to making a donation, attendees can enjoy a curated art exhibition, unique holiday shopping, live music, small bites, as well a wine bar. Make a difference this holiday season, while also enjoying a fabulous party. Art Party & Benefit: 4-8pm; Admission is $50 (which goes directly to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles) – Book Tickets HERE. Free valet parking; The Hummingbird Temple, 2458 Horse Shoe Canyon Road, LA, 90046; https://healingartsreachingkids.org; https://www.hummingbirdtemple.com
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North Hollywood
Carter Sexton throws an opening art party for a group exhibition titled The Medley Show! In addition to the art show, attendees can njoy free food, drink, and good company. Art Party: 5-7pm; Carter Sexton, 5308 Laurel Canyon Blvd., North Hollywood 91607; https://www.cartersexton.com/
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Venice
Join the Venice Chamber of Commerce, special guests, and the Venice Beach community for a beloved tradition. This is the 14th year of the annual changing of the Venice Sign lights to festive red and green for the holidays! Come enjoy the festivities with live music as well as family-friendly activities.
Event: 6-9pm; At the VENICE Sign, Windward Avenue & Pacific Ave. 100 Windward Avenue Venice CA 90291; https://venicechamber.net/
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Downtown
In the Bendix Building…Track 16 presents Old Flames In The Bowers. The group show features the art of Cathy Akers, Lela Shahrzad Welch, and Chris Ulivo. Runs thru January 31, 2026; Art Party: 6-9pm; Track 16 Downtown LA, 1206 Maple Ave, Suite 100, LA 90015; https://www.track16.com
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Also in the Bendix Building, 515 hosts an opening reception for a group show titled The Holiday Show. Artists include: Victoria May, Carlos Durazo, Lynda Pizzuto, Sharon Weiner, Peter Nagy, Tony Villani as well as many more. Art Party: 7-9pm; 515, 1206 Maple Ave., #515, LA, 90015; https://www.515bendix.com
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More Downtown
LA Opera’s 40th Anniversary Season continues with a revival of its beloved Herbert Ross production of La Bohème. In fact, Resident Conductor Lina González-Granados conducts the first revival in nearly a decade. The LA Opera will present just six performances of Giacomo Puccini’s masterpiece. Read the LA Opera La Bohème Review by staff writer and artist Michael Baroff
Left to right: William Guanbo Su (Colline), Oreste Cosimo (Rodolfo), Rod Gilfry (Benoit), Gihoon Kim (Marcello) and Emmett O’Hanlon (Schauanard) in LA Opera’s 2025 production of La Bohème. Photo: Cory Weaver.
Performance: 7:30pm; Tickets begin at $37.50 and are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased online at LAOpera.org, by phone at 213.972.8001; Tickets can also be purchased in person at the LA Opera box office. For disability access, call 213.972.0777 or email LAOpera@LAOpera.org. Runs through December 14, 2025; Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012: LAOpera.org/Boheme
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