Sunday December 7, 2025 Art Parties & Events feature holiday celebrations, art openings, and markets, as well as some theatre and a foodie event too.
December 7, 2025 Art Parties & Events
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.
Smorgasburg LA
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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Santa Monica Airport Arts Center Studios 3026 spreads holiday cheer with their open studios event today. Enjoy live music while partaking in refreshments, and holiday art activities. Meet the artists and support local art. Event: 12-4pm; Santa Monica Airport Arts Center Studios, 3026 Airport Ave., Santa Monica, 90405; https://airportartscenter.com/studios-3026
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Downtown
Opulent Mobility celebrates its 10th anniversary exhibition today from 1-4pm. Attendees will enjoy music from Tom Peters and also an interactive live performance with Teresa Bernadette where dermatographia turns her skin into a canvas. Event: 1-4pm; Los Angeles Makery, 260 S. Los Angeles St, LA 90012; https://www.makery.la
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Highland Park
Avenue 50 Studio hosts the final day of its holiday market – Artful Glow- A Winter Market! The event takes place in partnership with The Arroyo Arts Collective (AAC). From fine art and prints to small works, crafts, and unique gifts you can support the gallery’s mission. Also purchase artworks as well as handmade pieces direct from local artists.
Artists include: Steve Avalos, Patricia Branstead, Lars Bunch, Linda Estrada, Brian Giovanni, Godmother Salt, Maricruz Huerta Endinger, Yvonne Jongeling, Krutis Kreations, Julie Larmi, Karen Pokraka, Robin Potash, Lisa Tomczeszyn, and Olesya Volk. 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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Santa Monica
Celebrate Santa Monica’s Miracle on Main! It starts at the California Heritage Museum on Main Street. Moreover be sure to visit “The compassion tree” by artist Anthony Schmitt. Featuring over 60 shopping carts, it stands 20+ feet tall and is lit up with multi colored lights. This is located just up the street from the California Heritage Museum at 2441 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405. Attendees will enjoy live music, activities for kids such as a craft corner, as well as face painting. Of course be sure to say hi to Santa and get a photo.
Event: 3:30-6:30pm; Various spots along Main Street starting at California Heritage Museum at 2612 Main Street Santa Monica; Then the crowd moves to see the shopping cart Christmas Tree at 2441 Main St; See the whole schedule on the website – https://www.santamonica.com/event/miracle-on-main-street-2/
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Mid City
Matter Studio Gallery hosts an opening reception for Living Matter featuring the art of Adeola Davies-Aiyeloja. Come celebrate the artist. Art Party: 4-8pm; Matter Studio Gallery, 5080 W. Pico Blvd., LA, 90019; https://matterstudiogallery.com/
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Sundays at the Mint
In 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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