Saturday, February 1, 2025 LA art parties and events bring a flurry of fire relief fundraisers as well as a good amount of art parties. We also have included a Lunar New Year event and some theater too. Needless to say these events take place all over LA. With over 22 events to choose from, get out there kids!
February 1, 2025 LA Art Parties and Events
courtesy of the LA Zoo; photo by Jamie Pham
Happy Lunar New Year! Yes the 2025 Lunar New Year is currently happening now. It began on January 29 (runs for 15 days) and will end on February 12, 2025. However, due to this LA year’s fires, the date of the 126th Annual Golden Dragon Parade was pushed back to March 22, 2025
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at the LA Zoo today and tomorrow. It just happens to be the Year of the Snake, so it’s a perfect time to head to the Reptile Habitat which is called The LAIR. In addition the zoo will be offering all sorts of dance and musical performances by Asian Arts Talents Foundation. Celebrate the rich Asian cultural traditions with bilingual readings of popular Bitty Bao books, calligraphy demonstrations, education stations and more. Take a self-guided tour spotlighting animals from the Chinese zodiac, and animal feedings.
While you are there…take advantage of the Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL) Outreach Van offerings and get a library card; and add their hopes and wishes for the new year to the Wall of Well Wishes. Hours: 10am – 4pm; Free with paid Zoo admission and for GLAZA members; Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens, 5333 Zoo Drive, LA, 90027; https://lazoo.org/
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In Hollywood…Beyond the Streets in collaboration with Tlaloc Studio and curator Ozzie Juarez brings us an Art Bazaar. The weekend-long art market takes place today and tomorrow. The event includes music, and over thirty artists and vendors, and features ceramics, fine art, clothing, books, zines, prints, as well as a gift shop. A portion of gift shop sales will support fire relief. Art Party: 11am-5pm; Beyond the Streets, 434 N La Brea Ave, LA 90036; https://beyondthestreets.com
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LA February Theater
In Hollywood…The original stage version of WICKED (the touring company) is now playing at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre.
Olivia Valli as Elphaba in the National Tour of WICKED; Photo by Joan Marcus
The show runs through February 2, 2025 – that’s tomorrow kids, so hop to it kids.
Performances: 2:00pm and 8:00pm; See the Wicked LIVE feature for additional info and ticket prices; Hollywood Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd, LA, 90028; https://www.broadwayinhollywood.com
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In Westwood…The Geffen Playhouse, and Steppenwolf Theatre Company present NOISES OFF at the Gil Cates Theater. This hysterical British farce written by Michael Frayn is directed by Anna D. Shapiro. It tells the story of a chaotic theater company desperately trying to get their act together.
The opening night kicks off on Thursday February 6, 2025 and runs through March 2, 2025. Performances: 3pm and 8pm; Tickets range from $36.00 – $155.00. Available by phone at 310.208.2028 or online at www.geffenplayhouse.org. Fees may apply. Rush tickets for each day’s performance are made available to the general public one hour before showtime at the box office. $40.00 General/$20.00 Student. Gil Cates Theater at Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., LA, 90024; https://www.geffenplayhouse.org/
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Bergamot Station Art Parties
bG Gallery, Peter Fetterman Gallery and Silo118 present PAWS for ART. This is an ART Fundraiser to benefit PAWS/LA and the Pasadena Humane Society. The opening art party and art workshop will take place at both bG Gallery and Peter Fetterman Gallery.
Dog With Suitcase, Kristofer Albrecht at Peter Fetterman
For additional information and registration for the Paint your Dog’s Portrait Workshop, contact bonnie@silo118.com; Art Parties: 3-6pm; Peter Fetterman Gallery, and bG Gallery, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave. A1 and A2, Santa Monica, 90404; https://www.peterfetterman.com; https://santamonica.bgartdealings.com
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Also at Bergamot…Craig Krull Gallery debuts new exhibitions – Ned Evans: Close Relatives as well as Brittany Mojo: Strong Spell. Read a Ned Evans article on our sister site EatTravelGo.com; Art Party: 4-6pm; Craig Krull Gallery, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave., B-3, Santa Monica, 90404; https://www.craigkrullgallery.com
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In Mid City…Pace Los Angeles presents The Monster, an exhibition inspired in part by Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and curated by artist Robert Nava. The group exhibition features an intergenerational group of artists with a focus on modern and contemporary figuration. Artworks include paintings, sculptures, as well as works on paper. A special presentation of works by Thek will anchor the exhibition. The work of Robert Nava will also be featured. Artists include: Huma Bhabha, Louise Bourgeois, Willem de Kooning, Jean Dubuffet, Nicole Eisenman, Ficre Ghebreyesus, Thomas Houseago, Rashid Johnson, Li Hei Di, Robert Longo, Tala Madani, Paul McCarthy, Ugo Rondinone, Lucas Samaras, Peter Saul, Cindy Sherman, Kiki Smith, and Paul Thek, and many more. The show will coincide with this year’s edition of Frieze Los Angeles. Art Party: 4-6pm; Pace Gallery, 1201 South La Brea Ave., LA, 90019; https://www.pacegallery.com
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In the Miracle Mile area…TAG hosts an opening art party for several new shows. Exhibitions include: The Painting Knows by Sharon Cannon while TAG Artists present In the Abstract, New Members Showcase, and also An Art Auction for the Red Cross. Art Party: 5-8pm; TAG Gallery, 5458 Wilshire Blvd. LA, 90036; https://www.taggallery.net
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In Silverlake/Los Feliz area…Dance Camera West presents the internationally renowned Dance Camera West Dance Film Festival all weekend. In fact, It started on Wednesday, and runs through the entire weekend. This year 2025 marks the 25th anniversary of the beloved dance company. The 2025 Festival will showcase a curated selection of 40 films from 20 countries.
Event: Wednesday, January 29 to Sunday, February 2, 2025; Screenings begin at 4pm, but see the website for titles and times; Admission ranges from $25 for a day pass to $250 for a weekend pass; Barnsdall Gallery Theatre, Barnsdall Art Park, 4800 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027; There will also a special presentation at the Philosophical Research Society, 3910 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027; http://www.dancecamerawest.org
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Mid City…Chris Sharp Gallery debuts a solo exhibition by the LA-based painter Anna Glantz. This is the artist’s second show at the gallery. Art Party: 5-8pm; Chris Sharp, 4650 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016; http://chrissharpgallery.com
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Mid City…CMAY Gallery celebrates The Good Thief, by Nathan Redwood with an opening art party. This exhibition of new paintings marks the artist’s second solo exhibition with the gallery. In the front gallery, a collection of smaller works on paper will be showcased, then large, energetic paintings will be featured in the back gallery. Art Party: 5-8pm; CMAY Gallery, 5828 Wilshire Blvd., LA 90036; https://cmaygallery.com
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In Cypress Park…la BEAST Gallery presents The Rite of Spring. The group exhibition features the dichotomy of Spring – rebirth, as well as decay.
Artists Liz Walsh, Jonathan Ryan, Marco Minaya, Chyrum Lambert, Justin N. Kim, Alyss Estay, Zaki Christensen, Albert Kyu Hyun Choi, and Troy Barrett. Art Party: 6-9pm; la BEAST Gallery, 831 Cypress Ave. LA, 90065; https://labeastgallery.com/
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In Koreatown…&& GALLERY debuts a new exhibition titled Face Value. The group show features portraits and defies conventional depictions of the human face. With emerging technology it has now been co-opted into a digital commodity thus questioning what is human. Art Party: 4-7pm; && Gallery, 3045 W 8th St LA, 90005; https://andand.gallery
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Lincoln Heights…Keystone Art Space unveils Creature(s &) Comforts, its lates exhibition curated by Kim Marra. The group show includes painting, sculpture and photography, Artists include: Katie Berka Gary Brewer Zander Fieschko Kim Marra Samuelle Richardson Mayra Villegas. 50% of artwork sales will be donated to Grief and Hope, raising money for artists who have been impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires. Art Party: 5-9pm; Keystone Gallery, 338 South Avenue 16, Los Angeles, CA 90031; http://www.keystoneartspace.com
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Downtown LA Art Parties
Luis De Jesus Los Angeles celebrates two exhibitions – Maggie Michael: Root Chords, Earth to Sky, as well as Margaret Morgan: Love Must Be Reinvented.
Maggie Michael (left) Unicorn Seed Bed: Spring of Cranial Bumps, 2023 Ink, acrylic, spray paint, pine needles on canvas, 60 x 72 in (152.4 x 182.9 cm); Margaret Morgan (right) Cords, 2023, Ink and colored pencil on Canson Infinity Arches Aquarelle Rag, 44 x 34 in (111.8 x 86.4 cm)
Maggie Michael’s artwork brings forth power and delicacy, in addition to intense energy and a dreamlike allure. While Margaret Morgan’s solo exhibition features text-based installations and works on paper. Find out more on the Luis de Jesus LA February 1 2025 Feature. Art Party: 4-7pm; Luis De Jesus Los Angeles, 1110 Mateo Street LA, 90021; https://www.luisdejesus.com
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Also Downtown…Gallery Luisotti presents an artist reception and book launch for Composition: Landscapes, Highways and Flowers. Tomorrow, Sunday February 2, 2025, the gallery will also host an art talk in conjunction with this exhibition featuring 4 decades of work. Art Party: 5–7pm; Gallery Luisotti, 818 S Broadway #1001, LA, 90014; https://galleryluisotti.com
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GDCA Gallery hosts an artist reception for Journeys in Abstraction! Instead of the it’s usual art party the gallery would like have a conversation with our artists about the Healing Power of Art to help us through this difficult time. Learn how various styles and colors of art can change the mood of a room, relax you, or energize you.
Artists include: Mark Brosmer, Karen Hansen, Adrian Huth, Cheryl Hrudka & Stan Johnson. Additional Artists in Conversation include: Kathe Madrigal, Eva Stensland and others. Event: 3-6pm with an art conversation at 4pm; GDCA, 727 South Spring Street, LA, 90014; http://www.GDCAgallery.com
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One more downtown…Baert Gallery offers an opening art party for Bryan Ali Sanchez. The artist’s paintings spotlight the hardships of the working class community. The artwork is inspired by his family history and childhood along the U.S-Mexico border in San Diego. Art Party: 6-8pm; Baert Gallery, 1923 S Santa Fe Ave., LA, 90021; https://www.baertgallery.com/
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In the same building…Abigail Ogilvy Gallery debuts Brown Out by Alison Croney Moses. The solo exhibition features new and ambitious walnut sculptures by Boston-based woodworker. Art Party: 6-8pm; Abigail Ogilvy Gallery, 1923 S. Santa Fe Avenue, LA 90021; http://abigailogilvy.com
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Late Art Parties
Pico Gardens…Very close to the Boyle Heights/Downtown area…Corey Helford throws an opening art party for three new exhibitions.
In the Main Gallery, All My Friends Know Darkness by artist HERA of Herakut, and LA-based Asian-American, Hapa painter and muralist Lauren YS opens. In addition, Visions of the Universe, by South Korea-born/Davis, CA-based artist Seongmin Yoo will be on view in Gallery 2. And finally, in Gallery 3, Costume Obscura, by Canadian artist and illustrator Ryan Heshka will be on display. Art Party: 7-11pm; CHG, 571 S. Anderson St. LA, 90033; https://coreyhelfordgallery.com/
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LAST Projects Gallery
In Glendale Junction…LAST Projects Gallery helps to raise funds for those who lost their homes, studios, and possessions in the recent devastating Los Angeles wildfires. Tonight an Artist Relief Fundraiser Exhibition featuring over 60 artists opens at the gallery. The group show includes artists from disparate communities and proceeds generated from sales will be donated directly to the Flintridge Center Dena Relief fund. This fund supports displaced African American residents of Altadena. It will also help artists who’ve been severely impacted by the fires. This exhibition has been organized by Rachid Bouhamidi and Ilona Berger and ten Altadena artists who been displaced by the Eaton Fire. Fundraiser/Art Party: 7-11pm; LAST Projects Gallery, 206 S Ave 20 LA, 90031; http://lastprojects.org
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LA Theatre
In Beverly Hills…Listing written by Russell Brown is currently running at Theatre 40. The play is directed by Tom Lazarus, and produced for Theatre 40 by David Hunt Stafford. A man is obsessed with preserving a historic house in Los Angeles. But the house conceals sinister secrets of love, lust, and death. The show runs from February 16- March 16, 2025. Performance 7:30pm; Admission $38; Reservations: (310) 364-0535 or visit the website; Theatre Forty, 241 S. Moreno Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212. Ample free underground parking can be accessed via a driveway at the intersection of Durant and Moreno Drives; http://theatre40.org
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