Thursday, Friday, February 19-20, 2026 Art Parties & Events are poppin’ on this crisp clear winter weekend in sunny Los Angeles. In addition to some fabulous exhibitions opening, enjoy some comedy, live music and theatre too.
February 19-20, 2026 Art Parties & Events
Thursday, February 19, 2026
The Broad hosts a screening of Jellyfish Eyes (2013, 101 minutes) by Takashi Murakami “you should see me in a crown” (2019, 3:12 minutes), Billie Eilish and Takashi Murakami collaborate while blending computer animation with live-action cinematography. Event: 6-8pm; The Broad, 221 S. Grand Ave. LA, 90012; Get tickets: https://www.thebroad.org/events/takashi-murakami-jellyfish-eyes-billie-eilish-collab
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la BEAST Gallery holds a listening experience. Enjoy Esteban Schimpf’s original compositions in addition to partaking in refreshments. Performance: 6-9pm; la BEAST Gallery, 831 Cypress Ave. LA 90065; https://labeastgallery.com/
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Tappan hosts an opening art party for its first exhibition of 2026. ASSEMBLY, reflects both the physical gathering of works and the shared act of creation. The opening takes place alongside House of Leon’s new release, Collection V. Attendees can enjoy an evening of art, design, cocktails as well as community. RSVP HERE to attend the FREE event; Art Party: 6-9pm; Tappan. 8200 Melrose Avenue, LA, 90046; https://www.tappancollective.com
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Friday February 20, 2026
In Chinatown…Where there is Great Love there are Always Great Miracles: David Shull opens at NOON-Projects. This is the third exhibition with the gallery and it will include sculptures, paintings, as well as drawings. The artist started developing the work in 2002 which then continued for two decades.
Artwork by David Shull
The exhibition runs through April 4, 2026; Art Party: 6–9pm; NOON Projects, 951 Chung King Road, LA, 90012; https://noon-projects.com/
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More in Chinatown
Charlie James Gallery debuts Patrick Martinez: Left in Ruins. This is the LA artist’s fourth exhibition with the gallery. The solo show features paintings, drawings, sculptures, as well as neons. Runs through April 11, 2026; Art Party: 5-8pm; Charlie James Gallery, 969 Chung King Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90012; http://cjamesgallery.com
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Also on Chung King Road…North Loop West presents Blinn and Lambert: Only out an hour | Dustin Metz: The Lamp Paintings. The exhibition runs through April 4, 2026; Art Party: 6-9pm; North Loop West, 508 Chung King Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90012; https://www.northloop.art
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Hollywood
Jeffrey Deitch celebrates new shows with an opening reception. The Being by Marco Perego features a one of a kind show by the Italian born artist. Featuring various mediums such as video, installation, and drawing, it includes a screen, a sound system, a scent diffuser, and a switchable film on the windows. Visitors to the exhibition will actually affect the Being, creating a multidimensional response. Additionally the second show to open tonight is Paige Powell Private Andy: Religious Services. Both shows will run through April 4, 2026; Art Party: 6-8pm; Jeffrey Deitch Santa Monica Blvd., 7000 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, 90038; https://deitch.com
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Mid City
Brassroots District celebrates its self titled album with Brassroots District: LA ’74. The immersive theater-concert takes place at Jewel’s Catch One and takes audiences back to the year 1974. Meanwhile, the band released a new single, “Takin’ Back Day Dreamin’,” featuring Robert Randolph. The release follows growing buzz around fan favorite “You Caught Me Baby.”
For more info, see the Brassroots District Feature. Or call 323-596-1973. Standing general admission $65 plus $5.40 fee; VIP seating $125 plus $10.55 fee; Executive vip booth for 4 people $1,250 plus $105.50 fee; Executive vip booth for 6 people $1,550 plus $130.82 fee; Two Performances: 7pm and 9:30pm; Jewel’s Catch One, 4067 W. Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019; http://BrassrootsDistrict.com
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Santa Monica
Three Coconuts continues at the Miles Memorial Playhouse. The West Coast Jewish Theatre presents the comedy and it’s written and also directed by Howard Teichman and Steven G. Simon and produced by Howard Teichman. For additional info, see the Three Coconuts feature. Performance: 8pm Tickets: $40; Seniors and Santa Monica residents, $35; Reservations: 323-821-2449 or visit the website; Miles Memorial Playhouse, 1130 Lincoln Ave., Santa Monica, 90403; http://wcjt.org
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The New Ruskin Group Theatre Arts Center opens its inaugural production titled Honour. Written by Joanna Murray-Smith & directed by Max Mayer, it features Marcia Cross and Matthew Letscher. Synopsis: A sharp and authentic examination of love, betrayal, and the fragile agreements that hold marriages together. When a celebrated writer can’t seem to “do the right thing,” decades of loyalty, intimacy, and compromise unravel in a single evening. With wit and emotional precision, the play explores the personal cost of truth and the reverberations of a single, life-altering choice – asking whether honesty is always an act of courage, or sometimes one of cruelty.
Performance: 8pm; Honour runs through March 22, 2026; March 22, 2026. General Admission: $45; Seniors/Student/Guild: $40; Thursday Nights: $20 – keeps professional theatre accessible; Discounts for groups of 10 or more; See website or call call (310) 397-3244; Ruskin Group Theatre, 3000 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90405 (ample free parking); http://www.ruskingrouptheatre.com
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Downtown
The Industry celebrates the return of its LAB series, in partnership with REDCAT, featuring new works in opera by renowned artists Guillermo E. Brown, Carmina Escobar, and Matana Roberts.
Attendees can purchase a pass for $35 that offers multiple tickets; Visit the website for more info, and to buy tickets; Performance: 8pm; Admission $25 (sold separately); REDCAT, 631 West 2nd Street, LA, 90012; https://www.redcat.org/
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West Hollywood
Jetpack Comedy is LA’s best Friday stand-up comedy showcase. Comics from HBO, Netflix, and also SNL cast members, all drop-in for a night of laughter. Headliners and surprise drop-ins have included: Sarah Silverman, Kevin Nealon, Fred Armisen, Bob Odenkirk, Pete Holmes, Hannibal Buress, Kumail Nanjiani, Maria Bamford, Hasan Minhaj, Jeff Garlin, Ali Wong, Demetri Martin, as well as many more. Event begins: 8:30pm; Admission starts at $20; Visit the website to RSVP for events (multiple dates); FB Page; Bar Lubitsch, 7702 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, 90046; https://jetpackcomedy.com/
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