February 2025 Art Parties
Well its the last days of February 2025, and the art parties and events are still happening despite last weekend’s busy LA Art Week. For Thursday and Friday, we have included a fundraiser, in addition to ICA LA’s three day community event, as well as a Venice locals happy hour, some theater, and live comedy too.
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Tappan Collective hosts a special fundraiser exhibition. Titled A Show of Support, this exhibition supports our artists and the city we call home. With over 80 of their works on display, Tappan has set up ways to give back at the opening event as well as hroughout the run.
Artwork by Claire Salvo
The group show benefits organizations helping those affected by the fires in Los Angeles. Tappan and its artists have committed to donating a portion of the proceeds from works featured in the show and sold throughout the exhibition. In addition, artist Claire Salvo created 2 special works dedicated to some of the historic businesses that were tragically lost, with 100% of the proceeds to be donated from prints sold. Visit the website to RSVP for the FREE event, and to learn more info about the show and its artists. Art Party: 6-9pm; Tappan Collective, 8200 Melrose Ave., LA, 90046; https://www.tappancollective.com/
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The Bolsky Gallery at Otis
In Westchester…The Bolsky Gallery at the Otis College of Art and Design presents the thesis exhibition of Priscilla Mondo. Metabolic Fictions the Master of Fine Arts candidate’s solo show explores the dualities of destruction and rebirth. While the installation utilizes discarded materials to create exceptional sculptures, it therefore questions the impact we as a society have on the earth.
Art Party: 6:30pm-8:30pm; Otis College of Art and Design, The Bolsky Gallery 9045 Lincoln Blvd, LA, 90045; https://www.otis.edu/events
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LA Theatre
In Los Feliz…Visit the Skylight Theatre to enjoy a new play by Margot Rose is directed by Anne Kenny; Unconditional, A Musical Memoir presented by Findawayhome Ink is a true story. It’s a poignant tale of dedication and loss; community and love. Two women in their mid-forties of to extraordinary lengths to have kids. Performance: 7:30pm; Skylight Theatre, 1816 ½ North Vermont, LA, 90027; https://www.skylighttheatre.org
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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. Find out more about the show on the Geffen’s Noises Off Feature.
The show has been extended through March 9, 2025. Performance: 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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Happy Hour
In Venice…The Venice Heritage Museum hosts a happy hour hub every fourth Friday of the month. Mingle among other locals and learn more about Venice’s past with a guided tour through the museum collection. Beer and wine available. Art Party: 5-7pm; VHM, 228 Main Street, Venice 90291; https://www.veniceheritagemuseum.org
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Friday, February 28, 2025
ICA LA invites the community to a three-day convening titled Reckoning and Repair. The event will be held in conjunction with its current exhibition Scientia Sexualis.
The all weekend event will features art talks with writers, curators, artists, researchers, as well as historians. Tonight’s event kicks off with a reception, then features a lecture by Hil Malatino; Art Party: 6pm; Lecture: 7pm; ICA LA, 1717 E.7th St, LA, 90021; https://www.theicala.org
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Jarrow and Goodman Gallery presents its inaugural exhibition A Woman’s Perspective: Empowering Femininity. Artists included Jayne Cooper, Morgan Echols, Bonita Helmer, Linda Jacobson, Ann Thornycroft, Lisa Tomer, as well as many more. Art Party: 7:30-10:30pm; Jarrow & Goodman, 8825 Beverly Blvd., LA; https://www.instagram.com/jarrowandgoodman/
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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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Let’s not forget…NOISES OFF also has a performance tonight at the Gil Cates Theater at the Geffen Playhouse at 8pm; See Thursday’s Events above for more info, or find out more about the show on the Geffen’s Noises Off Feature
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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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