Sunday, February 22, 2026 Art Parties & Events round out a fantastic weekend an incredible amount of events. Filled with art talks, walk throughs, and receptions, the day also offers theatre, music, and a foodie event too.
February 22, 2026 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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Inglewood
Serious Topics hosts a walk through of the exhibition Stalking the Good Life by Jesse Wiedel. The solo show is a social commentary of the American Dream. Therefore the artwork includes images of once pristine resorts past their prime. Runs through March 28, 2028; Walk through: 2pm; Serious Topics, 1207 N. La Brea Ave., Down the Driveway, Inglewood, 90302; https://www.serious-topics.com/
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Santa Monica
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: 2pm; 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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Santa Monica
West Coast Jewish Theatre presents the world premiere of Three Coconuts at the Miles Memorial Playhouse. Written and directed by Howard Teichman and Steven G. Simon, it is produced by Howard Teichman. For additional info, see the Three Coconuts feature. Performance: 2pm 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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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: 3pm; Admission $25 (sold separately); REDCAT, 631 West 2nd Street, LA, 90012; https://www.redcat.org/
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Santa Monica
Dorado 806 Projects hosts an art talk in conjunction with the dual exhibition titled Under Pressure. The two person show is curated by Heather Bowling of HyperSpace Arts. It features the sculptural fiber works of Loretta Bozung as well as the paintings of Emberly Modine. Under Pressure asks the question “How do we inhabit a world—and a body—defined by constant pressure?” The exhibition will remain on view through March 7, 2026; Art Party: 5-8pm; Dorado 806 Projects, 806 Broadway, Santa Monica, 90401; https://www.dorado806.com/
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Also Santa Monica...The Upper West celebrates the art of Bobbie Rich. Enjoy wine, appetizers as well as community at the popular Santa Monica restaurant.
The Upper West
Rich will be exhibiting eighteen of her original artworks. 20% of all painting sales will be donated to Feeding America. Art Party: 4:30-6:30pm; The Upper West, 3321 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica; www.theupperwest.com
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Downtown
In conjunction with What A Wonderful World: An audiovisual poem, presented by The Julia Stoschek Foundation an additional Sunday event takes place tonight. Arthur Jafa: debut screening of a special video compilation, compiling as well as remixing found footage from his boundless archive into a layered audiovisual sequence. Then the event will conclude with a special screening of Miley Cyrus’s End of the World (Live from Chateau Marmont) (2024) in the main theatre. Event: 8pm; For more info, and to RSVP, visit the website; Variety Arts Theater, 940 S Figueroa St, LA 90015; jsf.la
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Cory Henry, The Church Experience
GRAMMY Award-Winning Artist Cory Henry will host a special Birthday Edition of The Church Experience. The special guest for this month’s show is comedian KevOnStage at The Miracle Theater. Surprise guests materialize each month at the sold out show. In addition to a performance by master blues guitarist Eric Gales, the iconic Stevie Wonder in attendance at January’s edition. The series also features The Apostle Community Choir, a 30+ member vocal ensemble.
Corey Henry
Moreover, if you love Southern cooking, each performance of the Church Experience offers an option to purchase a Korrah’s Koko Kitchen soul food dinner. Doors open at 6:30pm and the performance begins at 7:30pm. Tickets start at $18.60; Visit the website for more info. The Miracle Theater, 226 South Market St. Inglewood, CA 90301; https://www.themiracleinglewood.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.
Read more about Arts and Entertainment throughout the world on our sister site EatTravelGo.com, an art inspired travel site.
Or enjoy artist / gallerist interviews on our Art Talk Page also on ETG.
