Saturdays as always tend to be busy, however today/tonight, February 8, 2025 the Art Parties are poppin’ and we have also included a lunar year event, in addition to a couple of benefits for Fire Survivors and some theatre too.
Saturday, February 8 2025 Art Parties and Events
Santa Monica Place celebrates Year of the Snake with cherry blossom wishing trees, craft kits for kids and also shopping deals for adults. Stop by today for a free, family-friendly event. Chinese lion dance performances take place on the hour, dough and balloon artists, live music and more. The red and gold lanterns will stay up from January 28 to February 13, 2025. Event: 2-5pm; Santa Monica Place, 395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, 90401; https://www.santamonica.com/event/santa-monica-place-lunar-new-year-celebration/
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Downtown LA Art Parties
Band of Vices debuts a new season of stories featuring some of the city’s finest emerging artists. The Los Angeles Lakers will honor ten artists of color from across the Los Angeles region. This is part of the team’s annual In the Paint art program that acknowledges, and supports artists from historically marginalized communities.
The 2024-25 Lakers In the Paint selected artists include: Abby Aceves, Estefania Ajcip, Jessica Taylor Bellamy, Daryll Cumbie, Derick Edwards, Megan Gabrielle Harris, Marlon Ivory, Larry Li, Ann Phong, as well as Michael the Khoi Tran. Art Party: 2-5pm; Band of Vices, 1700 S. Santa Fe Avenue, Suite 371, LA, 90021; https://www.bandofvices.com
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In the same building…Vielmetter Los Angeles offers two new exhibitions Devil in the Daytime, by Kyle Dunn in Gallery II, and also Tuning the Signals by Nate Lewis in Gallery III. Both are New York-based artists as well as having debut solo exhibitions at the gallery. Art Party: 4-6pm; 1700 S Santa Fe Ave #101, LA 90021; https://vielmetter.com
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One more in the building…Patricia Sweetow Gallery presents John Paul Morabito: Take Me To Heaven and Ferne Jacobs: A Poetry of Thread. This is John Paul Morabito’s first solo exhibition with the gallery. The title of the exhibition, Take Me To Heaven, reflects the famed Black, Queer, disco icon of the 70’s and 80’s, Sylvester! The solo show will feature woven, beaded tapestries. This will also be the first exhibition with the gallery for the Los Angeles-based artist Ferne Jacobs. At 82 years old, Jacobs is a ground-breaking pioneer in the International Fiber Art Movement of the 1960s and 1970s. Art Party: 3-6pm; Patricia Sweetow Gallery, 1700 S. Santa Fe Ave. Suite 351, LA, 90021; https://www.patriciasweetowgallery.com
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Bergamot Station Arts Center
In Santa Monica…The Hulett Collection, in collaboration with FAS44 Gallery and Michael Frey presents its upcoming pop-up exhibition at Marshall Gallery. The solo exhibition features a new series by the Dutch artist Pieter Henket. Titled Congo Tales, it was inspired deep in the Congolese rainforest while working with the people of the Mbomo District. The artwork reveals stories, myths, and fables passed down from generation to generation. Art Party: 3-6pm; Marshall Gallery, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave. A6, Santa Monica, 90404; https://marshallgallery.art/
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Also at Bergamot…bG Gallery, Peter Fetterman Gallery and Silo118 host closing art receptions for PAWS for ART. This is an ART Fundraiser to benefit PAWS/LA and the Pasadena Humane Society.
Dog With Suitcase, Kristofer Albrecht at Peter Fetterman
Artists contributing work whose proceeds go the above non-profits: Patricia Houghton Clarke,Pausha Foley, Ruth Green, Brian Kuhlman, Benjamin Lowder, Larry Kagan, Brad Nack, Charlie Patton, Barbara Peterson, Stuart Rappaport, David Rubenstein, Linda Smith, Jen E. Sanders, Bill Tosetti, Larry Vigon, Joyce Wilson, Paige Wilson, as well as many more. See the website for a full artist list. Closing 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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Megan Mulrooney
In West Hollywood…Megan Mulrooney hosts an art talk in conjunction with its current exhibition Portals with Ken Tisa organized by Mindy Shapero. The exhibition honors the legacy of visual artist and educator Ken Tisa, and features work by eighteen of his former students. Moreover, the discussion will be led by Ken Tisa and Mindy Shapero, Artists include: Ken Tisa, Frank Benson, Jessica Dickinson, Brock Enright, Naomi Fisher, Matt Johnson, Emily Kiacz, Karsten Krejcarek, Zachary Leener, Jerry Lim, Rachel Ostrow, Courtney Puckett, Adam Putman, Matthew Ronay, Colette Robbins, Sunny A. Smith, Jen Stark, Mindy Shapero, and Didier William. Art Talk: 4pm; Megan Mulrooney, 7313 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90046; https://www.meganmulrooney.com
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Lincoln Heights…Wonzimer hosts an art talk in conjunction with its current group exhibition. Curator Cynthia Penna will lead the conversation, while she and the artists bring attendees on a walkthrough at 4:00pm. Artists include: Bonita Helmer, Laddie John Dill, Ann Weber, Alaïa Parhizi, Max Coppeta, Todd W…illiamson, Khang Nguyen, Amedeo Sanzone, Nurit Avesar, Lisa Bartleson. Art Party: 3-5pm; Wönzimer 341-B S Avenue 17, LA, 90031; https://www.wonzimer.com
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Matter Studio Gallery
In Mid City…Matter Studio Gallery hosts a poetry event in conjunction with Mystic Matter by Trine Churchill. Attendees will enjoy poetry by Holaday Mason, Celeste Goyer, James Cushing, Judith Pacht, and also Mariano Zaro. Event: 4-6pm; Matter Studio Gallery, 5080 W. Pico Blvd., LA, 90019; https://matterstudiogallery.com/
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In Mar Vista…Duncan Miller Gallery presents two solo exhibitions by Alexander Prymak, and also Egor Guschin, Living in Kyiv, Ukraine, Prymak, is a master of alternate process photography. Guschin from Eastern Ukraine, works with double exposures of analogue works made in camera.
The gallery is in an unmarked building on the North side of Venice Blvd between Greenfield and Military avenues. You’ll notice a small doorway in the middle of a bougainvillea covered wall. Just 1/2 mile East of the 405 freeway. Art Party: 6-8pm; Duncan Miller Gallery, 10959 Venice Blvd LA 90034; http://duncanmillergallery.com
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Marc Selwyn Fine Art
In Beverly Hills...Marc Selwyn Fine Art celebrates the art of the legendary Carlos Almaraz. This is the gallery’s first exhibition of work by the pioneer of the Chicano art movement. Almaraz (b. Mexico City, 1941–d. Los Angeles, 1989) was among the earliest artists who lent his support to causes such as César Chávez’s United Farm Workers. Additionally, he created social realist works that continued to push forward the politics of the Chicano Civil Rights movement. Art Party: 5-7pm; Marc Selwyn Fine Art Camden Annex, 427 N Camden Drive, Beverly Hills, 90212; https://www.marcselwynfineart.com
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LA Wild Fires Benefit
Miracle Mile Area…Anat Ebgi originally was set to exhibit Jessica Taylor as well as Alec Egan in January 2025. Unfortunately Egan, lost his home and studio in the LA wildfires. He was in the final days of completing works for his upcoming solo show at Anat Ebgi. Needless to say the artist lost all of his artworks and the show has been rescheduled at a later date. Thankfully he and his wife are safe. Moreover the gallery is offering one of his posters for sale on Anat Ebgi Online Shop. 100% of the funds will go to the artist. So visit the website, and purchase one now to help Alec Egan.
Anat Ebgi Alec Egan Wave (sunset), 2024 (Detail)
Tonight Anat Ebgi presents new exhibitions – Jessica Taylor Bellamy: Temperature Check and The Wave: A benefit for LA Wild Fires. The group show features thirteen artists like Alec Egan as well as others affected by the wildfires. 10% of the gallery’s proceeds will be donated to the Getty’s LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund. The show includes: Alec Egan, Anabel Juárez, Cosmo Whyte, Erin Wright, Jaime Muñoz, Jane Margarette, Jibade-Khalil Huffman, John Brooks, Joshua Petker, Kate Pincus-Whitney, Meeson Pae, Olive Diamond, Robert Russell, Samantha Thomas, and Sarah Ann Weber. Art Party: 6-8pm; Anat Ebgi, 6150 Wilshire Blvd, LA 90048; https://anatebgi.com
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LAUNCH Gallery
Close by in Hancock Park…LAUNCH Gallery debuts two solo exhibitions Niches of the Mind by Todd Carpenter, in addition to Dark Sublime by Tom Pazderka. Both of the artists survey landscape painting, while spotlighting interactions among natural forces, history, science, and humanity. Art Party 5-8pm; Launch, 170 S. La Brea Ave. LA, 90036; https://launchla.org
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In Beverly Fairfax area…Travis Louie: Conversations with Cryptids and Sea Monsters opens at KP Projects.
The solo exhibition brings the legends of hybridized cryptids to life in painted form. Thus the show spotlights the search for elusive beings that torment our collective imaginations. Art Party: 6-9pm; KP Projects, 633 N. La Brea Ave, LA, CA 90036; https://kpprojectsgallery.net
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In South Los Angeles…Rusha & Co hosts an art party to celebrate the opening of Hannah Lupton Reinhard: Are We Here Yet? Art Party: 6-8pm; Rusha & Co, 244 West Florence Avenue LA, 90003; https://www.rusha.co
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In Culver City…Taylor Fine Art celebrates the work of two artists. Duality brings together two artists, Sachiko Bradley as well as Kristi Head, whose work delves into the transformative power of color as a means of expression. Through their distinct artistic approaches, both artists explore how color can evoke emotion, create contrast, in addition to telling complex, layered stories. Art Party: 7-10pm; Taylor Fine Art, 6039 Washington Blvd., Culver City, 90232; https://taylorfineart.art
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Fire Relief Fundraisers
In Glendale…Sid The Cat presents I Love LA Eaton Fire Relief. Proceeds To Benefit Sweet Relief Musicians Fund. Performers/Bands include: Andrew Bird, Bright Eyes, David Longstreth (of Dirty Projectors), Delicate Steve, Ethan Tasch, Jim James, Jeff Parker, Gregory Uhlmann, Anna Butterss, Katie Gavin, Kelcey Ayer, Kevin Morby, Lucius, Madison Cunningham, Molly Burch, Strawberry Guy, The Milk Carton Kids, Uwade, Watkins Family Hour, plus special guests! Doors open 6:30pm; Tickets: $100; Glendale Presbyterian Church, 125 South Louise Street, Glendale, 91205; https://www.sidthecat.com/
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Downtown…Another late night art party takes place at Hive Gallery. Support a Fire Relief fundraiser at the gallery. Also be sure to check the website for the full large list of artists. Art Party: 8-11pm; HIVE Gallery, 729 S. Spring St., LA CA 90014; https://hivegallery.com
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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. 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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The Geffen Playhouse, and Steppenwolf Theatre Company present NOISES OFF at the Gil Cates Theater. This hysterical British farce is written by Michael Frayn and is directed by Anna D. Shapiro. It tells the story of a chaotic theater company desperately trying to get their act together. The show officially opened on Thursday February 6, 2025 and runs through March 2, 2025. For additional info, see our NOISES OFF Feature.
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 also 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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The Hammer
Also in Westwood…The Hammer celebrates the life and legacy of jazz legend Alice Coltrane with an opening art party. Enjoy a DJ set by Flying Lotus—Alice Coltrane’s grandnephew, Steven Ellison—with special guest WEBSLINGER. Admission is free, and food and drink will also be available for purchase throughout the night. The exhibition features nineteen, contemporary American artists as well as rare archival materials, exploring themes of spiritual transcendence, sonic innovation, and healing. In addition, the galleries will be open late and music filling the courtyard. Thus this is an opportunity to come together as a community and experience the transformative power of art and music. Art Party: 8-11pm; Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Boulevard, LA, 90024; https://hammer.ucla.edu/
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For additional art exhibitions, and performances as well as culinary events, see LAArtParty’s Upcoming Events Page.
