Thursday, Friday, February 6, 7, 2025, bring us a Gagosian art opening in Beverly Hills, and another in Silverlake. In addition to the Downtown Art Walk, happening, we have also spotlighted some theatre and comedy too.

February 2025 Gagosian Gallery DAW and more

Gagosian

In Beverly Hills

.Gagosian hosts an opening art party to celebrate its latest exhibition titled Noir. The solo show features new paintings by Alex Israel. This exhibition was originally scheduled to open on January 9, 2025,  however, it was postponed due to the LA wildfires. A portion of the proceeds from Noir will be donated to the LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund. Art Party: 6 – 8pm; Gagosian Beverly Hills, 456 North Camden Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210, https://gagosian.com/locations/beverly-hills/

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The Downtown Art Walk is upon us, and Gabba Gallery will be participating. It just so happens that a good friend and talented artist Brooke Harker currently has a solo show up at Gabba. It is a heartwarming exhibition titled Timescapes featuring stunning cities from all over the world. So be sure to stop in.

Gabba Gallery Brooke Harker

Happy Days by Brooke Harker 24 x 30 ink oil and acrylic on canvas

This above painting was in the show, but has already sold. So hop to it kids, purchase one of Brooke Harker’s incredible works now, before they are all gone.  Two other solo shows are currently on view by Patrick Haemmerlein and Judy Ostro. Art Party: 6 – 9pm; Gabba Gallery, 235 S. Broadway, LA, 90012; https://www.gabbagallery.com/

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LA Theatre

In Beverly HillsListing 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. The show has been running in previews, however it officially opens tonight. 

Noises off Geffen Playhouse

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. Tonight is the official opening night kicks off 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. 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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Friday, February 7, 2025

In VeniceFirst Friday on Abbot Kinney takes place again. Now I have not been in years, but we have been listing it since 2011 and I always loved the event. However, back in those days, there was so much great visual art, music and lots fun on the street of course that was prior to all the food trucks. One of our staff recently attended, and said they had a blast  –  there were a couple musicians, but it featured mostly food trucks. However, this writer is a big fan of food trucks and these types of events. So I just wanted you all to know what First Fridays are all about these days. Keep your eye out for visual art pop ups, and please let us know. Enjoy the food trucks! First Friday takes place from 5-9:30pm on Abbot Kinney, head to Abbot Kinney between Venice Blvd, and Westminster. https://www.abbotkinneyblvd.com/

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In the Los Feliz/Silverlake areaLa Luz de Jesus Gallery throws an opening art party for new exhibitions. Complicated Characters is a collaborative exhibition with Jon Langford as Father Drogo and Jim Sherraden as Bishop Biscuit. The second exhibition is titled Sugar and Spice, a solo show by Don Fritz. Art Party: 7-11pm; La Luz de Jesus Gallery, 4633 Hollywood Blvd., LA, 90027; https://laluzdejesus.com/

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Live Music in Hollywood

Tom Morello, most known for his iconic band Rage Against The Machine performs solo at the Fonda Theatre. The performance is presented by Goldenvoice. The well known guitarist has a unique style and has released several solo albums.

Tom Morello; courtesy of artist

Doors open at 7:30pm; Performance: 8:30pm; Fonda Theatre, 6126 Hollywood Boulevard, LA 90028; https://www.fondatheatre.com

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You have an additional night to enjoy some theater – NOISES OFF at the Gil Cates Theater. See above for more info,

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You have one more chance to see Listing written by Russell Brown is currently running at Theatre 40 in Beverly Hills. See above for all the info.

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Comedy in LA

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);  Bar Lubitsch, 7702 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, 90046; https://jetpackcomedy.com/

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For additional art exhibitions, and performances as well as culinary events, see LAArtParty’s Upcoming Events Page.